In order to encourage cooking as a communal couple effort, my wife and I have decided to split the kitchen up into two aesthetics–the more traditionally feminine look with girly cushions and curtains and the more masculine style with sleek blacks and contemporary height. Somehow, we were able to make it all look cohesive and … READ MORE

As a city girl–born and bred–I have always had a curiosity with things that were not so urban and steely. For me, I think the appeal of a country kitchen theme has to do with a certain pastoral effortlessness and sense of community associated with the old fashioned wood dining room table. Although I didn’t … READ MORE

If you want the extra bells and whistles on your kitchen island, it is entirely possible to make it happen. I know that when I made my custom kitchen island, it was much easier than I had expected. Depending on how you want to change it up, it will take some simple determination and elbow … READ MORE

My husband recently built us a kitchen stove island that has all the trappings of a regular island with the added bonus of having the stove constructed on it as well. As the resident chef in the home–a job I take rather seriously–a kitchen island with a stove top is something that is ideal.
The purpose … READ MORE

My sister is not one to be held down. Since childhood, she has always been the kid who would run away naked when it was time for the bath. Now, she is making a living as an attorney and living in Chicago by herself with her Terrier. Recently, I went to visit her in her … READ MORE

I am a wino; I’ll admit it. My mother once joked that she mixed a tiny bit of red vino in my bottle of milk one day so that it would help me sleep. I doubt more and more that that was a joke, but maybe my love for wine started even before I entered … READ MORE

I have been working at the corner butcher shop for fourteen years now. As the town-favorite butcher, I love my job. People are always coming up to me to tell me what a fantastic job I’m doing and I tell them that it’s only because I enjoy charcuterie so much. As the owner of the … READ MORE

Hi, my name is Martha Stalwart, not to be confused with another great craftswoman with a similar sounding name. I’m a guest blogger here at Kitchenislandshop.com. You may recognize me from my weekly column regarding a wide variety of home improvement topics ranging from showers and bathtubs to barstools. I am what they call a … READ MORE

I love this time of year, because it’s a special time when I get to find the perfect presents for my loved ones, decorate the house with all the holiday trimmings and get a Christmas tree, and baking up all sorts of goodies in my kitchen. The kitchen is by far one of my favorite … READ MORE

I recently undertook the task of remodeling my kitchen, because frankly, it was the kitchen that time had forgotten. I had virtually no counter space, and the cabinets looked like they were circa 1966. Although quaint, 40 years later it was time to replace them, and add some counter space to my kitchen! I looked … READ MORE