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Homes & Gardens
Megan Slack

Isabella Rossellini Proves That a Kitchen Island Isn’t Just About Looks, Demonstrating How Thoughtful Design Can Make Every Inch of a Space Matter

Isabella Rossellini.

Few features make an impression as strong as a kitchen island. Often central to the space, they're used for everything from food prep to dining and socializing – but often, their storage abilities go overlooked. This is not the case in Isabella Rossellini's kitchen, however.

In her Long Island farmhouse (named Mama Farm), the Blue Velvet actress demonstrates how to turn 'dead' space (that might otherwise go unused) into storage – starting with her strategic kitchen island shelving. During the late summer or fall, when garden bounty is plentiful and entertaining often peaks, maximizing this hidden storage is especially useful.

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