The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you. Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime. Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too - think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it. Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Again in case you passed it, here’s the link to request building plans to build your own 2×4 Outdoor Table.The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out. Thanks for sticking with me on this very long post. I’m beyond thrilled with my new 2×4 tables, my patio is already brighter and more cheery. They’re stylish and sturdy, and in a pinch they can even be used as extra seating. I hope you love these tables as much as I do. They’re ready to hold a refreshing beverage while I enjoy the shade of our new gazebo. Buying a wood table would cost much much more. That’s less than $15 per table and with the cost of paint it’s around $20 per table. So how much did these tables cost? I bought kiln dried 2x4s for my 2×4 Tables that cost about $3.29 each. I walked into the hardware store and literally chose the first paint chip I picked up. I put it to a vote on Instagram and on Facebook and Teal won.
0ne leg outdoor side tables series#
Last Summer I did a Patio Refresh Series but it still wasn’t bright enough for me with all the brown on the fence and on our rust-colored patio furniture. I decided to paint mine a fun color for my patio. This is a cheater way if you don’t have a compounding miter saw that can make a bevel cut. To cut the bevels for the legs I actually used the miter angle I’d already set by standing the 2×4 on end. Sometimes I really have to think about it before I make my cut to ensure the angle is correct. When cutting the Cross Leg Supports make sure the top is narrower than the bottom.Pay close attention to the bevel and miter cuts as noted.** This website will better describe a Miter versus a Bevel. If you choose not to trim your 2x4s increase the length of the six (6) top boards to 21” to ensure your table top is square. * For my table I trimmed 1/8” off each short side of the 2×4’s for a more squared look. Cut one (1) 2×4 board per the plans for the Center Support.Each support will have a 10 degree Miter cut on either end angling toward the center.Cut two (2) 2×4 boards Per the Plans for the Cross Leg Supports.Each leg will have a 10 degree Bevel cut at the top and the bottom of each leg.Cut four (4) 2×4 boards per the plans for the Legs.
Cut six (6) 2×4 boards Per the Plans – for the Top Slats of the table*.
I took the extra steps to create detailed Build Plans. I used her design as inspiration to build this side table. I knew exactly what I wanted to build because I was inspired by my friend Janice’s Barstool design. The rules were simple, at least 85% of the project has to come from structural lumber like 2×4, 2×6, 4×4, etc. You can find them linked to at the end of the post. There are 14 bloggers participating so please make sure you check out their projects. So when another blogger posted in a group she was doing a 2×4 challenge, I knew I wanted in! I’ve wanted to build a piece of furniture by myself for a while. Our patio furniture set didn’t include any so I’d been making due with small folding plastic tables. Patio furniture is ridiculously expensive so I decided to build my own 2×4 outdoor side tables. Perfect for stylish furniture for your home or patio on a small budget. It uses simple and inexpensive building materials. This is a great beginner woodworking project and the first piece of furniture I made all by myself.
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