Your kitchen island isn't just another surface to pile mail on (though we've all been guilty of that). It's the place for morning coffee and midnight snacks, for homework and for dinner prep, and ...
Scale plays a huge role in creating visual balance, and Cochran says one of the most common mistakes she sees in kitchens is disproportionate light fixtures. "Picture a sprawling kitchen island ...
This creates an illusion of the island floating in space while bouncing light around the kitchen." Whether you're working with a postage stamp-sized space or just prefer a more intimate cooking ...