Ten kitchens with islands that make food preparation easier and more enjoyable

For this lookbook, we've chosen ten kitchen interiors that feature islands that are both practical and sociable.
Kitchen islands are freestanding, counter-height units that are usually rectangular in shape and offer additional storage and preparation space.
They work particularly well in open-plan spaces, providing a clear line of sight between the kitchen and dining areas and offering a place where people can gather.
Here are ten architecture and interior projects that feature kitchen islands i