DIY Kitchen Island Build | Best Tips and Tricks for Easy Install & Functional Design

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Ай бұрын

When I set out to build my own kitchen island, I didn't realize how complex it would be. While I messed up a lot and using stain grade oak is much harder than building something to be painted, I couldn't be happier with how the island turned out!
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@ginny5764 Ай бұрын

Wonderful job, but I agree, black stools would look better. They would tie in your darker upper cabinets. But what you currently have still looks beautiful!🧢

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@garyglenn3654 Ай бұрын

Stools with a black base would really look great but what you have is awesome! Excellent job!!!!!Your videos are the ONLY ones my wife and I can agree on watching together!😃

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Ай бұрын

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@Pflinn482001 Ай бұрын

Looks fantastic! I agree, black on the chairs would not only tie into the upper cabinets, but also the hardware on the island. Great job!

@jennywoller3474 Ай бұрын

Black for sure. You are amazing with everything you do. You are so creative and have an eye for detail with all your builds.

@JohnBodoni Ай бұрын

a microwave with a top-loading drawer? i didn't know that such a thing existed. that makes relocating a microwave to somewhere lower than countertop level (or higher) a no-brainer. very slick.

@fredsmith6725 Ай бұрын

Great video Melissa. Funny that you think that your island needs to fit in a smaller than average room. My entire house here in England would fit in your kitchen😂.

@coreyfeil3709 28 күн бұрын

Black stools. It is impressive seeing how far your skills have developed over the years. Well done

@libertyvilleguy2903 8 күн бұрын

Your skills as a DIYer are really growing nicely.

@helenwebster7534 24 күн бұрын

As someone who's always looking for budget-friendly ways to improve my home, this DIY Kitchen Island Build video was a goldmine of ideas. The presenter's tips for easy installation and maximizing functionality were incredibly helpful and I love that they used accessible materials.

@brucecrane9605 Ай бұрын

You did an amazing job. So well-engineered and such a creative design. No one will believe you build rather than bought this functional professional kitchen island. DIY Princess

@ericalane7220 Ай бұрын

Black stools for sure! Amazing amazing amazing work!!! Holy Moly, you should be so proud of yourself!

@joylo1014 Ай бұрын

I love the stools you have! They add more lightness to the space! No need to have black legged ones. I think these look beautiful!

@carolvalentine2407 Ай бұрын

I like the gold. I think it adds contrast to all the black in the room.

@libertyvilleguy2903 8 күн бұрын

Red oak takes stain very well, but if you’re trying to match existing oak woodwork, good luck. Quite challenging. Nice job on the cabinets and pocket screws.

@Torsee Ай бұрын

Only change I would have made is to the top. The corners should be even softer. Larger radius cut. Reduce hip bruising. Otherwise wicked nice!

@martaweaver5822 20 күн бұрын

Gorgeous! just gorgeous! I think black stools would match your kitchen much better than gold.

@Mopoppy Ай бұрын

I like the gold. It adds a little pop of color

@willyh.r.1216 25 күн бұрын

Fantastic job, I have a sincere admiration of people who are building and customizing stuffs instead of buying.

Ай бұрын

Colorful (maybe even a fabric with a pattern) stools with simple black base would look very nice.

@MelMc188 28 күн бұрын

The island turned out beautifully. I agree that the stools are not quite it. I think black would definitely work.

@wenDesigner Ай бұрын

Black base on stools, for sure! So jealous. Want to do this to my island! Excellent job!!!❤

@jhold7553 Ай бұрын

Yeah that island is pretty BA. Great job. If you could spare some of your patience when building I could use some

@robertkerby2581 23 күн бұрын

An Absolutely Amazing design and build DIY kitchen island project! I especially appreciated your exceptional Craftsmanship on custom designing each item to meet you and your family's household needs! Well done!

@waltercheeks5309 13 күн бұрын

Go with black stools. Great job on the island . It has inspired me to build one of my own.

@MargaretShelton-ym4wg 23 күн бұрын

The step-by-step instructions and clever tips made it seem surprisingly doable! Great job!

@redrooster1908 Ай бұрын

Great job Melissa. ❤

@janicejohnson5652 Ай бұрын

Wish I had that island!!!! It's Beautiful!!! I think black base chairs would look great in your kitchen, but you do you and you'll do it right!

@pontiacwolf 26 күн бұрын

I would take the cushions off your stools. Then get the paint called plasty dip. And paint them black. This type of paint is very durable. So much that people would paint their rims and other products on their vehicle. And it survives the outdoor elements. But if you ever wanted to change your mind. It actually peels off with a little bit of effort. In other words, it’s not permanent. This way you can keep the style of your stools, which I like very much. And still get the color and design that you’re looking for. Here in Nebraska, I purchased the plasty dip spray paint at my local Menards

@francinemasse-bannon9750 Ай бұрын

Awesome island build. Yes the black would look better and tie in with the black handles on the cupboards.

@AnaYT714 Ай бұрын

Very nice! Yes, I totally agree on the black stools (perhaps even black antique-style iron). Amazing job, as always!

@Djk______OR Ай бұрын

Way to go turning red oak into something acceptable for a modern kitchen! And yes, black stools. Kitchen looks great!

@ericmuckensturm5664 Ай бұрын

🧢🧢🧢 Great work! I love the perfectionism. I can't tell you how many times I've redone something instead of leaving it with an issue that will drive me nuts every time I look at it. My vote would be for black stools. 🧢🧢🧢

@dianenoel6331 Ай бұрын

Beautiful Job! Definitely go with stools that have a black base instead of the gold.

@manderbomb Ай бұрын

Agreed; black base bar stools would be better! Well done on this build - it’s beautiful!

@doudou53d44 Ай бұрын

Yes black stools indeed ! I am jealous of your island 😉

@bosoares Ай бұрын

I think black base stools would match better. The island is great! 🧢

@fernandogabrielcena1200 24 күн бұрын

Hola Sra. Melissa! Cómo siempre, ha realizado un excelente trabajo y lo ha explicado de maravillas. Un consejo colega: cuando deba teñir maderas que no toman el color deseado ó cambian el color que aplica, lávelas con una solución de sosa cáustica a razón de 3.50oz./0.52gal. cepillando la enérgicamente y luego lávelas con agua jabonosa utilizando jabón de barra blanco y sin perfume del que usaban las abuelas para lavar la ropa a mano. Enjuagando las persistente mente y dejándolas secar. Recuerde siempre usar guantes y protección ocular. Saludos cordiales para usted y los suyos.

@dancingpigmonkey Ай бұрын

Oh wow! 😍 I really love that you had the oak for the kitchen island, and didn't make it dark like the cabinets against the wall. Because now it still looks very spacious even though islands tend to be very large/bulky looking! And the black cabinets frames it all very nicely! As for the bar stools, I think a black base would complement the door handles on the other side of the island really well, especially since the doors on the stools' side don't have any handles. But gold is very fine too! 😊

@bnew5905 Ай бұрын

Yeah, the stool bases would look better black. Better contrast and it would tie the kitchen together. It would be a great finishing touch. Nice work on everything! Huge upgrade.

@hardylaskey563 Ай бұрын

Working with hardwood is always difficult you've done an excellent job and I love your barstools easy easy and easy out enjoy your content always

@brittawrolson5936 Ай бұрын

A superb job Melissa. The design and the execution were outstanding. Love the colors in your kitchen, but I do agree that black stools for the island would be more cohesive.

@artifactartstudio107 27 күн бұрын

This is beautiful. A ten minute video…so much work and time in this project. You are amazing. 🧢🧢🧢

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog 27 күн бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

@lindaroyal8161 Ай бұрын

Whoa, beautiful island! Very functional, you thought of everything and then some. Your attention to detail is always so impressive. Hidden storage across the stool side, good addition. Nicely done! Stools - I vote black - will match the other cabinets and handles on the island.

@kimberlyg9867 28 күн бұрын

Absolutely! Black would look excellent🖤

@mploof Ай бұрын

I think a black stool base would match your drawer handles better than the gold stools. Great job by the way.

@T_Jonesy Ай бұрын

Great build. As someone who has done tons of DIY carpentry work in my home (crown, casing, board and batten, ect), I can tell you that building cabinets is a whole other level. I had to completely rebuild the drawers of a bathroom vanity I built because my measurements were off by 1/4". So I feel for you when I saw you were off 1/8th of an inch. Ouch. I agree that the stools would look better with black bases instead of the gold.

@amyzelnick5653 Ай бұрын

Wow amazing job!! You are so talented. I agree black stools would tie into the space better 😊

@FrankDeardurff 28 күн бұрын

I appreciate your concern and eye for detail and agree that the black bar stool bases would like great!

@cyndij8312 Ай бұрын

Gorgeous! And so much functionality. Very impressed with your work. Agree that a black base on the stools would look better.

@mr_torx 27 күн бұрын

Looks great, wow. Black whould be better for the stools. Greetings from Switzerland, Dany

@ronm6585 Ай бұрын

Bloody marvelous. Thanks for sharing. I think black for the stool legs would work better.

@samme5513 Ай бұрын

Great job Melissa love your kitchen thank you so much for sharing enjoyed watching

@cynn_thor Ай бұрын

Yes black base stools! The island looks great!!

@glennoborn2524 Ай бұрын

Yes black stool bases would look great

@Dan-ol2rd Ай бұрын

Beautiful job, you should be proud. I have been following your videos for a while and your skills keep getting better and better! Dan

@starkarr8969 Ай бұрын

Black for sure. Love the island.

@Yvonneb_ Ай бұрын

Looks awesome, I wish I was clever enough to make one.Yes I think the black legs look better. Xx

@ksafe3604 24 күн бұрын

Amazing design -- well thought-out. Stool legs? Match 'fridge and/or drawer-pull color.

@amoni1959 Ай бұрын

WOW!! U did an amazing job. It looks fantastic. 👏🏾👍🏾. And yes. I think u should paint them black. The gold is nice but it clashes with the tone of ur kitchen. 😅

@rlofgren6787 Ай бұрын

Love it!!! That is super nice and you did a great job Melissa. I would go black for the stools.

@lovestosingalot55bodin7 Ай бұрын

Great job, Melissa! Yes, I would say black stool legs would look better than the gold.

@jrstar805 Ай бұрын

Beautiful job! Amazing! I would go black with the stools.

@ron827 Ай бұрын

A professional cabinet maker could not have done better. I much prefer your voice over narrations.

@IzzosPlace Ай бұрын

Great work on your cabinets. Doing custom cabinets is wonderful. Glad you had the courage to do it.

@Mike-sh2cb Ай бұрын

Great work Mel!! Looks superb and you should be very proud!! That is an incredible project to make! Personally am not a fan of gold, it is too over the top, look at me stuff. Quality work and products don't need the glare. For me the black would add the timeless quality that you are looking for. But again it is a personal choice. Thanks again for sharing and congratulations! All the best to you and your fam. mike-barcelona

@nozzle28 Ай бұрын

I would have chosen Black but I think you chose well with Gold. It adds a little something extra..

@felixreali7101 Ай бұрын

That island looks fantastic. I wouldn't change a thing!

@vickyb9918 Ай бұрын

Nice job! I think black would look better. Just paint the gold.

@zeon5323 Ай бұрын

Blumotion soft close is great! I added Blumotion through my house several years ago and am really enjoying the quiet.

@AmericanWoman11 Ай бұрын

Black Stools for sure since the gold competes with the other finishes. Love your videos. Once I get a house, I want to try some of the things you did.

@Torsee Ай бұрын

7:17 Damn nice joinery! If I tried that I’d be one degree off…. An that’s a simple 45. 😂

@tedf9233 Ай бұрын

Great job.... I vote for black bases

@ashlyn5673 Ай бұрын

100% change that gold to black. Nothing else is gold in your kitchen. The black will help tie it all together!

@djburris1961 Ай бұрын

Yes. Definitely black base on the stools.

@donnahansen7899 Ай бұрын

Definitely black!

@jasoncostanzo5337 Ай бұрын

Love the gold...leave it as is!!!

@johnkarapita437 Ай бұрын

Great job. I think the contrasting stain colour on the island works really well. Excellent build quality overall! 🧢

@markweiner4430 Ай бұрын

If you want eclectic then gold if fine. If you want custom then black to match everything!

@badgerdog9898 Ай бұрын

Very impressive island, it looks very professional. That's way out of my skill level to attempt. I'm actually right in the middle of doing my staircase remodel that I got inspiration from your video on. Waiting for stair tread stain to dry. Thank you for your channel, I have learned alot from you.

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Ай бұрын

that is so awesome, I hope your stairs turn out great!

@zpakk4499 19 күн бұрын

Black stools. Great work!

@angiereinecke9608 Ай бұрын

That is gorgeous!! I am not a designer but I would probably go with black stools ❤

@mikeggulley Ай бұрын

They look great! I am always impressed with how easy you make it seem but extremely thankful that you include all of your “learning opportunities.” Thanks for all the great content and tips…like in this video the idea to use Carpet Tape blew my mind…I have been struggling to finish a project recently where adding the drawer facing has been driving me nuts. Thanks

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Ай бұрын

So glad it was helpful for you

@kimsheather3745 Ай бұрын

Black for sure

@rmd9032 Ай бұрын

Another awesome job Melissa! You continue to amaze me. In my opinion, black stool bases would look a whole lot better than the gold ones. Btw why did you stop doing the live format of your projects. I really enjoyed that.

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Ай бұрын

Because the analytics suggest overall people prefer voiceover

@rmd9032 Ай бұрын

@@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Ok I guess I'm a rarity.. Anyway keep up the good work. I look forward to your videos.

@lchimenz Ай бұрын

Amazing work...very well done. You make me feel ...I don't know the word.🎩🧢

@wereno3769 Ай бұрын

If you want to try the look of black stools but not ruin the gold finish, cover one of the stools in electrical tape. It should come off easily and not damage the gold if you decide to leave the stool with the original finish. Great build!

@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Ай бұрын

What a cool idea, I might try that!