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Kitchen Islands - New Home Trends and Ideas
Stanton Homes -Penny Hull New Home Builders is from the Raleigh NC Area.  She has done a great blog on Kitchen Islands and is allowing me to share it with you. I want to thank her so much for sharing it with us.

New Homes Raleigh NC
Kitchen Island Styles New Home Trends and Ideas for the Kitchen
 
A kitchen island can be an integral part of your new home kitchen design.  When designed correctly, a kitchen island can work well in an extra large or extra small kitchen.
Islands can be accessed from all sides, which makes them ideal for both workspaces and storage.
A kitchen island can feature display shelves, drawers, and cabinetry. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Kitchen islands can be a beautiful feature in luxury homes or affordable custom homes. 
The style, size, and design depend on both taste and budget. 
Looking to keep your kitchen costs down?  Consider an island with one bank of full cabinets, with a great seating area.
Add some pendant lighting to emphasize this focal point of the kitchen.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In some kitchens, the island can provide the majority of the counter space.
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