#Build a DIY Kitchen Island - Build Basic

This kitchen island is made from a surprisingly simple frame built around two stock cabinets, and can be sized to fit ANY base cabinets by changing only ONE measurement. When we started our kitchen remodel, this exact island was quoted to cost just over $4,000 (not including the countertop yikes!). We built it for under $250 using only basic tools (i.e. drill, miter saw, circular saw, etc). Building anything this large may seem daunting, but all the cuts are fairly simple. Believe it or not, the hardest part is mitering the baseboard.

Cost: $240 (plus base cabinets and countertop)

Time: 2 Work Days (plus paint time)

2 4 Framing Studs 12 @ 31 ½ inches

2 4 Center Wall (Horizontal) 2 @ 73 ½ inches

2 4 Center Wall Padding 2 @ 73 ½ inches

2 4 Side Wall (Horizontal) 4 @ 41 ½ inches

5/8 inch plywood side panels 2 @ 43 x 34 ½ inches

5/8 inch plywood center panel 1 @ 73 ½ x 34 ½ inches