Design advice, inspiration and observations that struck a chord this week

Smart built-ins, natural light, strong color contrast and personal touches create a functional and stylish workspace

Share pictures of your home and yard this summer — we’d love to feature them in an upcoming story

Set the right mood, focus a view or highlight architecture with long, narrow windows sited just so on a wall

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

Take your kitchen to the next level with these special touches

Installing an island can enhance your kitchen in many ways, and with good planning, even smaller kitchens can benefit

Nixing ready made for readily imaginative, these homeowners fashioned kitchen islands after their own hearts

Hybrid kitchen islands swap storage for a table-like look and more seating

How many, how big, and how high? Tips for choosing kitchen pendant lights