Tools and Materials

Tools

Handsaw
Drill
Screwdriver
Table Apron
Brush
Measuring tape
Miter saw
Sandpaper
Speed square
Drawer slides

Materials

Wood boards/panels for the tabletop and legs
Wood screws
Sandpaper
Wood glue
Wood stain
paint or finish
Brad nails
Plywood
Drawer knob or handle
Polyurethane
Brush

How to Build a Console Table

To make an easy DIY console table, you will need to follow a set of simple steps. These include:

Use a pencil and measuring tape to mark the measurements of your table design.

Start by creating the base of your DIY console table. The base provides support and forms the foundation. Carve out four wooden boards for the legs using a handsaw or power saw.

Ensure that they are of the same size to be balanced. Screw an apron to the bottom of the tabletop using a drill and wood screws. The apron extends between the legs and provides a firm grip. If you plan to build additional shelves below the tabletop, cut the wood in the required dimensions.

You will need to incorporate the legs of the table into the shelves. To do so, place a table leg on one corner of the shelf. Draw the shape of the table leg on each of the corners. Cut out this shape and check if the table leg fits perfectly. Sand out any rough edges.

Assemble the legs and the tabletop. Carefully turn the tabletop over and place it on a flat surface with the top side facing up.

Place the leg base over the top so that the apron acquires contact with the underpart of the tabletop. Screw the base firmly into the tabletop using the wood screws and a screwdriver.

If you are adding shelves, place one shelf in the desired position. Once you’re sure of its placement, apply wood glue to secure it with the table legs. Tack the shelves with brad nails to secure them in place.

Tip

If you are adding two or more shelves, it would be easier to go from bottom to top.

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Considerations Before Making A DIY Console Table

Before you construct your own console table, you must consider certain things that will determine the project's design, usability, and likelihood of success. These include:

Size and Space

The first criterion that needs to be evaluated is the desired area and the area that can be used for the DIY console table. DIY console tables are available in all sizes so measuring the area where it will be placed should also include the space where people might be walking through.

You should also measure the heights of the walls and estimate the right table height that is ergonomically suitable for the room.

Tabletop Shape and Dimensions

The next thing you will want to look at when making your console table is the size and shape of its top. You can find them in rectangular, square, oval or curved shapes. The shape you select may also depend on the space in the room.

Rectangular tabletops are flexible and provide the most usable space, while rounded tabletops reduce the harshness of the furniture’s appearance. The standard sizes for console tables are 36 to 60 inches in length.

Storage and Features

If you plan to use the console table for other storage or features, it will be beneficial to incorporate them into your design. For instance, it is possible to incorporate drawers or a shelf for storage. Install hooks, racks or shelves for keys, bags or whatever you use in the house frequently.

Considering the form and function throughout the decision-making process, the final console table will be something you can be proud of in an entryway, hall or living space for years. Make sure to draw your layout thoroughly before building your console table.

How to Build a DIY Console Table