Kitchen islands—a must-have feature for many homeowners—are getting a design boost from the addition of various practical features not traditionally included in island design. Remodeling and design platform Houzz rounded up 15 of the most popular kitchen island trends right now. Whether it's adding an integrated chopping block with a knife holder or a dog-bowl station complete with a pot filler for refreshing water bowls, these islands pack in more features.
Stone and quartz countertops can feel uncomfortably cold to the touch, especially on chilly mornings. Designer Martha O’Hara solved that problem in her Minneapolis home ... by installing a heating element like one typically used in radiant-heat floors.