DIY Kitchen island (with a shiplap look!)

This is a tutorial on how to build a kitchen island with a fake shiplap look, Or maybe it’s Nickel Gap? Either way, I will show you how to build this island and walk you through the process step by step. This is a very easy build and I do not use complicated tools to build it. If you have basic tools, and basic skills, you can build this piece, and I will help you! The kitchen island is very simple and is based on a farmhouse style. The base is 2’x6’. With a 3x6’ butcher block, it will be a 3x6’ island with a 36” height.
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Recommended tools:
Drill/impact gun
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Miter saw
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Table saw
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Jig saw
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Pocket hole jig
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18 gauge nail gun
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Circular Saw
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Materials:
2x4s 8ft 2pcs
1x2s 8ft 11pcs
1x4s 8ft 3 pcs (trim)
1x10 6ft 1pc (or 4 10” corbels)
1/2” plywood 4x8 sheet 2pcs
1/4” utility panel 4x8 sheet 1pc (birch)
3x6 butcher block counter top
1/2 gallon of paint
Wood glue and assorted finishing nails
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[@DIYMAN]

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[@jennifersanchez597]

We made this last weekend. It was my husbands first big project and we love the end result.

[@DIYMAN]

Awesome! Thanks for the comment! I’d love to see your pics in the “Handmade DIY Projects” group on Facebook.

[@YoutubeYarda]

You have really inspired my wife to get rid of a kitchen table I just purchased and build a kitchen island. Wish me luck 🍀!!!

[@DIYMAN]

Good luck! Have fun!

[@tommoncrieff1154]

Terrific design aesthetic, it makes a really handsome and practical Island.

[@DIYMAN]

Thanks!

[@zachhogan9287]

Excellent video! I've been planning on building an island for a while. I think your plans are easily adaptable and your instruction are clear enough to help out on any design for an island. Thanks for posting!

[@DIYMAN]

Awesome! You’re welcome! If you don’t mind, join my “Handmade DIY Projects” Facebook page and share the pictures when your done. I’d love to see them!

[@Americalandofthefree]

That looks really great Josh, nice!

[@DIYMAN]

Thanks David!

[@sssssd118]

Great video.

[@DIYMAN]

Thank you!

[@TheDadCave]

I like the idea to give it the look of real shiplap.

[@DIYMAN]

Thanks! Probably my wife’s idea. Lol

[@TheDadCave]

DIY MAN believe me I know.

[@DIYMAN]

😂

[@israelrocha9370]

Great job! Looks really really good! Thanks for sharing

[@DIYMAN]

Thanks! Your welcome!

[@matthewsanchez7220]

My husband will try to make this ❤️

[@MegaMusical10]

FANTASTIC! Thanks~

[@DIYMAN]

You’re welcome!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Enjoyed the video! Nice build

[@DIYMAN]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@donnaadams8371]

Really looks sharp Josh! Great job!

[@DIYMAN]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@TheDIY-Guy]

Looks amazing, awesome job

[@DIYMAN]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@racketrick]

My first thought was to put our cast iron skillets/pans on that shelf. Would you consider a cleat/ledger/support on the underside of the back of the shelf? You made this project look effortless!!! My 66 year old legs and back were impressed!!! Good on ya!!

[@DIYMAN]

It might be a good idea. It’s pretty stiff how it is though. Thanks!

[@racketrick]

@@DIYMAN I liked it so much, I immediately thought of ways we would use it...heavy cookware like Le Creuset and other iron items came to mind. THEN, I remembered how heavy they are! Maybe just a 1x ledger along the back of the shelf to ease my mind :)

[@DIYMAN]

Awesome. I could see that working.

[@dinyel1]

I love, love, love this! Thing is I need it smaller. At least 2ft shorter length wise. I have a smaller kitchen. Would I just deduct 2 ft from the longer boards? I havent a clue. 😉. Thank you for any help you can give me.

[@DIYMAN]

Thank you! Yes, that should work! Any boards that run lengthwise, I would just subtract 24” from the measurement.

[@robertcorpuz4891]

Looks Great!

[@DIYMAN]

Thank you!

[@julietphillips1991]

Nice work! Not difficult to build and easy on the pocket!

[@DIYMAN]

Thank you! It was a very affordable project. The butcher block was the most expensive part

[@racketrick]

@@DIYMAN I need to find a vid of a "skirt" or band being put on a butcher block top. I want to put ours ON the existing stone top, so we could remove it in the future. I have little desire to remove the ~200# stone !! The skirt would hide the fact that it's on top of another top and I would be happy with the slight increase in height.

[@DIYMAN]

I’ve actually given something like this some thought for a kitchen table idea I had. You could drill holes in some steel strapping, countersink the holes, and use screws with a beveled head. Fill the screw heads with “bondo” (auto-body filler), and paint the strapping black.

[@jenniferbell4571]

You know your’e getting old when you watch a DIY video and think “oh man, that concrete must have really hurt his knees.”

[@DIYMAN]

😂

[@sssssd118]

Can I use a stone countertop with this?

[@DIYMAN]

Yes. I’m going to on my next house

[@antalbano]

Great build. Did you anchor the island to the floor? If so, how did you do so?

[@DIYMAN]

Thank you! Yes I did. It was heavy enough that I really don’t think it needed it, but I sent some concrete screws into the slab at an angle just in case.

[@antalbano]

@@DIYMAN awesome!! thanks!!

[@DIYMAN]

No problem!

[@patriciareyes2598]

Gosh I wish you lived by me I can't find anyone to make my island in my kitchen

[@DIYMAN]

I’d love to build another one

[@briandeatherage8018]

Would you be able to give me the cut list for an island just like the one you made but with a base of 1 1/2 foot by 5 foot with a butcher block top of 5 feet by 2 1/2 feet please?

[@DIYMAN]

I really wish I had the brain bites to do that, I’m afraid I would mess up the numbers for you if I did that, I have to take things one step at a time to come up with a lot of these measurements for these videos. Sorry

[@SDMPoahway]

How could I add a sink and dishwasher?

[@DIYMAN]

The dishwasher would just be a 24” cutout that goes straight to the floor and for a sink, I like to make a 36” type cabinet with fake drawers up top and no shelves below

[@okiegolfer1]

Bro., I really liked the rat killing video! lol jk But more Bigfoot stuff, please! lol

[@DIYMAN]

Lol. I’d like to start making some fun videos very soon. Maybe Bigfoot will be a part of those. 🤫

[@charlesstuber7630]

Where is the material list for this project would love to build this.

[@DIYMAN]

Check out the description on the video. The list should be down there

[@darciaridenour5296]

About how much did this cost you to make?

[@DIYMAN]

I think it was around $150 not counting the top

[@nemonagill2525]

Breaded hair style

[@jennyrainbowl3902]

Price for everything

[@DIYMAN]

The top was the most expensive part. I think that cost around $200 and the island cost about $150 or so

[@MW-eu4yw]

Looks awesome ... and I hate people that say stuff like this .... but please don't use a table saw on the ground.....you are giving me heart palpitations.

[@DIYMAN]

I appreciate that! And I’m done on the ground. That is no fun