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Creating an IKEA Kitchen Island
by
Sabrina
(IC: blogger)
The kitchen was one of the first things we started here at The Mod House Project and probably one of the least talked about spaces on Pink Little Notebook. Little by little, I’ll be sharing some clever DIY projects that took place in this space and eventually showcasing one of our biggest transformations in the house!
To recap, we fully gutted our kitchen late last year and created a new layout with an IKEA kitchen. It’s a small space but we wanted to update and utilize as much as we could with an open concept. To create more counter space, we created a huge 7 -foot island that is also home to our kitchen sink and dishwasher.
Keep in mind, I bought my kitchen just before IKEA switched to the SEKTION line so all my measurements are based on the AKURUM cabinets. However, if you are creating your own island, you’re probably going to be using your own configurations anyways so adjust accordingly.
To recap, we fully gutted our kitchen late last year and created a new layout with an IKEA kitchen. It’s a small space but we wanted to update and utilize as much as we could with an open concept. To create more counter space, we created a huge 7 -foot island that is also home to our kitchen sink and dishwasher.
Keep in mind, I bought my kitchen just before IKEA switched to the SEKTION line so all my measurements are based on the AKURUM cabinets. However, if you are creating your own island, you’re probably going to be using your own configurations anyways so adjust accordingly.
Specs.
Create a base.
Back cover panel.
The panels were secure in place with heavy duty brackets which were placed inside the panel wall and along the floor hidden from view.
Once we complete our structure, we were quite happy with the results. It’s an extremely sturdy island and looked even better once we got our countertop and sink installed.
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Published September 1st, 2015 7:54 AM
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