In this kitchen by Dana Bass, the island closest to the range and sink "handles the heavy lifting," says the designer. "The outer island is all about hosting, with generous seating and open sightlines ...

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Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...