Restoration Hardware Inspired Coffee Table
Happy Monday! I'm been knocking out coffee tables left & right around here. Mostly, because my super awesome Ikea ones' have been biting the dust (but that's for another post). I started looking around and I found one at Restoration Hardware that I absolutely loved. Of course, it was $1400 on sale so I headed out to the store & bought some lumber + screws. $60 later I have an idea for a Restoration Hardware Inspired Coffee Table.
Remember-you CAN do this! Invest in a few basic tools & definitely some coffee :) and you're going to rock at this!!
Helpful Hints!
-Have your lumber store make your rip cuts for you. They oftentimes do it for free or charge a small fee. It's worth the small fee...just trust me!
-Always measure before making your cuts.
-Wait until the end to cut your trim.
-You can alter any of my plans to fit your space. Just know that a bigger coffee table = more lumber = more money.
-Always wear safety protection and build at your own risk.
Okay- let's do this!
Tools:
Miter Saw
Drill
Finish Nailer
Kreg Jig
*If you don't have your lumber store cut your plywood-you will need a table saw or a circular saw (If you're using a circular saw- you should get the Kreg Rip Cut attachment too...it's worth $30!).
Materials:
1 Sheet- 3/4" Hardwood Plywood
1- 1"x4"x8' Pine or Whitewood Boards
2- 1"x3"x8' Pine or Whitewood Boards
2- 2"x2"x8' Furring Strips
16 - 1-1/4" Kreg Screws
20- 2" Wood Screws
16- 2-1/2" Wood Screws
Handful of 1-1/4" Finishing Nails
Step 1:
Make your cuts. Measure twice, cut once.
Hardwood Plywood:
1-32"x 48"
4- 17"x 28"
1"x4"x8':
4 @ 17"
Step 2:
Assemble 2 leg cases. First, assemble 2 L-Shape pieces (in Step 3 you'll flip them together to create a rectangle).
Drill pocket holes on one 17" side (17"x28" board).
Use wood glue & 1-1/4" pocket hole screws to attach the 17"x28" board to the 1"x4"x17" board.
*note I messed up here :) only drill on one side unless you have the smallest hands & smallest drill in the world!
Step 3:
Flip the boards together creating a rectangle (The 2- 1x4s should be on the ends). Use 1 1/4" finishing nails to attach the 1x4x 17" board to the 17" x 28" hardwood plywood. Once you're done you should have a rectangle leg case (that's what I'm calling it-so professional I know :)). Make 2 of these.
Step 4:
Cut & assemble your leg frames. Cut 2"x2": 4 @ 27 1/2" & 4 @ 14". Use 2-1/2" wood screws to attach the ends together. Pre-drill and make 2 frames.
Step 5:
Attach the leg frames to the table top. Measure 10" from each side and place the frame there. Double & triple check your measurements, then attach the leg frames to the table top with wood glue & 2" wood screws.
Step 6:
Place your rectangle leg case over the leg frame. Attach the case to the frame using 2" wood screws. Pre-drill & countersink your holes.
Step 7:
Pre-measure all of your trim pieces to ensure a tight fit. Cut your 1"x3"x8' trim pieces. 2-48" 2-32" Miter your ends at a 45 degree angle.
Use wood glue & 1-1/4" fnishing nails to attach the trim. (and you should take the label off your plywood...once again I'm so professional :))
Step 8:
Flip the table over and just like that you have a super rad & sleek coffee table!!
Step 9:
Fill holes, sand & stain/paint your table as desired.
This is what I did: I did progressive sanding (60, 120, 220 grits) on my trim & 220 grit on the table top & side legs. I used Minwax's Wiping Stain in Dark Roast. I feel like it looks best on hardwood plywood. It's twice the price as normal stain but it takes to plywood so much better. All you do is wipe on, wipe off. Easy peasy. I used Minwax's Finishing Wax on top (3 coats-buffing between coats). I'm totally crushin' on how it turned out! Here are a few more pics!
I hope you love it! Don't forget to post on social media use the #hardyhomereno, tell your friends & PIN it :)
Happy Building!
Erin
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