Slicing and dicing make quite a mess, but its half of that with these great islands. The perfect nesting grounds for hashing out ingredients to fantastic meals, complementary tapas and finessing the kitchen cutting technique, these islands are fashioned for just that. Independent, these wood and stainless steel fixtures come complete with retractable drawers and a complementary shelving for comfort. Kitchen Islands: A kitchen island is a versatile and mobile storage area for cooking, and also storing knives, bowls and other utensils. Green is a reflection of nature and an exceptional color choice.