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?
This 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.
I 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.
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)
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).
A Purdy is a great brush, but the bristles of any brush will dust the inside edge. A foam brush works great for this.
I stacked the drawers on top of the island to paint them. You can see the type of stuff I keep in my drawers.
I painted two coats of Behr Premium Plus Ultra on my black kitchen island.
Yep, the picture makes it look small—but I think black really does slim. 
My island looks smaller.
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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!
I 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
Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife says
June 14, 2012 at 3:24 pmIt looks amazing! I love the black, and what a brilliant idea to transform a desk.
✿ⒹⒺⒺ✿@ A Lapin Life says
June 13, 2012 at 1:09 pmHi Gail,
Your desk turned island is fantastic. What kind of wood is on top?
Dee
Debilou ~ Mississippi Mama says
June 12, 2012 at 2:10 pmI remember when you did this,, black would’ve been my first choice,, It looks completely different. Love it.
Debilou ~ Mississippi Mama says
June 12, 2012 at 2:10 pmI remember when you did this,, black would’ve been my first choice,, It looks completely different. Love it.
Toqua's Crafts says
June 12, 2012 at 3:46 amI’m glad you went with what YOU wanted! You already knew what would be best before you asked for all those other opinions!
🙂
Stephanie says
June 12, 2012 at 1:06 amWait, 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
Julie @ followyourheartwoodworking says
June 11, 2012 at 11:55 pmI think it looks great black. It fits in with your countertops and looks classic.
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
June 11, 2012 at 8:09 pmIt looks awesome in black! You knew what you were doing all along!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
June 11, 2012 at 4:58 pmit looks so good! the color gives it much more weight to the room.
Jamie says
June 11, 2012 at 4:29 pmGail, 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!!
Trudy Holtz says
June 11, 2012 at 4:01 pmvery 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
Corn in my Coffee-Pot says
June 11, 2012 at 3:32 pmOooo! 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
substitutionqueen says
June 11, 2012 at 3:22 pmGreat job, I like it fine.
Suzanne says
June 11, 2012 at 3:05 pmGorgeous! 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.
Sandi @ The Primitive Skate says
June 11, 2012 at 3:03 pmI Love it Gail! Black is Beautiful.
Have a wonderful day!!
sandraallen260@centurytel.net
Wendy says
June 11, 2012 at 2:57 pmI think it looks wonderful! Great idea 🙂
Tammy says
June 11, 2012 at 2:24 pmWhat a great transformation! Love the Black!
Proper Prim says
June 11, 2012 at 2:10 pmHahaha, 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
Korrie Bastian says
June 11, 2012 at 1:39 pmLooks great, Gail! Hope you love it 😉
Terri says
June 11, 2012 at 1:22 pmLove, 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~
Anne says
June 11, 2012 at 12:47 pmI love the top! Did you use cabinet grade lumber for that? It’s awesome!!
Full Circle Creations says
June 11, 2012 at 12:03 pmAnd here I thought black really wasn’t you color….it looks great!
Holly
Sue says
June 11, 2012 at 11:41 amIt 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
Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic says
June 11, 2012 at 9:05 amI think it looks great with your counter tops. Nice job!
Shirley says
June 11, 2012 at 7:50 amI 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.