Everywhere I look right now, I can't help but notice square kitchen island ideas. While the trend has been towards filling spaces with gargantuan rectangles, up until now, this underutilized shape is ...

There is so much you can do with a little extra space, and islands are the perfect way to utilize every inch of your modern kitchen ideas. "A kitchen island quickly becomes the 'hub' of the kitchen," ...

There is a growing trend that's re-shaping kitchen layouts this year: defined zones both within and adjacent to the kitchen. "Rather than one large, open workspace, kitchens are being designed with ...

In this kitchen by Dana Bass, the island closest to the range and sink "handles the heavy lifting," says the designer. "The outer island is all about hosting, with generous seating and open sightlines ...

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 ...

Our kitchens have become multiuse workhorses, making permanent the many functions demanded during the pandemic, whether that was dining, gathering, or working. But what about kitchen trends in 2025?