The job goes easier for novices and gourmets when there's extra work and storage space, plus they add so much style to any area. Select from the many below to suit your kitchen. Some come with retractable drawers for ingredients while others offer casters for mobility. Slicing and dicing make quite a mess, but its half of that with these great islands. Kitchen Islands: A kitchen island is a versatile and mobile storage area for cooking, and also storing knives, bowls and other utensils.