It’s hard to have a DIY kitchen island that stands out when it’s built using Ikea cabinets, but that was the goal of this project. To not only make something look and feel custom, but all the while ...

Kitchen islands change the entire feel of a space. If yours is an eyesore, consider this simple framing upgrade to give your ...

Q: I have a large kitchen with a countertop and cabinets along the perimeter. I would like to add an island cabinet in the middle of the kitchen for some additional counter space and storage. I know I ...

When we set out to design our island, we aimed for something more than a kitchen-cabinet clone stranded in the middle of the room. Instead, we took our cue from the classic worktables of rural America ...

You know how we never seem to have enough storage and counter space in the kitchen? I solved that problem with a kitchen storage island that I made by hacking a 52”-wide Husky tool cabinet — yes, the ...

The kitchen island or peninsula is often the home’s hub, where family and friends gather to help with the cooking (or just the eating). This central position makes it an important design feature and a ...

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