On the bottom level of a 2-story addition, a warm and open kitchen shares space with a breakfast room, family room and home office

From simple wood slabs to sleekly sculpted shapes, breakfast bars expand eating, working and prep space in the kitchen

Yes, you can have a casual dining space in a width-challenged kitchen, even if there’s no room for an island

Get more kitchen prep and storage space with islands, bar carts and sideboards — or even a folding cart for a tiny kitchen

Give even a small kitchen a sociable vibe by inserting a stylish seating post

Simplify your decision-making with these ideas for materials that work well with wood counters

With minor changes to their kitchen’s layout, a couple add more storage and counter space and create a breakfast nook

One-of-a-kind lumber warms a room and adds age and interest

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