Ah, the kitchen. It can be the center of the home, a beloved place to share meals and make plenty of memories. It can also start to feel a little blah. Every kitchen has elements it needs ? storage and appliances, for example ? that leave little space for design. Or it might feel that […]
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If you’re looking for a way to freshen up your cooking space, think about adding an accent kitchen island. Image: Photographee.eu/Shutterstock

Ah, the kitchen. It can be the center of the home, a beloved place to share meals and make plenty of memories. It can also start to feel a little blah. Every kitchen has elements it needs ? storage and appliances, for example ? that leave little space for design. Or it might feel that way ? until you start thinking about an accent kitchen island. You may have already considered an island for its utility. Who doesn’t want more storage, prep space and seating in the kitchen" But even if you already have all of those in spades (lucky you!), don’t overlook this potentially powerful design element. Here are four ways you can use an accent kitchen island to transform your cooking space.

Your accent kitchen island can help you shape your cooking space. Image:  PinkyWinky/Shutterstock

Define the space
You need your kitchen to be as functional as possible. It’s one room where form truly does need to follow function,...