Stainless Steel Kitchen Islands Versus Butcher Block Islands

December 4th, 2008

My mother called me up recently and asked if I had an opinion on stainless steel kitchen islands or butcher block islands. She was in the process of renovating her kitchen and was torn between these two styles. I told her that I didn’t know much about either but that I would take upon myself … READ MORE

Discount Kitchen Islands Are the Way to Go

December 4th, 2008

If you’re on a tight budget but really are hankering for a good quality kitchen island to put in the center of your kitchen, I completely sympathize. Kitchen Island Shop is where I recommend people go to whenever they ask me about my kitchen work table. This online web store is the ideal place for … READ MORE

How to Design a French Country Kitchen with The Right Kitchen Island

December 3rd, 2008

I recently moved into a new home and would like to create a French country feel to my big kitchen. I have always adored that style and ambience and didn’t think twice about re-creating this look. The most important thing about crafting that unique flair is to pay attention to details. Color is a crucial … READ MORE

Solutions to Having a Small Kitchen and How Kitchen Islands Can Help

December 3rd, 2008

If you’re like me, and have a small (but charming!) place you call home, it’s often difficult to find good design elements to fit in the limited space you have. It requires alot of creativity to think up storage solutions but let me tell you now, it is entirely possible. Here are some of mine:

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Outdoor Kitchen Islands Are Perfect for Outdoor Entertaining

December 3rd, 2008

Last night, we invited some new neighbors over for a nice afternoon barbeque. It was a chance for other neighbors to greet the new members to our block while also greeting our new outdoor kitchen island. We had bought it the week prior and found this to be the perfect opportunity to welcome both parties … READ MORE

The Day I Tried To Build My Own Custom Kitchen Island

December 3rd, 2008

I may be alone in saying that my kitchen, unfortunately, does not come readily equipped with a kitchen island. It’s something I’ve resented for quite some time but never had the gall to actually do something about. A few days ago, I made that choice to go from Complaining Carrie to Happy Heather. I decided … READ MORE

Kitchen Work Tables for Christmas

December 3rd, 2008

The kitchen is by far my favorite room in the house. I love cooking and preparing food, but I find that sometimes I simply don’t have enough counter space. That’s when I found the easy solution to my problem which would not require the time, hassle, and money of a complete kitchen remodel. I could get … READ MORE

Dream Up Your Own Kitchen Island Ideas

November 19th, 2008

Most people enjoy designing their kitchen’s new kitchen island. They spend weeks trying to decide if they want a marble countertop or a stainless steel one, if they should have a sink or a set of burners or both, and exactly what size and shape it should be. These kitchen island ideas are pretty basic … READ MORE

Create Elegance with a Marble Kitchen Island

October 30th, 2008

Everyone loves the look of marble. If you are someone who needs to remodel their kitchen, then you should look into a marble kitchen island! Out of the three stones that are used for kitchen island and work table countertops, marble is the most popular due to its high durability and “softer” look. Marble comes … READ MORE

Dream Up Your Own Creation from Kitchen Island Pictures

October 30th, 2008

Would you ever go on vacation without seeing pictures of where you were going?  People rarely book a hotel unless they know what it looks like; it would just be a mistake! No matter how great it sounds on paper, it could turn out to be awful! Pictures really are worth a thousand words, which … READ MORE