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WEEKEND MAKEOVERS | MAKE AN ISLAND
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Make an Island

Baking
Two 30x40-inch cabinet bases, joined by shelves to become an island, have features that serious bakers will love.

Project Goal: To corral the baking supplies in one area and have a handy, easy-to-clean countertop for rolling dough.

Materials to Buy

  • Two 30x40-inch cabinet bases
  • Plywood or 1x12-inch lumber (to make shelves in cabinet base)
  • Beaded board
  • Bun feet
  • Paint brushes or rollers
  • Stain-blocking primer
  • Satin-finish acrylic latex paint
  • Hardware pulls and knobs
  • 60x80-inch solid-surface countertop

Tools to Gather

  • Screwdriver
  • Tape measure
  • Pencil
  • Hammer
  • Nail set
   
 
 
 
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