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. Kitchen Islands: A kitchen island is a versatile and mobile storage area for cooking, and also storing knives, bowls and other utensils. It usefully supplements the static storage in the kitchen,. Granite table tops are attractive and striking to enhance any décor. Granite provides an extremely hard surface that combines with exceptional beauty.