The Mystery of the Little Ledge: What That Small Kitchen Island Shelf is Actually For (And How to Love It)

have blank, heavy side panels that can make a room feel a bit boxy or rigid. Designers frequently use the end of the island to add something more finished, open, and inviting. While some homes use open shelves, wine cubbies, towel bars, or decorative wooden panels, a curved stone or wood shelf is a particularly elegant choice.

The rounded shape gently continue reading …