I built this coffee table in an ongoing attempt to lower my Ikea to non-Ikea furniture ratio. Yes, this area rug is from Ikea, but The Great Pizza Box Fire of 2014 destroyed my non-Ikea rug, and I needed an affordable replacement! One step forward, two steps back…
This coffee table was built the same way I built my mid-century modern side table, but with a few modifications. I used pre-stain wood conditioner this time to prevent streaking and blotching. On a bigger job like this, you won’t be able to hide the ugly parts with succulents and a strategically placed Beyoncé print.
You can follow the same directions I used to build the side table. Just be sure to use these new measurements.
MATERIALS & TOOLS:
- 2 – 1″x12″-6′ common board ($12 each)
- 1 – 1″x4″-6′ common board ($3)
- Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner – I used Minwax Water-Based Pre-Stain Conditioner
- Wood Stain – I used Minwax Gel Stain in Hickory
- Clear Coat – I used Minwax Polycrylic in Clear Satin
- 16 – 1.75″ nails
- 4 – Mid-Century modern legs – I used 12″ hairpin legs ($61)
- Sandpaper
- Hammer
- Power drill
CUT LIST:
- 2 – 1″x12″-6′ common boards – 4 pieces that are cut 36″ long
(the top & bottom boards) - 1 – 1″x4″-6′ common board – 2 pieces that are cut 22.5″ long
(the side boards)
Since I already had the gel stain and clear coat left over from building the side table, it only cost me $88 to make this coffee table! That’s cheaper than the Ikea rug it’s sitting on…
that table is EPIC. i have a bunch of diy shit, unfortunately most of it is made out of pvc…
April 18th, 2014 | #
robert, is one of them a beer bong stand, be honest…
i’ve been wanting to make these industrial pipe shelves i fell in love with at this dessert place i frequent far too often. seems intimidating, though… have you ever used a wood boring drill bit? (also, what is a wood boring drill bit???)
April 21st, 2014 | #
Am I missing something, why are the side boards 22.5″ long when the length of the two top pieces totals 24″. Won’t those two sides be 1.5″ short?
Looking to make this (not second guessing you but maybe I am not seeing something!) and want to make sure I only need one trip to Home Depot!
July 26th, 2015 | #
no worries, the 1″x12″-6′ boards are labeled that way, but they’re really 1″x11.25″-6′. def bring a measuring tape when you go. you should put the boards together after they’ve been cut @ home depot to make sure they line up correctly, too, before you leave the store. good luck! 🙂
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Love this tutorial! Currently following your side table instructions! Do you mind if i share your image?
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thanks, megan! i don’t mind at all, please just link back 🙂
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February 17th, 2016 | #
Hi Mayan!
I’m with Atomic Ranch Magazine and we’re starting a DIY web series. We would love to feature this project on our site. We would of course credit you and link to your blog. The only thing we need from you is high-res images of the above photos and permission to recap the steps involved in a post on our site. Email me if you’re interested!
All the best,
Maria Baruxis
March 11th, 2016 | #
Hi, I’m looking to make this table (it’s fabulous btw, thank you for the instructions) but I’m wondering how much conditioner, stain, clear coat you used, what sized cans do you recommend 1/2 pint, pint, quart? I’m aiming to end up with as little left as possible. Thanks!
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