--- title: Neal's Design Remodel Blog | Kitchens (4) description: Kitchens | A home remodeling and design blog by Neal's Design & Remodel in Cincinnati. (4) --- [![NealsLogo_white_transparent_130pxH](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/NealsLogo_white_transparent_130pxH.png)](http://neals.com) # Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog ## [5 Considerations in Kitchen Island Design](https://info.neals.com/5-considerations-in-kitchen-island-design) Posted by [Neal's Design Remodel](https://info.neals.com/author/neals-design-remodel) on Tue, Mar 14, 2023 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/50027_17.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/5-considerations-in-kitchen-island-design) Islands are a great feature to include in the design and layout of a kitchen, but without understanding some important factors, it can be difficult to get this component right. In many remodeling projects, a poorly designed island is one of the major reasons a kitchen isn’t working the way it needs to, or doesn’t look the way the homeowner wants. Neal’s Designer Jodi Smith has some key insights into how to create a functional island that adds to the design and solves problems. Here are 5 considerations she addresses as she plans a new kitchen island. [Read More](https://info.neals.com/5-considerations-in-kitchen-island-design) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.neals.com/5-considerations-in-kitchen-island-design#comments-listing) Topics: [Kitchens](https://info.neals.com/topic/kitchens), [Designer Insights](https://info.neals.com/topic/designer-insights) ## [Designer Considerations for Kitchen Lighting](https://info.neals.com/designer-considerations-for-kitchen-lighting) Posted by [Neal's Design Remodel](https://info.neals.com/author/neals-design-remodel) on Tue, Dec 13, 2022 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/49048_20.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/designer-considerations-for-kitchen-lighting) Looking at “before” images of kitchens, one thing often stands out as always needing a better solution in kitchens that need an update- the lighting scheme. How well a space is lit is often one of the more overlooked components of a design, so we spoke with Neal’s Designer Lauren Donges about how professional designers address kitchen lighting. She highlights several key considerations for a nicely-illuminated kitchen. 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While the term has a history and is something specific, we can also see that our modern ideas of what "country" style means have the ability to influence the style into something new. Let's try to break it down. 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They will set aside their own preferences to match your needs. If you were to ask them what they would do if it was their kitchen, though, of course they would have an answer! So we asked the Neal's Design team what they would pick as "must-haves" for their client's kitchens if there were no limitations . 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