How do I turn an old bureau into a kitchen island?

Hi Dawn! What are the dimensions of the piece of furniture? Or would it be possible to post a pic for us?

At one point I added a base to two kitchen cabinets after attaching them together and then added 6" tall feet and painted the entire piece out to make a kitchen island. After that I just added a butcher block countertop to the top with a 1 foot overhang. It worked great!

We also have a project here on Hometalk on how we made our current island out of an old radio stand.

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/lace-doily-upcycling-on-my-radio-stand-kitchen-island-43856972

It's always helpful to add casters to the bottom so it can be moved. Here's how one person did it:

https://toolboxdivas.com/dresser-to-kitchen-island/

How to Repurpose a Dresser into A Kitchen Island

https://roostandrestore.com/upcycled-dresser-kitchen-island/

found a couple ideas for you Dawn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbV_Om7s3rY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnRn3RfBiG8

https://www.moneypit.com/upcycle-an-old-dresser-into-a-kitchen-island-for-budget-beauty/

Creating a kitchen island from a bureau/dresser is relatively easy, especially if there is no plumbing involved. Here's a video that shows one being created.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5t2xil1MUs

Here's a bunch of ideas

https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=desser%20island

Keeping in mind that most bureaus are not a comfortable height for a working surface in a kitchen, you would have to build a level base for the bureau to sit on to bring it up to correct height. But, yes, as others above have noted, it can be done.

Also, keep in mind that most bureau tops will not already have a surface that is intended for food preparation and frequent washings.

For this reason, I would recommend purchasing a custom-sized counter top that can go on top of and be attached to the bureau, and extend over the sides; allowing for 'toe kick' room when standing at the island.

Here is a guide to help you with the height and how you can use your island:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/570268371545638756/?d=t&mt=login

and some inspiration:

https://www.pinterest.com/angellnichole/old-dresser-into-kitchen-island/

Hello this link might be helpful

https://toolboxdivas.com/dresser-to-kitchen-island/

You can make use of the drawers for storage. Add bun feet to the bottom and add a new top. You can have a piece of counter top cut at Home Depot or add a butcher block top. The Formica is inexpensive and can be made any size you want. Just be sure you tell them you want ALL sides edges because most of what they do is counter tops so one edge is against the wall. You can use any hard wood you like for top. Oil it well before using if you do plan to cut on it but to me that makes a mess of it. I'd go with counter top.

This shows some ideas on how to paint and use it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAWLeXSVxWc

It will depend on the size and style but normally you would cut to counter height, put a new top on it (butcher block or match your counters), and then finish as you desire with paint or stain and seal. If you want to use for extra seating, you can have the counter tops hang over.

Thank you all so much for your replies! Very thoughtful and great ideas here. Will post when I get started (I broke my ankle this week so it won’t be happening for at least six weeks)!

Add Wheels to the bottom.

Great ideas, depending how big the kitchen

Ether sand the top to use that or add a top to the dresser like marble or granit a small pieces for that wouldent be very much sometimes they have pieces laying around,If hou add the granit or something like that then you could make top larger for chairs on one side