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Kitchen Island Ideas for Meal Prep & Entertaining
1. Use the kitchen island for practical storage...
Entertaining large parties takes time, planning and (a whole lot of) storage space. Look for kitchen islands with shelves to keep practical supplies, like dishes and towels, on hand and easy to access.![wood kitchen island](/globalassets/images/blog/2018/10/1005_kitchen_island_wood.jpg)
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2. ...and to serve drinks and appetizers before the main course.
3. Remember, too, that the kitchen island doesn’t have to be a ‘kitchen island.’
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