With only a quick coat of paint and the addition of a new top piece, repurposing a vintage dresser into a kitchen island can be a breeze. The result can really up the character of the room, add a bit of warmth and even provide the opportunity to pull some color into an otherwise drab kitchen. Check out these five islands that are dressed to impress.
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Those are so unique and awsome!
must be great for small spaces.
We once repurposed an old dresser by removing the drawers, adding doors, hardware, lighting and a lock, and tiling the top - instant bar cabinet.
Genius!
AT, thank you for displaying large photos of each island instead having to click on thumbnails!
#1 - swoon!
I was swooning over #3! These are great!