An island can work in a smaller kitchen if it’s scaled to suit the size of the room. Though it’s only 2 feet wide (to allow plenty of clearance on all sides), this island offers a prep sink, a chef-friendly butcher-block top, and storage underneath and on the ends. Classic-look columns on all four corners of the island reflect an emphasis on furniture-style design. We think it would look better with a marble top– what do you think?