Kitchen layouts are evolving as homeowners rethink how space is used. One flexible, stylish, and rustic setup is quietly replacing traditional islands in 2026.

Some kitchen styles stand the test of time, and the cozy-meets-rustic vibes of a farmhouse kitchen is one of those styles. While some trends come and go (like retro kitchen designs or old-school ...

Here's a tip few pros will disagree with: If you can fit a standalone structure in your kitchen, there’s no better use of that space than a kitchen island. Not only do they open up more eating, ...

Kitchen island ideas boost the room’s preparation and storage space plus they often add seating, but they have a huge aesthetic impact on the room, too. They might be sized up in larger kitchens, or ...

When the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) polled designers, architects, builders, and dealers on what design trends they believed would dominate the industry for the next three years, they ...

Michael Hinkley’s Ballston Spa kitchen includes a comprehensive island with a full window view of the outdoors. Kitchen islands are often a place to meal prep, but more recently are where people are ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You don’t have to live in the country to have the rustic farmhouse kitchen of your dreams! As it turns ...