Keeping the Cookbooks Close
Problem
Where should those cookbooks go? They need to be handy but out of the way, so they aren’t constantly splattered.
Solution
If you have an extra 9 inches or so on the kitchen island, think about putting bookshelves on the ends instead of the usual blank panels. The client could also use this space to display a collection of salt shakers or decorative tableware. One client, a professional chef, requested a utensil storage rack on the island end because it was within easy reach of the range.