Kitchen islands are a helpful and versatile feature in most kitchens and in 2026, they are appearing in a lot more homes, following these key trends.

Enter: the “micro island,” a scaled-down version of a traditional kitchen island that delivers extra counter space, storage, ...

A kitchen island can serve as the hub and heartbeat of a home. When well-designed, it can also transform the kitchen into a more efficient and inviting space for food prep, dining or socializing, says ...

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For years, one generous island was the ultimate kitchen status symbol. Now, in larger homes and open-plan spaces, that thinking is shifting. Double islands are fast becoming the new benchmark, not ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. If you plan on updating your kitchen this year, knowing the latest trends ...