The 2x4s also help to keep the island square. The base raises the cabinet bases off the floor, giving you a toe kick and allowing cabinet doors to open and close. I used 2x4s to build a secure base for my island cabinets.
Once I had my measurements, it was time to build the base. This will give you enough room to walk comfortably around your island without feeling too squished. *Pro tip– Did you know there is a standard measurement that you should aim for between a kitchen island and your counters? 42 inches is the usual measurement. It’s important to really visualize how big your island is going to be in your space. Measuring and Creating the Kitchen Island BaseĪfter I got the old island out of my kitchen, I used painter’s tape to measure out the space that my new island would take up on the floor.
My new waterfall kitchen island solved these issues! The biggest reason I tore out my old island was that I wanted a place to pull up stools for quick snacks with the kids in the kitchen. Also, the glass-doored cabinets weren’t my favorite for storage or for life with young kids. It was a nice island, but the style wasn’t my favorite. The first step for installing my new kitchen island was to tear out the old island. As part of my kitchen renovation, I tore out my old kitchen island and installed a new modern waterfall kitchen island. I didn’t completely take all my cabinets out, but I did put new fronts on them. I absolutely love how it all turned out! Kitchen renovations are not easy, and mine was no exception. Recently I finished my DIY kitchen renovation.
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