If you like home automation this iPhone controlled Kitchen Island would make an interesting addition to your system. Not sure how practical it is but wow would that ever be a conversation piece. If Tim Thaler has a island that is this great I would love to see the rest of his system!
Via: Make
“A hydraulic scissor lift is at bolted to the cement, and then a small frame is built on top of the scissor lift table. On top of that is a subfloor, flooring, and then the island. The cabinet doors are on the other side, and have safety push button switches that kill the electricity from the Smart Home Insteon switches, and prevent it from moving when the doors are not fully closed.”