Your kitchen island isn't just another surface to pile mail on (though we've all been guilty of that). It's the place for morning coffee and midnight snacks, for homework and for dinner prep, and ...

On "Home Town," HGTV's Erin Napier ditches a trendy kitchen island for a more functional alternative. Here's why and how you ...

6. Overlooking seating If you're looking for kitchen island breakfast bar ideas or to create social gathering spot, ...

no matter how carefully you've arranged the living room seating. It deserves some extra love. When square footage is at a premium, every part of your kitchen island needs to work overtime.