cathi says, "i decided i wanted to construct a kitchen island out of the ikea varde base cabinet. we wanted something that we could gather the whole family at for breakfast, that would up the fancy factor in our kitchen and make clean up a breeze. this is it. we took out the drawers and screwed 3/4" exterior grade plywood to the top, and installed granite tiles to the top (much cheaper than a slab of granite!) added a bull-nose to the edge and viola! a pretty sharp looking island, if i do say so myself."
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It looks like it is really functional and looks great too!
ReplyDeleteWe have done that, too. But ours is more an extension of the kitchen counter.
ReplyDeleteWe removed the wall between the kitchen and the family room. Then added the cabinet and a giant slab of IKEA counter top. Now we have seating for all 4 of us!
http://flickr.com/photos/metalmeredith/2404222796/?edited=1
The table top is really nice, great idea, well done!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, that looks fabulous. I see you are a very talented person.. Keep up the good work.. I visit your blog at least once a week and I am always surprised.
ReplyDeleteOh lala - que feo!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so bright and functional.
Congratulations.