This island started with a decent, solid pallet. Hubby cut skinny pieces of other pallet wood to fill in the spaces. I love the rustic look that came through when I waxed it. I used Annie Sloan dark wax because it is food safe.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Island Time
It is that time of year. March Madness? No, although I have been enjoying the games. Springtime? No, not in Montana anyhow. It is show time--as in junk shows.
And show time means island building time for me because they are great sellers.
This island started with a decent, solid pallet. Hubby cut skinny pieces of other pallet wood to fill in the spaces. I love the rustic look that came through when I waxed it. I used Annie Sloan dark wax because it is food safe.
I added legs and a bottom shelf to the pallet top. Pretty simple construction.
A fun coat of paint for the legs brigtened them up (paint technique HERE),
I had this metal "pocket" that I found at athrift store a few years ago. It is a great place for cookbooks.
I also had an old school stainless paper towel older for the other end.
I painted a hook and bottle opener silver and added those to the front.
Simple, but fun and versatile--island, potting bench, craft table, outdoor buffet? Where would use this piece?
This island started with a decent, solid pallet. Hubby cut skinny pieces of other pallet wood to fill in the spaces. I love the rustic look that came through when I waxed it. I used Annie Sloan dark wax because it is food safe.
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I love this one, how fabulous and the color is wonderful. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteEasy but great! I would put it in the entrance of my home...
ReplyDeleteBesos
This is great! Any chance you could pose the plans for this? I want to make one! Not sure what size those legs are. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLOVE it Becky! :) I think it would be great anywhere, but would love to have a nice patio area for grilling. It would be perfect there!
ReplyDeleteI need to make one of these! I don't do pallet pieces. I should. heheheh
great job!
gail
Your attention to the little extras is what I think makes this island so great. Bottle opener and cookbook pocket? Genius! And SO practical.
ReplyDeleteI built one like this last year for myself and love it. The open shelving surprised me, because I didn't think I would like it - but it is my favorite part!
ReplyDeleteCute Island!!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous!! I could think of tons of places I would use this. I have such a love for Islands. Great work as always.
ReplyDeleteJust found your site from Pinterest, and I LOVE it! Thanks for all the cool tutorials! I'm excited to try out this awesome paint technique :)
ReplyDeleteI love this! I love the colors and your painting technique. I would use it in my kitchen. Pinning! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love the mix of the rustic, darker wood with that fun color, Becky! I can see why these would be great sellers. You're right, it could be used in so many different ways. Such a fun and versatile piece :)
ReplyDeleteJeanette
Thank you for sharing!! I am so excited to make my own. I have a spot in the kitchen that I want counter and storage space. This is perfect! and I can do it to my own measurements.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you do about the rough areas, do you sand?
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