This has been @jillyshumblehome's favorite DIY project, according to her post, which details how she made a kitchen island (with seating, swoon) out of an IKEA Kallax Unit. She says that this new ...

However, you can find unfinished cabinets or drawers at Home Depot for a decent price or use Ikea's Kallax unit, and instead of using granite countertops, butcher block is another great and affordable ...