Make a Table Taller
I have a small table that I bought 5 years ago on the local classifieds for about $25.00. It has been in my living room until a recent remodel and I moved it into the kitchen/dining area. Even though it is a bit small, it fits my little family (single mom of two toddlers) perfectly. And because of its small size, my dining area looks a lot bigger. The only problem was, it was too short/low to the ground for the chairs I have. Most tables should be about 30 inches tall, mine was 28. I couldn’t sit on my dining chairs very easily and tall guests were doomed. So I decided to make it taller. It only took about 10 minutes to raise—not including the painting and drying time. With the painting and drying time it took about 45 minutes start to finish to make this table taller…
My little table measures just over 30 inches tall and fits my dining chairs perfectly. I have had a guest who is 6’3″ sit at the table comfortably. It has been very functional and was inexpensive, easy, and quick. I hope this is helpful if you need to make a table taller as well!
First, I bought 3- 5″ x 2.25″ round bun feet at Home Depot
And I bought 5/16″-18 x 3/8″ coarse nail-in tee nuts (found here) that the bun feet screw into (see photo below).
Next, I turned the table upside down. As luck would have it, the center of my table’s feet were already marked. If yours are not, be sure to mark the center. You would do this by measuring the diameter of the foot and making a mark in the middle. Do this 2 or 3 times across from each other to find the center.
Then I drilled a hole about 1/3″ deep with a 5/16″ drill bit. Note- If you don’t have a 5/16″ drill bit, I would recommend just buying a drill bit set (similar to this one). It was only a few dollars more than buying the individual bit. Now I have 10+ other bits for future projects—yay.
I hammered in the tee nuts well.
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I don't think bun feet at $11.88 each is inexpensive.
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Compared to buying new table ( to fit the space .) it would be the cheaper,and time saving option and this looks great
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or you can remove the legs of furniture left at dumpsters, or buy the furniture at Salvation Army/ thrift shops, etc. and take the legs. :)
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