Designed to be used in meat processing, the aptly named butcher block is a favorite surface for countertops in the kitchen. It stands up well to contact with sharp knives — without dulling blades — ...

This basic, ready-to-assemble IKEA island features a butcher-block slab, which the homeowner stained to match his walnut cabints. Outfitting the island with casters raises its height to accomodate ...

Adding an island may seem counterintuitive in a tight kitchen because it will take up more floor space than you think you want to give, but in many cases, the positives outweigh the concerns. More ...

No dining room, no problem. The best kitchen islands are savvy stand-ins for small spaces, kitchens lacking prep space or drawers, and a workspace for everything from mirepoix to math homework. Our ...