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placed at the heart of the cook space
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topping the list of must-haves in most kitchen renovations
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handcrafted island made of reclaimed chestnut stands apart from the painted wall cabinets
shown: custom kitchen island
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be sure to leave enough space on all sides to permit the free flow of traffic all around it and between the key activity zones centered around the stove
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similar to shown: carrara marble kitchen island
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similar to shown: belmont kitchen island
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similar to shown: broyhill color cuisine kitchen island
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similar to shown: semi-custom maple island
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if you plan to cook and dine on an island
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it rolls into place on locking casters when you need it and out of the way when you don't. most are small— by 36 inches—making them
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similar to shown: two american classics base cabinets in oak
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countertops that cantilever out more than foot need support. a pair of decorative turned legs costs 50 percent more than angle irons
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similar to shown: narrow islander leg in maple; osborne wood products
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baking center
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a dropped-down station lower than the rest of the island is ideal
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shown: quincy cabinets in maple; qualitycabinets
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shown: custom bamboo island; r & j cabinets
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size them to your biggest books. an attached bookcase can add 20 percent to the island's cost
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similar to shown: custom bookcase in painted maple; plato woodwork
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similar to shown: custom
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an overhanging counter
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price: these built-ins are bigger than sink islands and typically cost $1
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control clutter by stowing appliances. microwaves need at least of clearance on all sides
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similar to shown: custom cabinet in hickory; & fancy
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