Making A Kitchen Island From Base Cabinets

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Making a kitchen island from base cabinets.

Place island in work triangle near major workspaces like stove and sink. This simple project is easy to build and will expand counter storage and eating space. I m using 1x4s as my trim and actually trimmed down thin sheets of plywood for the sides and am doing something funky w a herringbone wood pattern where the stools will go. Trace along the four corners of the island onto the floor with a pencil.

If you re looking for a professional looking island that doesn t take much work this is a great diy project. You can use just about any kitchen base cabinet and add casters to make it portable. The base of the peninsula is constructed from three upper cabinets and one corner cabinet to create an l shaped addition. Match existing cabinets or choose new cabinets lighter or darker in tone or match color in floor.

Before you begin building the island order your countertop made 21 1 4 inches wide by 56 inches long so that it s ready to install when the base piece is done. Use simple straight cuts on plywood and stock boards to wrap the cabinets. Building a kitchen island can be pretty straightforward if you use stock cabinets for the cabinets and doors. Everyone wants more room in their kitchen and one way to create that space is to add a peninsula.

It allows you to maximize the free space available without giving up the space you need in the kitchen. Upgrade your kitchen with an easy to build kitchen island made of base cabinets back panel and countertop. The plan takes you through the process of picking a spot in your kitchen for the island shopping for your supplies connecting the cabinets fastening the cabinet to the floor. The fill has a free plan for building a kitchen island out of base cabinets.

Measure in from the traced lines using the side and toe kick thickness dimensions and mark the floor. Place the cabinet assembly the island base right side up on the kitchen floor and position the island precisely where you will install it.