Taking your kitchen island from dated to darling! My kitchen island transformation tutorial.

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  {Before and After} Lengthening the island added much needed space in front of the refrigerator and allowed for additional seating.
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  Beadboard panels were wrapped around the island for a farmhouse look.
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  Staircase newel posts were modified and used in place of more expensive table legs.
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  Ikea butcher block was stained Walnut and can be sealed for a food grade finish.

To see more: http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2011/10/adding-bead-board-legs-to-island-part.html