Buying a home in Singapore is expensive. And don't even get us started on how much renovation and furniture costs. So when it comes to keeping things under budget, sometimes we have to forgo the things that we've pinned onto our Pinterest boards, like that gorgeous marble top kitchen island.
However, thanks to the genius hack of one Malaysian woman, you can now get a small kitchen island for just a little over $100.
A kitchen island is a free-standing piece of cabinetry that is an extension of the kitchen countertop. Usually placed in the middle of a kitchen, some designs also include stovetops or a sink.
Twitter user @yatt_azml who goes by the moniker HY, shared: "Wanting to have a kitchen island but your kitchen’s not that big? Not that much of a budget either? It’s ok, just DIY."
HY added that she bought the components from Ikea to make her own kitchen island, with the cost coming up to RM300 (S$98).
Read on to find out more!