{"id":1444,"date":"2021-04-17T17:43:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-17T21:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/?p=1444"},"modified":"2024-02-26T15:23:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T20:23:46","slug":"how-to-make-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/how-to-make-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make A Simple Kitchen Island Out Of Base Cabinets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-install-a-kitchen-island-yourself-to-skip-the-expensive-contractor-fee\"><strong>How To Install A Kitchen Island Yourself To Skip The Expensive Contractor Fee<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to add a kitchen island to your kitchen? Well, how about making a simple kitchen island out of base cabinets?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we planned out our 1950s Ranch renovation, I knew I wanted a large kitchen with as big of a kitchen island as I could fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I knew when we\u2019d have guests over or when we had little ones of our own, we\u2019d spend a good chunk of time around this island, so it had to sit at least 4 people comfortably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, we were coming from a tiny apartment <em>with virtually no countertop space<\/em>, so you could say I wanted to go big or go home haha!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So I designed our kitchen island out of base cabinets, and we installed it all by ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was so easy and took less than a day. Now you can make your kitchen island out of base cabinets as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-you-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets\"><strong>Can You Make A Kitchen Island Out Of Base Cabinets?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can make a custom kitchen island out of base cabinets to perfectly fit the size of your kitchen. Simply choose the number and size of base cabinets for the island, attach supports to the subfloor, screw the base cabinets to the supports and together, install a countertop with an overhang for seating, and attach a back panel to make a kitchen island out of base cabinets.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quick-navigation-how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets\"><strong>Quick Navigation: How To Make A Kitchen Island Out Of Base Cabinets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#one\">Step One: Determine The Placement &amp; Size Of Your Kitchen Island<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#two\">Step Two: Secure A 2&#215;4 Into The Floor &amp; Put The Base Cabinets Overtop<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#three\">Step Three: Screw The Base Cabinets Together &amp; Into The 2&#215;4 Support<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#four\">Step Four: Install Back Panel, Toe Kick, Kitchen Handles, &amp; Countertops On Kitchen Island<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">Other FAQs About Making A Kitchen Island Out Of Base Cabinets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#final\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#related\">Related Kitchen Island Articles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#f3f4f5\"><thead><tr><th>Level Of Difficulty<\/th><th>Time To Complete<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Easy<\/td><td>1-2 Hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#f3f4f5\"><thead><tr><th>Material List<\/th><th>Tool List<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Base cabinets<\/td><td>Impact Driver<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Matching toe kick finishing panel<\/td><td>Drill<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard 2\u201dx4\u201dx8\u2019<\/td><td>4-ft Level<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shims<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/recommends\/22-caliber-tool\/\" data-eafl-id=\"4302\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-cloaked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">.22 caliber single shot tool<\/a> (for securing 2&#8243;x4&#8243; support to concrete subfloors)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2-1\/2 inch drywall screws<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/recommends\/pneumatic-nail-gun-porter-cable\/\" data-eafl-id=\"4463\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-cloaked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pneumatic nailer<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2-1\/2 inch cabinet screws<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/recommends\/air-compressor\/\" data-eafl-id=\"4235\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-cloaked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Air compressor<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 inch 18 gauge brad nails<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/recommends\/countersink-drill-bit\/\" data-eafl-id=\"4283\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-cloaked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Countersink drill bit set<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/recommends\/22-caliber-powder-load\/\" data-eafl-id=\"4301\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-cloaked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">.22 caliber single shot powder loads<\/a> (for securing 2&#8243;x4&#8243; support to concrete subfloors)<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/recommends\/drive-pins-2-1-2\/\" data-eafl-id=\"4303\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-cloaked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">2-1\/2 inch drive pins<\/a> (for securing 2&#8243;x4&#8243; support to concrete subfloors) or 2-1\/2 inch drywall screws (for securing 2&#8243;x4&#8243; support to wood subfloors)<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"one\"><strong>Step One: Determine The Placement &amp; Size Of Your Kitchen Island<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step to making a simple kitchen island out of base cabinets is to determine the placement and size of your kitchen island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, there are a few standard dimensions and sizes you need to know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"space\"><strong>How much space should be around a kitchen island?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The recommended space around a kitchen island is 42-48 inches. 42 inches is a comfortable amount of space around a kitchen island, but 48 inches is preferable if the kitchen is big enough. A kitchen island should not be installed if there is not at least 36 inches of space around all sides of the kitchen island. The island aisleway will otherwise be too small and impede regular walking and activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>First off, you want a decent amount of space around your kitchen island, so you can easily walk around it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned above, the recommended space around a kitchen island is 42-48 inches with 36 inches being the bare minimum for a person to walk around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know large kitchen islands are the dream for most people, but not all kitchens can accommodate an island that large. That doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t have a kitchen island though!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard kitchen base cabinets are 24 inches deep, so that means you need 108 inches of width within your room to make a kitchen island out of base cabinets with a standard walkway of 42 inches (add another 12 inches if you want to add seating to one side for a grand total of 120 inches needed within your kitchen).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#f3f4f5\"><thead><tr><th>Standard Base Cabinet Depth<\/th><th>Standard Kitchen Island Walkway<\/th><th>Standard Kitchen Island Overhang<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>24 inches<\/td><td>42-48 inches (minimum 36 inches)<\/td><td>10-12 inches<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-how-much-space-should-be-around-a-kitchen-island.jpg\" alt=\"how to make a kitchen island out of base cabinets how much space should be around a kitchen island\" class=\"wp-image-1498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-how-much-space-should-be-around-a-kitchen-island.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-how-much-space-should-be-around-a-kitchen-island-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">For our aisles, we went 48 inches on the one side that we could and we went 42 inches on the other side because that was all the room we had.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The length of your island is the part you can customize because you can choose several different sizes and combinations to make your kitchen island as long as you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, we built our kitchen island out of an 18-inch base cabinet, 36-inch base cabinet, and a 12-inch wide base cabinet. Plus we added a 12-inch countertop overhang to the end of the island for seating, so our entire length is 78 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We could have simply used a 36-inch base cabinet with a 12-inch overhang to make the entire with equal 48 inches if that was all the room we had, or we could go even smaller. (Standard base cabinets go all the way down to 9 inches, so you have options!)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-how-much-overhang-should-a-kitchen-island-have-without-support.jpg\" alt=\"how to make a kitchen island out of base cabinets how much overhang should a kitchen island have without support\" class=\"wp-image-1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-how-much-overhang-should-a-kitchen-island-have-without-support.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-how-much-overhang-should-a-kitchen-island-have-without-support-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here is a diagram of how we constructed our kitchen island. We went with the biggest island size our home would allow.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>For a complete size guide to help you determine if your kitchen is big enough for an island (and what size you can fit), <a href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/minimum-space-around-kitchen-island\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check out my article here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"overhang\"><strong>How much overhang should a kitchen island have without support?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kitchen islands can have a 10-12 inch overhang without supports. 10-12 inches of overhang provides plenty of room for legs to fit comfortably under the island overhang while sitting. Anything greater than 12 inches of overhang on a kitchen island should be secured with supports.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The other standard dimension you should consider is how much countertop overhand your island can have before it needs support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding a 10-12 inch overhang allows adequate room for your legs to fit under the countertop while you\u2019re sitting AND keeps your kitchen island project budget smaller (because now you don&#8217;t need to spend extra money on supports!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We added a 12-inch overhang to the back and left side of our island to seat four people comfortably. (Three across the width and one on the side!)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-how-much-overhang-should-a-kitchen-island-have-without-support-1.jpg\" alt=\"how to make a kitchen island out of base cabinets kitchen island overhang\" class=\"wp-image-1501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-how-much-overhang-should-a-kitchen-island-have-without-support-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-how-much-overhang-should-a-kitchen-island-have-without-support-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here is our kitchen island countertop overhang. Plenty of room for these <a href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/barstools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">comfy, swiveling barstools<\/a> to fit under!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know both of these standard dimensions, you can quickly and easily calculate the number of base cabinets you need to make your kitchen island (and what size countertop you\u2019ll need on top!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Base cabinets from Home Depot or Lowe&#8217;s are perfect to make a simple kitchen island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have your base cabinets, it\u2019s time to move on to the next step!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"related-kitchen-island-articles\"><strong>Related Kitchen Island Articles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/how-to-finish-your-kitchen-island-back-panel-in-3-easy-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\">How To Finish The Back Panel Of A Kitchen Island In 3 Easy Steps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/minimum-space-around-kitchen-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2247\">How To Determine If Your Kitchen Is Big Enough For An Island (Size Guide)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/are-kitchen-islands-attached-to-floor\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1961\">Are Kitchen Islands Attached To The Floor? 6 Things You Need To Know<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/do-kitchen-islands-need-pendants\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1966\" target=\"_blank\">Do Kitchen Islands Need Pendants? 8 Things To Consider First<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"two\"><strong>Step Two: Secure A 2&#215;4 Into The Floor &amp; Put The Base Cabinets Overtop<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step to making a simple kitchen island out of base cabinets is to cut and secure a standard 2&#215;4 (or as many 2x4s as you have base cabinets) into the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2x4s are a support for the base cabinets. If you secure the 2&#215;4 into the ground, then you can easily secure the base cabinets into the 2&#215;4 and have a solid structure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, we cut one 2&#215;4 to fit under our center base cabinet. We measured off the wall the distance we wanted for the walkway (plus added 2 inches to account for the cabinet handles and small countertop overhang) and screwed the 2&#215;4 into the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-secure-2x4-supports-into-floor.jpg\" alt=\"how to make a kitchen island out of base cabinets secure the 2x4 supports into the subfloor\" class=\"wp-image-1503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-secure-2x4-supports-into-floor.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-secure-2x4-supports-into-floor-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The cabinets get screwed into the sides of these supports<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Actually, we are on a slab so we shot the 2&#215;4 into the foundation using this <a href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/recommends\/22-caliber-tool\/\" data-eafl-id=\"4302\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-cloaked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">.22 caliber single shot tool<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/recommends\/22-caliber-powder-load\/\" data-eafl-id=\"4301\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-cloaked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">.22 caliber yellow single shot powder loads<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/recommends\/drive-pins-2-1-2\/\" data-eafl-id=\"4303\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-cloaked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">2-1\/2 inch drive pins<\/a> found at Amazon. It\u2019s even more simple if you\u2019re on a wood subfloor. Just screw the 2&#215;4 into the subfloor using 2-\u00bd inch drywall screws.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we secured the 2&#215;4, we made sure it was square to the wall we measured from because the cabinets are going to slide against this support. Then we secured it into place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a great video showing how to secure a 2&#215;4 into a concrete foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-block-embed-youtube is-type-video is-provider-youtube epyt-figure\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><div  id=\"_ytid_43914\"  width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"  data-origwidth=\"1200\" data-origheight=\"675\" data-facadesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ozv6ak77XlU?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__ epyt-facade no-lazyload\" data-epautoplay=\"1\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-spai-excluded=\"true\" class=\"epyt-facade-poster skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"  alt=\"YouTube player\"  src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/ozv6ak77XlU\/maxresdefault.jpg\"  \/><button class=\"epyt-facade-play\" aria-label=\"Play\"><svg data-no-lazy=\"1\" height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\"><path class=\"ytp-large-play-button-bg\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\" fill=\"#f00\"><\/path><path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll want to repeat this process for each base cabinet you\u2019ll be installing to give the entire kitchen island support to be screwed into.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just be sure to space out the supports far enough so each cabinet can sit overtop its support easily. And make sure all supports are in line so it\u2019s easy for you to secure your base cabinets together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To understand why it&#8217;s so important to attach the kitchen island to the floor, <a href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/are-kitchen-islands-attached-to-floor\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1961\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check out my article here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"floor\"><strong>Do you lay the floor under kitchen island cabinets?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Install the kitchen island cabinets first then lay the floor for floating laminate or vinyl plank flooring. Floating flooring is made to float, not be locked down under cabinets. Otherwise, lay the flooring then install kitchen island cabinets for flooring that is glued or nailed down. Glued or nailed flooring is made to be locked down under cabinets.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>A frequently asked question about making a kitchen island out of base cabinets is whether you lay flooring under the cabinets or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer to this question is determined by the type of flooring you have. To get the full details on <a href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/kitchen-island-before-or-after-flooring\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5202\">which order you should install your kitchen island and flooring, check out my other article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a brief summary though:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#f3f4f5\"><thead><tr><th>Floating Flooring<\/th><th>Nailed\/Glued Flooring<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Install kitchen island CABINETS then lay FLOORING<\/td><td>Lay FLOORING then install kitchen island CABINETS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Needs to float, not be trapped in place<\/td><td>Needs to be secured in place<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have the 2&#215;4 supports secured into the subfloor, it\u2019s time to move on to the next step!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"three\"><strong>Step Three: Screw The Base Cabinets Together &amp; Into The 2&#215;4 Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step to making a simple kitchen island out of base cabinets is to screw the base cabinets together and into the 2&#215;4 supports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with your center base cabinet and place it overtop the 2&#215;4 support making sure the front of the cabinet is pressed tightly against the support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use your level and some shims to level out the base cabinet. Once it\u2019s level, pre-drill, and screw through the foot of the cabinet into the side of the 2&#215;4 support using 2-1\/2 inch drywall screws. (Secure it in 2-3 places along the foot. Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/recommends\/countersink-drill-bit\/\" data-eafl-id=\"4283\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-cloaked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">countersink drill bit found at Amazon<\/a> to sink the head of the screw. That way, a toe-kick can easily be installed over the foot of the base cabinets to give it a seamless, finished look.)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-screw-cabinets-to-2x4-support.jpg\" alt=\"how to make a kitchen island out of base cabinets screw the base cabinets into the 2x4 supports\" class=\"wp-image-1508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-screw-cabinets-to-2x4-support.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-screw-cabinets-to-2x4-support-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It&#8217;s important that the cabinet faces are flush with each other. That&#8217;s the showpiece of the island! <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then pick up the next base cabinet and place it overtop its 2&#215;4 support. Level that cabinet using your level and shims, and make the face of it flush with the face of the first cabinet you installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pre-drill using a countersink drill bit and screw through the side of one cabinet to secure it to the other cabinet (double-checking that the faces stay flush the entire time). Use 2-1\/2 inch cabinet screws to secure the cabinets together.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-screw-base-cabinets-together.jpg\" alt=\"how to make a kitchen island out of base cabinets screw the cabinets together\" class=\"wp-image-1513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-screw-base-cabinets-together.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-screw-base-cabinets-together-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Countersink the screws so they are flush!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then screw through the foot of the second cabinet using 2-1\/2 inch drywall screws into the side of the 2&#215;4 support to secure it into place at the bottom as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue to repeat this process until all base cabinets are secured together and into a 2&#215;4 support. Once that\u2019s done, we can move on to the last step!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"four\"><strong>Step Four: Install The Back Panel, Toe Kick, Kitchen Handles, &amp; Countertops On Kitchen Island<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The last step to making a simple kitchen island out of base cabinets is to install the back panel, toe kick finishing panel, countertops, and kitchen handles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, all the finishing pieces!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have a full tutorial on how to install a laminate countertop on your kitchen island. It&#8217;s easy, and you&#8217;ll save a TON of money doing it yourself. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/how-to-install-laminate-countertop-kitchen-island\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2985\" target=\"_blank\">Check out my laminate countertop installation tutorial here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/how-to-install-laminate-countertop-on-island-extra-small-spacers-for-gap-in-base-cabinet.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/how-to-install-laminate-countertop-on-island-extra-small-spacers-for-gap-in-base-cabinet.jpg 400w, https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/how-to-install-laminate-countertop-on-island-extra-small-spacers-for-gap-in-base-cabinet-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>After the countertop is installed, it&#8217;s time to finish the back panel. Check out the easy way <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/how-to-finish-your-kitchen-island-back-panel-in-3-easy-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\">we finished the back panel of our kitchen island <\/a>for less than $50 in trim. It\u2019s only 3 simple steps!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-install-kitchen-island-back-panel.jpg\" alt=\"kitchen island back panel ideas\" class=\"wp-image-1510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-install-kitchen-island-back-panel.jpg 400w, https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-install-kitchen-island-back-panel-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This kitchen island back panel idea is so easy and super cheap!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To install the base cabinet toe kick finishing panel, simply cut it to size and nail it into place using a pneumatic nailer, an air compressor, and 1-inch 18 gauge brad nails! Then follow <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/how-to-finish-kitchen-island-toe-kick-outside-corners\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2001\" target=\"_blank\">my simple tutorial to finish the outside corners of the toe kick<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-install-the-toe-kick.jpg\" alt=\"how to make a kitchen island out of base cabinets install the kitchen island cabinet toe kick\" class=\"wp-image-1509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-install-the-toe-kick.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-install-the-toe-kick-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here is the toe kick finishing panel after it was installed.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And lastly, easily <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/how-to-install-kitchen-handles-on-cabinets\/\" target=\"_blank\">install brand-new kitchen handles on your cabinets using this tutorial<\/a>. Using my favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/recommends\/cabinet-hardware-template\/\" data-eafl-id=\"4304\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-cloaked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">hardware installation template<\/a> found at Amazon, you\u2019ll be able to install all of your kitchen handles and drawer pulls within an hour!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once all of your finishing work is done, you\u2019ll need to style your kitchen island with cozy chairs, lighting, and decor moments. I\u2019ve got you covered there as well! Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/how-to-style-kitchen-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to style your kitchen island<\/a>, so you can fall in love with your kitchen again! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\"><strong>Other FAQs About Making A Kitchen Island Out Of Base Cabinets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some more frequently asked questions about making a kitchen island out of base cabinets! Hopefully, they\u2019ll help you tackle this DIY project!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cost\"><strong>How much does a kitchen island cost?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On average, kitchen islands cost $3,000 to $5,000 with high-end island installations costing $10,000 or more. However, installing a simple kitchen island out of base cabinets yourself reduces the cost from $400 to $1,500. For a 78-inch long x 36-inch wide kitchen island, the cost of material is around $1,100.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>To install our kitchen island, we spent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>36-inch base cabinet &#8211; $300<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>18-inch trash can base cabinet &#8211; $285<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12-inch base cabinet &#8211; $160<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>36-inch x 78-inch laminate countertop &#8211; $200<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Back panels (2) &#8211; $90 total<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trim (stain, poly, &amp; supplies) &#8211; $50<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toe kick finishing panel &#8211; $20<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kitchen handles &#8211; $10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That comes to a total of $1,115.00. Not bad compared to the average $4,000 cost of a kitchen island. We did all of the installations ourselves, though, so this was only material cost, no labor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article can further <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homeadvisor.com\/cost\/kitchens\/build-kitchen-island\/\" target=\"_blank\">break down the cost of a kitchen island with different features<\/a> than ours, so you can better budget for your project!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-kitchen-islands-need-pendants\"><strong>Do Kitchen Islands Need Pendants?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether to install pendant lights over a kitchen island is a highly debated topic across the internet. To see the pros and cons of pendant lights and to help you decide whether to install them or not, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/do-kitchen-islands-need-pendants\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1966\" target=\"_blank\">check out my article here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-you-need-a-dining-table-if-you-have-an-island\"><strong>Do You Need A Dining Table If You Have An Island?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you added seating to your kitchen island then you might be wondering if you really need a dining table in addition to the island seating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you make that decision, <a href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/dining-table-vs-kitchen-island\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2896\">check out my article here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final\"><strong>Final Thoughts On How To Make A Kitchen Island Out Of Base Cabinets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There you have it! Making a kitchen island out of base cabinets is quite easy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being able to use a drill, impact driver, and level will take you a long way with this simple project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s so cool about making this type of island is how you can 100% customize it to your kitchen. Have a smaller kitchen than us? Use smaller base cabinets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want more seating? Add more base cabinets and a larger countertop. The possibilities are endless!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, every time someone new walks into your kitchen, you\u2019ll have a new, interesting story on how you installed it yourself! Right on!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people will never have an experience like that, and they don\u2019t even know what they\u2019re missing out on. It\u2019s such an empowering feeling!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Catch you in my next post!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide padding-10\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-base-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">The Best Kitchen Tools &amp; Products I&#8217;ve Used<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\"><strong>Ravinte Cabinet Handle Installation Template (For Doors &amp; Drawers)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color\">This is my all-time favorite handle installation template because it has two templates (one for drawers and one for doors) with multiple pull sizes &amp; knob placements! These templates make installing cabinet handles a breeze because you always know your handles will be installed in the same spot on all of your drawers and doors. The kit also comes with a drill bit so you can guarantee you&#8217;re using the correct size. I used this template on my entire kitchen and both bathrooms to cut the installation time in half. <a href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/recommends\/cabinet-hardware-template\/\" data-eafl-id=\"4304\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-cloaked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">You can find this hardware template here on Amazon.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-cabinet-hardware-installation-kit.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-cabinet-hardware-installation-kit.jpg 434w, https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-cabinet-hardware-installation-kit-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-kitchen-island-cabinet-pulls.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-kitchen-island-cabinet-pulls.jpg 434w, https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-kitchen-island-cabinet-pulls-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Franklin Brass 5-1\/16 Inch (128mm) Center Bar Pull (Stainless Steel)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color\">If you want to immediately modernize your kitchen island, then these cabinet pulls are a must. They are heavy-duty feeling, durable, easy to install, and are a large size for a great price. We put these pulls on all of our kitchen and island doors and drawers along with our bathroom doors and drawers. <a href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/recommends\/bar-pulls-5\/\" data-eafl-id=\"4523\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-cloaked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">You can find these gorgeous cabinet pulls here on Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color\">P.S. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/recommends\/cabinet-hardware-template\/\" data-eafl-id=\"4304\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-cloaked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">the hardware installation template<\/a> I mentioned above to install these new pulls in record time!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b617e7871a945d05ca26b2086da37d4d\">If you&#8217;ve been curious about how we are decorating our 1950s Ranch, you should check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/recommends\/shop-our-home\/\" data-eafl-id=\"6114\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\" class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-cloaked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">&#8220;Shop Our Home&#8221;<\/a> page. You can find products that we&#8217;ve personally bought to decorate our home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"how to make a kitchen island out of base cabinets pinterest pin\" class=\"wp-image-1506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-make-a-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets-2.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Did you find this tutorial helpful? Share it so someone else can find some help as well!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"related\"><strong>Related Kitchen Island Articles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/how-to-finish-your-kitchen-island-back-panel-in-3-easy-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\">How To Finish The Back Panel Of A Kitchen Island In 3 Easy Steps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/minimum-space-around-kitchen-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2247\">How To Determine If Your Kitchen Is Big Enough For An Island (Size Guide)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/are-kitchen-islands-attached-to-floor\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1961\">Are Kitchen Islands Attached To The Floor? 6 Things You Need To Know<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/do-kitchen-islands-need-pendants\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1966\" target=\"_blank\">Do Kitchen Islands Need Pendants? 8 Things To Consider First<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-make-a-simple-kitchen-island-out-of-base-cabinets\"><strong>How To Make A Simple Kitchen Island Out Of Base Cabinets<\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How To Install A Kitchen Island Yourself To Skip The Expensive Contractor Fee Want to add a kitchen island to your kitchen? Well, how about making a simple kitchen island out of base cabinets? 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