As a celebrity style writer, I love a statement kitchen island. I delight in how it can define and anchor a room, becoming a bold focal point – almost as much as how it provides extra space for food prep and storage. Growing up, the kitchen island was where my family gathered for breakfast and after-school snacks. It's one of my favorite pieces for transforming a house into a home.
Given my proclivity for islands and my job that requires looking at beautiful celebrity homes all day, I was surprised to see something completely new in Meg Ryan's kitchen remodel: a pedestal kitchen island. The actress's Montecito kitchen was designed by the iconic Becker Studios in 2021, and it has been one of the Homes & Gardens team's favorite kitchens since. However, it wasn't until this week that I noticed the unique shape of the island and how it deserves to take center stage.
