THE ISLAND LIFE
A kitchen island or cart can be a lifesaver for storage and extra counterspace.
1 Maile Large Kitchen Island features a convenient drop leaf, 3 easy glides, deep storage drawers with removable drawer dividers and two heavy-duty adjustable and removable wooden shelves; also includes convenient spice storage and towel rack, $1,060. Visit wayfair.com. 2 Fernando Kitchen Island, three drawers, five shelves, a wine bottle shelf and two towel racks; spacious drawers with hand cutouts, four square shelves and a larger fifth shelf, $820. Visit jossandmain.com.
3 Holland Kitchen Cart, constructed with a pine wood frame, MDF shelving and a stainless-steel top, with two shelves and a drawer for storage, $146. Visit houzz.com.
4 Crosley Chloe Stainless Steel Top Kitchen Island Cart, including two large full-extension drawers with recessed metal drawer pulls. Two open shelves keep larger items close at hand, including one with a slatted design sized perfectly for wine bottles, $273. Visit houzz.com.
5 Millstone Kitchen Island & Counter Height Table. Kitchen storage, food prep and dining, all in one multitasking design, nine full-extension drawers to hold everything. Connects to create one long eat-in island, or you can split them up for separate prepping and dining areas, from $2,499. Visit ballarddesigns.com.
6 Harmon Kitchen Island by Basin + Vessel. Simple, open construction brings a light, airy feel to hardworking kitchen storage with a mix of flat stock iron, hickory slab wood and polished marble, $3,055. Visit houzz.com.
7 Avant Poplar Kitchen Island, available in 28 colors. This cute island is made in the U.S. and comes fully assembled, $1,460. Visit wayfair.com.