A table can be a console: do it yourself

The concept of a console table appeared during the reign of Louis the fourteenth. In those days, these interior items were very popular, they are no less in demand in our time. Console tables have a variety of design options, but they have one thing in common: cantilever means narrow. Such furniture is very convenient to use in small rooms, it does not take up much space and not far from the wall.

Console-narrow table on straight or curved legs, suitable for different interiors

These different tables

Decorative console decorated with carvings

We will not talk about variations of models of console tables, because there are countless of them. Let's say about the scope of this piece of furniture. The furniture looks great in the hallways and living rooms, acting as an alternative to the buffet.

The table-console in a hall has both decorative, and practical value.

In the living room console replaced tables attached to the sofas

You can turn this furniture into something like a mini bar, or place a photo on it in frames. The original idea is to use the console table in the boudoir or to store cosmetics.

Console modern table in the bedroom

In the hallway on the table, keep the keys, put a candlestick or a picture on it. And in the bedroom space on the console it is allowed to set up a “dividing player” or a TV set.

Forged console table for figurines in a modern interior

If you have your own office, keep cigars or beautiful figurines on the table. And in the kids' room on this piece of furniture, put toys, put markers or boxes with designers.

White console table with drawers for various small items

Console with drawers for the nursery

We will tell you about creating a console table with your own hands; this is a simple, exciting activity that will help you to save a lot. To do this, you will need to purchase some tools and stock up with accuracy and patience.

How to make a console table with your own hands from the old table

Saw the table in two parts along the length

You can use the usual old-fashioned old table to create your masterpiece.

We fix the metal corners on the reverse side - in the center and edges

Glue the fabric to the tabletop in order to get the original console

Attach to the wall and get the original console in the hallway

Saw off the desired part of the table and process it. The photo shows examples of such creations. If you want to create a masterpiece from scratch, read on to the step by step guide to action.

The bedside table on two legs from the sawn table is made in the same way

The console under the TV in the bedroom and a bedside table in the hallway from one table

Steps to creating a console table

Step 1. Make or buy legs. At the console table - beautiful legs.Surely you do not have a suitable machine for grinding curved balusters of the legs: it does not matter. Visit the hardware store: you will find a variety of table legs for the tables, and choose the right part.

Large and massive legs of wood for the console machine

Step 2. Cut the board. To create the top and bottom of the table, use a three-meter board, ten centimeters thick, 20. wide. Cut the board with a saw. It will take four boards having a length of 150 centimeters. Cut the parts with a saw.

We cut the board to make the top and bottom of the table

On the table will go four plates, having a thickness of ten centimeters, length - 145. You put them in a vertical position, attaching to the previously cut boards. From the edges will be placed four squares, you will see in the picture.

4 boards for the upper and lower part of the console table 150 cm long

Additional four boards 10 cm wide and 145 cm long for installation vertically and 4 squares of 10 cm each side

Step 3. Connecting work. Take the square details, having a width of ten centimeters, and on their end part, overlay a board with a length of one hundred and forty-five centimeters. Twist the construction with screws. In the same way, repeating your actions, make lower and upper blanks for the future table.

We combine square elements and boards 145 cm long, we make two blanks for the top and for the bottom of the table

Step 4. Do not forget about the legs. We take the legs bought in advance and fasten them to the board, which has a length of one hundred fifty centimeters. Before these works do not forget how to mark the places where you plan to install the legs. Using the plugs, close the holes.

We fasten the legs to the points of their placement

Step 5. Make the top of the table. Step back two and a half centimeters from the edge and lay down the blank structure created earlier. Lubricate both sides with wood glue. Put a plate on the blank, you will have a semblance of a rectangular pie.

We form the top of the table using our blanks

On top of the workpiece again put the board and fasten

Step 6. The bottom of the table. Since our table will have the same top and bottom, you will need to repeat the fifth step in relation to the production of the bottom of the future table. When you produce all the work, you get a real masterpiece, which should be cleaned with sandpaper.

Repeat the same procedure with the lower part and get the finished console table

Decorating

Ready painted table in the living room interior

We advise you to simply paint the resulting table. Now sold a wide range of different varnishes for wood. For example, coat the table with a nut color and take petroleum jelly to lubricate the structure after the paint has dried. Apply gray paint with the last layer (when this coating dries out, finish the end elements with sandpaper). As a result, you get a shabby table with beautiful legs. Such a work of art is perfect for any living room or hallway. As you understand, make a table is very simple.

Long console table with decorative elements in the interior

Video: Making a console table with your own hands / DIY Making a Console Table

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