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. […]
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Al’s Aloha Kitchen is coming to Bluffton. The restaurant, which marked its fifth anniversary of serving up poke bowls and smoothies on Hilton Head’s south end last summer, will be opening a second location along Buckwalter Parkway in the Washington Square development. “We’re excited to be in a place that’s […]
20 Best Bar Stools to Complete Your Kitchen Island </p><p>When shopping for a bar stool, consider the size of your space and check the height and dimensions of the chairs. Some stools are sold at shorter heights to be tucked under kitchen islands, while others are built to stand much […]
A white kitchen is like a white plate: a warm, welcoming backdrop that makes everything appear a little more delicious. Still, there are ways to do them right—it’s not just picking out the cream-colored option in everything from cabinets to paint colors. When handled incorrectly, white kitchens can feel a […]
Usually, a kitchen island makes a wonderful feature in a home. The additional surface area, storage, and good looks that they can provide are an asset in the cooking space. However, if yours is on the side of tired-looking, it could date your entire kitchen space. Thankfully, a remodel is […]
2023 brought in a very distinct kitchen design style. Bright-colored furniture, like yellow kitchen cabinets, became increasingly popular, along with the all-white kitchens that made a noticeable comeback. Statement kitchen islands, streamlined storage, and open-plan kitchens ruled the trends overall. Image credit: Max Rahubovskiy But as 2023 has ended, let’s look at what […]
Location: Set on a wooded lot in the Five Points neighborhood of Athens, Georgia, this home is perched on the high end of its lot so that the kitchen and living space overlook a creek below. The owners have two daughters and a son. “They are a super fun family,” […]
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 […]
What’s the perfect size for a kitchen island? If you asked Gwen Stefani, our guess is she’d say there’s no limit. The singer took to Instagram to share a video of setting up for her fabulous Thanksgiving dinner party, featuring glimpses of her larger-than-life kitchen island. Though Thanksgiving has come […]
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 […]
