They wanted the color of the coffee table to complement their dining table, but not be exactly the same. So while I started out with the same custom mix, I gave it an extra coat of stain that was more heavily gray.
It always seems such a shame to sand and sand and sand a table to get it nice and smooth…and then beat the heck out of it with a hammer, chain screwdriver, pliers…anything to get the carefully manufactured “aged” look!
The original plan was for a 52-inch-long table, but I cut it down to 46 inches to suit this family. That has got to be the best feature of build-your-own furniture—being able to customize the size for your space!
Oh, and I must tell you…building the X’s was tricky for me! I think they turned out pretty well, but I will never try to fool you that they’re perfect by any stretch of the imagination!
It looks pretty good in my living room, don’t you think??
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This project has been featured at Elizabeth & Co. and My Repurposed Life.
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28 comments:
Well you have turned into a furniture building gal haven't you! What a wonderful job! Satisfied and returning customers are always good!
that is awesome, korrie! you have got serious skills!
Pretty good, are you kidding me? It's absolutely totally awesome! You rock girl!
I think it turned out fantastic!! For those of us where having you make something like this and have it shipped isn't an option perhaps you could sell plans on how to make one in your etsy shop. :D
Oh I love it. I really like oversized coffee tables, and yours is just wonderful. Love the x design too. Great job. Hugs, Marty
Love these coffee table arrangements! I've got a fake orchid in my bedroom. I looked at a real one the other day and decided against it since I'm always left with a dried out stick within a few weeks.
Beautiful! I'm inspired.
What beautiful rustic piece of furniture!! Great job!
Cynthia
It looks beautiful! Great job!
Yes! I think it looks awesome in your living room! I just cut down a garden table and created a coffee table for my living room that looks similar. I love the rustic look and it is such a great size! Great job... again!
Susan
Beautiful! You really are talented.
xo
Pat
You just keep getting better and better, Korrie. How is that possible when you seemed so perfect to begin with.
Hugs,
Laura
Fabulous coffee table, and yes, I think you need to build one for yourself.
Mary Alice
If the cross pieces didn't turn out right you sure have me fooled. You are so talented at so many things, could you spread a little of it around maybe? I really love your coffee table as well as other tables you've made. I'd buy one if not more in a heart beat if I lived close to you. Awesome furniture building. What will you do next?
Happy spring
You are VERY talented!! Love this table too :)
This table is gorgous! Feel free to join my link party: Crafty Country Cottage @ Old Red Barn. Hope to see you soon!
Goedele
YUM! I love it.
I'm visiting from DIY Showoff. I hope you can stop by my blog and leave a comment and Link Up!
~ Megin of VMG206
www.vmg206.blogspot.com
You are SO talented! What a lovely table.
Your room is so cute! I just love it!
Smiles,
Rachael
The Joyful Thrifter
Your table turned out amazing, great job!! And the room is really pretty too!
Girl...you've got skills & you know how to handle those power tools! It's amazing!
The Distressing and stain came out perfect!
Love this coffee table Korrie
catching you!
gail
That is so cute! Sort of modern country!
I hope you'll come back to the Farmhouse Porch and link this up at my linky party this Tuesday! Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a sweet comment♥
Linsey
i'M in absolute love with this project...you did SUCH a great job! so impressed! xo
c'mon by and check out the contest going on where you could win $1500!!!
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What a beautiful piece of furniture! You did an amazing job! I want one! Maybe I can get my husband to make me one after we finish our backyard renovations?
I would love you to link this up at Give Me the Goods linky party where you link to one blog and it shows up on 5 blogs:
http://www.marriedfiling-jointly.com/2013/04/give-me-goods-linky-party-2.html
~Chelsea @ Married Filing Jointly
WOW! this is amazing! I just bought a similar one at world market. If you get a chance, please share this on my linky party: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/04/sunday-linky-party-2.html
I love this table and color!!! When you say Custom mix of Minwax Antique Walnut and Weathered Oak, is that half and half of each?
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