Build Your Own Kitchen Dresser

I cut the top 20 x 56 to allow for a one inch overhang on both sides and a one inch overhang on the front.

Build your own kitchen dresser.

Also visit my blog for the free printable pdf plans and photo tutorial. The main step in converting a dresser to a diy kitchen island is to remove the top. The designer bought this dresser on craigslist for 100 and then painted it a color to match the kitchen. Rockler has a free kitchen island plan that uses pre built cabinet panels for the sides and a butcher block from the top.

Use one of these free diy dresser plans to build a beautiful dresser or chest that will add a whole new layer of style to your room. Using pre built materials will save you a lot of time in building your kitchen island. Here s a diy kitchen island made from an old dresser with wheels for easy mobility. Old dressers are great for repurposing but have you thought of repurposing any of these 80 items.

Dressers make great conversion pieces because they offer tons of drawer space. Next you can add wooden corbel brackets to create a hang over. Finally i cut the top for the dresser and the build was almost done. To attach i applied wood glue along the top of the dresser then placed the top on and made sure everything was centered with 1 on each side.