Kitchen Islands

Build a bigger kitchen island by building an extension with a back panel. This one features a plank design with legs and you can build it using the free instructions at the link.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for an angled kitchen island. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Build a counter-height island which features sliding doors with a shelf inside. Finished measurements are 16 1/2 inches wide x 43 inches long, perfect for tight space.

Here are the free step-by-step instructions to build a kitchen island which has plenty of storage with six cubbies for baskets and three drawers that can open from either side.

At the link you will find free woodworking plans to build this kitchen island complete with drawers, shelves and space between for wine bottles.

This beautiful rolling kitchen island is a combination of metal work and wood but would be well worth the trouble. Here is how to build it.

It should be quite easy to build your own kitchen island using this free tutorial. This one is perfect for a small kitchen without much counter space or storage.

Build a small kitchen island prep station that has a hidden feature, a slide out for double trash cans. Perfect use of space in a small area. Free plans to build this unit are at the link.

This kitchen island is on castors and features a chalkboard on one side. Of course you can customize it any way you like including using weather resistant wood for outdoors.

If you are tight on space but still need extra prep space, build a small kitchen island. Here is how...

This beautiful drop leaf kitchen island is perfect for smaller spaces. The two lower shelves will give you extra storage space and the leaves can be raised for extra work space or for seating. Build it using the free woodworking plans available at the link.

Build this kitchen island which features a drawer on each side, shelving on one side, and an open cabinet on the other! Plenty of options for storage.

This mobile kitchen island is small enough to move out of the way when not in use, but large enough to use for extra prep surface. Build it using these free plans.

This kitchen island, while small, will give you extra prep space and storage. Build it using the free instructions at the link.

This mobile kitchen cart would come in handy in just about any kitchen. Build it using these free woodworking plans.

Build your own kitchen island using these free plans and instructions.

This kitchen island plan features two slat shelves for storage, a cabinet with a door on the front and back and a push-through drawer that can be opened from either side.

Ron visited a family whose kitchen was so big they had to shout between the oven and the table. Ron helped them construct a kitchen island out of modular cabinets and a butcher-block top.

Build a portable kitchen island for extra prep space, then wheel it out of the way when not in use. Free instructions to build this island are available at the link. The lower shelf is perfect for extra appliances.

Build this beautiful kitchen island (drawers optional) using these free woodworking plans.

Although the turned legs give this kitchen island the appearance of a table, this is an island 36 inches high or standard counter height.

Build this portable kitchen island cart using the free downloadable woodworking plans at the link.

At the link you can download the free plans to build this kitchen island which features trash storage as well as open shelving.

This cart project can be modified a number of ways so it can be adapted for use in the kitchen, garage or craft room. And it is on wheels! Follow the free instructions available at the link.

Discover seven wood-joining techniques for building butcher block tops. Then build the kitchen cart from the plans included.

Beautiful right? This wood mosaic table top is easier to build than it looks. Don’t have a table that needs a top? Build it anyways and hang it on the wall. Follow the free instructions at the link to build this project.

Build this rolling kitchen island which you can push out of the way when necessary. Here are the free plans.

Here is a modern take on a farmhouse kitchen island. Being on wheels this cart is easy to roll where ever you need it. Free plans available at the link.

Build this rustic kitchen island which has plenty of space for storage, using the free plans available at AnaWhite.

Build this beautiful kitchen island using these free instructions which include a lumber shopping list.