From Builder-Grade to Stunning: DIY Kitchen Island Makeover!

Give your kitchen island a custom, high-end look without spending a fortune. In this DIY home improvement video, I show you how I installed beautiful shiplap on my kitchen island to take my kitchen from basic to bold. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned DIYer, this is a project you can absolutely tackle — and the results speak for themselves.

In this video, you’ll learn:

How to prep your kitchen island for shiplap

The tools and materials I used

Step-by-step installation tips

How to get seamless corners and a pro finish

What I would do differently next time (yes, I hit a few snags 😅)

This is part of my journey as a DIYer, and I want to share every tip, mistake, and win along the way. If you’re ready to give your kitchen a serious glow-up, this is the video for you.

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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:23 Checking for wires/plumbing
1:15 Painting shiplap
1:45 Removing old trim
2:33 Installing end caps
3:30 Installing ship lap
4:53 Installing baseboards
5:55 Filling holes, caulking & paint touch ups
5:49 Closing

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