I built these as end tables in my living room. I made one narrower (only 14") by subtracting 3 1/2" from the end measurements and only using 4 2x4's on the top. Quick build, only about 2 hours to put together ( :) ), but the finishing took a while.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Primer, 2 coats of an off-white Beautitone Matte finish paint, distressed by sanding and gouging with a 9-in-one tool and rubbing Miniwax Dark Walnut stain in the gouges with a Q-tip, then wiping off. Finally 2 coats of Miniwax Polyacrylic.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate