This rustic modern farmhouse style console table only cost $20 to build! Build two and add a desk in between for the perfect behind the couch table. Free step by step plans by ANA-WHITE.com
Modern Rustic X Console Highlights
- Two large slatted shelves
- Large top surface
- Beautiful design adds storage and functionality to your space
- Solid wood construction perfect for staining and adding wood texture to your space
- Inexpensive to build from 2x2s and 1x3s - no plywood or table saw required!
- Only about $20 in materials to make each console
We just purchased a sectional for our great room, and knew we needed a behind the couch table for setting drinks, remotes, magazines, and other things on. I also wanted to incorporate a desk for a laptop. So we built this!
It's really two consoles -
With a bridge for a desk built in between -
Since we used off the shelf pine furring strips, this project only cost about $40 total to make! That's right - this EXTRA long console was only about FORTY BUCKS!
We videoed the build process for you -
And are sharing the plans below.
Please share if you build, we love seeing your finished projects!
XO Ana
PS - Want to build a matching end table? We have plans for this Modern Rustic X End Table here
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Preparation
Shopping list is for ONE console - you'll need to add more materials to build two and for the bridge to build as shown in the photos
6- 2x2 @ 8 feet long
3 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long
1 - 1x12 @ 3 feet long or 3/4" plywood piece 11-1/4" x 31-1/4"
4 - 2x2 @ 30" - legs
6 - 2x2 @ 11-1/4" - ends
6 - 2x2 @ 31-1/4" - front/back shelf trim
18 - 1x3 @ 11-1/4" - shelf slats
1 - 1x12 @ 31-1/4" OR 3/4" plywood @ 11-1/4" x 31-1/4" - top
Cut X pieces to fit
Sand all boards first. You may wish to paint or stain boards before beginning.
Instructions
Step 1
Set Kreg Jig to 1-1/2" setting
Drill a single pocket hole on each end of the 2x2 @ 11-1/4"
Attach to the legs with 2-1/2" pocket hole screw. Center the middle 2x2 on the legs.
Step 2
Drill a single 1-1/2" pocket hole on each end of the 2x2s @ 31-1/4"
Attach to legs with 2-1/2" pocket hole screws.
Step 3
Set Kreg Jig to 3/4" setting.
Drill two pocket holes on each end of all of the 1x3 boards.
Attach one 1x3 board centered in middle of each shelf with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.
With a 7/8" gap, work outward, attaching slats as you go.
Step 4
Drill 3/4" pocket holes every 6-8" along edges of 1x12 or plywood pieces. Attach inside top of project.
NOTE: In the video there is an alternative method that you can do using 1-1/4" brad nails and cleats.
Step 5
Step 6
Repeat steps for the smaller X pieces (make sure you watch video for tips on how to do this)
Step 7
Bridge Option: For the bridge, we simply used pocket holes to add a 1x12 and 2x2s in between two consoles.
