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This simple little plan designed to be an ottoman for the outdoor sectional can also be grouped as a coffee table or used as an accent table. Modern style.
Oh, I hope someone does a vibrant bold color. Bold is so much better than blah. This simple outdoor table could act as a coffee table or end table too. Just bunch a couple together and you've got a perfectly sized coffee table!
By bunching the ottomans up together, you can create a large table. Then when you need extra seating for an event, just pull apart and use as ottomans.
Dimensions
Materials and Tools
4 – 1×4 Boards, 8′ Length
2″ Screws
1 1/4″ Screws
Wood Glue
Finishing Supplies
Cut List
2 – 1×4 @ 21″ (Apron, Leg Side)
2 – 1×4 @ 22″ (Apron, Non-Leg Side)
2 – 1×4 @ 20 1/2″ (Slat Supports)
2 – 1×4 @ 23 1/2″ (Breadboard Ends)
6 – 1×4 @ 17″ (Slats)
4 – 1×4 @ 14 1/4″ (Legs)
General Instructions
Cut and paint all of your boards as desired (or stain). I recommend waiting to seal with your sealant until the final touchup coat is complete. Work on a clean level surface and use necessary safety equipment and precautions. Predrill and countersink all of your screws.
Step 1
TABLETOP SUPPORTS
This is basically a little table. Build your tabletop support system and aprons as shown above. Use 2″ screws and glue.
Step 2
BREADBOARD ENDS
Square up your tabletop supports by taking a diagonal measurement from opposite outside corners of your support frame. Adjust the frame until the measurements are equal, by pushing the two long corners together. Then lay your center slats across the top of the supports, in the center, without fastening down. Then center you breadboard ends on the ends, leaving a 3/4″ overhang on all outside edges. Screw down with 1 1/4″ screws and glue.
Step 3
SLATS
Space your slats 1/2″ apart, as shown above. Screw down with 1 1/4″ screws and glue.
Step 4
LEGS
Turn the table on it’s face. Then add your legs, keeping the tops of the legs flush with the breadboard ends. Check the ends of the legs for square. Use glue and 1 1/4″ screws.
Finishing Instructions
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ok. I've been wanting
ok. I've been wanting something like this for my living room. Similar to the LACK Ikea tables but I wanted REAL wood. I think I may give this a go but push the slats together so my kids can use it for a coloring surface easier!!
THANKS AGAIN!! I have WAY to many TO DO projects! Stop posting such awesomeness!!
My list of things to build is
My list of things to build is crazy long at this point - but at least we live in Florida, where we can use outdoor furniture almost year round. :)
Ana, can I add something to your list of plans? It'll be simple, I promise (says the girl who doesn't make furniture plans)!!! :)
I'm planning to redo my bedroom in much the way that John and Sherry did here: http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/02/over-our-heads/
Can you put together a plan for those closets? Pretty please?? I'll heart you forever (ok, I already heart you forever, but still) :).
Christy
Do you think you could do
Do you think you could do this sectional out of trex?
Katrina, there is no reason
Katrina, there is no reason Trex wouldn't work strucutrally, but you will have open exposed ends to consider with Trex.