This basic, ready-to-assemble IKEA island features a butcher-block slab, which the homeowner stained to match his walnut cabints. Outfitting the island with casters raises its height to accomodate ...

Get creative with your kitchen island by repurposing an old dresser for extra storage on the cheap! By removing the top of the dresser and adding a countertop, your vintage dresser can be transformed ...

The island has shelves for cookbooks and is useful for food prep. Plus, this DIY kitchen island can double as a place to do homework. This DIY kitchen island cost just $30 and is made with 2x4s. It ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The kitchen is known as the heart of the home, and for good reason. It’s where families and guests ...

Interior design guru MaCenna Lee builds a DIY kitchen island for functional and stylish space.

Your kitchen doesn't need a gut renovation to appeal to homebuyers. DIY kitchen projects can look visually stunning and boost your home's value. A real estate expert ...

The kitchen island has been on the home design radar since the 1970s but exploded in popularity as homes got bigger in the last two decades. Even with the movement back to smaller, more functional ...

A custom kitchen island is often the cornerstone of a kitchen remodel. In modern kitchen design, often everything in the kitchen is centered at the island, from the cook top to the dishwasher to the ...

Q: My current kitchen doesn’t have an island, and I’d really like to incorporate one. I’m pretty handy, but I’m not sure if I have the skills to DIY this type of project. Is it cheaper to buy or build ...