Wednesday, August 5, 2009

DIY Day - Our Kitchen Island!

I've been busy! I know I keep promising updates but really, I really have been busy making this house of our a home we're beginning to totally *heart*. It's comin', it's comin'!

BUT for now...here's a DIY for DIY Day at A Soft Place to Land!

DIY Day @ ASPTL

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I painted it red, added a butcher block top, some corbels (I think that's what those are called, right??), a hook for a towel, and some beadboard to go with the "new" cabinets.

I bought the island from World Market for $120 because it was the last one (and the display). I bought the butcher block top from Ikea for $89. The paint was $8, and the corbels were $3 a piece. The beadboard was left over from the kitchen reno so the total for my new island.........$223. A little pricey for my frugal tastes but it's the PERFECT size for our kitchen and will serve it's purpose of housing some little cookie-bakin' hands well :).
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13 comments:

  1. CarolineAugust 5, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    frugal or not...it turned out awesome. Love the corbels...really adds some character to it.

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  2. MelissaAugust 5, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    I *love* the red! It looks fantastic!

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  3. JuliaAugust 5, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    Gorgeous - I love the red and the added corbels.The beadboard was a great idea too!

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  4. Pam @ This Humble HouseAugust 6, 2009 at 12:02 AM

    That looks really nice! It really took it up a notch!

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  5. Poulsen FamilyAugust 6, 2009 at 12:17 AM

    came from ASPTL, love the redo!

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  6. Nicole A.August 6, 2009 at 3:53 AM

    I LOVE the red! It looks fantastic! Awesome job!

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  7. Richella ParhamAugust 6, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    This looks really good! And it was still pretty frugal, if you ask me, especially for a custom piece of furniture! Great job.

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  8. Delightful DwellingAugust 6, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Gorgeous, I love the beadboard and the red.

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  9. JoyAugust 6, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    I just love the pop of color! Now your island looks custom made. Great job!

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  10. The Beauty BargainistaAugust 6, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    oh, wow!! I always see these islands and think they are so plain jane and ugly...but WOW! You made yours look like you got it from Ballard or Pottery Barn! :)

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  11. Decor To AdoreAugust 6, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    Happy squeals~well done!

    Come by and see my Pottery Barn inspired typography basket.

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  12. Kim @ Twice RememberedAugust 7, 2009 at 1:48 AM

    Beautiful! Great job! I love the red and corbels:)

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  13. KimberlyAugust 8, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    That is gorgeous!! I love the red!

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