As a kitchen editor, I'm always on the pulse of what's hot and what's not. And recently, the traditional kitchen table has been making waves, offering a more sociable way to create an island. But ...

In many homes, dining rooms and dining tables are a thing of the past, and all that's left is a kitchen island where you can prepare food or sit down and have a meal. Since many families don't sit ...

Most kitchen plans are executed on autopilot. You’ve got major appliances, cabinets and a loveseat-sized island with three obligatory stools facing the cook and the same number of light pendants above ...