The 7 kitchen island mistakes designers always avoid — and what you can try instead

A kitchen with a marble island with a black base, a bowl of tomatoes on it and four cream and wood bar stools around the left corner of it, two glass pendant lights on the ceiling, and cream cabinetry.

Knowing the kitchen island mistakes you shouldn't be making is key to utilizing this design feature properly, optimizing function, and banking on the beauty it can bring to your space. 

We've spoken to design pros to find out what mistakes you might be making and found out how to fix them. Skimping on storage, overlooking seating, and disregarding lighting are some of their no-go's which are easily remedied.