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This simple changing table features is basically a bookcase with a removeable topper, enabling you to convert back to a changing table. Features two large shelves and a divided topper, perfect for a changing pad and keeping baby necessities at hand.
Dimensions
Materials and Tools
2 – 1×2 Boards, 8′ Long
1 – Sheet of 3/4″ MDF or Plywood, cut into 15 1/2″ wide and 8′ long strips (these strips will be referred to as 1×16 boards)
1 – 10′ 1×4 Board
4 – 1×3, 8′ Long
12′ of edge beading, 3/4″ thick
2″ Screws
1 1/4″ Screws
1 1/4″ Nails
Wood Glue
Wood Filler
Sand Paper
Cut List
4 – 1×2 @ 34″ (Legs)
2 – 1×4 @ 15 1/2″ (Top Trim, Ends)
4 – 1×3 @ 15 1/2″ (Shelf Trim, Ends)
4 – 1×16 @ 40″ (Shelves)
4 – 1×3 @ 38 1/2″ (Shelf Trim, Sides)
2 – 1×4 @ 38 1/2″ (Top Trim, Sides)
2 – 1×3 @ 15 1/2″ (Topper Trim)
2 – 1×3 @ 41 1/2″ (Topper Trim)
1 – 1×2 @ 7 1/4″ (Topper Partition)
1 – 1×2 @ 15 1/2″ (Topper Partition)
General Instructions
Work on a clean level surface. Measure out all joints and mark before fastening. Be safe and use glue. Have fun! And predrill all screw holes before fastening.
Step 1
ENDS
Build your ends as shown above. Use 2″ screws and glue unless you have a Kreg Jig™ and you can fasten the end trim from the insides.
Step 2
SHELVES
Fasten the shelves to the end trim pieces as shown above. Again, 2″ screws and glue or use the Kreg Jig™ from the underside of the shelves. Keep the top edge flush on the shelves.
Step 3
SHELF SIDE TRIM
Trim out the shelf sides as shown above, use 2″ screws and glue. Fasten the trim to the legs to for extra support on the shelves from the outside of the leg or use a Kreg Jig™.
Step 4
Edge Trim
Use 1 1/4″ nails and glue to fasten edge trim around the top of the table, as shown above. Miter your corners at 45 degrees for a neat edge. Cut the edge trim to fit, as dimensions are not shown in the above diagram.
Step 5
TOPPER SIDES
Fasten the topper sides to the remaining 1×16, using glue and 2″ screws or nails.
Step 6
TOPPER SIDES
Attach the side trim to the topper as shown above. Also attach to the end trim from step 5. Use glue and 2″ nails or screws.
Step 7
PARTITIONS
Attach the partitions to the bottom of the topper, and to the side and end trim pieces as shown above. Use glue.
Step 8
ASSEMBLY
From the underside of the changing table, attach the topper with 1 1/4″ screws. Omit the glue if you wish to remove the topper at a future date.
Finishing Instructions
Today, when I checked the mail, there were two baby shower invites. Two. Time for some changing table plans. Simple ones.
Like this one from Pottery Barn Kids.
That fits a standard changing pad and has a little space on top for those items that you must grab when you don't have a free hand. I remember when Grace was a baby, we lived in the garage, slept on a mattress on the concrete floor, and an old card table served as a changing table. And the changing table kept me sane. I'm so glad that you might be able to have something better for your baby.
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Love this! I never had a
Love this! I never had a changing table with either of my kids, so if I ever have another, I'm building this for sure!
This is perfect! I am hoping
This is perfect! I am hoping to have a baby soon, and I am definitely going to build this table.
I cant wait to see pics
I cant wait to see pics too!!! its gonna be adorable!
Please forgive me if I am doing this wrong and please tell me how to do this.... but I have a wine rack/book shelf from crate and barrel that i just know you can design and I can build...here is the link..http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=913&f=30710
Can you help? We have no kids and really would love to make something for our house:)
that is great! we have a LOT
that is great! we have a LOT of babies coming in our family and circle of friends. surely somebody needs a changing table! :)
So clever how this can turn
So clever how this can turn into a book shelf!
LOVE THIS! I am having our
LOVE THIS! I am having our first baby soon and have been wanting a changing table without spending $200. I'm looking forward to making this on a Saturday with my hubby!
I'm done having babies, but I
I'm done having babies, but I think this would make an awesome shower gift! Thanks for yet another set of awesome plans, Ana!
YES! I've never bought a
YES! I've never bought a changing table because they were way too expensive, I'm totally doing this for the next kid. Thank you thank you!!
Bless you! I was just
Bless you! I was just thinking last night as I considered selling my 2 yr. old's changing table (because we need the cash for me going back to school), "Maybe I should hold on to it for the next kid" (who will be at least 3 years down the road). Now, no worries, I've got plans to make one.
So, thanks, for outfitting my family now & helping with my future plans, too.
I think you must have been
I think you must have been reading my mind. I've been looking to purchase a changing table for a couple of months, but I couldn't justify the cost of a sturdy one and the ones I can afford seemed so unstable. I kept thinking I wish Ana would post plans for a simple one (the scalloped wall system is a bit too ambitious for a very pregnant lady like me...although its still something I want to build). THANK YOU for posting these!!! You and your site are such a blessing.
What type of wood would you
What type of wood would you use for this? Thanks, want to be sure it is sturdy enough.
my friend and I just finished
my friend and I just finished this table (thanks for the plans by the way!). We did have some issues with wood splitting, even with pre-drilling and countersinking the screws. Are 2 inch screws really necessary for all the pieces? We built it with pine. It seems really sturdy though!
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I built this one with pine. Cost right around $70 compared to a store bought. I stained it with two coats of cherry stain, and two coats of polyurethane. I got it done in a week. I would suggest omitting the edging. My wife and I feel that it looks fine with out it, also I did mess up the edging trying to cut it.
I built this one with pine.
I built this one with pine. Cost right around $70 compared to a store bought. I stained it with two coats of cherry stain, and two coats of polyurethane. I got it done in a week. I would suggest omitting the edging. My wife and I feel that it looks fine with out it, also I did mess up the edging trying to cut it.
I built this one with pine.
I built this one with pine. Cost right around $70 compared to a store bought. I stained it with two coats of cherry stain, and two coats of polyurethane. I got it done in a week. I would suggest omitting the edging. My wife and I feel that it looks fine with out it, also I did mess up the edging trying to cut it.
We wanted to get a changing
We wanted to get a changing table for our grandson for Christmas. The selection for ready made is dismal, and the prices ridiculous for particle board and paper veneer, so I was very pleased to find theses plans. We had the wood pre-cut by the lumber yard, and had it together and painted in a few evenings. We made it out of pine and also had some splitting even with pre-drilling. Had to adjust the compartment on the topper to accommodate a 33" changing mattress - could not find a 32" one, but that was easy to do. Cost @ $130.00 including the building supplies, primer, paint, and mattress. The table is very sturdy and my daughter and son-in-law are thrilled with it. Thanks!
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I am confused as to why this
I am confused as to why this says to cut the "1x16" boards only 15 1/2" wide, because 15 1/2" shelves do not fit a standard 16x32 changing pad. You know when I discovered this? When the entire table was assembled. Now I have a changing table with a bunch of time and money invested, that absolutely does not work as a changing table. Which is not awesome.
It Still Works...
Why don't you just cut down the pad? Seems like a simple solution to me. I plan to make my own pad with some 2 or 3" foam from Hobby Lobby, and waterproof fabric. It's still going to be a great piece for your home, and you can always re-use it as a bookcase by removing the top, as Ana suggests at the beginning of the post. I plan to just tack down the top so it's stable, but easy to remove and patch the holes later.
Agreed, dimensions should be changed
I too agree with your concern for the incorrect dimension. Because of your post, I made a sample top before anything, got out the changing pad and gave it a shot. It really doesn't fit very well. I am using a 16x32 changing pad from Babies R Us...pretty standard. So, I've decided to make the depth 16 1/4" after measuring the changing pad and also accounting for having the cover on it. This will obviously change the other dimensions as well. Thanks for your comment!
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This is so cute!!
I love this. Any plans for a crib in the near future?
Thank you!
Ana, thank you for using our changing table for the main photo for this!!
Finish Suggestions
Just completed this project, I'm wondering what you would suggest for a safe primer and paint. Need to get this done ASAP. Babies coming quick.
Thanks
matthew
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