"They picked up an adjustable workbench, which allowed them to customize its height, and then they placed a 30-inch by 72-inch butcher block slab on top. Next, the couple wrapped the island with matte charcoal contact paper. They decided to continue this project onto the cabinets so there was a consistent flow in the room. They also added a white subway tile peel-and-stick backsplash to the wall."
"They also added a white subway tile peel-and-stick backsplash to the wall. "To further free up counter space, we added storage and a drying rack on the back wall behind the stove and the sink," Christine says. "We also installed a pegboard for pots and pans, added plywood fronts to the existing MDF shelves over the stove and fridge, and mounted under-cabinet lighting, which was a game-changer for both function and aesthetics.""
An underused rental kitchen with minimal counter space and builder-grade cabinetry was transformed through affordable DIY solutions. The couple built a custom island by placing a 30-by-72-inch butcher block slab on an adjustable workbench and wrapping the base in matte charcoal contact paper, then extended the finish to existing cabinets. A white subway peel-and-stick backsplash was installed. Additional storage solutions include a back-wall storage and drying rack, a pegboard for pots and pans, plywood fronts on MDF shelves, and under-cabinet lighting. The four-month renovation cost about $800, and thrifted bar stools from AptDeco serve as a standout feature.
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