Blended styles and an unusual layout work together beautifully, while an angled kitchen island works hard for the cooks

Printed glass, intriguing antiques, unexpected angles – these islands show there's no end to creative options in kitchen design

Two designers make the case for when adding a kitchen island is a good idea — and when it’s not

A California designer creates a bright black-and-white kitchen with lots of workspace and thoughtful storage

An angled ceiling and angled walls are no challenge for a creative designer and her open-minded clients

Consider a shelf for laptops, an industrial steel dolly, a wood table on casters and other fun kitchen island designs

Rethink the shape, function and look of your kitchen island with inspiration from these clever island designs

Size, seating height, all those appliance and storage options ... here's how to clear up the kitchen island confusion

When an island would be more hindrance than help, look to these alternative and very stylish kitchen setups

A renovation of a 1980s home on Whidbey Island celebrates water views, color and eclectic style