By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine
Home buyers love kitchen islands. It’s become a gathering spot for not just cooking but also eating, working, and socializing. As the island continues to gain stature in kitchens, homeowners are finding ways to spotlight it with contrasting shades or even different countertops to make it the focal point.
Check out some examples from designers featured at Houzz, which show how the kitchen island can become the showpiece of your space.
An island of a different color
Photo by JJP Construction – Look for kitchen design inspiration
Furniture-styled islands
Photo by Garrison Hullinger Interior Design Inc. – Browse kitchen ideas
Contrasting countertops
Photo by Martha O’Hara Interiors – Search kitchen design ideas
Lighting it up
Photo by William Byrd Homes – More kitchen photos
Plenty of seating
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