Don't you love those friends who get what you do and are always keeping their eyes open for projects for you?
![Cupboard to Kitchen Island, https://goo.gl/GTqvzh old cupboard, kitchen island, upcycled, https://goo.gl/GTqvzh](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghc6LO4n2sv4SN6UgM_xLYFJ1nl2DNsccvMbeCPcWgOOsk12UxdZKD_RrMFCeJOPLJKewcUxT4CMOrHLTS6xzbegvLPOp_IUHp7x1WWyR2Qy_sxZx7_1si5N6e-wVfsHs_XbYfXyWXCjll/s640/cabinet+before.jpg)
A few months ago while I was selling at a show, I started getting messages from a friend who was in another town about an estate sale that had incredible deals. I was so busy that I couldn't respond right away, but was finally able to tell her to buy whatever she thought I might like. I told her she can pick for me any day! This little cupboard was one of those things. I think it was originally part of some kitchen cupboards that someone had added some wheels and a top to.
![Kitchen Island, https://goo.gl/GTqvzh kitchen island, upcylced, old cupboard, chalk paint, bar, coffee,https://goo.gl/GTqvzh](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAVMkJukjUqT6YSn3HdT97Zapexcfe2f2XQL4_2RgE9aCDejiAar6HfMWsgEleXt4PI0VPsu4CedX-U3XbLk_GJg5o1M-I5si1nUuHm3OuE00fWFxlTx4rxWoUXm9fyonf6DMPlWAbkRPo/s640/upcycled+cupboard.jpg)
I saw the potential and knew right away that it would make a great kitchen island/bar piece.
![Kitchen Island, https://goo.gl/GTqvzh kitchen island, coffee bar, repurposed, upcycled, storage, rolling cart, https://goo.gl/GTqvzh](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3p1Has7F1X2sUbWuFTYisVSYoscjyogjQSQYL7rT7Jh0qoHsXZ3sn0gv_VoVgaN3H6Cp9IgtiPVBjZRtQCj9zP3Ydzjbrhyphenhyphenb6UnHmb3iY-SOAWK0vG4jzhtwB8rvoHwRNJKSrDAwO0UsV/s640/kitchen+island+and+bar.jpg)
I painted it with Annie Sloan chalk paint in Coco paint and added a reclaimed wood top that extended enough on the ends for stools to tuck under it. The stools were given to me by another friend. I painted them in Coco as well.
![Kitchen Island, https://goo.gl/GTqvzh reclaimed wood barn wood, kitchen island, rolling bar, coffee table, https://goo.gl/GTqvzh](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghEzuKhs_p1FvEtt92FM_i6tKJv4R-XE0wpppIYZFqjgIl53rLmOwdx9IeBIm-fEYurHgwTkfJqfTROykcQ4b-03LZkr3Jv2mIqOY5Q96lPOYLJenSIFhau5JDXuVkBAlAl6FgkVQnrJTK/s640/island.jpg)
The bottom drawer had a broken corner on the front that I couldn't repair. I used thin reclaimed wood to make a new drawer face for it.
![Kitchen Island, https://goo.gl/GTqvzh kitchen island, rolling cart, bar, barstool, chalk paint barnwood, salvaged, repurposed, https://goo.gl/GTqvzh](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3FIh3KoeuTyMAgV_ECebPiRbxP9g2DgyJmGx7YWeV79fE82HnZLoX-ulIHrSL0l7zJuRVJFDrRPlqBuoKsj7squx-gQt1oAn4f3ffyT08YaW2uF_238K2eUDP0-LOo3m4Y-Wnr4yUMQhL/s640/wood+bar+.jpg)
The handles were broken and there was some wood chipped off around the handles. I made chunky handles from some wood slices that covered the chipped wood spot.
![Kitchen Island, https://goo.gl/GTqvzh kitchen island, rolling bar, barnwood, salvaged wood, repurposed, upcycled, kitchen storage.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD10nguerlUPo0GYn41XBnoiTsvexB0vT34tDyufJUlomrBSGHrJfeqJxXoRcngu3-gBTfJIUcnl2ReDQ3jA3Xwgr7Bpo-XDZnHnitHIUCNXrgbor6ixV1kGEQi89RqkPcZqDaUc22pWtY/s640/wood+handles.jpg)
I also replaced the small wheels with larger, locking casters. It is a fun piece, perfect place for a cup of coffee (my daughter wants to know why I made her pretend to drink air coffee, haha!) or a glass of wine. It has a little shelf inside for more storage.
![Kitchen Island, https://goo.gl/GTqvzh kitchen island, bar , coffee bar, barnwood, chalk paint, rolling cart, https://goo.gl/GTqvzh](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLL79GiyXseDvjBiZA6r-azls3vyu7R-GadympP55WBIDJEFgPlTNCrPQ8yJxWjJccsFwAo88QOlgS7CyVhzmoPbX0wYtg2oKzChfxWMhWCmazvEEpWh31ymNRCeNVk-v6kUHfPQ8TaxEV/s640/coffee+bar.jpg)
Love this idea!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Deb
You are welcome--thank you!!
DeleteThis turned out great. It is a fun piece. And those are the kind of friends to have. She has a good eye.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, I am thankful for friends who are looking out for me. She got most things for only a couple dollars.
DeleteI really like how you made that island, especially the top extending over. I can't say I have friends that find me things like that!
ReplyDeleteHaha, I am thankful for my friends that see the potential in the junk.
DeleteI love making islands. Made one for my son & used 1x3 pine boards. It is warping upward on the outer edges. I think you have to flip flop the grain & I might not have done that. So I have to make him a new top. Do you think there's a way to salvage the old one Becky? I love that color on yours. It's so cute. Do you ever watch Flea Market Flip on HGTV? I get some really good ideas from this show once in a while.
ReplyDeleteHmm Deb, I have never worried about flipping the grain. I sometimes spray wood with water and set weights on it to get rid of warping. I keep weights on it for at least a week, if not longer. I always try and let the wood rest inside for a bit to dry it out and acclimate it before using it. The other idea would be to attach a board perpendicularly under the top to straighten it out. I do watch Flea Market Flip, I even researched how to get on the show, but you have to live in the NY area.
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