DIY kitchen remodel

The owners of htis 1,400-square-foot tract home transformed a cramped cooking space into this warm, open kitchen, perfect for entertaining.

The top of the island is a 3- by 5-foot chopping block of sustainably harvested Oregon madrone from a supply store in Portland. They stained the maple base red, then painted it black and sanded to reveal the color underneath.

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