Happy weekend friends! We are having the most beautiful weather here in Virginia. The windows are open and a fresh breeze is blowing through the house. I love these days. This post isn’t about the weather but when it’s nice out that means I get to create comfortably outdoors
Remember in THIS POST I framed in our kitchen refrigerator in the house we rent? Well, I took the wood out, which was super easy . I am working on getting our rental back to it’s original condition. (no big plans yet but …. that story is for another day)
The only plan I had in place for this project was the size but as far as style goes, like most of the time I just wing it.
I start with a top that measures the length of our sofa (85 inches) and the legs are 2×4’s sliced in half lengthwise and cut down to the height that was 1/2 inch shorter than the back of our sofa (the wood structure part, not the cushions).
My goal was to use only the scraps of wood I already had. Instead of using metal “L” brackets to fasten the corners together I cut 1x’s or 2X4’s at a 45 degree angle and used 1 1/4 inch and 2 inch wood screws to put it all together.
I love to pull my saws out onto the driveway and just start cutting wood and fastening it together as I go. In the picture above you can see that my wood has already been used in other places but now comes together to make a unique table. I had in mind a picture that I pinned a long time ago…
Oh my goodness!! I must have been sent here by some mysterious force, because lately I have been obsessing over these long console sofa tables! I have been looking for inspiration a couple of weeks now, and this is IT!! I am sorry, but I am going to copycat you! Hahaha… By the way, those wooden brackets looks way bether then the metal ones! Great idea (gonne steal that one too ) And I love the paint you gave it! So rustic and farmhouse-soutable!Can you sence my excitement? Hahaha…
Great job you did!
Nice! 🙂 I've discovered I'm a construction materials hoarder. Friends are surprised at my revelation. They already knew; don't you think they'd tell me?Anyway, I've started putting things to good use instead of just pinning them. A giant potting bench with matching bench. I'm working on a kitchen island.I have several armoire-type things in mind for my cabinet door collection. Your console table is perfect — and I really love the triangles instead of brackets. Metal brackets (to me) indicate a not very creative thought process. Like a great idea quit in the middle. I'm following your lead (and my… Read more »
Hi Holly, haven't been around lately so had to look through all your past posts… lots of beautiful inspiration, you have been very BUSY! I had to get my husband to look at this post because I LOVE this table and don't handle tools as well as you. I get the concept and plan in my head, but need a (*little* *WINK*WINK*)lot of help with the build. Thanks for sharing and hope you are enjoying Spring…we all survived! Hugs!!!
That's a great looking piece! I would use it. I love how you can just whip something up like that in your own garage when the need arises. Me? I have to go shopping if I want something like that.
Your sofa table is stunning Holly! I have never built anything, have wanted to, but just had no clue how to do it, thank you so much for sharing this post. I am always so inspired by the things you make, you are so incredibly talented and creative!
wow Holly, I really admire your ability to come up with something so amazing on the fly. I love that inspiration pic, I think I had that somewhere on Pinterest too. Your's looks just as fabulous! great paint finish, it looks like the natural patina! loved having you come by, xoxo
Holly, I love seeing women build things. I am not talented in that department, but you certainly are. I leave carpentry to my husband. I love what you built and the old look.