We know that our Pickled Barrel readers appreciate a good DIY project. So today we’re talking DIY kitchen island tutorials. Did you know you can DIY a kitchen island for your kitchen? You really can! And not all of the ideas featured require starting from scratch, because we love a good upcycle too! Check out the following ideas.
Now this idea is one of the better ideas for a kitchen island DIY, precisely because of the drawer space you gain without a lot of work to make drawers. A dresser lends itself perfectly to a kitchen island! And if one dresser works so well, why not try two dressers for an even bigger island?
DIY Kitchen Island From a Dresser
DIY Kitchen Island From TWO Dressers
Sideboard Turned Kitchen Island
We showed you how you can create a kitchen island from a dresser {or two!}, and now check out how you can build a kitchen island from a bookshelf. Pretty amazing, right? Perfect for a kitchen that’s low on space.
How to Turn a Bookshelf Into an Island
Some people prefer an island {or cart} on wheels for the versatility it provides. You can make one of those as well, using wood crates. Or combine some wood crates with the wood from a pallet to build a DIY kitchen island with built-in pantry storage.
Build a Kitchen Island Cart with Crates
Kitchen Island with Pantry Storage
If you aren’t afraid of starting from scratch, there are some very helpful free plans out there. You can totally build a kitchen island that looks like it came from Pottery Barn, or one with appealing farmhouse style. There are options for either closed or open storage, depending on your personal preference.
DIY Kitchen Island Inspired By Pottery Barn
DIY Kitchen Island
DIY Kitchen Island and Building Plans
How to Build a Kitchen Island
You can build this DIY project for around $150
How to Build a DIY Kitchen Island
DIY Open-Shelf Kitchen Island
So what if you already have a kitchen island, but you don’t like the way it looks? No worries, because a kitchen island makeover is also a fantastic DIY project. There are so many ways to make over your kitchen island, including the addition of beadboard, trim, a coat of paint, or new hardware.
Kitchen Island Makeover Tutorial
Add a Bar to a Kitchen Island
Ikea Expedit bookcases were used to make a huge DIY kitchen island! Look at all of that storage!
DIY Kitchen Island
Ikea Billy bookcases were used for this clever DIY Island. What a perfect place for storing baking supplies and cookbooks!
Kitchen Island IKEA Hack
Build a kitchen island with built-in trash storage. Do you need this in your life, too?
DIY Kitchen Island with Trash Storage
Cabinet Transformed Into a Kitchen Island
Easily upgrade your existing island by adding corbels or posts and trim.
Vintage Inspired Corbel Building Plan & Pattern DIY
How to Customize a Kitchen Island on a Budget
For about $50, you can give a custom look to a kitchen island. Frames are easy to install and completely budget friendly.
Adding a Kitchen Counter Post
Get rid of the existing laminate counter by building your own butcher block top. What a great idea!
Kitchen Island Makeover with Butcher Block
How to Build Your Own Butcher Block
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