It's not unusual to see a sink on an island, but some designers have very strong opinions against this layout for a kitchen, too. But is it the right choice for you?

A kitchen island is one of the top 10 most popular features in new homes, according to the latest survey from the National Assn. of Home Builders.

Rather than limit yourself to a window or island position, consider your kitchen sink's location in relation to your individual space and needs. It could be that neither of these locations is right.

A: Usually for a standard-size kitchen island, you can use a small bar sink. If even a bar sink is too wide for your island, I do have a suggestion. Some manufacturers offer long and narrow sinks ...

A kitchen island without a sink . Originally published October 18, 2013 at 8:00 pm Updated October 18, 2013 at 10:01 pm . Share story. By . Ed Del Grande. Tribune Content Agency.

Q: Dear Ed: I'm remodeling my kitchen and want to add a kitchen island area. But, we are tight on room and the island needs to be very narrow. A standard island sink may be too wide. Do you have ...

Q. My new kitchen is going to have a large island with my double-bowl sink in it. The young plumber and my contractor want to use some newfangled thing that just fits under the cabinet. They call ...

Kitchen islands typically cost between $2,300 and $7,450 for the island itself (though costs can go from $100 to $10,000). This does not include the cost of labor to install the island.