From Wash Tub to Kitchen Island

So this is what I brought home a couple of days ago. Mr. Magazine gave me that 'what are you up to now' look.
No I'm not planning on washing all the clothes by hand, I had something else in mind.

I really needed a small kitchen island and I knew I could make this work!

For this DIY project you will need...
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*an old or reproduction wash tub
try looking on craigslist or Amazon
or your local Hobby Lobby.

*scrap wood, we used 2x6's and 1x4's
or get some from Home Depot or your local lumber yard

*nails, we used our nail gun

*stain, we used Minwax Dark Walnut from Home Depot

Measure your tub and add enough for an overhang of 3" on each side.
The bottom layer was built using 2x8's held together with two rails fit to set inside the tub,  then nail six 1x6's (depending on the measurements of your tub) running the opposite direction to the top of the base.

The top can be lifted off to allow for storage inside.

Perfect for all those cookbooks!
Did you know you can make your own recipe books on Shutterfly?

Once your top is built just set in place. It should be secure with little to no wiggle room.

Just what I had in mind. Perfect!

A little staining and
 I thought it was done....
but it was missing something....
a bottom shelf!

Here it is with the shelf added and accessorized with some goodies. I also dry brushed some ASCP in Old White to the legs.

An old tray fit perfectly and added extra storage and display space.

An old scale and spool of twine added to the old kitchen feel.
I'm really happy with this new addition to our kitchen.

The handles on the tub make handy towel holders.

Love it!

See more posts on the washtub/kitchen island HERE