Hand made: we make a coffee table out of wood with our own hands. DIY coffee table - a creative design for decorating your home interior

Selection of ready tables furniture store huge, and it will not be difficult to choose the model that fits perfectly into the interior. But it is even easier and cheaper to make a coffee table with your own hands. This does not require any expensive materials or special tools. And all the work, even for a beginner in carpentry, will take a maximum of two to three hours.

DIY coffee table

Since there is a wide variety of wood coffee tables, drawings of several models will be given below. They differ not only in appearance, but also in the complexity of execution.

Rustic style

For the manufacture of such a piece of furniture, it is undesirable to take glued wood. A truly chic table will look if you make it from solid oak, hornbeam, boxwood. But since these types of wood are very expensive, they can be replaced with birch, spruce or ash. A big plus will be the use of old boards that bear the imprint of time, or artificially aged. Such material should not be painted or varnished, it looks harmonious in itself.

Blueprints

This model does not require strict adherence to schemes and instructions. It is easy to make, changing all sizes according to own will. The initial settings are listed below.

All values ​​are in inches. If it is not possible to get a ruler or square, with markings in this metric system, you need to convert them to centimeters. To do this, just multiply the amount by 2.54.

materials

For manufacturing you will need:

• Boards at least 3 cm thick.
• Self-tapping screws.
• Wood for carving thorns.
• Joiner's glue.
• Paint, stain and varnish (optional).

Tools

In the process of work, you can not do without:

• Fraser.
• Knife saw.
• Screwdriver.
• Electric drills.
• Chisels.
• Sander or sandpaper.

Step-by-step instruction

In the process of work, you will have to sequentially perform the following operations:

1. Training. It consists of three stages:
   1. Draw the boards, outlining the location of all the details.
   2. Cut out the details along the drawn outline.
   3. Sand each saw with sandpaper or grind with a grinder. If the surface of the wood is rough, it should also be brought to full smoothness.
2. Creation of technological openings. The task is to drill them in places where the parts will be fastened with wooden spikes. These are the connection points of the legs with horizontally laid transverse side planks in the lower and upper parts, as well as the connection of the boards that make up the tabletop. To facilitate the work, the tabletop can be assembled not on spikes, but with the help of several rails attached from the inside with self-tapping screws and glue.
3. Spike cutting. Focusing on the diameter and length of the resulting holes, wooden spikes are prepared.
4. Product assembly. It is carried out in several stages:
   1. First, the boards of the countertop are mounted to each other. Regardless of which connection is used, on wooden spikes or on battens nailed across, it does not hurt to use glue at the joints. The main thing is to make sure that drops of glue do not leak onto the front side.
   2. After that, the legs and side strips are assembled, the lower shelf and decorative crossbars are mounted on the sides.
   3. The tabletop is screwed to the upper side strips with self-tapping screws.

Unusual

This table will really appeal to those who have purchased a sofa without armrests. You can put a laptop or a cup of coffee on it, and put things that you want to keep at hand. Since the lower part goes under the sofa, it does not take up extra space, and if necessary, you can turn it upside down, and it will turn into a regular coffee or children's table.

Blueprints

Dimensions are in inches. To convert them to centimeters, you need to multiply by 2.54. You can change the width and length of the elements according to individual needs.

Parameters of the main parts:

Internal vertical bar that serves as additional support:

materials

To create such a convenient and useful piece of furniture, you only need:

• Boards.
• Self-tapping screws.
• Joiner's glue.
• Paint, varnish, stain are used as desired. If the interior is made in boring colors (gray or beige), it is recommended to make the table bright and add a few more accent things of the same color to the room. It can be curtains, pillows, a flower pot.

Tools

There are tools at home for any person who likes to make something out of wood with their own hands:

• Saw-hacksaw.
• A grinder, which will successfully replace sandpaper.
• Screwdriver.
• Glue brush.

Work description

There is nothing difficult in making such an unusual coffee table. The work will take little time and require almost no special skills:

1. Cut out the material. Details are drawn on the boards, guided by the drawings. You need two identical elements for the top and bottom, a longer vertical element, a vertical inner bar and four small strips to create a "leg".
2. Sawing. Cut out all the details with a hacksaw.
3. Grinding. Remove all splinters and roughness on cuts and other parts of the parts with a grinder.
4. Decorative processing. Details are covered with stain, paint and / or varnish.
5. Assembly. All elements are interconnected according to the scheme. Since large loads on this table are not provided for by its design, you can only use wood glue. For reliability, it is worth screwing screws in several places.

If you need a colored table, but there is no way to use varnish and paint, and then wait for them to dry, it is better to use a self-adhesive film.

Making a transforming table

Coffee table IR transformer easily converts to dinner table or work surface. Making one with your own hands is no more difficult than a regular one, but using it is much more convenient.

When folded, the table looks like a rectangular cabinet, and when unfolded, its tabletop becomes higher and doubles in size.

Blueprints

The drawings are only for wooden elements table. It makes no sense to make a transformation mechanism with your own hands, since buying a ready-made one will cost less and significantly reduce time costs.

Tools and materials

To make a transforming coffee table, you will need the following tools:

• Screwdriver.
• Knife saw.
• Electric drill.
• Sander.
• Electric jigsaw.
• Square or ruler.
• Simple pencil.

From Supplies should be prepared:

• Boards from natural wood or MDF, chipboard, OSB panels.
• Self-tapping screws.
• Metal furniture corners.
• Loops.
• Optional - varnish, paint and stain.
• Tassels.
• Joiner's glue.
• Sandpaper (in the absence of a grinder).
• If glued wood panels are used, a special thermal tape is also needed to decorate the edges.

Completing of the work

Before you get to work, you should find a transformation mechanism that is suitable in size for sale. To make the finished table convenient to use, even in the store you need to check the smoothness of the move, make sure that there are no squeaks and jams.

When all the materials and tools are prepared, you can start making the table. This process consists of several stages:

1. Wood marking. Using a pencil and a square, lines are drawn on the boards indicating the edges of the parts. You can immediately number each element, so that later you do not get confused during assembly.
2. Cutting details. Using a hacksaw and a jigsaw, cut out the parts along the marked lines. This work should be done carefully, as one awkward movement can ruin the material.
3. Grinding. Each detail is processed with a grinder until it acquires absolute smoothness. Not a single splinter should remain on the boards, for which it will then be possible to catch on clothes or get hurt.
4. Impregnation with stain. This is done in one or several layers, depending on the desired color of the wood. Before applying each subsequent layer, you need to wait for the previous one to dry.
5. Painting or varnishing. After staining, the parts are varnished. If it was not used, you can paint them in any desired color.
6. Product assembly. Guided by the above scheme, the table is assembled using self-tapping screws, for reliability, gluing all wood joints with carpentry glue. The load-bearing sidewalls are also reinforced from the inside with furniture corners. The two parts of the tabletop are fastened together with loops so that the protruding part of the loops is on the wrong side and does not spoil the appearance of the unfolded table.

Table top decoration

To give the table more personality and make it unique, you can decorate the tabletop. The most popular options are aquarium, decoupage, mosaic and craquelure.

Aquarium

The countertop-substrate is made with small sides on the sides, various shells, sea stones and other decor are laid out on it, and then poured epoxy resin. By the way, it is not necessary to decorate the countertop in nautical style, you can create any composition that fits the interior.

Decoupage

Decoupage allows you to decorate the countertop with any pattern you like. Ready-made pictures can be bought at the store, they will only have to be glued to the surface and varnished. They also use paper napkins with images and even print pictures on a printer.

The decoupage technique is performed as follows:

1. The napkin is exfoliated and manicure scissors cut out the part that will be used for decoration.
2. The cut piece is placed face down on a plastic bag or on cling film.
3. Swipe over the napkin with a damp brush (not dry and not so wet that water drips from it).
4. That part of the countertop where the drawing will be located is smeared with glue, then a napkin is placed over the adhesive layer with the wet part down and the paper is slowly peeled off from the polyethylene using a brush with glue.
5. When the drawing is completely transferred to the table, it is covered with another layer of glue.
6. If wrinkles appear, they are eliminated by ironing them through tracing paper.
7. Paints can draw contours, add shadows.
8. After finishing work, the countertop is varnished.

Mosaic

Decorating with mosaic tiles looks very original and expensive. You can buy everything you need to work with a mosaic in a needlework store, but you should come up with a pattern yourself.

Craquelure

A beautiful cobweb of randomly located cracks is formed on the surface of the countertop, if covered with a special craquelure varnish, which is sold in construction hypermarkets and large stores with goods for needlework. This method can be used on its own or in combination with mosaic or decoupage.

A coffee table made by hand will not only be a wonderful addition to the interior, but also a reason for pride. After all, not every home has such unique and inimitable furniture.

Buying new expensive furniture is a financially costly option. As an alternative, for those who love exclusive and unusual interior details, a hand-made method is suitable.

Minimal experience with tools, imagination and creative thinking - that's all that is needed.

You can start with the manufacture of a coffee table, which uses a variety of and unusual improvised materials.

The finished product will decorate and diversify any room, living room or nursery. Often unusual furniture install in country houses and on summer verandas, where she emphasizes the style and brings the desired atmosphere.

Tools and materials

The basis of the future table is the material from which it is planned to make the countertop. There are many options for imagination, we will consider them below.

In addition, the following tools will be required for work:

• hammer;
• scissors;
• pliers;
• fasteners (nails, screws, etc.);
• carpentry table with a set of knives (if any) or a hacksaw.

Work on joinery table requires additional skills. If they are available, then you can use a chisel, cutter and planer. When working with a tree with their help, it will be possible to perform more delicate work.

With a sharp cutter or set special knives there is an opportunity to masterfully decorate a coffee table.

You need to stock up on additional materials, such as:

• glue;
• sandpaper;
• paint (preferably in the form of a spray);
• primer;
• decor (fabric, multi-colored plastic, lace, glass details, etc.).

Wooden coffee table

The most common material in the manufacture of furniture structures is wood. Even in the case of choosing it as the basis, the creator has several options.

The product can be made from:

• pallets;
• whole stump;
• logs.

A beautiful and practical coffee table made of pallets is carried out in several stages:

• At the first stage, it is necessary to determine the dimensions of the future table, and make markings on pallets.
• Cut out the core of the pallet. It is important to consider that the outer side should be smooth, and the reverse side should be embossed.
• Treat the legs with a primer and let them dry.
• Paint the countertop on all sides. Toning can be done in several layers. In this case, each layer must be treated with a fine-grained sandpaper.
• After drying all the parts, fix the elements with metal fasteners: nails, screws, etc.

Making your own table from a solid stump is even easier. The difficulty lies in choosing a piece of wood that is suitable in size and shape. From the point of view of aesthetics, a pine, birch or poplar stump is suitable for such a table. The choice should be stopped on an even and wide specimen with unusual rings.

You can apply the material in different ways depending on the size of the table:

• low with thin metal legs;
• medium, where the base of the stump serves as a support;
• low on wheels.

According to the artist's idea, the stump can be subjected to minimal changes, limited to painting or varnishing. Grinding and installing wheels will help to give a classic look to the product.

Note!

Another option for lovers of natural style, magazine or coffee table from logs. Its production does not differ significantly from the previous versions.

The appearance of the finished product almost entirely depends on the appearance of the prepared wooden frame. Variants may differ in the width and expressiveness of the ring pattern.

First you need to process the logs with a piece of skin. To maintain the most natural look, the bark should be left on the sides and bottom. A more rigorous look will be given by metal legs or from an old table. If desired, supports can also be made of wood.

Making a coffee table out of wood is not a difficult task. Such a product brings a certain amount of originality and natural comfort to the home environment.

Chipboard coffee table

Exclusive furniture based on chipboard is a cost-effective option for those who want to work on the product themselves. This photo of the coffee table shows that such furniture outwardly is in no way inferior to a wooden product.

Note!

You need to start work with the development of a drawing of the future table. Ready-made patterns of the base and legs are applied to a chipboard sheet and outlined with a pencil, and then scratched along the contour with a nail.

Thus, you need to cut out two countertops, one of which will be the surface of the table, and the other - the bottom shelf. You need to attach flanges to them, and fix the wheels with bolts.

It is preferable to use rubber wheels because of their reliability. To diversify the appearance will allow a glass shelf between the tabletop and the base. Lacquering will protect the thing from premature destruction.

You can make such a table with your own hands from old unnecessary furniture. Decor elements will help to renew and inspire new life into an old interior element.

There are many interesting options for coffee tables from: glass, radiator, window and books, front door, a cabinet or drawers from a chest of drawers, a suitcase, a coil (cable), etc. Additional options can be invented by anyone who has imagination and a sense of style.

decoration

The decor of the coffee table is the final and very important stage of work. Any ideas that fit into the interior of the room are suitable here.

Note!

Consider the most correct and harmonious options:

A table made of pallets, a stump or logs will decorate the applied carved figure. The tabletop may not be made of solid glass, but of many glued pieces.

The use of fabric in decor should be neat. For this purpose, a material with a thin pile is suitable. Use your old coat as a base and secure with small nails and rivets.

Vintage notes will give lace and fringed ribbons, fixed around the perimeter of the object. It seems as if a tablecloth is covered on the coffee table.

A fashionable trend in recent years has been the use of twine and coarse hemp rope. Attaching it is pretty easy. It is necessary to lubricate the surface of the table with glue, and tightly wrap the base and legs of the table.

The decor in the form of a mosaic looks bright and unusual. Additional gloss will be given by varnishing the surface.

Decoupage decoration. This type of decor allows you to apply any image to the surface of the countertop. This will require special wipes for decoupage. The quality of the result depends on the availability of the necessary technical skills.

In any finish, it is important to take into account the practicality of the finished coffee table and its stability. Apply for this additional fasteners, stain treatment and varnishing.

Putting ideas into practice is not difficult if you approach the process with intelligence, imagination and great enthusiasm.

DIY coffee table photo

Creating furniture with your own hands is not only great way save money, but also the opportunity to put into practice your creative potential!

It's about making coffee tables with your own hands. Too many side tables do not happen. They can be placed next to the sofa to place a vase of flowers or a mug of tea, used as a bedside table or as a stand for houseplant pots. However, monotonous wooden tables are unlikely to revive a dull interior. I want something stylish and unexpected ...

Stylish do-it-yourself table made of wooden slats

This bench can serve as a coffee table, extra seating, or space for houseplants. Such a piece of furniture will “fit” well into almost any interior!

DIY coffee table photo

Materials:

Tools:

Step one: Using a hacksaw, cut the ends of two 2.5x7.5cm boards at a 45 degree angle. Cut out fragments from 2.5 × 5 cm bars, the length of which will correspond to the internal length of 2.5 × 7.5 cm blanks.

how to make a coffee table with your own hands. Photo

step two: Place 2.5x5cm blanks in the middle and 2.5x7.5cm around the edges. Make sure the ends of the inner rails are aligned.

Step Three: Measure the distance between the outermost 2.5x7.5cm boards and cut two blanks of this length from 2.5x10cm boards. They will serve as the lower supports for the bench. Secure them by screwing self-tapping screws into each longitudinal rail.

Step Four: Using the Kreg Jig, drill two pocket holes at each end of the support rails. These holes will be used to connect to the 2.5x7.5cm end pieces.

Tip: It's hard to give specific recommendations on how far from the edge to attach the Kreg Jig. This depends on the length of the screws used, the exact thickness of the board, etc. We advise you to pre-practice on unnecessary scraps of boards.

unusual coffee table with your own hands. Photo

Step five: Place 2.5x7.5 cm blanks along the edges of the structure. After making sure that their ends are at the same level, fix them with clamps.

Tip: If you are using softwood (such as pine) to make the table, place unnecessary scraps of boards under the clamp supports. Otherwise, traces of clamps will remain on the wood.

Step six: Securely attach the 2.5x7.5cm end pieces to the base of the bench by driving 3.5cm wood screws into the countersunk holes you made at the ends of the support rails earlier.

wooden coffee table. Master Class

step seven: Measure the width of the finished base to determine how long you need to cut 2.5 × 7.5 cm blanks for the ends of the bench. We recommend that you take a sip with a small margin in length, and then take your time to grind off the excess until you achieve the perfect fit.

Step eight: Moisten the ends of all rails with water and apply a large number of glue Gorilla Glue.

Step nine: Install the end boards in their intended place and wrap the entire structure with a belt so that it does not fall apart until the glue dries. For reliability, you can additionally fix the ends with a few finishing nails.

Step ten: Sand the surface of the bench sandpaper 120 grit to eliminate all the bumps at the joints. All gaps in the seams and recesses from the heads of nails (the latter must be recessed into the wood without fail) fill with putty. When the putty is dry, sand the surface again, this time with 220 grit sandpaper.

Step Eleven: Paint the bench. We advise you to sand the surface again before painting with 400 grit sandpaper and water.

Step twelve: On the lower support rails, fit the special mounting plates for attaching the legs. When fixing them, make sure that you drill holes in places where there are no already screwed screws. The distance from the mount to the edge of the bench base should be about 2.5 cm. Screw the legs themselves into the mounts.

Coffee table made of copper pipes. Master Class

The material for the manufacture of the next table can, perhaps, be called the most unexpected. This time we decided to tell you how to make a table from ... copper pipes OK.

Materials and tools:

The figure below shows all parts (pipes (A-E) and various fittings (F-H)) with their dimensions and quantities. All that's left for you to take pipe cutter and sit in front of the TV, which will brighten up the tedious cutting process a little. It's not hard, just a little boring. 😉

When all the blanks are ready, you can begin to assemble the lower part of the table. How to do this is shown in the figure.

Having collected the lower tier, you can proceed to the upper one. The only part not listed in the parts list are four pieces of 2.5 cm pipe that are placed in tees at the top of the corner posts. Without these inserts, you will not be able to put on decorative caps, because. the latter have the same diameter as the tees.

Reliable connection of the tubes to each other will ensure glue, but we recommend applying it only after the preliminary assembly of the structure, i.e. after you make sure that all the cut tubes are of the right length and fit well with each other.

Wooden shelves, which you can pre-paint if you wish, are fixed with special clamps that are placed on the underside of each board. Now you are ready to decorate your home with your new DIY table!

DIY lightweight cement table

Concrete countertops and other interior elements have recently become more and more popular. However, for all their attractiveness, they are not without a number of shortcomings. First, pouring large amounts of concrete can sometimes be quite expensive. Secondly, if we are talking about small side tables, another serious problem comes to light - such furniture turns out to be too heavy. On the one hand, there is a desire to get a good, solid thing, on the other hand, I want to be able to move a table made by myself without the help of professional movers. The found solution can be considered an insight.

Materials and tools:

Step one: Mark and cut the foam sheet. From a 120x240 cm piece, you can cut 18 squares 40x40 cm. Stacking them on top of each other, you get a 40x40x45 cm box.

do-it-yourself foam board. Photo

step two: Glue the cut pieces. 3M Super 77 spray adhesive is ideal for this. It is best to perform this stage of work outdoors. Don't forget to wear gloves and a long sleeve shirt. Apply an even layer of glue to one side of the first square, then do the same with the second. Wait ~15 seconds, then connect the squares, making sure their edges are joined. Repeat this until all the square blanks are connected into a single whole. Wait about 30 minutes before proceeding to step 3.

Step Three: Now the most interesting thing ... giving the resulting parallelepiped the outlines of the future table. We decided to make a table in the shape of a cylinder. You can come up with something more original or, on the contrary, keep the original block with right angles. Cutting foam is easy and fun. At first, your design will have a rough, angular look, but don't worry! After the table has been given the desired shape, it will be time for grinding. Using sandpaper 36 grit will quickly smooth out any bumps. As you get closer to the ideal, gradually move to sandpaper with a finer grit size. Don't aim for a super-smooth surface, at this stage it's just a matter of getting the desired shape.

Step four: The surface of the future table is polished, it is time to cement it. The first coat, applied throughout the foam mold, will fill in the voids and texture of the foam. You only have ~20 minutes, so act fast so you have time to iron out the bumps. When the applied cement mortar dries, you can apply the next layer. The number of layers depends on how smooth and flat surface you want to have in the final (usually four to five coats are required). It should be remembered that the smoother the surface of the final layer before it dries, the less it will have to be sanded!

Tip: When cooking cement mortar follow the manufacturer's instructions. You should not prepare more mortar than you need to apply one layer (for example, we used 220 ml of water and 450 g of cement). Make sure you don't forget to cover your workbench or workshop floor as this is a messy job.

Step five: After the last layer of cement has dried, you can sand the surface if desired. We wanted to achieve a glossy finish, at least on the top of the table, so we sanded it down using a variety of grit sandpaper, ranging from 100 to 2000.

Tip: If you are planning this operation, get a protective mask that will help you protect your lungs from cement dust.

(Made in this project the table turned out to be very durable and strong, but at the same time it weighed no more than a kilogram.)

Do-it-yourself stump table

The material for the next table sometimes literally lies underfoot. Even residents of megacities, if desired, will be able to find a suitable stump.

log table. Photo

Materials and tools:

• wooden block;
• white acrylic paint;
• manual grinder;
• chisel;
• hammer;
• decorative upholstery nails;
• molar tape.

Step one: Find a table base! This should not be an old rotten stump, but a freshly sawn block of wood. Let it dry for at least 6 months (there's nothing worse than waiting, but it's necessary) until the bark begins to peel off the trunk.

Step two: Using a chisel, gently remove the bark from the log in a downward motion. If the stump is dry enough, you won't have to use too much force.

Step three: Using a sander with medium grit sandpaper, sand the surface, removing the remaining bark and smoothing out sharp corners. Do not forget to sand the surfaces of the lower and upper cuts. Wipe the wood with a damp cloth.

Step Four: It's time for painting. We used a white semi-gloss paint that includes a primer (we needed three coats for full coverage). You can choose a different type and color of paint, focusing solely on your taste. Don't forget to pre-prime the surface of the wood. Make sure you don't forget to finish the bottom cut.

Step five: Get your decorative nails ready. Apply a strip of masking tape along the top edge of the side surface of the block of wood, thereby marking the place where the first row of nails will be located.

Step Six: Using a hammer, drive in the first row of decorative nails. To ensure that the distance from them to the upper edge is the same throughout the entire length of the “line” of nails, use the strip of masking tape you previously glued as a guide. After the first row is completed, repeat the same with the second and third row of nails (we needed almost 150 studs for three rows).

Tip: Cover the underside of the stump with furniture felt so you can move the table around the room without damaging the flooring.

The work is done. You can use the new piece of furniture and be proud that you made this charming coffee table with your own hands.

Coffee tables: do it yourself

Wooden table: how to make?

Many people are interested in how to make a wooden table with their own hands to get a model with an original appearance. Let's consider one of the options.

To make an original coffee table with your own hands, you should take beam with a section of 5x10cm. It is sawn into parts of the following length: 130cm - 9pcs, 21cm - 12pcs, 34cm - 2pcs.

The prepared beam is placed in three rows, leaving room for attaching the legs.

Remove the top two rows. The timber in the third row is slightly shifted to get an interesting appearance. Next, mark the places for attaching the transverse parts.

Lay the extreme bars of the second row and mark the places of the cuts. Then cuts are made circular saw or a hacksaw with a chisel.

The bars of the second row are fixed with screws.

The third row is laid, the parts are shifted and fixed.

An empty space is formed under the tabletop, in which they are fixed legs.

Wood is processed protective composition that preserves the grain of the wood.

The original model of a wooden coffee table with their own hands

First, to make a table with your own hands, prepare boards: 6pcs - 22.5x45cm, 2pcs - 22.5x41cm, 8pcs - 20x4cm, 8pcs - 40x4cm.

Planks 20x4 and 40x4 are glued in pairs. To ensure they are securely glued, they are clampedclamps.

While the blanks for the legs dry, collect box from the rest of the details. They are connected with carpentry glue and nailer.

legs attached to the box with countersunk screws. At the bottom between the legs put the crossbars.

Lid for a table made of wood is also made using boards 22.5x45cm. They are glued together, and then the resulting square is sawn into two triangles.

One triangle is fixed with screws, and rails are fixed on the second so that it is removable.

All parts are sanded and painted.

Stylish coffee table. Master Class

They start making a stylish table with their own hands from marking the sheet Chipboard 16mm thick. The center is found on the sheet at the intersection of two diagonals.

A nail is driven into the center, to which a thin rope or a harsh thread is tied.

Tie a pencil to the free end. This allows you to draw a circle.

If you want to make a table with your own hands not round, but more interesting, then the shape of the circle is changed by drawing bends.

The tabletop is cut out jigsaw or reciprocating saw.

Edges are processed sandpaper.

legs fasten with screws. If they are inclined, then the slope should be outward.

Table surface stain v desired color.

Simple shape coffee table

To make a coffee table with your own hands, take boards 40x15cm - 2pcs and 50x19cm - 2pcs. In addition, you will need legs and mounting plates.

On one of the boards they fix more plates for fixing legs. From the edges should retreat a little.

The sides and top of the table are fixed with wood glue.

It dries for about half an hour.

Do-it-yourself log table

A do-it-yourself coffee table with such an appearance will become a decoration for a summer house or country house. Begin work with the assembly of the frame. To do this, take sheets plywood two centimeters thick. A base with dimensions of 60x80cm is cut out of them. A box 68 cm long, 45 cm wide and 40 cm high is attached to the base.

do-it-yourself log table. Photo

After that, cut thirty pieces of round logs 45 cm long and twenty-four round cuts, the thickness of which is 3 cm.

Harvested logs are attached around the perimeter of the box. Attached from below to the base rollers. They are installed, departing from the edge by three centimeters.

In addition to glue, it will be useful to fix the logs on the screws from below.

Installed on the box plywood cover. Rounds are glued on it. The space between them is filled with wood putty, which does not shrink when dried. Apply it in stages so that the previous layer has time to dry.

After the putty has dried, the surface polished. To do this, use a surface grinder. After that, the log table can be used.

Rustic table

If you are interested in how to make a table from wood cuts with your own hands, then you should read the instructions.

They start making such a coffee table with their own hands by choosing the right material.

Selected saw cut inspect for interesting details or parts that need to be removed.

Unnecessarily rough, protruding parts are cut off. On the side where the countertop will be, the surface align.

For work use cleaver, which moves at an angle of forty-five degrees.

The sides also need to be aligned.

All surfaces grind, using ever-decreasing grit.

Glossy varnish mixed with resin in equal proportions.

The resulting composition is applied to the wood in a thick layer. It will dry for a long time. If gaps appear during the drying process, they must be filled.

bottom side clean up. If there are voids in the tree, then they are filled with resin gradually until the hole is filled.

If there are air bubbles in the dried resin, then the surface is heated with a heat gun or burner.

A second layer of resin is applied and again left to dry for two days. The entire surface of the countertop must be glossy.

At the handles of the ax, a part is cut off at an angle of 22 degrees. The surface is sanded and painted in the desired color.

Mark out places for legs and make holes.

Glue is poured into the holes and the legs are installed. Each has a special pad.

White coffee table

They make such a coffee table with their own hands from plywood and glass. First, prepare a drawing and determine the dimensions. Then proceed directly to manufacturing.

handmade coffee table Blueprints

Plywood acts as a countertop box with partitions, covered with glass on top. Triangular legs are attached to it.

At the box, you can make a door to access what's inside, or raise the glass.

legsfor a table with your own hands, it is better to cut it out of fairly thick plywood. It must be remembered that double legs are easier to make than more single ones.

When all the parts are ready, they are assembled together and fastened. The table is painted or varnished.

DIY pallet table

If you know how to make a table from pallets with your own hands, you can get interesting option home furniture. Pallets must first be sanded, sawn into pieces and primed.

pallet table. Instruction

A table is assembled from the prepared material. To do this, attach the legs or wheels. The pallet itself or the surface assembled from individual boards can be used as a table cover.

After all the parts are connected, the structure needs to be painted or varnished. After that, the pallet table is ready.

The second version of the table from pallets

To make such a table with your own hands, you will need one or two pallets. First, you should draw a sketch of the future product, taking into account all sizes.

The table will have a shelf for small things under the tabletop. The design is assembled from prepared parts.

The surface is painted with black paint, but this is not the only possible variant. There are many other decorating possibilities.

Coffee table stand

How to make a table out of copper pipes with their own hands, may be of interest to many craftsmen.

Pipes are first marked and cut. Then they are smeared epoxy glue and assemble the base for the table.

This base is applied to the board and the attachment points are circled. In these places you will need to drill holes by pipe diameter.

Four holes are drilled, but not through.

The board is impregnated polyurethane and cover stain.

The rest is collected from the pipes frame.

Legs and base cover paint in the color of the tabletop.

Made from a piece of cloth pocket, which is hung on the transverse parts of the legs.

All parts are assembled together, adding epoxy glue for reliability.

DIY marine-style table

Such a table from the old window frame looks very romantic. The frame is cleaned of dust. If required, replace the glass.

wooden surface stain white acrylic paint. After drying, the paint layer is treated with sandpaper so that the wood comes out. Also available in blue and white.

To make legs, take cutting and sawn into pieces of 34 cm. After that, it is treated with sandpaper to remove roughness.

The blanks are drilled in four places. Next, each leg is attached to the base, and the base with legs to the frame. All this is done with self-tapping screws.

The legs are covered with coarse rope.

For cleaned and defatted glass glue sea souvenirs and seafood. From above they must be covered with glass, which is cut out in the workshop to fit the frame.

Make a loop at one end of the rope. The rope is glued around the perimeter of the frame, leaving the loop free. When the second end reaches it, they tie an interesting sea knot.

Coffee table - at first glance, not the most necessary furniture. Therefore, its acquisition is endlessly delayed. But it is precisely such items that make the interior truly cozy and comfortable. Therefore, we share ideas that will tell you how to make a stylish coffee table with your own hands and not go broke.

1. Democratic and accessible

To make such a table, you will need a pair of metal or plastic boxes and two large boards. Be sure to securely fasten the structure.

2. For the smartest

Books with beautiful covers and a small glass for the tabletop - that's all the materials for such a coffee table. Books must be glued together, and the glass can be fixed on them with silicone glue, which becomes transparent after drying.

3. Ordered chaos

A coffee table made of flat elements fastened together in a chaotic manner is an idea that is easy to implement. Wooden saw cuts, parts of boards, large books are suitable.

4. Industrial style

A reel for industrial cables is a thing that cannot be found on every corner. But if you are still lucky enough to become the owner of this item, you can make an excellent coffee table out of it.

5. Table for motorists

coffee table from car tire will last for many years. But it is desirable to use the tire without damage. It remains only to paint it, fix the countertop and legs.

6. Wooden table almost free

Ordinary pallets, which can be purchased for a penny, are an excellent material for making furniture. A little imagination, and the wooden coffee table is ready.

7. The second life of old boxes

Another way to become the owner of a coffee table made of natural wood is to use old boxes as a material for its manufacture. Four large drawers fastened together form a stylish table.

8. Extravagant chic

Especially original, but at the same time luxurious, looks like a coffee table on asymmetrical legs. The tabletop is made of a thick board or a wooden saw cut.

9. From the cottage - to the living room

Big wooden barrel easily turns into a coffee table. It must be cut into two parts, and then attach the countertop and legs to one of them.

10. Roomy and functional table out of the box

A household box made of plastic or wood can also be used as a coffee table. In order for the table to be mobile, you can fix small wheels on its bottom.

11. Warm table

An old heating radiator is a reliable basis that will help you make a coffee table with your own hands. You just need to paint it in the desired color, attach the wheels and put thick glass on top.

12. From the interior door

Interior door, which has served its time, becomes a material for making a coffee table with your own hands. It must be cut into several parts and fastened together.

13. If it’s a pity to quit and it’s hard to carry

An old suitcase can become an original coffee table top. You just need to attach legs to it.

14. Brutal elegance

An affordable option for making legs for a coffee table is ordinary plastic or metal pipes interconnected by fittings. Such furniture will perfectly fit into the interior in loft style.

15. From an ordinary wooden beam

wooden beam, folded in a checkerboard pattern, will become a countertop for a homemade coffee table. Legs can be made of thick metal wire.

To make the interior look harmonious, it is necessary to take care not only of the details, but also of the decoration of the room. Continuing the theme -

The coffee table is a decoration and highlight of the interior. A handmade item is doubly appreciated. It can be made from wood, glass, plastic and other materials. It's not difficult at all. You will need drawings and a little patience. A beautiful table will become a place where you can relax and read the press or sit with friends over a cup of tea. Step-by-step instruction with a photo will simplify the manufacturing process.

Preparatory work

In order to make a coffee table on your own, you will need not only drawings, but also materials with tools. Stock up on the following building supplies:

• wood (solid);
• water-based varnish;
• solvent;
• acrylic paint;
• brushes;
• self-tapping screws;
• jigsaw;

• screwdriver;
• grinder;
• milling cutter;
• drill.

As for wood, the best choice there will be an array of pine 2.5 cm thick. In accordance with the drawing, the parameters of the coffee table, which is planned to be made by hand, are 1.5 m x 0.5 m.

Attention! The table does not require separate legs.

Varnish is needed to cover the finished structure, in total it will need about 0.3 liters. Acrylic paint is best purchased with glitter. It can be used to give unusual view interior item. The assembly of the table will be carried out using self-tapping screws. Their size should be 4 x 60 and 4 x 40 mm. As for the rest of the tools and materials, there are no special requirements for them.

Mounting Features

The first step in the manufacture of a coffee table is the selection of drawings and sawing out the appropriate parts. Suitable schemes can be found on the Internet or you can make your own.

Attention! Ready-made drawings are much easier to use and the process of making a table will be completed faster.

So, when all the details are ready, you can start assembling the future interior decoration.

• All joints and roughness wooden parts needs to be primed. This can be done with wood glue or PVA. Then let all components dry completely.

• Planks and legs should be fastened with self-tapping screws indicated in the list of required materials.
• The resinousness of the coffee table is easy to remove with a solvent. The most popular remedy is white spirit. Moisten a dry cloth with a little agent and wipe the surface of the table.

Advice. Do these manipulations in an open space, because in the apartment this smell will not disappear soon.

• The table is almost ready. But it needs to be decorated. To do this, mix the varnish and acrylic paint with glittery highlights. Cover the entire surface of the table.
• After the paint and varnish have dried, the coffee table can be placed indoors and used for its intended purpose.

Table made of wooden boxes

This is the simplest and original way make a decorative table. designer item self made rightfully take a place in the living room or bedroom. To make a table, you will need wooden boxes. It's wood, not plywood. Wood has good performance qualities, which cannot be said about plywood.

But still, this material is also required for a coffee table from drawers. Take a few minutes of instructions and you will definitely succeed!

• Prepare a sheet of plywood. This is done in order not to burden the structure. Wooden boxes are not a perfect geometric object.
• In this regard, the boxes should be laid on a horizontal, flat surface. Before cutting the plywood sheet, draw the outlines. And cover the sheet of plywood with varnish or stain.

Advice. For a coffee table made of drawers, you will need wheels. They can be purchased at any hardware store or hypermarket. Best buy wheels small size and low.

• The wheels should be fixed at the corners, and the drawers should be attached to the bottom tabletop.
• It remains to varnish the coffee table. After applying the varnish, you need to let it dry and only then cover it with a new layer. This procedure is repeated several times.

Advantages and disadvantages of wooden tables

Wooden tables are a popular option that will easily fit into any interior. It is only important to choose the right shade that will be in harmony with the rest of the furniture. Like all objects, such designs have their positive and negative sides. The pluses include:

• a large selection of wood (soft, hard breeds);
• variety of shades and textures;
• ease of manufacture and ductility of the material;
• naturalness and environmental friendliness;
• versatility.

In addition to the positive aspects, it is necessary to note the disadvantages. There are few of them, or rather, only two: the high cost of the material and susceptibility to mechanical actions (scratches, abrasions, etc.).

Popular ideas for making coffee tables out of wood

Instances made of wood have always been environmentally friendly and beautiful. And how much interesting ideas can be made a reality! It would seem that a simple table made of wood, what can be original in it? We offer you several popular options for making a coffee table.

1. Pallet table. For its manufacture, ordinary pallets are required, to which the wheels are fixed. Distinctive feature such a design - a small height. It is enough to fasten the wheels and the table is ready. Some go further and decorate it with a countertop and various shelves.
2. table from old door. If you have recently changed doors, then the old ones can be used as material for making a coffee table. The door needs to be sawn into three parts: a countertop and two legs. Between themselves, they are attached by means of corners.
3. Table made of wooden logs. Everything is very simple. You need to pick up or cut the same blocks of wood. A plywood base is taken. Movable wheels are attached to its lower part, and logs of trees are attached to the top. The material used is birch, aspen or beech.
4. Stump table. It is enough to attach wheels to it, varnish it and the decorative table is ready.

A handmade coffee table is an original way to decorate a room. The design, dimensions and other characteristics of the item are completely dependent on the selected drawing and your preferences. It is worth noting that for the manufacture of the table, you will need a minimum amount of materials.

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