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How do I turn a working kitchen island into one that has seating?

Kara M
2 months ago

Looking for inexpensive DIY ideas.


The island is 50”x84” (back to back base cabinets and I would like to remove the back cabinets and have seating at the island.


What is an inexpensive and DIY way to support the 24” overhang?

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    DeWayne
    2 months ago

    You will need to create a table underlayment with posts, stretcher bars, and steel supports. If stone is on the island, this is much too risky for you to even attempt in place. If you are replacing the island counters, then you need a period of them being removed to work on the carpentry before the new counters are installed.

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