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Location: Nothing could be finer... I'm in S. Carolina!!
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i love the john boos' too! they are so expensive though. yes, i've checked out ikea - didn't see anything that struck my fancy but thank you for the suggestion.
I think fisher33 wants his kitchen to look nice, why would he go there?
I've known plenty of people who've bought cheapy items from Ikea or Target and then customized them to their specifications. It depends on if you're a DIY-er or not, sometime you've got to get innovative.
Have any of you had luck finding a nice kitchen island? I'm looking for something that looks like a piece of furniture (no wheels) - in a medium wood tone or painted a light distressed green with a butcher block top probably. It could also be an antique table. I want it big enough to have two to three chairs around and if people are sitting there, I can still prep food.
I'm not really sure about the exact size yet, but it can be about 3x4 or 2x5 I think. I haven't been able to find a thing online that meets these criteria. I thought I'd definitely have to have something custom made, but the lady who is helping me w/ the house says we should be able to buy something, but I'm losing hope! She's looking too, but I thought I'd ask you all. You're so helpful - aw.
I don't mind having something built if it's not a couple thousand dollars (I'd prefer to stay under $1k). Islands seem to be really expensive. Anyone ever had a similar search? Am I searching for the impossible?
How about this? I have bought lots of butcher block furniture at Eastern butcher block. Butcher Block Cutting Boards and Counter Tops. Scroll down to look at the kitchen island pic.
i love the john boos' too! they are so expensive though. yes, i've checked out ikea - didn't see anything that struck my fancy but thank you for the suggestion.
p.s. desertsun, i'm a she! (:
I really like John Boos also. Since I didn't have the money, I made my own. I found a base at one of those discount places - Marshalls/Tuesday Morning. Took the top off and added my butcher block. You can take the wheels off - I like the wheels personally because it suits my needs. You could probably also go to a salvage yard and pick up something that might work for you and customize it to your taste. I am happy with how mine came out. (see last post on this thread to view) Is no island better than a small island?
Thanks for your post, Janecj. I missed your photo on the other thread and am so glad you linked to it. Wow! It's lovely. You missed your calling!
Thanks. It was fun project and I really enjoy fixing up or making things.
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