Make A Rolling Kitchen Island Out Of Cabinets

Building a kitchen island can be pretty straightforward if you use stock cabinets for the cabinets and doors.

Make a rolling kitchen island out of cabinets.

Need some extra workspace in your kitchen. Here s what my dining room looked like before i started my reno. I was ripping this whole wall of cabinets out anyway for my reno but i m all about re use re cycle since i wanted a kitchen island and i was lucky enough to have an extra set of 2 double doored cabinets in my dining room originally. For pricing and availability.

Diy kitchen island see finished. Learn how to build and make a double sided kitchen island using standard 30 inch wall cabinets. Place the cabinets upside down and back to back then saw a. The fill has a free plan for building a kitchen island out of base cabinets.

Before you begin building the island order your countertop made 21 1 4 inches wide by 56 inches long so that it s ready to install when the base piece is done. Build a rolling island for added functionality and style. Use simple straight cuts on plywood and stock boards to wrap the cabinets. Centerville residence living dining kitchen kitchen the versatility of the kitchen.

James oliver getty images. I decided to use both of the bottom cabinets to make my kitchen island. Measure in from the traced lines using the side and toe kick thickness dimensions and mark the floor. If you re looking for a professional looking island that doesn t take much work this is a great diy project.

On the other hand if you don t have enough counter space in your kitchen you may consider building a rolling kitchen island. Trace along the four corners of the island onto the floor with a pencil. Upper wall cabinets at 12 inches deep by 30 inches tall are ideal for building a mobile island. How to make a kitchen island.

Place the cabinet assembly the island base right side up on the kitchen floor and position the island precisely where you will install it. Crosley furniture white composite base with granite top kitchen island 18 in x 52 in x 34 in item 1267830. The plan takes you through the process of picking a spot in your kitchen for the island shopping for your supplies connecting the cabinets fastening the cabinet to the floor. One side stores a stand mixer sheet pans cutting boards and more while the other side allows for extra seating.

Use a circular saw to cut away the raised lip from the bottom of the cabinets. Kitchen base cabinets are too tall for use in a mobile island unless you cut them down to size.