Even standard-height wooden dining or console tables can be turned into islands. Attach the legs to a plank slightly larger than the dimensions of the counter, then add short legs underneath.

The result is a counter-height work-station with drawers, a pullout waste bin, a storage shelf and a drop-leaf top. Best of all, our island isn't nailed down-you can relocate it to suit the ...

But the Midi locker, which is closest to what I was looking for, is too tall (43 inches) to make sense as a kitchen counter and the Lowdown is too low (28 inches). $369 at Mustard Made Buy ...