I built this a a birthday gift for my sister. My dad brought me a stack of old fence boards and I used them for everything but the legs (4x4s) and cross pieces (2x2s). I hand planed the boards the assembled everything using Kreg jig, pocket screws and glue. The top I stained with a mix of minwax mahogany and walnut then waxed. The base was painted an off white and distressed. My sister loved it!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
I only had to buy the 4x4 and 2x2 so the cost was less than $15
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
A blend of Minwax stains, furniture paste wax, off-white paint. I stained everything, then painted the base with two coats of latex paint and distressed with steel wool. The top I finished with paste wax.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner