Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

It’s hard to have a DIY kitchen island that stands out when it’s built using Ikea cabinets, but that was the goal of this project. To not only make something look and feel custom, but all the while ...

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 ...

If you've never thought about using a Home Depot workbench as a kitchen island, you should start now. From price to functionality, it ticks so many boxes.

You know how we never seem to have enough storage and counter space in the kitchen? I solved that problem with a kitchen storage island that I made by hacking a 52”-wide Husky tool cabinet — yes, the ...

Mustering up ultrafunctional small kitchen island ideas may seem challenging, but it’s worth the effort. After all, an island is the star of the kitchen, and even with a tiny footprint, these pieces ...

A dreamy kitchen with a large island for preparing meals and seating multiple guests isn’t in the cards for everyone, and that's perfectly fine. If your setup is on the small side, there are smart ...