Repurposed from other finds, these kitchen islands aren't just functional, they're eco-friendly… and best of all, completely unique.
Get inspired by these custom rustic kitchen islands that the team from Traer Loves have lovingly crafted. They had the bench tops made to order, then got to painting, replacing handles and giving them the rustic "undone" look, perfect for any farmhouse kitchen. Here is what the islands looked
Our eat in kitchen was driving me bonkers. There was never enough room for everyone. I've wanted to put an Island in our kitchen for as long as I could remember…
Inspirational ideas to re-purpose and recycle old dressers. Awesome Old Dresser Makeover Ideas into New furniture table, bench, kitchen island...
Looking for a budget-friendly kitchen makeover project? A DIY kitchen island is the perfect solution — by making your own island, you can transform your kitchen for a fraction of the cost.
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Learn how to make a kitchen island using repurposed materials like dressers, bookshelves and Ikea hacks! These are easy DIY kitchen island ideas!
As many of you know, my younger daughter and her sweetie of 9 years recently bought their first house together. I'm so proud of them, and really enjoying watching them begin to 'nest' in their new space. It's a great house, a perfect first home for them, but also one they can grow into down the line. As a bonus, it's only about a half hour from my house, unlike my older daughter who is 4 hours away! Right now it's just the two of them and their dog, Renfield (Rennie) who is still getting used to the new place, although perhaps he could use a bigger bed? One of the challenges I see in their beautiful new home is a lack of storage and counter space in the kitchen. It's a wonderful kitchen, and far better than the kitchen in my first house, that's for sure...not to mention completely enormous compared to the 18" of counter space I had when I was living in the city! However, there is no dishwasher, and once they have one installed they will lose one of the precious few cabinets they have. They haven't been doing much cooking yet, since they are so busy with a million projects, but once they start they will realize that they could sure use a little more counter space. Listing Photo On the other side of the kitchen is a fridge with one of those useless tiny cabinets above it...you know the kind, you can only reach it with a step-stool and therefore only store things like holiday platters in it. I use mine to store entertaining items such as my ice bucket, platters, chip & dip bowls, etc. But mine is about twice the size of theirs. Next to the fridge is a small built in bookshelf, and under that the garbage can and Rennie's dishes. So basically what you see is what they have for storage and counter space. The dining room is adjacent to the kitchen, and there's a rather large opening between the dining room and the kitchen. I told my daughter she should start to keep an eye out for a narrow dresser she can turn into either an island or a peninsula, to help with both storage and counter space. She loves that idea, but said she will need my help with the design. So, naturally, I've been looking online to get some ideas for her! Here are a few great examples I came up with, any of which would be simple enough for them to tackle. Via This is absolutely gorgeous! The drawers were removed and replaced with pine shelving, which you can get it custom cut at your local Home Depot or Lowe's. They added a fresh coat of that glorious yellow paint and that gorgeous stained wooden top - I'm in love! I think the only thing I would change would be to add locking caster wheels on the bottom so it could be moved - it could then serve as either an island or a peninsula, and could also be used as a serving station for a party. Via This one is even simpler. They left the drawers intact, freshened it up with a fresh coat of paint and new knobs, and added a slab of marble on the top. A few hooks and a paper towel holder and it makes a great addition to the kitchen. The next three came from Refurbished Ideas - wow, what a great site that is! Via This kitchen is so bright and happy, what a wonderful place to have a morning cup of coffee - you couldn't help but smile with all those cheerful colors all around you! Again, they removed the drawers, and obviously removed the back as well. So cute! Via More happy colors! This has the butcher block counter top extending over the back to make room for dining. Via Another great example is this cheery green dresser turned island. I might use the 'dead' space on the side for spice racks, and the back could be used for a pegboard pot rack to add more functionality. Via Here's a perfect example of how to use the dresser-turned-island as a peninsula, although I would not bother notching out the counter. It isn't really necessary, and limits the functionality of the piece, should you want to use it elsewhere. Really, you are only limited by your imagination! This is a perfect project for a new homeowner, and will add so much functionality to a kitchen. Now I just wish I had an old dresser kicking around in need of a makeover! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sharing at: Chasing Quaintness Celebrate Your Story A Stroll Through Life Inspire Me Tuesday My Wee Abode Homestyle Gathering
I'm a big believer in repurposing. If I can get away with it, I'll repurpose just about any item in my home! I've turned dressers into vanities and ladders into shelving. And now, I'm making a kitchen island out of one of my old desks! See how I pulled off this DIY project.
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Repurpose a dresser into a beautiful kitchen island for a farmhouse kitchen. DIY repurpose and old dresser into a kitchen island
I hadn't done an antique dresser turned kitchen island in a while, but when I saw this piece, I knew it would be perfect. I painted the case in a cheerful custom blue with a little green undertone named 'Bluebird'. I changed the drawer pulls out for vintage brass ones with a little more oomph. I left the birds eye maple center panel on the drawer unpainted, and instead sanded and sealed it, because it's so pretty! I removed the bottom two drawers and added pine shelves that match the new top. Finally, I finished it on all four sides. It's a great storage and counter top solution for a country kitchen, but would also be fantastic as a flat screen tv stand!
Does this cabinet look familiar !? You may recall me making a nearly identical cabinet into a MEDIA CABINET. Well, I picked up both of these cabinets at a garage sale for $5.00! They weren’t in perfect shape, but they were made of decent wood, and I knew I would have definitely spent […]
Kitchen islands look great, but if you buy pre-made, it's going to cost you. Here's how to turn an old dresser into your new kitchen island furniture!
Ever wish you could afford your own island? Now you can. This DIY project uses identical dressers to create a storage-savvy spot in your kitchen.
This recycled dresser, makes the perfect kitchen island! As far as kitchen islands go, this is it! A place for all your kitchen island decor, wine glasses, wine storage. They are built to order, so size is dependant on available dressers in stock. Colors and designs are all custom to your specific needs, (style of kitchen island, kitchen island bar, or kitchen island table ect...) so allow us to create the perfect, farmhouse kitchen island, or rustic kitchen island, industrial kitchen island, or even a rolling kitchen island on wheels. Choose one to fit your kitchen storage, and design needs, thanks for choosing the best in homemade furniture, And don't forget... We have free shipping! If you want a.... Rolling kitchen island, butcher block top, wine cart, kitchen organization, wine bar, let us repurpose an old dresser for you. I just love the character the old dressers have, and we have been known to take family heirloom's and transform them in to new life!! Hint! ---------------------------------------- This vintage dresser has been repurposed, and is custom made, and is a very inviting piece for you home. And we can custom made one for you! Just remember.....with each one being repurposed from a vintage dresser, each has its own twist! ---------------------------------------- .........CUSTOM FEATURES...... *****Any color stain, or any color paint just let us know we wanted to look great at your home. *****Includes wine rack for wine storage, 6 drawers for storage, two baskets, just to add a little zip!! Two wood handles/towel holders, and a nice wood top for all your kitchen island needs! And don't forget 4 locking casters. --------------------------------------- ***** FREE SHIPPING*****We ship all of our furniture for free in the Continental United States of America. Right to your door!!...And if your in Canada? No problem, just contact us for a quote. –------------------------------------- https://www.etsy.com/shop/AikinInnovation –------------------------------------- I believe in personal contact will my customers! I will kept you in the loop the whole way through the process, sending you pictures, and updating you though out. Comments and input from you is always welcome. I enjoy working with you personally so we can be team on this. Thank you, David
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