Kitchen Island- Build a Moveable Kitchen Bench

For extra storage and workspace, this kitchen island is small enough to double as a serving trolley. Made with reclaimed timber, it stands 900mm high, the same as a standard benchtop, with two 800 x 400mm shelves. The middle and base shelves are topped with sections of mixed softwood flooring and the top shelf is made from three offcuts of dressed all round (DAR) hardwood boards. It’s mounted on rubber castors with brakes. A black rubbery sealant called Sikaflex FC-11 bonds the joints as a rustic design feature.
 

 

 

 

 

 

Using Reclaimed Timber
Find reclaimed timber at specialists. Try secondhand suppliers, discard from building sites or waste disposal depots. If using recycled materials make sure to de-nail them first.