While convenient, side-mounted outlets on kitchen islands and peninsulas are a safety hazard. The configurations were officially banned in 2023.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An outlet on the side of a kitchen island - Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock Whether you finally have the chance to do a complete ...

If you've been looking for kitchen island design ideas to upgrade your island or peninsula, one item that might be on your list is a side-mounted outlet. As a functional work space, the island seems ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

An outlet on the side of a kitchen island - Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock Whether you finally have the chance to do a complete kitchen renovation or you are just looking for minor upgrades that can make ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you've been looking for kitchen island design ideas to upgrade your island or peninsula, one item that might be on your list is ...