A pair of black-metal-and-glass lights illuminate the eat-in island in this neutral transitional kitchen. The blue island is topped with a blue countertop and lined with plenty of barstools for a shared meal. Light-wood upper cabinets and a light subway-tile backsplash balance out the room.

Prior to the renovation, this kitchen island was almost too bright thanks to an oversized bar light fixture.

A pair of black-metal-and-glass lights illuminate the eat-in island in this neutral transitional kitchen. The blue island is topped with a blue countertop and lined with plenty of barstools for a shared meal. Light-wood upper cabinets and a light subway-tile backsplash balance out the room.

Prior to the renovation, this kitchen had outdated checkerboard-flooring, dark cabinets and inadequate lighting.