A few decades ago, it became standard to plonk a block of cabinetry into the middle of the kitchen, cover it with a countertop and call it an island. Now, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a kitchen ...

In a Fredericksburg house designed by Hughes & Lutz Interiors, an old table found at Round Top serves as the kitchen island. "Our client really wanted an antique prep table for the kitchen," says ...