Frank Lloyd Wright’s initial goal was to design homes that could run without live-in help. He wanted to gear these homes more to the middle class. Wright designed his houses with a more open floor plan, which allowed the living and dining areas to flow into one another. This entirely pushed the kitchen to the forefront of the home, making it where whoever was cooking could be a part of all the action in the home. This is where the “kitchen island” first came into play in home design. Gone were the days when a long, dirty, wooden table sufficed for food prep. New kitchens were designed with class, elegance, and function—right in the heart of the home—transforming the kitchen island from something that was associated with “dirty work” into something that is beautiful and inviting. Fast forward to today, where kitchens are the place in the home where everyone wants to gather while the cook does their thing. It’s where the kids want to eat a snack while doing their homework. It’s where people want to enjoy their morning coffee or have a midnight snack. It is where every party seems to start these days—with a spread of appetizers on the kitchen island. KITCHEN ISLAND STYLES With at least a dozen styles of kitchen islands to choose from, one is sure to suit your design. WORKTABLE KITCHEN ISLANDS. If large kitchen islands look like a no-go for your next project, think about using a worktable. Worktables take you back in time to older style kitchens. But a worktable can be a good choice if your kitchen does not have the square footage to add a full-blown kitchen island. It
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