The Kitchen Island Alternative Seeking A Trendy Comeback

The kitchen island has been an increasingly popular fixture since the 1930s, but before that, there was the cook's table — a simple worktop for additional prep space.

With its quaint table-like aesthetic, a cook's table can be used for meal prep or as a social space. Plus, the flexibility of being movable makes your kitchen more versatile.

While a tall kitchen island is better for prepping meals, a cook's table is more conducive to a leisurely process. The lower height makes it more comfortable to sit around.

You can customize a cook's table to your needs, so for a non-porous work surface, get one topped with granite or laminate for the perfect balance of functionality and charm.