Makeshift island kitchen

I challenge myself to build this custom kitchen island with some ikea cuboards fo my friend! Not only does it need to be beautiful and fit her aesthetic, it needs to function as both a kitchen island and as a desk. So here is the step-by-step process of how I did that.

DIY farmhouse table and kitchen island in one with metal stools only cost us 400$

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DIY Tiny Kitchen Island

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I built this beautiful red oak, freestanding kitchen island and guess what?? There are minimal tools required! I have included a material list and simple step-by-step instructions so you can too build this custom freestanding kitchen island.

What's better than a kitchen cart and offers the functionality of added counter space? A kitchen island! One side for prep and storage, the other for dining.

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Don't have a kitchen island? Want one? Depending on your space, you can probably DIY a totally unique one using something you already have at home.

I have a nice bed, a functioning coffee table, and a beautiful bar cart – but my favorite piece of furniture, by far, is my kitchen island from IKEA. It was a little bit of a splurge, but has proven to be worth the extra cash. It makes my home more home-y, my kitchen more organized, and my cooking prep easier. Do you own this kitchen island, too? When I went to IKEA to find a kitchen island, I was originally thinking of something like the FÖRHÖJA or the GROLAND.