EASY DIY CONSOLE TABLE

 

After looking for a console table on a budget, I realized that I had a lot of left over wood from previous projects. What better way to save some money than to build my own super easy console table! Want to see how I made it? Let's get started!

To make this console table you will need:

* 1 sheet of plywood

*1x4x8 boards (2)

* 1x3x8 boards (2)

* Hairpin legs x 4. (The legs I purchased came with screws)

*Miter saw, drill and nail gun 

*Power sander and sandpaper

*Brad nails and wood glue

*Wood stain

STEP 1: BASE OF THE TABLE

Start off with the base of the table top. You will need plywood and can be any kind as it will be covered. Cut the board to your preferred size. For this particular console table my measurements where 52 1/2 x 13 inches. 

STEP 2: 1x4 BOARDS 

Now go ahead and cut your two 1x4 boards to the same width as your table. My table was 13 inches, therefore I cut my boards 13" each, which left me with 15 planks. If you want your console table longer then you will need an additional 1x4 board. After making the cuts, glue each plank to the plywood and use nails for better adherence. 

STEP 3: IT'S TIME FOR THE TRIM

Now it's time for the trim around the table. For this I used 1x3 boards. Cut each corner at a 45 degree angle and attach each trim with wood glue and nails and sand as needed. 

STEP 4: ATTACH HAIRPIN LEGS

Now that your top is complete, attach the legs to the bottom with screws. I purchased the legs from amazon and they came with the screws to attach them so it was very simple. I did end up using my own screw but there was no need for that. Here is the link https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P9Q5YL6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share 

They where $60 when I purchased them. There are other cheaper options if your budget is lower or you can use wood legs instead and make it even cheaper!

STEP 5: SAND AND STAIN

I went ahead and sanded down the entire top of the table along the sides of the trim. I did use wood putty to hide the nails, however you don't necessarily have to do that. The final step is to stain your table with your preferred stain. I have two go-to stain colors: Golden Oak and Espresso, both from Minwax . For this console table I went ahead and used Golden Oak for a lighter finish.  

When staining use gloves. Use a rag and work the stain into the wood and then wipe off any excess stain with a clean rag. 

Because there won't be much traffic where I am putting the console table, I did not use a protective finish. I do however recommend using one if you are building an entry console table. I recommend either the Polyurethane water base in clear satin or the Polycrylic protective finish in clear matte. I have used both in older projects and I definitely recommend either one, depending on the finish you want. 

STEP 6: STYLE YOUR CONSOLE TABLE

I made the console table specifically for this space. I added the moldings, which I can show you how to do on another project. The mirror is from Target if interested. 

What do you think? You can use this console table to add storage to your home. In our house, we use it for decoration and storage. This DIY console table could also be used in an entryway or as a sofa table.