Transform raw wood for custom-looking cabinetry with a stain that fills your need for color but lets the grain show through

Learn about durability, looks, cost and more for wooden cabinet finishes to make the right choice for your kitchen

Let Your Island Be an Excuse to Have Fun With Pattern and Hue

Take your kitchen to the next level with these special touches

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

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

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

Tired of the same old boxy kitchen island? Look to the past for a functional piece with timeless personality

In these modern, contemporary, French country and industrial spaces, the kitchen island pulls it all together

More prep, seating and storage space? Check. But you’ll need to factor in traffic flow, seams and more when designing a long island