DIY: Upgraded Ikea Wood Countertops - Remodelista
Noticed lately in high-end projects: appealing dark wood countertops, finished with a sheen. There’s a lot to like about this kitchen by UK designer Patrick Williams of Berdoulat; the polished dark wood countertops, the wall-mounted dish rack painted white, and the sparkly glass pendant lights. A kitchen by Patrick Williams of Berdoulat in London has a pleasing mix of warm and cool, glossy and matte surfaces. The dark wood countertops contrast with the pale walls and the clear glass light fixtures. The space is traditional yet feels modern in its pared-down simplicity. Three design bloggers document their experiences creating low-cost, high-impact polished wood countertops using Ikea components and a bit of elbow grease. Erin of Stillwater Story shares a DIY tutorial on staining Ikea butcher block countertops; she used low-VOC Miniwax Dark Walnut 2716 Wood Stain. Vanessa of This and That used Beech Butcher Block from Ikea, prepped with Minwax Water-Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner and finished with Minwax Special Walnut 224. Catherine of In the Fields a blog documenting one family s adventures in remodeling spent 240 on countertop materials in her kitchen including... ...an 80 slab of Ikea butcher block finished with a Safecoat food safe stain in cedar for more info go to In the Fields