Not a tropical island but a kitchen island.
I found this console at the Salvation Army a couple of years ago.
We are considering repurposing it for a kitchen isand
in the house that we will build someday...
We would leave the doors on the front and
take the back off. We would have to remove its
musical parts. I hate doing that, but it would be
handy storage for large pots and pans.
Sorry Dean, you'll need to vacate the property.
I love the sleek legs.
We could have a stainless steel top fabricated.
I don't think that would cost too much.
The console is 18 inches deep so we would
have the top made deeper to accommodate
bar stools on the front side.
I like the brushed stainless.
We probably won't have a sink.
I sort of like the idea of being able to move it.
I also like the galvanized metal.
It might be too busy though.
What do you think?
This island has a very sleek, modern look.
I like it.
Do any of you have stainless steel island/countertops?
Do you like them? Are they difficult to maintain?
I'd love to hear your pros and cons.
I have a stainless steel island/cart with casters that I can move. Love being able to move it, but the stainless steel does "ding and scratch" (as I was warned it would do). If you don't want that, don't do stainless. I also have a Craftsman (red, of course!) tool chest (5 drawer) that I use to store silverware, utensils, pots and pans in the bottom drawers because they are so deep. I had butcher block cut to fit the top and that sits in place (I took off the casters). I use both of them daily. I like the mobility of the island/cart. Like the storage of the tool chest. I put mineral oil on the butcher block about once a week. I use Weiman stainless steel cleaner and polish about once a week as well. Hope that helps with your decision!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your input Deb. We are considering butcher block for the countertops. I love the tool chest idea. Very handy! Do you have pictures of your kitchen posted anywhere? I'd love to see them.
ReplyDeleteI don't have pics. I'm a blog reader, don't have a blog!!
DeleteOh darn!
DeleteDoes the stereo still work??? If so, it would be shame to gut it.....weep...sob....
ReplyDeleteThat's the coolest idea ever! That piece would make a great kitchen island.
ReplyDeleteI have stainless steel countertops in my kitchen, and I love them! When I bought the house, I wasn't sure I would. They seemed more sterile and industrial than what I was accustomed to, but the longer I live with them, the more I like how sanitary they are...and how they look. Over the years, mine have developed a rich, not-so-shiny patina that I think is beautiful.
Mine haven't scratched, although I did put a ding in the edge by dropping a Russel Wright casserole lid, which glanced off the countertop and shattered on the slate floor. I'm no more careful with mine than I would be to avoid scratches on any other nice countertop. The nice thing, though, is that if you do get any fine surface marks, you can buff them out with super-fine steel wool.
One caveat: Don't let Tarn-X get anywhere near stainless steel. I put a bottle of it on the counter several years ago, and it left a ring I've never gotten off. Grrrrrrr...
moviemag46: The stereo needs a new stylus and we have never been able to get reception for the radio, so no great loss there. Also we have another console in working order.
ReplyDeleteDana: Thanks for the heads up on Tarn-x. I like the not so shiny look as well. I'd like to get the no smudge stainless on it so I don't have to worry about constantly polishing and wiping it. I didn't realize you could buff out scratches. Good to know. Now all we need is a house to put it in!
Look into zinc counters
ReplyDeleteI'd leave that sideboard as is, and just get a kitchen island made from scratcheroo. Shame to have to pull out all the LP player.
ReplyDeleteAh, a house of one's own ...
How about a compromise Carmel? Use it as is...the LP player can double as a lazy susan.
DeleteBTW...leather butterfly chair, hands down.