Before and After: 5 Kitchens With Contrasting Wood Islands (15 photos)

Pairing a natural-wood-tone island with painted perimeter cabinets is an attractive and relatively subtle way to add personality and warmth to a kitchen. It can also make a large kitchen feel less monolithic and be a sweet spot for homeowners who can’t decide between wood and painted cabinetry. But it...

Before and After: 5 Kitchens With Contrasting Wood Islands (15 photos)
Pairing a natural-wood-tone island with painted perimeter cabinets is an attractive and relatively subtle way to add personality and warmth to a kitchen. It can also make a large kitchen feel less monolithic and be a sweet spot for homeowners who can’t decide between wood and painted cabinetry. But it...