Dream Home: Kitchen Island

One of my favorite parts about our current apartment is the kitchen island, and the fact that the island faces and is completely open to the living and dining room areas. I don't think I'll ever be able to go back to anything less. Here are a few of my favorite island looks...

P.S. We're in the market for some stylish, not-terribly-expensive stools. Any great online sources you'd care to pass along?


{Shelter}


{Alice Lane Home via Black*Eiffel}


{Style at Home}


{Martha Stewart}


{Better Homes & Gardens}


{BHG}


{Southern Living}

Previously:
Deep window seats
Filled with light
Walls of books