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Like most homeowners, you could probably list a dozen things you’d
like to do to redecorate your house.
One of the most rewarding projects I’ve worked on recently was
installing a do-it-yourself kitchen island. By following the
instructions below, you can transform your simple kitchen with a handy,
attractive island oasis, too.
Like many homeowners, you’ve probably spent a fair amount of time in
antique shops looking for that perfect addition to your home. The next
time you’re out browsing the antique market or at a local garage sale,
keep your eyes open for an old buffet. You’re likely to find one for
less than you could buy the cheaper wood covering the back side. When
you bring it home, take off the cheap back board and clean it up. You
can replace the back board with tongue-and-groove pine, which is
relatively cheap and looks great.
If the buffet is in poor condition, you can paint it. You can have fun
painting it in any of the many wonderful colors available today. Some
paints give an aged, antique look. It all depends on what you want and
what will go best with your décor.
Next, get a piece of plywood for the surface of your island. It should
be cut large enough to provide for about three inches of overhang on all
sides. Put it on top of your buffet and secure it with screws.
Edge the plywood with molding of the same thickness of the material you
are going to use for the surface. For the surface, you can use marble,
ceramic, or stone tile.
You can increase the functionality of your new kitchen island in many
ways, such as by installing a towel rack on one end and some hooks on
the other end for utensils or pots and pans. You can also add new
hardware to dress it up even more.
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