So, there’s a bit of a design dilemma in our home. I have a love for all things vintage and a bit retro, and that includes industrial-chic, too. My boyfriend, well, let’s just say we would own the most sleek and modern furnishings available if he had his way. We’re talking Star Trek-style modern. See the problem here? It’s virtually impossible to marry both of our styles, so we usually agree on something contemporary or retro/modern-inspired, shake hands and move on. But I stumbled across this reclaimed wood coffee table and I just couldn’t let it pass me by. (Especially if I can make it myself.) Dan Faires, Design Star season five fan favorite and host of DanMade, created this rustic, industrial project that’s surprisingly easy to make and incredibly charming all the way around. And I’m pretty positive boyfriend won’t object to this living room centerpiece, especially if he knows it was handcrafted by moi.
To make this coffee table, you need four thick pieces of reclaimed wood, L-brackets, screws, casters, polyurethane paint or stain, a circular saw and sandpaper. Get the Full Materials List and Step-by-Step Instructions >>
Watch the video below to see Dan in action and to pick up some helpful tips:
So, are you dying to bring this rustic piece into your home, too? Start building and let us know how it turns out.
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Not only is the coffee table beautiful you do not have to pick it up that is a blessing.
Reclaimed wood is not that easy to find. I found that going to craigs list under forsale- Materials – there was offers of old wood from barns or floors that we found in 3 different cities near us for cash and carry pick up at a very reasonable price.
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Those kind of pieces look really good in industrial loft apartments; its almost a necessity for them as they do feel at times very cold due to their original design from the builders.
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i've built probably 5-7 pieces of furniture with reclaimed wood, and it always looks fantastic – even if done semi-incorrectly. it almost adds that intentionally-ironically off look to it. each time i've used vintage / retro casters from http://cardinalcaster.com/vintage-retro-casters.h… – they look amazing.