I love that the instructions are in writing and there isn't someone talking through the whole video. Sometimes that can be annoying. Loved watching this. Clear instructions and upbeat music. Styles of videos make a huge difference.

This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection kzfaq.infoUgkxkNYRBJuiJ6EwD-tQSAlxg0eFKsnR2cgz I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seems to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.

I think I’m gonna have wheels with breaks put on mine, and make the overhang longer to utilize it as a eating table, and even a desk. I LOVE this.

For the top, I would have screwed the screws from the bottom so you can't see them.

I swear, you guys are “ THE BEST” source of really good ideas, PERIOD! You have given me ideas for bathroom vanities, deck furniture etc. and now this. I have the perfect spot in my home for a piece like this. This is going to be an Ikea weekend for me. Once finished, I would love to send you pictures, but I don’t do the Facebook or Instagram thing... Thank you, so much for all your hard work you put into you videos.

I have plans to purchase this same IKEA unit. I'll place it near a large (floor to ceiling) window and fill it with plants and pretty colored glass (vases, sculptures, decorative prisms, etc.) I think it will look really nice with the sun shining through the glass and foliage.

I love this so much I'm going to cover the front with two barn doors on hinges. I think I'll use 2 of the 4-square IKEA cases so I have a larger center board for the barn doors to connect to. Thanks for the great video! Love your channel as I'm a newbie at building furniture.

Excellent job! No talking, and showboating, just working. Thank you!

Thank you! I am looking to add a small storage area with a counter top in my kitchen. After perusing many store ads and online stores and not finding anything to fit the small space behind our backdoor, I just about gave up on my idea for this much needed extra storage and work space in our kitchen. I even spoke to the Lowes Design team about ordering a custom cabinet and counter top. After an estimate of $800.00 for a 36" W X 36" H X 10" D, I thought my dream of my little kitchen cubby, was over. But, after seeing this video.... I believe I can do this myself, for a lot less money! So, a really big "THANK YOU!" to you! I will send you a before and after pictures too!

I have been wondering if a cube would work as an Island by putting wheels on it so I can roll it out of the way and you have proved it will work! I am going to use your project list and get going! Thanks for sharing!

Excellent....! Being creative along with skills saves so much money. In a store that island would have cost around. $300..

I lived in an old apartment that had a tiny kitchen that had no counter space. A friend helped me do something similar to this but this would have been perfect. Great idea! Looks easy!

Best tutorial ever! I absolutely love how detailed y’all made this video!

Looks great! Could you guys do a video on how you learned about and got into rehabbing houses? It's so motivating to see people my age doing something that I want to do! Keep up the great work!

I need a DIY for a bookshelf (short) to go atop a long dresser of drawers. all for a new year's project of organization for my son. This video was very long, and I enjoyed watching every minute. ty

This is gorgeous! You are brilliant! Thanks so much for this creative upgrade on Ikea!

I love this. I wanted something similar for sewing supplies: double Kallax with no boards between, and on casters. This helps me see how to make it work. Thanks!

I plan to make this! Thanks for the detailed instructions.

I love your videos. I just wish you would put the supply list in the description and talk in the videos. Other than that, great work and the furniture looks amazing.

Good idea !! You can also use IKEA kitchen cabinet foot instead of wood, the advantage is the adjustability. And you can attach on it the ikea kitchen baseboard without visible screw

EXCELLENT tutorial! You really make it easy for an amateur to make this happen. Thank you!

This is a great piece. I'm building it at the moment. Its about a $150 build depending on what kind of wood you use. My only suggestion is use a 2" table top... looks better. I also went with a 6' table top to have 6 inches hang over on each end which helps with sitting on a stool.

man~ I always get envious of all you craftsmen out there who's got all the space they need to do your diy projects, not to mention all the additional space to store the tools. ain't have that convenience for a tiny apartment..

Very ingenious. Looking at this one I can see doing the same thing for a TV entertainment center. Thanks for posting this one.

Adorei a ideia! Simples e bonito! Congrats!!

I built this exact island using this video and it came out perfect. The height is like a 1/4 inch below standard counter top height (for anyone who thinks it might be too short). I love the stained wood on the backside and top. It fits perfectly in my kitchen and is a lifesaver when it comes to storage. It's holding up well, water is no biggie, but we still use cutting boards on top of it (obviously). The Kallax shelf is sturdier than you think. We built the shelf alone, turned it on its side, and then I jumped (actually jumped) my 160 pound butt on it and wiggled around and it didn't budge. The decorative wood only made it sturdier. We opted to skip the trimming at the bottom and instead stained the 2x4 with the same stain we used for the top, still looks great. I agree the nails should have gone in the underside but with that length screws that wouldn't be possible. Also if your top pieces aren't perfectly straight (like ours) the two pieces on top may not be flush side by side and might collect debris (ours hasn't yet). Overall, very happy with this project. And equivalently sized island would have cost over $300 easily.

Hi, good work!

Awesome project!! You're so handy, and make it look so easy.

I already have that shelving unit. great idea

Great job! Thank you for this step by step easy tutorial and pre- measurements.

Excellent design and execution! Improved on Ikea. Thanks for posting.

Your projects make me want to go out and buy all the materials and tools to make them for myself!!! Thank you!!!!1

i'm glad you showed us how you put in EVERY SINGLE nail and screw!

Thanks for that. I am moving into a new rental with a relatively sparce kitchen and intend turning a very similar unit into a floating island with castors for maneuverability. I wont be using the baseboard so that I can get to the brakes on the castors.I didn't think I wanted to clad the one (back) side but after seeing your end result I most certainly will be. Takes a rather basic piece of inexpensive furniture to a whole new level.

Totally love this! Great idea

Brilliant, you've just given me what I needed to increase the height of the kallax, I'm making a kitchen island myself. I got a free piece of proper worktop so I'll be cutting it to size with a little overhang on all sides. I'm also going to put the wheels on too so I can move it into another room during a party or dinner. I'm excited to get this done, I love doing diy things or repurposing items. 😁 The screws you used to connect the base frame to the kallax, are they raised? It's just I'm going to put the kallax insert drawers in some of the squares and don't want the screws catching.

Omg this is gorgeous! Beautiful project!

Looks really nice in your kitchen. Turned out great!

Hello from la France in Europe! What a good idea! really great work ! very nicely done !!! *CONGRATULATIONS* best regards from a frenchie !

Nicely done. I would have probably used a sanding sealer on the wood before staining but that's a preference and an extra step.

what flooring is that? looks great!

Great job! Very inspiring!

Great idea. Love it. I do agree to use the screws from underneath so they don’t show or just glue it down with construction adhesive or even Gorilla Glue. Also i would add feet to the bottom of mine because I don’t think its tall enough for me.

Brilliant.. just the right size for my new little cottage

BEAUTIFUL!!! Well done!!!

this is just amazing!! Well done!!

Can you include dimensions love your layout. I've got some 50s metal cabinets I have been wanting too install for 10 years and the layout of your kitchen will fit my floor print. Thank you

Although it's trickier a better finish if you screw the top from inside! I am going to use this idea in my new place. Wish me luck.

I love your floor! What wood finish/stain is this? And what colour stain did you use on this project? I love the grey tones!

Good job J.P. keep up the good work bud !! 😎👍🍁

The video was easy to follow. Great lighting as well.

Awesome project … Thank you for making it seem doable!! 😊❤

I love this so much! We made your farmhouse table, and everyone loves it.

One of the most helpful videos. You can actually work along with him. I cannot believe all the negative comments.

Hoping you guys do an ikea hack on a hall tree. That would be awesome!

Great Idea!, do you think can I do it for kitchen island? Thanksss

looks great. i put four together to make a big ol' kitchen island it is so helpful for storage and prep. it is not counter height...this is true. but that's okay. still works well. also great for putting out large spreads of food. i agree w comment about not having exposed screws on top esp if you plan to use this for food prep (crumbs can get in der)

Totally agree with all the others, screw the top on from below!

I love this too! Can I borrow your saw?

Awesome!!!!!!!! u guys are amzing. luv watching all the projects. they go from drab to fab.......... Big hello from Australia and to our amzing little fury friend hes a champion. luv seeing his little imput each time.

realy good idea i'll do it thank

Love this idea! If I had to tweak it, I would extend the table out to multipurpose it into a bar table.

Fantastic job

Love this!! What brand of drill is that?

You guys are awesome. Can't wait to make this for our new house 💕

I made one with towel rack and casters pretty sweet

Nice idea! Thanks for sharing

You guys are awesome...did you ever consider making a home bar. That would be great....keep up the great work btw would definitely build one if you guys post a video of a home bar build....

great idea..I wonder if you could somehow attach two shelving units together to make a bigger island? 🤔

Brilliant and I also love the dog

very nice ! Thank you for sharing ! Cute dog !

absolutely amazing!!!

EXCELLENT JOB!!!

Amazing video! Thank you!!!!

It would seem like food, drips from drinks would seep in to the seam of the too boards to us on your island top. So we would prefer one great big board or as tone countertop, granite or quartz. The area idea was cool though and we might do something along those lines in the sunroom where we need an island and a bar for seating. Thanks for the ideas! Clean and good job!

Great video, awesome job!

What color stain did you use on this project? It's BEAUTIFUL

Amazing! Well done! x

You made it alot less complicated, i saw another video and it was boring and long. Thank you! I will subscribe too.

very nice jon greatings from greece

hi guys i love love love ur chanel im trying to make a sitting area for my mud room will you guys be able to create something

Looks great!

Awesome thank you for showing your great ideas X

O my God, you make it look so easy. Where can i get that floor sliders?

Nice work.

Excellent video and finished product. Is it Pine wood or oak on top? Where can i buy some from?

GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!! NOW YOU CAN DELIVER IT TO MY HOME THANK YOU FOR SHOWING AND SHARING. YOUR DOG IS CUTE TOO

Excellent job

Very nice job! that's some real work there and I know it's built to last. Thanks for sharing! :-)

Nice job!

Looks very nice

Wow!!!! Good job!! 👌👍

Great job

it looks great

Good job!

Love the videos you make ;)

I like it a lot. And, your puppy dog, too. Thanks for the vid.

BEAUTIFUL!!!

Love this channel and your projects! I NEED a chop saw!!

Love it, very cool!