The Genius 2-In-1 Kitchen Island That Scored Major Points On HGTV's Battle On The Beach

HGTV's "Battle On The Beach" has been known to turn out some unique hacks. As stars of the network, Ty Pennington, Alison Victoria, and Taniya Nayak, along with their respective teammates, compete with each other to flip beachfront properties, the teams come up with creative ways to redesign each room while also saving some money.

Each season, one of the most anticipated redesigns is the kitchen. Being the heart of the home, the kitchen perfectly combines function and style. In season one, Nayak's team, which included Kerry and David Kersh from Comanche, Texas, added an extra feature to the kitchen island to make it more functional: a dining room table. Along with the newly painted black cabinets and light wood floor, this addition created a stunning room that's ideal for a vacation beach house. And while the judges, Mina Starsiak Hawk from "Good Bones" and Mike Holmes from "Holmes on Homes," chose Alison Victoria's home as the winner for the episode, this 2-in-1 island feature definitely stole the show.

The kitchen of each home on HGTV's "Battle On The Beach" had similar floorplans: an open space with a large window on the far wall. But after the renovations made, each kitchen had its own unique features and character. Pennington and his team painted their cabinets gray and added a white stone countertop on the center island. Victoria's team opted for white cabinets, some with glass fronts and tan stone with lots of veining for the counters and backsplash.

What stood out in Nayak's team's kitchen was the contrast between the black cabinets and light floors and counters. And the unique feature of a table combined with the island impressed the two judges. The seamless surface featured a stone surface for the island wood for the table. The combination allowed for cooking preparation on one side and a casual dining space on the other. Plus, it's more efficient, saves floor space, and keeps the room open to other areas of the home, the latter of which was noted by Holmes. An island and dining table in one can be a great option for smaller kitchens as well as for those looking for a more casual dining experience.