Make Your Own Kitchen Cart

Using pre built materials will save you a lot of time in building your kitchen island.

Make your own kitchen cart.

Other than the legs the walnut for the top bead board and one piece of wood for the shelf the remaining pieces were scraps we had in the garage. Prep the boards and build the side panels using the cut list provided cut the legs side aprons side rails and stiles to length. Try looking for a cart at a resale shop or garage sale and then refinish it or go with the industrial look and add a countertop of your choice. Written instructions color photos and a pdf download of the blueprint and material list will make build this kitchen island a breeze.

Cut the plywood side panels to size as well. Kitchen island with storage. Finish the cart by running a silicone bead between the cart surface and the 2x2 wood that is picture framing it image 2. Makita 10 compound miter saw.

Rockler has a free kitchen island plan that uses pre built cabinet panels for the sides and a butcher block from the top. Fill in all nail and screw holes the larger countersunk holes with dowels sand all wood surfaces and rub the cart down with tung oil image 1. Add this really cool industrial serving tray to complete the look. For building your own kitchen island cart you could easily pick up a cabinet at a habitat for humanity store or buy one at your local home improvement center.

This vintage cart is now a one of a kind diy kitchen island.