An open floor plan is sometimes scary, with the thought of removing a valuable wall with much needed cabinets, although an island can provide much more then extra storage , it gives you the versatility to have seating as well.

An open floor plan is sometimes scary, with the thought of removing a valuable wall with much needed cabinets, although an island can provide much more then extra storage , it gives you the versatility to have seating as well.

If you do not have a lot of counter top space try to incorporate your smaller appliances in your cabinets, always add electrical outlets inside the cabinets to hide the small appliances.

Never under estimate the power of light, under cabinet lighting is so important to add that much needed ambiance to a space.