Better After reader Angela didn’t quite know what to do with this old table she nabbed from her uncle’s garage (he wasn’t using it) but since she’d been wanting a kitchen island, she thought “What the heckles!” (I’m paraphrasing) “I’ll give this old table a shot!” She repaired and repainted the porcelain top which makes for some fabulous contrast with the raw pallet wood she added for extra support and storage. She is happy to report that the whole project was practically free, and she couldn’t be more thrilled with her results!
So that’s one way to island-ify your kitchen, but if the industrial chic look ain’t your bag, then how about this frankenfurniture creation from Allyson at The MVP’s of Mesa Town? Its kind of like what would happen if an old kitchen table and a cruddy thrift store dresser had a baby, and that baby went on to become President of the United States. Yeah, it’s that freakin’ rad.
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24 Comments
Rita
February 17, 2012 at 10:51 PMThe second one is A…Mazing!!!!!!!!!! I’d love tht as a craft desk!
Frugal Table
February 17, 2012 at 11:11 PMWhy is it when I see old junky furniture all I see is old junky furniture but other people see what could be? I need to develop that gene!
Jillian {Her Split Ends}
February 18, 2012 at 12:05 AMTable + Dresser = Kitchen Island…BRILLIANT! Why didn’t i think of that. Now…to find me a kitchen that is large enough for an island {a bit tougher then finding the pieces to make this fab piece i think!}
~ Jillian
http://www.hersplitends.com
Exuberant Chaos
February 18, 2012 at 12:56 AMboth are awesome… but the second one is Capital Amazing!!! I have to look at it over and over again because it was such a genius idea!!!
I am the same as the other @Frugal Table… I look at something old and I want to just huck it. I even try to see the magic like these people do, but one day it will happen!!!!
the Turquoise Iris
February 18, 2012 at 1:15 AMSo smart!! Great idea!!
Korrie@RedHenHome
February 18, 2012 at 1:16 AMThese are both terrific projects! Love them.
Allyson & Jere
February 18, 2012 at 2:33 AMYay! Thanks so much for featuring my island today Lindsey. Always fun to see my stuff on your site. Ok fine, it’s only my 2nd time, but still….FUN!
Allyson & Jere
February 18, 2012 at 2:33 AMYay! Thanks so much for featuring my island today Lindsey. Always fun to see my stuff on your site. Ok fine, it’s only my 2nd time, but still….FUN!
Allyson & Jere
February 18, 2012 at 2:33 AMYay! Thanks so much for featuring my island today Lindsey. Always fun to see my stuff on your site. Ok fine, it’s only my 2nd time, but still….FUN!
Allyson & Jere
February 18, 2012 at 2:33 AMYay! Thanks so much for featuring my island today Lindsey. Always fun to see my stuff on your site. Ok fine, it’s only my 2nd time, but still….FUN!
Carolyn
February 18, 2012 at 3:46 AMLOVE it!
thegingerpennypincher
February 18, 2012 at 2:56 PMThe second one — I would have never thought of that!
Cindy W.
February 18, 2012 at 3:32 PMDresser + table = island?
What the WHAT?!?! Wow.
Anonymous
February 18, 2012 at 10:32 PMShirley said:
I would like an island in my kitchen. Maybe some day. I love this blog. Thanks for posting.
becky
February 18, 2012 at 4:49 PMGreat choices for your post. These are truly nice pieces and not just repainted.
Auntie Em
February 18, 2012 at 5:48 PMIt’s so great to have an island in your kitchen. I finally got one after 30 years. Love it. The first one is so rustic and well priced. What’s not to love!
The second one is so elegant looking with the black finish and turned legs.
Awesome ideas! 🙂
Rita
February 18, 2012 at 7:55 PMThe dresser/table combo makes me wish I had room in my kitchen for an island! Very awesome!
Aida
February 18, 2012 at 9:13 PMamazing pics – totally captivated by your blog and will follow it. would love if you visited mine and followed if you liked it!
wish you lots of success
have a nice weekend!
kisses
http://cottoncandy-peaches.blogspot.com
The DIY Show Off
February 19, 2012 at 5:16 PMWow! Those are both so creative! Geniuses! 🙂
Tracy@GeneralSplendour
February 19, 2012 at 2:04 PMI must have to say the second one is GENIUS! Both are nicely done but OMG – the second one is fab!
iSavortheWeekend
February 19, 2012 at 7:31 PMTotally awesome!! I wished I had vision like you. I want and love the black island.
amy@winecountrymama
February 20, 2012 at 5:17 PMThese are both totally different but fantastic. (my kids tell me I say amazing too much or else I would say that too) Great ideas!! Thanks You for sharing.
Amy
DeanDesigns
February 21, 2012 at 8:48 PMI am amazed at the transformation! The piece looks like something you would pay over $1000.00 at a furniture store. Kudos to you!!
wherelovemeetslife
February 22, 2012 at 10:49 AMHow freakin creative???? I would never have thought to do that second island. Great idea!!