Build Your Own Kitchen Cabinets by Danny Proulx

Author:Danny Proulx
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3, pdf
Tags: epub, ebook
Publisher: F+W Media
Published: 2003-04-27T16:00:00+00:00

MOBILE ISLANDS

Kitchen islands that can be moved, sometimes called portable work centers, are another option that increases the functionality of a kitchen. Additional workspace is often required to meet meal preparation demands.

Any base cabinet can be adapted for use as a mobile island with a few modifications. For instance, if you want a movable island, construct a standard base unit without the legs. To strengthen the bottom board, attach pieces of ¾″ wood, about 4″ square, on all four corners of the cabinet. Make certain the wood fully covers the bottom edge of the cabinet side, so the wheel will properly support it. The overhang of the face frame will hide the front edges of the wood supports. The sides and back can have ¼″ plywood veneer installed.

Attach four wheel assemblies to the bottom of the cabinet. Build the cabinet with 1¼″-wide stiles on the face frame, in place of the standard 1″-wide stiles, so you can install veneer plywood and doorstop moulding as the finish trim. The back of the cabinet can be finished in the same manner. Buy or build a countertop that overhangs the cabinet on all edges. Angle brackets will secure the countertop to the cabinet. You can also install one of the latest solid-surface countertop materials or even a granite slab, which will give you a beautiful and unique island.

The interior of the island cabinet can be designed in many ways. A standard drawer-over-door base will give you a useful place to put cutting utensils and other equipment. A full-door standard cabinet can be fitted with multiple adjustable shelves for storage. Vertical fixed shelving is another option if the island will be used to store cutting boards and large trays.

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