Simple Craft Tips to Create a Kitchen Island Out of a Vintage Dresser
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I have an old dresser I bought at the flea market. It is crying out to be made into a function al kitchen island with seating. I found it for $70! You can easily turn a dresser 
into custom kitchen island with seating with these few simple steps. This project will cost you a little money; so do not expect to spend less than you might normally for a store bought kitchen island. This vintage inspired kitchen island project is for anyone who wants a unique kitchen island that no one else will have.
To Turn Your Dresser Into a Kitchen Island with Seating You Will Need:
1 Dresser
Butcher Block (cut to size)
Power drill
Wood Screws
Towel bars
S Hooks
Bar Stools
Paint (optional)
Stain (optional)
Paint brushes and rollers (optional)
Sand paper or sander (optional)
Castors
Now, the first step is to find the right dresser. I found a vintage oak dresser for the early nineteen hundreds. It is about 29 inches tall, which is a very ideal height. You will be adding some butcher block and possibly wheels, so you can not use a tall dresser.
Tip: If you already have a tall dresser and are insistent on using it you can try cutting off the legs. Measure before you do this and make sure it will be worth your while. You could possibly also cut off at one of the drawers. You will need to remove the drawers. Cut through the dresser at a level and slow pace, and then attach a piece of pine board to the bottom of your dresser. This is really a lot of work and I recommend just finding a dresser that is about 28 to 29 inches tall.
Now, if you need to change the color or look of your dresser you will need to lightly sand it. Next prime it out and then paint. Milk paint is a quick way to make any dresser look vintage. You can also rub wood gel stain or intend wood wax onto the dresser. These additions will also protect you kitchen island form damage and cleaning supplies.
Now, measure how wide and long the dresser it on the top. Add to inches to the length and then 8 inches to the width or depth (the front to back of the dresser).
To Turn Your Dresser Into a Kitchen Island with Seating You Will Need:
1 Dresser
Butcher Block (cut to size)
Power drill
Wood Screws
Towel bars
S Hooks
Bar Stools
Paint (optional)
Stain (optional)
Paint brushes and rollers (optional)
Sand paper or sander (optional)
Castors
Now, the first step is to find the right dresser. I found a vintage oak dresser for the early nineteen hundreds. It is about 29 inches tall, which is a very ideal height. You will be adding some butcher block and possibly wheels, so you can not use a tall dresser.
Tip: If you already have a tall dresser and are insistent on using it you can try cutting off the legs. Measure before you do this and make sure it will be worth your while. You could possibly also cut off at one of the drawers. You will need to remove the drawers. Cut through the dresser at a level and slow pace, and then attach a piece of pine board to the bottom of your dresser. This is really a lot of work and I recommend just finding a dresser that is about 28 to 29 inches tall.
Now, if you need to change the color or look of your dresser you will need to lightly sand it. Next prime it out and then paint. Milk paint is a quick way to make any dresser look vintage. You can also rub wood gel stain or intend wood wax onto the dresser. These additions will also protect you kitchen island form damage and cleaning supplies.
Now, measure how wide and long the dresser it on the top. Add to inches to the length and then 8 inches to the width or depth (the front to back of the dresser).