Island with farmhouse sink and dishwasher

Island set up - oven/stove and kitchen on opposite wall

Blue kicthen island, white quartz countertop, farmhouse sink.

Every week I open questions on Instagram and Facebook where you can pick my brain on the Home Design Dilemmas that have you scratching your head. I answer a viewer's question IGTV Series called Ask the Designer w/ Gretchen O. This week I posted a photo of a kitchen with beautiful wood island. I had a question about what I thought about butcher block countertops? Yea or Nay? If you have you seen any of my kitchen designs, you will see I might be somewhat obsessed! I love butcher block, espec

In this guide, you’ll learn the pros and cons of a kitchen island sink. I break down all aspects of this option, including how it impacts entertainment space, cleaning, accessibility, cost, and more. You’ll also learn what kitchen design experts say about this topic and get answers to the most frequently asked questions.

This is the ultimate kitchen island design ideas gallery showcasing 90 truly awesome but different kitchens island styles. Below our gallery showcasing our favorite islands, we have an extensive article setting out the many different types of kitchen islands followed by example photos.

A kitchen designer from Main Street at Botellos Home Center brings subtle color touches to add interest to the kitchen.