Why spend a fortune purchasing an island for your kitchen when you can build one? Building your own allows you to choose the perfect dimension and add the doors you need for storage space. Adding a ceramic tile counter top is easy and looks amazing. If you have the tools and a little knowledge, you can save money and have the satisfaction of knowing you added value and functionality to your home by building something with your hands.
Once you have determined the dimensions, go to the lumber yard and choose the type of wood you want. Pick up the screws, bolts door knobs, tile, glue and grout.
Once you have completed the kitchen island construction, decorating it can be exciting an fun. There is no limit to the options of color, texture and patterns available, just use your imagination.
Once you build this, you will want to continue being a hands on designer.
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