If there's one room in the house that's never big enough, it has to be the kitchen. Wouldn't it be great if there were a simple way to "cook up” extra space without an expensive (and messy) remodel? For do-it-yourselfers, this kitchen island project is an easy, attractive and inexpensive way to add valuable storage and work space.

The island features a handsome and durable maple butcher block top and casters...