In reality, though, the slim, elevated slab of granite that was raised above my countertop and visually divided my dining ...

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Kitchen islands are popular additions because ... offering 48 to 60 inches of surface area," Johnson says. Laminate countertops are less expensive than quartz, at around $14 to $38 per square ...