DIY Lift Top Coffee Table - Rustic X Style
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Just wanted to do something a little more original.
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Just wanted to do something a little more original.
seven years ago we built this bed. It takes the place of needing a dresser. See more on my Instagram account.
Built this bed for my 5 year old for Christmas. I planned on doing it alone but luckily my husband helped because it was much easier to put everything together with 2 people. I definitely recommend the Kreg Jig if you are going to be building this bed. The lumber for the bed was $190 with a 10% military discount at Blue then about another $100 for paint, primer, sand paper, screws, and hinges for the stairs. You could probably do it for less but we sprung for the expensive self tapping screws and I got a gallon of primer and a gallon of each paint color. It took me about a month to finish the bed working but between my twin 1 year olds, my husbands schedule, and making sure I wasn't to loud in the garage (we have a duplex and the garage is right by the neighbors room) I could only work about an hour a night.
This is my take on the Laundry basket dresser. I started with the idea based on many photos I found on this site, but made some updates/improvements (well they are improvements in my mind anyway). Please view the last picture that has text for explanations of the "features" of my design.
I did some quick drawings in Sketchup, and then did some work in the workshop. I don't have exacting plans on the exact measurements, but you'd probably need to tweak for the size basket you plan to use.
I built this for my son's beach room. We stained the roof to match his dresser and built him a ladder as well.
Finished the second chair using Kreg holes fir the arms
Cedar looks good I think
Mon, 05/08/2023 - 10:59
The cedar looks great, thanks for sharing your beautiful build!
Thank you Ana! I requested my dads name this year for Christmas. Why? He has everything! With the help of my husband & son, we took wood out of my dads old farm house that is about to fall down. The house was built over 150 years ago, and to my suprise the wood walls were beautiful tounge & grove pine. I built the base out of big box pine & stained. The old pine I sanded lightly & scrubed down with murphys oil soap. The only finish was the Austrailian oil sealer in natural. Table left my dad speachless & with a tear in his eye. You made Christmas great Ana - Thanks
Sat, 01/07/2012 - 10:23
What a sweet and thoughtful gift! I love this table and the plan. Wish I had a place in my home to use one.
Wife wanted me to throw out all the scrap wood I had lying around. Instead I made some killer barstools. Fun look.
This was my first project in about 10+ years, so it's not perfect. Thanks to my oldest son who bought me a compound miter saw for Mother's Day and a few of my hubby's tools. My son's and I completed this project over the weekend. Looking forward to our next team project.
We took the idea from this brag post, and changed the dimensions to fit the space in front of our window. We actually built 2 bases to ensure it would be sturdy. We love how it turned out! Check out our blog post for more details.
Sat, 07/27/2013 - 09:26
Hi Molly. I can't find the plans for this project. Can you please help me. I absolutely love it!!!
Nightstands are expensive. I don't have money. So, I thought I would build one. I kept this one rustic looking by not filling the holes but I did sand quite a bit. Just not enough to remove the printing on the boards, I think it looks good when it's got finish on it.
I modified the queen size bed to a full and adjusted the dimensions of the bed accordingly. I used solid oak for the headboard posts and top boards. I used oak beadboard to match the Kentwood night stand I previosly made.
I needed patio furniture and happened to come across Anna White’s site. It is a great beginner’s project. I was so happy with how they turned out.
I used Ana's chunky leg bed frame plan with a few modifications for the bed and tutorials found online for the headboard. For more info visit my blog.
Tue, 01/10/2012 - 18:21
The whole thing is beautiful, but love that headboard, especially. I can't get into your blog. It won't work. It tells me page not found.
Sat, 07/28/2012 - 18:20
Beautiful!!! You did a fantastic job on this bed!!! I am wondering how far apart you spaced the buttons?
Thanks,
Janelle
Fri, 06/06/2014 - 03:49
I wanted to make one just like yours but do the tafting all the way to the edge of the headboard. I'm wondering though, how much fabric did you use? Thanks!
After looking online for something to make a fireplace to hang my kids stockings, I came across Anna's! WOW her instructions and plans seemed very simple to follow and so I did. I made minor adjustments based on what I had on hand but I followed her plans to the t. Thank you Anna, you inspired me!
Sat, 11/30/2013 - 10:22
You did a great job on this! The paint finish looks beautiful, and I love the scalloped decorations and rosettes!
Modified the plans slightly to make a bigger bench, especially on one end. Added rope lights underneath for a cool effect.
Okay, I didn't use the Factory Cart Coffee Table plan for my version, but since mine was inspired by the same piece as the Factory Cart Coffee Table, I decided to brag.
As is the case with all my projects, I used 100% "rescued" materials (salvage, leftovers from someone else's project, garage sales, dumpsters, curbside, etc). Wood, hardware, wheel and castors, glass, glue, finishes- all of it.
Tue, 01/17/2012 - 08:46
Where did you find the big wheel? That is sooooo cool!
Fri, 01/20/2012 - 21:53
Really nice. I actually like the way you painted the Simpson galvanized hangers black. I would like to know the same as Pam the Goatherd. Where did you get the big wheel?
In reply to Factory Cart Coffee Table. by Martha Jones DW
Fri, 01/20/2012 - 23:24
Got the wheel from a guy about 5 miles from here with a few acres packed full of all kinds of stuff. It's basically a junk yard for everything besides cars. Lots of super cool industrial-type stuff. Pretty tragic, really, since most of the stuff sits exposed to the elements year round. Anyway, I make sure my Tetanus shot is up-to-date, throw a few tools in my jacket, and go digging. I've scored a few times there. If you're near Battle Ground, WA let me know and I'll give you directions and the name of the dog that guards the joint in case you happen upon him.
In reply to Wheel by east fork spring
Sat, 01/21/2012 - 19:26
Luky!Only other place i would have to go home to the Bronx and find this item in one of the junk stores.
Thank you for the kind offer, unfortunately I'm in Maryland. Only good thing comes out of this is the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival the weekend of mothers day in May.
We ended up going with 4 2x12's for the table top and used 2x6's for the bread boards.
This project was a blast to build!!!! I modified the fire truck loft bed by changing a few of the exterior accent pieces. I also built it to fit a full mattress in stead of the planned twin. I did this by adding additional slates for support. I just recently was able to finish it completely when i found someone who could make the decals. Hope you all enjoy and feel free to ask any questions. Also I used cabnet grade plywood so mine cost was a lot more expensive.
I built this bed a while ago but I am finally getting around to submitting a brag post.
It is the largest thing I have ever built and it was a huge labor of love. I made it by myself in the evenings after work and weekends over the course of a few weeks. I modified the plans only slightly. I added an extra 1x6 board which makes the overall height 76 inches tall.
I also changed how the windows were framed and added flower boxes. I got a bit OCD and filled all the pocket holes because I didn’t like the way they looked even though it was quite tedious, I am happy with the way it turned out.
At first, I put the play kitchen I built from Ana’s plans underneath, but that was later replaced with a little tv stand that I made to fit perfectly under the playhouse. I didn’t use any plans for that but it was just a simple bookshelf. I measured the space, cut the wood as I went and used beadboard on the back of the shelf with cutouts for cords. I used leftover paint from the playhouse for the tv stand.
Wed, 10/02/2019 - 09:38
GORGEOUS!!! Thanks so much for sending in photos!!!
Mon, 11/04/2019 - 12:24
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I've wanted a console table for a long time. My husband finally made me one! We liked the salsa console table, but it wasn't quite what we were looking for. He modified the farmhouse bedside table plan to get exactly what we were wanting. The top is made from reclaimed oak, stained to match the farmhouse dining table he made me in August.
Sat, 01/21/2012 - 12:08
Very nice job! I love the glossy top and the kitten is adorable!
Sun, 01/22/2012 - 16:44
Your console is just perfect !
Il love the old stylish wood with white paint...
So perfectly vintage !
Sun, 01/22/2012 - 17:41
The table top is 47 1/2" long and 19 1/4" wide. The base is 46" long, 17 1/2" deep and 33 1/4" tall.
Sat, 09/15/2012 - 18:56
I was curious on what wood you used for the top. I seen you said reclaimed oak but I can't get 19 1/4 with 3 pieces. Could you tell me what the width of the pieces are? Btw, I love the dark glossy top with the off-white finish. Looks great.
Comments
Ana White
Mon, 10/10/2016 - 09:53
Awesome lift top coffee table!
This is amazing!
Tallywendy
Sat, 12/10/2016 - 17:57
Lift top coffee table
Hi. Are there any plans for this piece using the lift top hardware?
Hutch2280
Wed, 12/21/2016 - 20:46
Curious if there are any plans with this hardware and design
Just curious about the hardware and design if there are any actual plans for this coffee table
kitteny
Tue, 02/07/2017 - 06:33
Plans?
Could you please provide the plans for this table? Looks perfect for what I need. Thanks!
Mgmiddlebrooks
Wed, 01/17/2018 - 14:32
Plans
I cant find the plans for this table!! Omg I need them! Please link them!!
kjmurph32
Sun, 10/27/2019 - 16:39
Lift coffee table
Can you please provide plans?
LAweiss
Wed, 04/08/2020 - 05:01
Where can plans for this…
Where can plans for this lift top version be found?