Multifunctional islands contribute to space optimization by integrating multiple perks into a single unit, eliminating the need for separate furniture pieces. This design approach not only streamlines the kitchen layout but also adds flexibility to the space, allowing homeowners to adapt it to their diverse needs. This can look like […]
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“Butcher blocks made with end grain are better than edge grain,” Lichy explains. “The difference is that edge grain runs along the outside and end grains are where the wood fibers are exposed at the end. End grains are way more resistant to cuts and scarring so they simply last […]
Have you ever wondered what the real purpose of the kitchen’s center island is? Ponder this question no more, dear readers, as I think I have found the answer. It is a place to collect, stack, put and place things. It is a trap for all items unrelated to cooking. […]
Melinda Rizzo Today’s kitchen islands remain a popular, sought-after staple settled into the heart of the home. While it may seem hard to believe, the kitchen island came into modern use during the 1950s, but its prevalence in the kitchen – ramped up during the 1970s and 80s. Don’t think […]
How many times does the question “Can you please take out the trash” get asked in homes across the country?A question about what to do with that trash actually led to the creation of a Massachusetts furniture company.Justin Robichaud’s road to heirloom furniture maker is hardly traditional. His company, Wood […]
Kitchen islands used to be a must-have, no kitchen that could fit one in would ever go without. However, in recent years as kitchen trends have shifted towards creating softer, less kitcheny kitchens, the island seems to be less at the forefront of kitchen design. Are they falling out of […]
Material: Steel, polyester powder-coated | Design: Three tiers, movable middle shelf, leveling (non-locking) wheels | Size: 13.75” x 17.75” x 30.75” The multipurpose Råskog takes the “best overall” blue ribbon for its endless versatility. “It’s the Ikea cart that’s doing the most in small-space kitchens across New York City,” explains […]
For our latest lookbook, we spotlight eight contemporary kitchens that centre on islands with waterfall countertops made from concrete, stone and chunky terrazzo. As its name suggests, a waterfall edge is a style of kitchen island or cabinet where the countertop appears to flow seamlessly from the surface to the […]
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