When you’re looking to do a bit of work on your kitchen, should you make a kitchen island part of that plan? This week, the Home Squad are looking into it! Andrea is joined by Arlene McIntrye ...

Kitchen design is evolving to reflect warmth, functionality, and sustainability. After a decade dominated by black, white, and gray, kitchens are shifting toward more inviting spaces designed to ...

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We spent 75+ hours researching dozens of moderately and high-end priced kitchen islands, balancing the pros and cons of various models so that you can choose the best option. While we’ve written about ...

Beautiful, warm, and cozy kitchen islands with butcher blocks will help you two-fold: offer more workspace and storage options. Planning and preparing meals can be tricky, especially if you’re tight ...

Kitchen islands have long been a dream wish-list feature and while we don't see them going anywhere, they're changing shape in 2025. A kitchen is the heart of the home and choosing design features ...

I write about house tours (but I love a good kitchen and kids' room article). My work can be found across AT Media, including The Kitchn and Cubby. I’ve been writing about home-related topics for ...