or around-the-corner layout. "Usually, a breakfast bar is better suited to a compact kitchen, whereas an island complements a larger, open-plan design," adds Al Bruce, founder of Olive & Barr.

Trying to decide between a traditional island and a breakfast bar? The casual breakfast bar option could offer a functional ...

Find a version with wheels—or add them to your existing island—so that you can roll it into a corner ... kitchen feel cramped and you’ll still end up with a perfectly comfortable breakfast bar.

value report, the average cost to fully renovate a 200-square-foot kitchen was $64,000. That price includes wood cabinets, an island, laminate countertops and a standard sink and faucet ...