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Kitchen islands: Round vs Square

Stoneham Kitchens

7 years ago

The Stoneham Heritage Collection has a range of classic island shapes available in neutrals such as grey, cashmere and ivory. Out of these two different shapes, which one do you think says it best?

The round character oak island

The square ivory island

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