Is it possible to do a kitchen island with an expanded butterfly leaf? I want an island that seats 4-5 (limited space) all the time but the ability to expand to seat more. I've seen expandable tables that go from rectangle to square and think that would work for me. The kicker is I want the pedestal/base to be the same as my other kitchen cabinets. So it would be an island with an expandable top. Using a base cabinet of 24x24 with a rectangle table top 54 x 39. That gives me a 15 overhang on three sides. Is 15 in enough of an overhang? The fourth side would be flush with cabinets for accessibility when not expanded. Then the table would expand to a square (54x54) and the the fourth side would overhang 15 in making room for another 2-3 people to sit at the table. I think I would lose the top section (normally where a drawer goes) of the cabinet to accommodate the butterfly leaf or a sink base cabinet. Is this possible? I'm an accountant not a carpenter....

Kitchenkelly, Don'e worry there are some days that he's a free give away. No need to copy. Actually I made and executive I am going to order the CB X Back. I love the look of them from sitting in my familyroom. Yaaaa. Now for cushions. PB has some that I love love they are their Box Cushions Green Hudson Stripe (green and blue)love..Remember I have a demin blue sofa in familyroom and I have blue items in my glass cabinet in kitchen. CB only have a blue stripe cushion made to fit the stool. I like both love the whole blue/green thing in PB. Do you think PB will fit my stools? Of course, called PB once again only catalog/internet sales only. They need to have a better stock inventory. PB show cushion with school house stool which is 18 1/22 x 14.5 to backrest. CB stool is 17 1/2 wide and 14.5 to the backrest. Do I go for it too now that I am on a roll? Crate and Barrel http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=875&f=27638&q=cushions&fromLocation=Search&DIMID=400001&SearchPage=1 PotteryBarn http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p6398/toolbox.cfm?cm_lid=64&pgid=p6398&tool=vInRoom

OH MY Goodness!! They have no opinion, and they have no opinion, and they don't care, then -- BAMM -- they have an opinion! Where did that come from!? That's happened to me and caught me off guard, with a slap across the face more than once! What's the deal with DH's that suddenly come awake during an important decision? I really want to help you and know what you want to do to involve DH in your home projects; but do not let him influence you on an important decision that you know is WRONG! Been there, you will regret it! I have desperately wanted my husband to participate in our decisions, but he simply does not care and doesn't get involved too often. On the rare occasions when he did have an opinion, I wanted to give him his opportunity for input; but it was way too late in the process and very limited in scope, and I have regretted it. Take charge and let your DH make a decision where it doesn't compromise your long range decorating decisions unless you're both in it together. If he wants input, make sure he's in the decision process from the beginning. Good Luck Annie

I didn't realize when I picked them up yesterday but they swivel also... ahhh... the little things that make us happy. Judy, I'm glad to hear that I have any kind of sense at all! It's ironic, I've tried to define my style sense and I just can't. My bedroom set is somewhat French Country (white a bit distressed with beadboard, latches, and cup pulls), my living is gray leather sofa and love seat, and the rest you see... a mix. I love marble, soapstone, granite with movement, end grain wood, and glass tile. If you can figure out a name of all that please let me know.