Industrial Console Table Tutorial

by Simply Swider- Stephanie

$50

1 Hour

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I wanted an industrial style console table for our new foyer, but I was not impressed with the hefty price tags they came with. After getting some inspiration online I decided I could make one myself. I used left over butcher block from our kitchen remodel for the table top and shelves and conduit piping for the legs. To really up the industrial look I used a two tone stain treatment on the wood and metal to add depth and give the illusion of age. Get all the nitty gritty details to build your own here:http://simplyswider.com/diy-industrial-table-tutorial/

industrial console table tutorial, painted furniture, Here s a great close up of our industrial console table You can really see how the stain treatment gave the new butcher block an aged patina

Here's a great close-up of our industrial console table. You can really see how the stain treatment gave the new butcher block an aged patina.

industrial console table tutorial, painted furniture, We added a gold sunburst mirror some art and baskets to finish off the space and give the table a more refined look

We added a gold sunburst mirror, some art, and baskets to finish off the space and give the table a more refined look.

industrial console table tutorial, painted furniture, After cutting the butcher block to length we drilled the pipe holes using a 1 in forstner bit

After cutting the butcher block to length we drilled the pipe holes using a 1 in forstner bit.

We used a metal cutting chop saw to ensure that all the legs were the same height.

industrial console table tutorial, painted furniture, To give the table an aged look I first applied a darker stain to just the edges of the wood then immediately went over the whole table with a lighter stain

To give the table an aged look I first applied a darker stain to just the edges of the wood then immediately went over the whole table with a lighter stain.

industrial console table tutorial, painted furniture, To give the table a little more industrial flare I stenciled on some numbers using gray paint After the paint was dry I went over the numbers with sand paper to age them

To give the table a little more industrial flare I stenciled on some numbers using gray paint. After the paint was dry I went over the numbers with sand paper to age them.

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Gwen on Mar 16, 2014
Great look...I like the second shelf. What type of a bolt did you use on the conduit to hold that shelf up?

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Simply Swider- Stephanie on Mar 16, 2014
Thanks @Gwen ! We used compression couplings to hold the weight of the self. The couplings are held in placing with set screws drilled in from the sides.

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- Gwen on Mar 16, 2014
  @Simply Swider- Stephanie Thank you! I'm building a shelf with a dog bed underneath...this is a good start.
  
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