Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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When I set out to build my own kitchen island, I didn't realize how complex it would be. While I messed up a lot and using stain grade oak is much harder than building something to be painted, I couldn't be happier with how the island turned out!
Shop Nieu Cabinet Doors, they offer raw, primed, painted or wood grain cabinet doors made for
IKEA products or custom to order: nieucabinetdoors.com Mine are slab style in the color "natural oak."

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