I added a paneled solid pine backboard to the island, so it can be used from all four sides, swapped out the hardware, painted it a soft toffee cream color finished with a dark wax, and added the butcher block. The block is vintage but didn't appear to have ever been used- not a single scratch on it. I sanded it down to give it a nice fresh start and then cured it with butcher block conditioner (which is a mix of food safe mineral oil and beeswax).
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Wow, another awesome furniture makeover Kate! Such a pretty kitchen island. How lucky to find vintage butcher block in excellent shape - now that's a score!
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This is beautiful! I'm actually looking for a slab of butcher block just like this one. Do you mind sharing which flea market you found it at? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job. I can just imagine all the things it will hold.
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