Islands aren't just for kitchens!

<div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMpaKNAPOKl7301e204xIOSrsAjTyiCt8grqYuESB1m6jLz36jnMfc5UGH9OSzoRg-Z_itMv6EfZRPpImtPNxdH8_R3HTZ5aHIdFWTly6MqOyE7uBRZYPpFYVs8bglFDFpSFaY-e9WGRA/s1600/Ikea+resize+four-745689.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630453215350416866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMpaKNAPOKl7301e204xIOSrsAjTyiCt8grqYuESB1m6jLz36jnMfc5UGH9OSzoRg-Z_itMv6EfZRPpImtPNxdH8_R3HTZ5aHIdFWTly6MqOyE7uBRZYPpFYVs8bglFDFpSFaY-e9WGRA/s640/Ikea+resize+four-745689.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><br /><b>Materials:</b> Ikea Groland Kitchen Island<br /><br /><b>Description:</b> We are experienced do-it-yourselfers, and in a down-to-the studs bath remodel, we searched all over for unique vanities until we saw the Groland Islands at Ikea in Frisco, TX. We had a less than 8' wall to use and purchased two islands. We left one island full size and, to fit the wall, on the second island we carefully measured and cut about a foot off the length of the butcher-block top as well as all the supporting pieces of the two long sides. We also cut four inches off the four legs because I'm way shorter than my husband. <br /><br /><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcuEiygyZxoLd7oOJRtpnCvzh3esc3MNksFaEUx2RTyGh_oE3ykPZi4tbK1NgmWtXXOefWjY4JbDXfLnZejZm5HabjjEFfa9qvt3YR6RvECAqBi0FHN_6Y_NjsMrL_tITaBFczaVWA53k/s1600/Ikea+resize+one-742573.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630453198952977122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcuEiygyZxoLd7oOJRtpnCvzh3esc3MNksFaEUx2RTyGh_oE3ykPZi4tbK1NgmWtXXOefWjY4JbDXfLnZejZm5HabjjEFfa9qvt3YR6RvECAqBi0FHN_6Y_NjsMrL_tITaBFczaVWA53k/s640/Ikea+resize+one-742573.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVssADqR-9bNXQBIpd-DkCE8gANBhDzJzdy-l9umJ1zMv5FdmYJhdHifpL8Cl8mMMXwETn6mMrZDRVf5qeKLbg0OcChWUD4n45ihufIH3gZ6OeqvCDTl6dHPbwEVJsrh87GnrG6z6etRg/s1600/Ikea+resize+two-743442.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630453204898965042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVssADqR-9bNXQBIpd-DkCE8gANBhDzJzdy-l9umJ1zMv5FdmYJhdHifpL8Cl8mMMXwETn6mMrZDRVf5qeKLbg0OcChWUD4n45ihufIH3gZ6OeqvCDTl6dHPbwEVJsrh87GnrG6z6etRg/s640/Ikea+resize+two-743442.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Az3HcYW6IlET5NahKn-8D909fBuKN7zKa9X0yUNIuvBcESbH_D8VWdn9hmzqZ-i5bPxVAboA3r5K7TBaB0V1F4ToluHEnkf52zoRNk0GKBpLC8YJ-MYMWbtmQr1VMcq9jV0LZPphwBQ/s1600/Ikea+resize+three-744973.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630453213814317586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Az3HcYW6IlET5NahKn-8D909fBuKN7zKa9X0yUNIuvBcESbH_D8VWdn9hmzqZ-i5bPxVAboA3r5K7TBaB0V1F4ToluHEnkf52zoRNk0GKBpLC8YJ-MYMWbtmQr1VMcq9jV0LZPphwBQ/s640/Ikea+resize+three-744973.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><br />We had to VERY carefully measure and re-drill all the holes for bolts, etc. on the new, cut, ends of the support pieces. We also had to cut an even amount from either end of the lattice shelf that sits below. The legs had to be routered off at the bottom so the little aluminum cuffs would slide on. We took our time and it worked out well. To seal the vanities, we added five coats of Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish from Home Depot. We cut drain and faucet holes in the tops according to diagrams included with the sinks and we added big baskets underneath to hold our stuff. <br /><br />~ Gary and Linda, Rowlett, Texas

Islands aren't just for kitchens!

Materials: Ikea Groland Kitchen Island Description: We are experienced do-it-yourselfers, and in a down-to-the studs bath remodel, we sear...

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From Butcher Block to Vanity for Two

<div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY3FO9DTyjM3xbKds1n26WlIQH_ehGk5dCA2_cE1e_1z_HzRYdciwDD5yJiCCDT0nslvCw3vNxMeG-8SNOQ5VOgdhrWEJTXFAx0nF51eSQ50aDQFfOiniRkACxuM_qmOgWeyiJhKf8TpQi/s1600/100_0859-753922.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470899937471283122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY3FO9DTyjM3xbKds1n26WlIQH_ehGk5dCA2_cE1e_1z_HzRYdciwDD5yJiCCDT0nslvCw3vNxMeG-8SNOQ5VOgdhrWEJTXFAx0nF51eSQ50aDQFfOiniRkACxuM_qmOgWeyiJhKf8TpQi/s640/100_0859-753922.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><b>Materials: </b>Groland Butcher Block Island<br /><br /><b>Description: </b>When we moved into our condo, the one not so great feature was the tiny master bathroom - 45 sq. ft. total! In order to shoehorn in a 2 sink vanity (and not break the bank in doing it), we decided to make our own. <br />(1) After assembly of the butcher block island, we cut two sink holes in the top. This was no small feat since the top is a real butcher block about 2 inches thick! <br /><br /><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsMjeXIAhCD_ZoDptc7nSIiYFQthPQkzKFoa726BjNLwXCuH5JJVwYueKY3PnTWm7olrJ3RT5HmT3dj6ra6qJFCC9q6SEZ6wrBBOGy_HMAmJiAqT-ARbSswJBWhCL4pLLHFmP50VBzoWnF/s1600/11-30-butch1-752358.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470899933755956802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsMjeXIAhCD_ZoDptc7nSIiYFQthPQkzKFoa726BjNLwXCuH5JJVwYueKY3PnTWm7olrJ3RT5HmT3dj6ra6qJFCC9q6SEZ6wrBBOGy_HMAmJiAqT-ARbSswJBWhCL4pLLHFmP50VBzoWnF/s400/11-30-butch1-752358.jpg" width="382" /></a></div><br />(2) We stained the whole piece w/clear lacquer to protect it from bathroom moisture; <br />(3) Spray painted side of butcher block and lattice shelf (for a li'l pop); <br />(4) We hand-tiled the whole butcher block top with li'l iridescent glass tiles (which match the shower accent tile); <br />(5) Installed two drop-in stainless steel sinks and single lever/hole faucets. <br />(6) Had a plumber hook up a T-line junction from the one existing water line/sink drain and voila! <br /><br /><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU5yqEWRPX7VabhLWiafScRxVdvqaY-RhmPIO3gqKGfC2E0S-eA_w9YXF6UhUTfR-rr2EwYZaH_HmEt6AzNkX8DkGCObLqgqgyqlL9M7bP6XedExHOaUH45Nd63RvuiUd7rn8fWc_bzR2N/s1600/19355+%283%29-755171.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470899946354862722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU5yqEWRPX7VabhLWiafScRxVdvqaY-RhmPIO3gqKGfC2E0S-eA_w9YXF6UhUTfR-rr2EwYZaH_HmEt6AzNkX8DkGCObLqgqgyqlL9M7bP6XedExHOaUH45Nd63RvuiUd7rn8fWc_bzR2N/s400/19355+%283%29-755171.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />We had our own custom 48" 2 sink spa style vanity! <br /><br />~ Mel Jenkins, Los Angeles

From Butcher Block to Vanity for Two

Materials: Groland Butcher Block Island Description: When we moved into our condo, the one not so great feature was the tiny master bathroom...

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