DIY Kitchen Island Build | Best Tips and Tricks for Easy Install & Functional Design

[@ginny5764]

Wonderful job, but I agree, black stools would look better. They would tie in your darker upper cabinets. But what you currently have still looks beautiful!🧢

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

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[@Pflinn482001]

Looks fantastic! I agree, black on the chairs would not only tie into the upper cabinets, but also the hardware on the island. Great job!

[@garyglenn3654]

Stools with a black base would really look great but what you have is awesome! Excellent job!!!!!Your videos are the ONLY ones my wife and I can agree on watching together!😃

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

Aww best compliment ever!

[@jennywoller3474]

Black for sure. You are amazing with everything you do. You are so creative and have an eye for detail with all your builds.

[@willyh.r.1216]

Fantastic job, I have a sincere admiration of people who are building and customizing stuffs instead of buying.

[@ericalane7220]

Black stools for sure! Amazing amazing amazing work!!! Holy Moly, you should be so proud of yourself!

[@joylo1014]

I love the stools you have! They add more lightness to the space! No need to have black legged ones. I think these look beautiful!

[@brucecrane9605]

You did an amazing job. So well-engineered and such a creative design. No one will believe you build rather than bought this functional professional kitchen island. DIY Princess

[@carolvalentine2407]

I like the gold. I think it adds contrast to all the black in the room.

[@AnaYT714]

Very nice! Yes, I totally agree on the black stools (perhaps even black antique-style iron). Amazing job, as always!

[@janicejohnson5652]

Wish I had that island!!!! It's Beautiful!!! I think black base chairs would look great in your kitchen, but you do you and you'll do it right!

[@MargaretShelton-ym4wg]

The step-by-step instructions and clever tips made it seem surprisingly doable! Great job!

[@lindaroyal8161]

Whoa, beautiful island! Very functional, you thought of everything and then some. Your attention to detail is always so impressive. Hidden storage across the stool side, good addition. Nicely done! Stools - I vote black - will match the other cabinets and handles on the island.

[@robertkerby2581]

An Absolutely Amazing design and build DIY kitchen island project! I especially appreciated your exceptional Craftsmanship on custom designing each item to meet you and your family's household needs! Well done!

[@shelly1224]

Wow! I love that island. So much storage and efficiency. I think black would look better, but the gold are nice too

[@samme5513]

Great job Melissa love your kitchen thank you so much for sharing enjoyed watching

[@moeszyslack4676]

Island looks fantastic, and I agree with many others that black stools would be better. Most impressive, as someone else said, is that you made RED oak look so good and work in a modern kitchen. Neutralizing the pink hues and grain selection went a LONG way here. Excellent work. Thank you for the video.

[@skat4160]

Black for sure. Love the island.

[@helenwebster7534]

As someone who's always looking for budget-friendly ways to improve my home, this DIY Kitchen Island Build video was a goldmine of ideas. The presenter's tips for easy installation and maximizing functionality were incredibly helpful and I love that they used accessible materials.

[@wenDesigner]

Black base on stools, for sure! So jealous. Want to do this to my island! Excellent job!!!❤

[@cynn_thor]

Yes black base stools! The island looks great!!

[@IzzosPlace]

Great work on your cabinets. Doing custom cabinets is wonderful. Glad you had the courage to do it.

[@sherishaw-wn7nr]

What a beautiful island! Excellent design Amazing build Thanks so much

[@cyndij8312]

Gorgeous! And so much functionality. Very impressed with your work. Agree that a black base on the stools would look better.

[@FrankDeardurff]

I appreciate your concern and eye for detail and agree that the black bar stool bases would like great!

[@dancingpigmonkey]

Oh wow! 😍 I really love that you had the oak for the kitchen island, and didn't make it dark like the cabinets against the wall. Because now it still looks very spacious even though islands tend to be very large/bulky looking! And the black cabinets frames it all very nicely! As for the bar stools, I think a black base would complement the door handles on the other side of the island really well, especially since the doors on the stools' side don't have any handles. But gold is very fine too! 😊

[@mikeggulley]

They look great! I am always impressed with how easy you make it seem but extremely thankful that you include all of your “learning opportunities.” Thanks for all the great content and tips…like in this video the idea to use Carpet Tape blew my mind…I have been struggling to finish a project recently where adding the drawer facing has been driving me nuts. Thanks

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

So glad it was helpful for you

[@hardylaskey563]

Working with hardwood is always difficult you've done an excellent job and I love your barstools easy easy and easy out enjoy your content always

[@zeon5323]

Blumotion soft close is great! I added Blumotion through my house several years ago and am really enjoying the quiet.

[@redrooster1908]

Great job Melissa. ❤

[@doudou53d44]

Yes black stools indeed ! I am jealous of your island 😉

[@francinemasse-bannon9750]

Awesome island build. Yes the black would look better and tie in with the black handles on the cupboards.

[@artifactartstudio107]

This is beautiful. A ten minute video…so much work and time in this project. You are amazing. 🧢🧢🧢

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Mopoppy]

I like the gold. It adds a little pop of color

[@brittawrolson5936]

A superb job Melissa. The design and the execution were outstanding. Love the colors in your kitchen, but I do agree that black stools for the island would be more cohesive.

[@coreyfeil3709]

Black stools. It is impressive seeing how far your skills have developed over the years. Well done

[@rlofgren6787]

Love it!!! That is super nice and you did a great job Melissa. I would go black for the stools.

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

Your skills as a DIYer are really growing nicely.

[@refrigeratortrimkits]

Not only did you complete the kitchen, but you also created it yourself! Beautiful DIY.

[@Djk______OR]

Way to go turning red oak into something acceptable for a modern kitchen! And yes, black stools. Kitchen looks great!

[@AmericanWoman11]

Black Stools for sure since the gold competes with the other finishes. Love your videos. Once I get a house, I want to try some of the things you did.

[@felixreali7101]

That island looks fantastic. I wouldn't change a thing!

[@JohnBodoni]

a microwave with a top-loading drawer? i didn't know that such a thing existed. that makes relocating a microwave to somewhere lower than countertop level (or higher) a no-brainer. very slick.

[@Dan-ol2rd]

Beautiful job, you should be proud. I have been following your videos for a while and your skills keep getting better and better! Dan

[@johnkarapita437]

Great job. I think the contrasting stain colour on the island works really well. Excellent build quality overall! 🧢

[@DIYTyler]

Beautiful! Well done🎉

[@jrstar805]

Beautiful job! Amazing! I would go black with the stools.

[@manderbomb]

Agreed; black base bar stools would be better! Well done on this build - it’s beautiful!

[@amyzelnick5653]

Wow amazing job!! You are so talented. I agree black stools would tie into the space better 😊

[@ronm6585]

Bloody marvelous. Thanks for sharing. I think black for the stool legs would work better.

[@glennoborn2524]

Yes black stool bases would look great

[@Yvonneb_]

Looks awesome, I wish I was clever enough to make one.Yes I think the black legs look better. Xx

[@Mike-sh2cb]

Great work Mel!! Looks superb and you should be very proud!! That is an incredible project to make! Personally am not a fan of gold, it is too over the top, look at me stuff. Quality work and products don't need the glare. For me the black would add the timeless quality that you are looking for. But again it is a personal choice. Thanks again for sharing and congratulations! All the best to you and your fam. mike-barcelona

[@rustyshimstock8653]

The stools are fine. Enjoy life! Thanks for the awesome video.

[@lovestosingalot55bodin7]

Great job, Melissa! Yes, I would say black stool legs would look better than the gold.

[@kimberlyg9867]

Absolutely! Black would look excellent🖤

[@ericmuckensturm5664]

🧢🧢🧢 Great work! I love the perfectionism. I can't tell you how many times I've redone something instead of leaving it with an issue that will drive me nuts every time I look at it. My vote would be for black stools. 🧢🧢🧢

[@Dinoboysd12]

Gorgeous! just gorgeous! I think black stools would match your kitchen much better than gold.

[@rmd9032]

Another awesome job Melissa! You continue to amaze me. In my opinion, black stool bases would look a whole lot better than the gold ones. Btw why did you stop doing the live format of your projects. I really enjoyed that.

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

Because the analytics suggest overall people prefer voiceover

[@rmd9032]

@@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Ok I guess I'm a rarity.. Anyway keep up the good work. I look forward to your videos.

[@brianmcconnell1817]

It’s comforting to know there’s another DIYer out there who makes the same “sizeable” mistakes that I do. 😆 I would stick with the gold chairs. It distinguishes the island from the rest of the kitchen while the countertop ties it in. The black handles on the island also tie in nicely with the black themed kitchen. Maybe place some black themed lighting over the island to tie it in a bit more.

[@cliff5240]

Great job, the island is beautiful!!

[@williamgouldjr120]

You're darn good! I really like your approach to DIY

[@WHaas-rh5ef]

Wow!! Your island looks amazing!!

[@bnew5905]

Yeah, the stool bases would look better black. Better contrast and it would tie the kitchen together. It would be a great finishing touch. Nice work on everything! Huge upgrade.

[@waltercheeks5309]

Go with black stools. Great job on the island . It has inspired me to build one of my own.

[@paulsmith-wx9qz]

Nice job well done yeah I think a satin black finish hammerite will do it

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

Red oak takes stain very well, but if you’re trying to match existing oak woodwork, good luck. Quite challenging. Nice job on the cabinets and pocket screws.

[@MediumRareSteve]

That’s amazing! Wonderful job 🎉

[@MediumRareSteve]

Also, the gold looks superb

[@badgerdog9898]

Very impressive island, it looks very professional. That's way out of my skill level to attempt. I'm actually right in the middle of doing my staircase remodel that I got inspiration from your video on. Waiting for stair tread stain to dry. Thank you for your channel, I have learned alot from you.

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

that is so awesome, I hope your stairs turn out great!

[@T_Jonesy]

Great build. As someone who has done tons of DIY carpentry work in my home (crown, casing, board and batten, ect), I can tell you that building cabinets is a whole other level. I had to completely rebuild the drawers of a bathroom vanity I built because my measurements were off by 1/4". So I feel for you when I saw you were off 1/8th of an inch. Ouch. I agree that the stools would look better with black bases instead of the gold.

[@nanaguz4]

Great job and easy work island

[@chrisstratton987]

Mel, Beautiful island!!!

[@ksafe3604]

Amazing design -- well thought-out. Stool legs? Match 'fridge and/or drawer-pull color.

[@jasoncostanzo5337]

Love the gold...leave it as is!!!

[@kevinjohnson4418]

Been a while I thought you got lost in the woods lol glad you still going strong love the island ideal

[@jasonwakely4287]

Beautiful job

[@fredsmith6725]

Great video Melissa. Funny that you think that your island needs to fit in a smaller than average room. My entire house here in England would fit in your kitchen😂.

[@angiereinecke9608]

That is gorgeous!! I am not a designer but I would probably go with black stools ❤

[@mr_torx]

Looks great, wow. Black whould be better for the stools. Greetings from Switzerland, Dany

[@dianenoel6331]

Beautiful Job! Definitely go with stools that have a black base instead of the gold.

[@lchimenz]

Amazing work...very well done. You make me feel ...I don't know the word.🎩🧢

[@aat3tville181]

New follower and great look I think a flat black or satin on the stools would look great.

[@ernienemesio9293]

nice that look amazing build so talented

Colorful (maybe even a fabric with a pattern) stools with simple black base would look very nice.

[@MelMc188]

The island turned out beautifully. I agree that the stools are not quite it. I think black would definitely work.

[@robertwayne1884]

WOW! What a great job!

[@yasin-ali]

Thanks for sharing the process

[@yr1491]

Your work is amazing

[@tracymcgill7848]

Amazing Job!!

[@judybesse4058]

Great job!!!! I would do black on the stools....

[@jefferysharp3368]

Well done!

[@KT-df1fe]

Awesomeness as always. Thanks

[@pman2916]

Wow! You did so well😮

[@jhold7553]

Yeah that island is pretty BA. Great job. If you could spare some of your patience when building I could use some

[@Nursepenelope]

Great job looks amazing 🧢

[@lindamarlow4663]

Awesome job.

[@bosoares]

I think black base stools would match better. The island is great! 🧢

[@tedf9233]

Great job.... I vote for black bases

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Mellissa, your island looks great. After building a cabinet without a toe kick I've always had one thereafter so I wonder how you'll end up feeling in the long run. You also might consider painting those stools black although the shape will make that difficult. I don't want these two comments take away from the fact that overall I'm very impressed with your final outcome. Thanks for Sharing! 🙃🙂

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

I’ll spray the stools if I decide to change to black :) thank you for the compliment!

[@Saskia-ww2gq]

good job young lady!xo