Just sharing some island pics

16 years ago

Hi, just thought I'd share some island pics. My hubby built it from my design, then I painted/distressed it. I used Waterlox to finish the walnut top he made. We are so pleased with it. We have an unfitted cottage style kitchen so we wanted the island to resemble a separate piece of furniture as opposed to matching the cabinets he built.

This is the view you see when entering the kitchen. I didn't want the MW to show from that angle. The electric is through one of the legs.

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furnone
16 years ago
Nice work angelcub, beautiful walnut top.
carguy60
16 years ago
Beautiful cabinet work.
I love the design and the super quality
workmanship on the island and cabinets.
The inset drawers are perfect, the finish on Walnut is
spectacular, the layout is convenient.
Terrific project, I envy the results.

John
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mackswim
16 years ago
What stain and finish did you put on the wood? I am trying to find a dark stain for oak that is very or no VOC as well as food safe. Any thoughts?
ole_dawg
16 years ago
As already stated it is a beautiful piece of work. Your husband is to be commended for his efforts. The top is especially well done.

1eyedJack and the Dawg
angelcub
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks so much for the nice compliments. And I am sorry for not getting back to you all sooner. Tis the season to be running in ten different directions. : )

Mackswim, there is no stain on the walnut top. I did 6 coats of Waterlox, sanding lightly in between coats. The first coat was the Original Sealer/Finish, then the rest were the satin finish. We love the way it darkened up and think it's a nice contrast with the soapstone. Good luck - I hope you find your stain. But maybe try the Waterlox and see how you like the finish? It is food-safe.

We have finished the cabinet feet so I now have pics of them on our site. I will link to them. Just click on the Kitchen link at the top to go to that page.

DH is finishing up the upper cabinet door install this week. I will post pics when he's done. We still need to order the latches for them - I better get moving on that.

It feels so good to be heading toward the end of this project! Thanks for taking a look!

Diana

Here is a link that might be useful: kitchen pics
swanz
16 years ago
Great design, gorgeous work.
dlspellman
16 years ago
Angelcub, now that some time and a couple major holidays have passed, how is the Waterlox finish holding up? Are you happy with it?