Outlets on the sides of kitchen islands are a thing of the past thanks to new NFPA guidelines. Luckily, there are plenty of ...

Kitchen islands have been getting bigger for years. The larger surface areas for islands in today’s kitchens have prompted some to wonder if the requirements within the National Electric Code (NEC) ...

An example of a large kitchen island. Up through the 2017 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC), there were requirements for “at least one receptacle outlet” for any island or peninsular ...

Electrical planning is one of the most overlooked aspects of a kitchen design, yet it plays a crucial role in both function ...

I am doing a kitchen renovation. I have a long island- 7 feet by 30″. I want to put outlets on the BACK of the island (where I won’t see them.) I keep hearing that for the electrical inspection I need ...

How much does an island cost? Much of that depends on which type you buy. When purchasing a kitchen island, you can choose from prefabricated or more customized models. Unsurprisingly, custom ...

Kitchens big and small can benefit from a kitchen island. Aesthetically, they anchor the kitchen. But even more important, the extra counter and storage space is invaluable and multipurpose ...

Posting on the DIY On A Budget Official page, she wrote: "Really wanted an island in my kitchen but didn’t want the price tag. "We bought 2 sets of free-standing cabinets off Amazon and joined ...

Storing much like a TV tray, the kitchen island has almost two feet square of real estate to use as a work space or additional countertop, while standing at three feet high.