Being a storage queen myself, I have to agree wholeheartedly with contributor Melanie. She claims, “Cabinets are way more important than the ‘desire’ to have an island.” If you love the look of an island, find a way to implement one, but if that island or peninsula doesn’t have additional storage, then I don’t want it. The ability to tuck items away, especially those only used seasonally, is golden for me, and I will never waste an ounce of prime cabinet real estate.