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Two level Island

15 years ago

We need to build a two level island for our new kitchen. The total length will be 10' with 2 support columns at one end to support a loft above kitchen. The space between the columns will be around 36". The island will have our sink and d.w.

My question is do I build the second level from a 2x4 knee wall extended from one of the columns?

What is the standard height for the upper level for seating area?

How would we finish the area around the columns and front of knee wall?

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blacknoir
15 years ago
Hard to get a good idea of what you mean. Maybe you could take a picture of the kitchen as it is now so we can see where the columns are? Will they be on the end of the island or are they both on one side? If on the end, how wide will the entire island be, 36" Or will the columns be inset into the countertop? What lengths are you thinking for each level?
amy2202
Original Author
15 years ago
Both columns will be on one end. The kitchen is for a new house we are starting to build. The exact width will be determined after the rough framing. Both levels wil be 10' long
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