A basic freestanding or built-in island provides counter and cabinet space without the expense of sinks or major appliances. Open shelves, as shown here, can keep cookbooks and dishes handy.
Price: Starting at about $300 for a movable prefab unit and $800 for a semicustom built-in, not including the countertop.
Similar to shown: Belmont White Kitchen Island with sliding doors, 20½ by 44¼ inches, $499; Crate & Barrel
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