How do I make a small kitchen island?
I have a small kitchen with a small area for a dinette set for which I would like to have an island. Any ideas?
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I turned a small desk (it was originally a children's desk) into an island.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/build/furniture/a-desk-upcycle-into-a-small-island-cart-part-2-37590291
A Desk Upcycle Into a Small Island/cart Part 2
Here's a small kitchen island that you can build. Doesn't look too difficult! http://cedartreefarmhouse.blogspot.com/2012/03/build-kitchen-island.html
Cynthia's idea of using a child's desk is great! I was thinking along the same lines, but instead of a desk, you can also use a thrifted dresser!
Hello—Have you looked at Ana Whites website? She has some fabulous designs. Attaching a link here, if this is not exactly what you want have a look around other options on website there’s usually multiple different styles.
http://www.ana-white.com/2011/07/kitchen-island
Additionally
here’s a hometalk for an attractive kitchen island
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bedroom/dressers/need-more-kitchen-storage-turn-a-dresser-into-an-island-14479094
Also-furniture piece like desks and dressers are commonly repurposed.
Head over to Pinterest for lots of ideas —here’s one to give you a start
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/322922235772594920/
Need More Kitchen Storage? Turn a Dresser Into an Island
Here are a couple islands made from curb side furniture:
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/kitchen-dining-furniture/ez-microwave-stand-repurposed-as-kitchen-island-37270741
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/kitchen-dining-furniture/cheap-microwave-stand-becomes-kitchen-island-34979016
EZ MIcrowave Stand Repurposed as Kitchen Island
Beautiful Kitchen Island From Curbside Stand!