My pals, Todd and Laura, built a table for their dining room using the same method we used for our DIY table. They had a similar frustrating experience when shopping for a new table. I am so glad that they chose to "go for it" and create a DIY table even though they had never built a piece of furniture before!
What I love is that even though we used the same supplies and design, our styling choices make the tables look completely different! They used a super dark stain for the table top and silver hair pin legs (they are "brushed stainless steel from hairpinlegs.com). They also created a smaller table that that seats four. It fits their space perfectly and suits their modern aesthetic. The stain that they chose is Minwax Wood Finish in Ebony. They used a wood pre-conditioner, five coats of stain and five coats of polyurethane. I asked them if they had any special tips to add after reading our tutorial. They said that using clamps could really help with the screwing steps and to use a very fine sandpaper when sanding the boards before staining.
PS. Here's a photo of the awesome triangle statement wall that Laura painted while Todd was away on tour. She surprised him with a bunch of house updates! It was really inspiring to see her working so hard and taking on so many ambitious DIY projects by herself. Go Laura! xoxo. Elsie
Wow, looks great! I've been searching for a great table for years... perhaps I should take the plunge and make my own!
Posted by: Erika | December 17, 2012 at 06:15 PM
Wow! I'm blown away! About how much did it cost?
Posted by: Philothea | December 17, 2012 at 06:17 PM
Such a cute setting. Love the finish she used :)
Posted by: LARY@ Inspiration Nook | December 17, 2012 at 06:21 PM
It turned out great!! Love the modern styling.
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Posted by: Sarah | December 17, 2012 at 06:37 PM
Ugh! I am so in love with their style! She's so talented! Modern, yet homey! I love it! ♥
Posted by: Mariana | December 17, 2012 at 06:38 PM
I love the chairs! Where are they from?
Posted by: Megan | December 17, 2012 at 06:43 PM
Here's info on the cost: The wood was $140 (it's poplar wood), legs were $160, and the pre-stain, stain, polyurethane, and brush were $50. So $350 overall!
Posted by: Elsie | December 17, 2012 at 06:48 PM
I'm looking at building a dining table, so it was nice seeing this! But, that wall is awesome! Can we get a DIY on that?!
Posted by: Rachel | December 17, 2012 at 06:54 PM
Obsessed with that wall! Tutorial please!
Posted by: Malena | December 17, 2012 at 06:58 PM
I love that chandelier!
Posted by: Sarah Kyle | December 17, 2012 at 07:04 PM
Absolutely awesome! Really digging the walls too!
Posted by: Tyler Anne Snell | December 17, 2012 at 07:10 PM
Wow. I love everything about that room!! Amazing!!
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Posted by: Kellee | December 17, 2012 at 07:37 PM
Those chairs add the perfect touch to this amazing space.
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Posted by: Catherine Denton | December 17, 2012 at 07:41 PM
Their table turned out so well, and I especially love the stain they chose! They're such a beautiful couple. I love the triangle wall design too. The blues are such pretty colors!
M.
Posted by: Monica | December 17, 2012 at 07:44 PM
They're so obnoxiously attractive and stylish! (as in, amazingly so). I love everything about her style and house--Any info on that terrific chandelier?
Posted by: Alexandra Harlig | December 17, 2012 at 07:47 PM
Stunning table and wall decor.....and hello chandelier! Great combo going on here!
Posted by: Lesley | December 17, 2012 at 07:54 PM
The triangle wall is absolutely dreamy!
Posted by: Kate @ Songs Kate Sang | December 17, 2012 at 07:57 PM
Love that triangle wall! Would love to see a diy on it!
Posted by: Moira | December 17, 2012 at 07:59 PM
Love how geometric the wall is, but I love love love that everyone is getting crafty and making their own dream tables!
Posted by: Yelle | December 17, 2012 at 08:02 PM
I love the triangles very modern,colorful and fun.
And I love the dark stain they chose for the table it really is a versatile design.
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Posted by: Kim | December 17, 2012 at 08:10 PM