Additional workspace is always a good thing in a kitchen, especially if you do a lot of cooking and entertaining. Kitchen islands, once simply a table in the middle of the kitchen floor, have been the most common solution. A kitchen island is not actually an essential part of the kitchen, so many do not have it. However, more people are realizing the benefits of having one, so kitchen islands in one form or another have been making their appearance in modern kitchens. Basically, you will find two categories of kitchen islands: fixed or permanent islands and portable or temporary islands. The one you choose will depend on your space, requirements, and lifestyle. Below are six kinds of kitchen islands you can consider for your own kitchen remodeling project. Permanent islands Permanent or fixed islands, as the name suggests, are permanent or fixed features in the kitchen. You cannot move them from place to place, and in most cases, they have some type of electrical and/or plumbing work installed. These types of kitchen islands are part of the kitchen island, and serve many functions. [...]

The New Year stirs up kitchen remodeling fever in many people intent on having a fresh start. The intent may be there, but carrying it out effectively can be a bit more difficult. Kitchen remodeling involves quite a bit of time and money. So, you want to make sure you are making the right decisions. The best way to do this is to get a good idea of what is trending in kitchens for 2021. In most cases, it is not a good idea to latch on to a trend that could fizzle out after a few months for something that should last you for several years. When it comes to kitchens, however, trends tend to last for quite a while. They only serve to guide homeowners in following their personal preferences without sliding back to old-fashioned ideas that simply do not work any longer in the modern kitchen. Trends also provide a valuable insight on what is working for other people. The options and materials available to bring your kitchen to the 21st Century. You might be surprised at the vista opening up [...]

It is a new year, so it is a good time to shake things a bit in the kitchen. You can do a ton of small remodeling, from painting the walls to replacing your old cabinets. That said, you do not have to go for some strange, new fashion. Some old styles are coming back to the fold, so that is a good way to go as well. Freestanding cabinets, for instance, can make a nice break to the typical interconnected base cabinets you probably already have. Freestanding cabinets are a lot like side tables, in that it stands squarely on the floor on its own legs. You can choose to replace your base cabinets with freestanding cabinets, or add one or two to available space. Read on for a bit more about why freestanding cabinets might just be your trend for 2019. A bit of nostalgia Freestanding cabinets were the only type of kitchen cabinets you could get before the 1950s. Specifically prior to World War II. These were not permanent to a particular spot on the wall or the floor. You could [...]