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    Home » DIY » black kitchen island (update)

    black kitchen island (update)

    Published by Gail | Published June 11, 2012 | Updated April 9, 2019
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    I know, this is a desk, not a kitchen island. At least it WAS a desk before I changed it up. I built a new island/craft station for my kitchen about 18 months ago. I decided to paint it a couple of weeks ago. Why does it take me so long to finally get around to doing stuff?

     

     

    desk repurposed into an islandThis how the island has looked for the last year and a half. (well, as far as the color goes at least) The cubby hole holds a lot of projects in waiting.

     

    Kitchen Island UpdateI didn’t want to empty all the drawers and haul it outside to spray it with my CommandMax, so I used the next best thing…a big ole Purdy paintbrush.

     

    Kitchen Island Update (3)If you don’t own a couple of these, you really need to pick some up. In my opinion, Purdy is the BEST paint brush there is. (nope, I get nothing for saying that-they probably don’t even know I use their brushes)

     

    Kitchen Island Update (4)I didn’t want to clean out the project--this was a quickie makeover. I used a foam brush to paint the toward the edges that I left gray (for now).

     

    Kitchen Island Update (5)A Purdy is a great brush, but the bristles of any brush will dust the inside edge. A foam brush works great for this.

     

    Kitchen Island Update (6)I stacked the drawers on top of the island to paint them. You can see the type of stuff I keep in my drawers.

     

    Kitchen Island Update I painted two coats of Behr Premium Plus Ultra on my black kitchen island.

     

    Kitchen Island Update Yep, the picture makes it look small—but I think black really does slim. Smile

     

    My island looks smaller.

    Kitchen Island Update Have you ever asked for someone else’s opinion, and then did what you wanted? I asked my friends on Facebook about the color. I wanted black, and there was EVERY color suggested except black! I thank you all for your input. I always wanted it black, but I originally  went with gray, and never took the time to change it—till now!

     

    island made from a deskI really, really do love it! Will it stay black? I dunno….we’ll see!

    Curious about how I changed up that little bitty desk into an island/craft station? Check out these posts: DIY Kitchen Island, DIY Kitchen Island Top, and DIY Kitchen Island Completed.

    I changed up the kitchen island AGAIN! I love it even more now!

    gail

     

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    1. Mary Bussio

      August 12, 2020 at 10:20 pm

      Gail, I love your projects! Very inspirational. And esp cost-effective. One comment on the desk into a kitchen island. I feel like the legs are kind of funky. I'm thinking only the wheels should show. Could you consider to add a row of trim board around the bottom and show us how to do it please.

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      • Gail Wilson

        August 13, 2020 at 2:09 pm

        Mary,

        I actually made this in November of 2010, so after 10 years, I'm not about to change it. 😉

        You could use a wider board in place of the narrow bottom trim I used. If you're okay with the island being counter height, you probably wouldn't need to add legs. However, I wanted mine higher so I could do crafts and such on it. It has been used for soooo many craft projects over the years, and being high is a real back saver.

        I've painted it again, as seen in the last image in this post.

        Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment Mary!
        gail

    2. Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife

      June 14, 2012 at 3:24 pm

      It looks amazing! I love the black, and what a brilliant idea to transform a desk.

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    3. ✿ⒹⒺⒺ✿@ A Lapin Life

      June 13, 2012 at 1:09 pm

      Hi Gail,

      Your desk turned island is fantastic. What kind of wood is on top?

      Dee

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    4. Debilou ~ Mississippi Mama

      June 12, 2012 at 2:10 pm

      I remember when you did this,, black would've been my first choice,, It looks completely different. Love it.

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    5. Debilou ~ Mississippi Mama

      June 12, 2012 at 2:10 pm

      I remember when you did this,, black would've been my first choice,, It looks completely different. Love it.

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    6. Toqua's Crafts

      June 12, 2012 at 3:46 am

      I'm glad you went with what YOU wanted! You already knew what would be best before you asked for all those other opinions!

      🙂

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    7. Stephanie

      June 12, 2012 at 1:06 am

      Wait, I thought I said black...well at least that was my first thought 🙂 I love it. It really does tie in with the counter tops. Now you can do the squares on the floor black and white JK

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    8. Julie @ followyourheartwoodworking

      June 11, 2012 at 11:55 pm

      I think it looks great black. It fits in with your countertops and looks classic.

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    9. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      June 11, 2012 at 8:09 pm

      It looks awesome in black! You knew what you were doing all along!

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    10. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      June 11, 2012 at 4:58 pm

      it looks so good! the color gives it much more weight to the room.

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    11. Jamie

      June 11, 2012 at 4:29 pm

      Gail, I love how your island turned out! You always make the most creative things. The Fleur de lis paper with the tape (inside the counter), made me laugh. I used your tutorial for a table that I did. 🙂 P.S. I love that slider door in your kitchen as well!!

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    12. Trudy Holtz

      June 11, 2012 at 4:01 pm

      very nice. the black really does pop with your countertops. And I just read your post on how you made the top. Fantastic. Good stain color there too.
      ~Trudy

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    13. Corn in my Coffee-Pot

      June 11, 2012 at 3:32 pm

      Oooo! I'm in the process of painting an old wash stand black, and will eventually paint my lower cabinets black too. I Love it!
      If I had facebook... I'd have said, BLACK!
      I love what you did with your desk and I love that butcher block.

      have a great week, Pat

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    14. substitutionqueen

      June 11, 2012 at 3:22 pm

      Great job, I like it fine.

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    15. Suzanne

      June 11, 2012 at 3:05 pm

      Gorgeous! I love it! When I get around to redoing my kitchen will you come and visit for us for a couple of months? ;o) You do such amazing work.

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    16. Sandi @ The Primitive Skate

      June 11, 2012 at 3:03 pm

      I Love it Gail! Black is Beautiful.
      Have a wonderful day!!

      sandraallen260@centurytel.net

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    17. Wendy

      June 11, 2012 at 2:57 pm

      I think it looks wonderful! Great idea 🙂

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    18. Tammy

      June 11, 2012 at 2:24 pm

      What a great transformation! Love the Black!

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    19. Proper Prim

      June 11, 2012 at 2:10 pm

      Hahaha, I was going to suggest black but that is just a given for me, so I went with the flow instead.

      I am loving it black... duh! go figure.

      It really brings out your countertops now.

      Very GOOD choice Gail.

      Hope you have a great day... it is going to be a scorcher here today... hope you aren't baking there.

      Hugs,
      Deb

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    20. Korrie Bastian

      June 11, 2012 at 1:39 pm

      Looks great, Gail! Hope you love it 😉

      Reply
    21. Terri

      June 11, 2012 at 1:22 pm

      Love, love, love!! This is the perfect piece to finish off your kitchen! I think the black looks great...but then I love everything painted black!!

      Awesome job, as always~

      Reply
    22. Anne

      June 11, 2012 at 12:47 pm

      I love the top! Did you use cabinet grade lumber for that? It's awesome!!

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    23. Full Circle Creations

      June 11, 2012 at 12:03 pm

      And here I thought black really wasn't you color....it looks great!

      Holly

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    24. Sue

      June 11, 2012 at 11:41 am

      It really jump as you now, love the black! Are you planning to use more of that paint in you kitchen to change "stuff"?
      Happy Monday,
      Sue

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    25. Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic

      June 11, 2012 at 9:05 am

      I think it looks great with your counter tops. Nice job!

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    26. Shirley

      June 11, 2012 at 7:50 am

      I liked it when it was gray..but I'm loving it now that its black! Matches your kitchen too. Very creative use of that desk.

      Reply

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