Kitchen Furniture

The great thing about old oak cabinets is that they can last forever, even through a kitchen or bathroom remodel. Oak wood's light color makes it relatively easy to have an entirely different look...

Simple, rustic and easy to build, farm tables are an extremely popular part of many decorating styles. But a table is only half the formula; you also need seating for it. Farm table benches are...

If your kitchen chair has a wobbly leg or is missing a rung, don't throw it away. Chair repairs are among some of the simplest household repairs. If you can assemble a puzzle, you can put a...

Breakfast nooks are the perfect place for cozy meals with the family. The nook seats are sometimes hard and uncomfortable. Make cushions for your nook benches to make them soft, homey and more...

Sealing unfinished wood furniture is the best way to keep a natural look while preserving and protecting the wood. Simple to do, sealing wood furniture guards from a variety of wood-damaging...

Many kitchens can benefit from the extra cupboard space, extra countertop space, and visual appeal of an island. If your kitchen doesn't already have an island, it's surprisingly easy to create...

Choosing a countertop surface for your kitchen can be a difficult task and requires some consideration for the type of surface you want and the color scheme you desire. Because most countertop...

A baker's rack is every kitchen's desire. Their range of designs is wide and varied. However, building your own baker's rack will help you succeed in not only adding to the décor of the...

Kitchen cabinets that are made out of wood can become faded and dirty over time as they age. Restoration is required to return them to their original look and condition. Restoring birch plywood...

All fruits and vegetables have conditions under which they are best kept. Unfortunately, the storing conditions vary for different types of fruits and vegetables. For instance, root vegetables...

Nicks in furniture can be annoying, distracting, and can easily happen when a sharp object makes contact with it. If the nick is a little scratch, it can be sanded away. If the nick is bigger...

Seeded glass can give your kitchen cabinets a fresh new look, and provide you with a way to display your special set of dishes or wine collection. The seeded glass can be bought online or at any...

When considering seating options for your kitchen, benches are an excellent choice. More versatile than chairs or stools, a bench can seat three or four people in the space that would be taken up...

In any kitchen, particularly a small apartment kitchen where space is extremely limited, kitchen units combining two or more functions can not only save you space, they can make the kitchen more...

What is an 'End Grain' cutting board and why is it better? Quite simply, an end grain cutting board is one that is made from the end grains of timber rather than the long grains...confused? Read...

A kitchen nook is bench-type seating and table squeezed into the corner nook of a kitchen; it resembles the corner booths you'll find in restaurants. Often called a breakfast nook, the kitchen...

Kitchen cabinets usually come with a series of handy shelves already installed. However, you may find that you want to remove, replace, or add to these shelves for a variety of reasons. Designing...

Do you have a bar in your home or run a local pub that needs additional bar stools? Learn the step-by-step instructions for building a simple wooden stationary bar stool with a square seat. You...

I made this wooden bread box for my wife at Christmas. It turned out well and has been a practical and attractive addition to our little kitchen. With a few hand and power tools and a small...

Tile kitchen tables are decorative and durable. Tables can be put down in a mosaic design, simple squares or with one, single ceramic sheet. A single ceramic tile sheet would work best for a prep...

With basic carpentry skills and the right tools, you will be able to build or replace your own drawers. These steps will be handy if you are remodeling your house, fixing a broken drawer or...

Do you like the style and look of a booth and want to incorporate this element into your own kitchen? This article walks you through step-by-step instructions on building a simple wooden kitchen...

If your kitchen needs updating, do your budget a favor by refinishing your Merillat cupboards instead of purchasing new ones. It takes time but can be done over a long weekend, depending on the...

Do you want a metal-covered table or bar top? It turns out to be something you can do yourself. Copper is attractive and relatively easy to apply and maintain. Stainless steel is also...

A clear epoxy top can provide an attractive, smooth, rugged and easily cleaned top surface on wood or metal. It’s not hard to apply if you do it with care and follow some tricks. Our family eats...

Whether your style is casual or vintage, classic or contemporary, finding the right bistro table for your space may take time. So many choices, and always little time. Bistro tables are designed...

A retro diner table brings back fond memories, a kitschy kitchen look and a smile to everyone's face that gets to sit at one. With retro now being in vogue, however, this type of table also...

The kitchens of old always included a baker's rack to set the delicacies as they came from the oven. When you build a rustic bakers rack for your kitchen, you bring back a bit of Americana to your...

Designing a corner bakers rack is a way to customize the storage space in your kitchen. Space the shelves far enough apart to house those appliances that are too tall for the kitchen cabinets, or...

Create a built-in dining room hutch that fits a corner of your dining room. You can build it to any size space you have, customizing it to suit your needs. Use glass in the top of your door to...

Just like people, cabinet doors can get out of whack due to age or plain everyday use. Common problems with cabinet doors include sagging and doors that refuse to stay closed. Follow these steps...

Premade specialty kitchen islands carry a high price tag for their convenience. Read on to learn a way that you can still buy everything at your local home improvement store and spend...

In need of a fine piece of storage furniture? On a tight budget? Like to work with your hands? Here's something great. A buffet console that's both functional and beautiful. Plus, it's easy...

Butcher block tables can last for years in an active butcher shop or restaurant. Antique butcher block tables have a rich patina and wear marks that makes them extremely attractive for your...

There are so many choices and styles to choose from when it is time to buy kitchen furniture. You might find yourself walking around in circles at the local furniture showroom. To solve the...

Over time most of us will have to deal with a kitchen chair with a wobbly or broken leg. The joints between supports and legs come loose or the chair just collapses. Broken legs need to be...

This article explains how to turn your Mini-Fridge into a fully functional Wine Refrigerator. Specialty Wine Refrigerators can be expensive; they range anywhere from two hundred, to a few thousand...