The 38th episode of HomeMade-modern.com features a DIY Kitchen Island made from concrete and wood. This outdoor kitchen island was designed to be used as a food preparation station next to the grill.

2. Book Tower House by Platform 5 Architects. Two sinks are cut into this exposed concrete kitchen island, which matches the floor surface of the north London home.

If homes had a heartbeat, the kitchen would be it and the island would be at its core. Islands are so much more than a work surface. They are a place to entertain, eat meals, work and connect with ...