DO YOUR block

Use recycled timber to build bespoke kitchen furniture

no need to go shopping to create extra bench space in your kitchen – check out demolition jobs! Using recycled timber, such as this oregon, from a demolished house, you can build an old-school butcher’s block. The best bit is you should be able to source all the timber you need for free!

1, 2 Practical and beautiful, this unique project ticks all the boxes. Re-oil the top of the block every six months to maintain its appearance.

3 Simple robe hooks are handy for tea towels and utensils. Use chrome hooks if you want a more contemporary look.

4 Small aluminium

castors add a modern touch and let you move the butcher’s block to wherever you need extra bench space in the kitchen.