It’s time to share our Winter Pinterest Challenge project!
This time around we made a table for our brand new patio!
In the latest version of our backyard plan, you might have noticed a table and benches. We looked a a few online, but they were all either too expensive or too small or not doggy-proof enough, so we found a few on Pinterest we liked (click on the photo for the original source).
So we decided to build our own out of pressure treated pine (on the bottom) and gorgeous cedar planks (on the top).
We constructed the frame out of pressure treated pine using a combination of nails and carriage bolts (for the legs).
Once we had the base completed, we could add the cedar top. We outlined the table (which is 8′ long, by the way) with 1″x6″ cedar planks using finish nails (we’ll go back and fill the holes before we seal the top).
We filled in the rest of the top with 1″x3″ planks.
And ended up with this beauty (don’t worry, she’s not finished yet).
We loved it…. but something was off. We weren’t a fan of the small, inset 4″x4″ legs. We had a couple of options: we could live with it, rebuild the whole table (and use a Kreg Jig to properly attach the legs), or clad the legs to beef them up. While we probably should have rebuilt the table to make it right, we decided to clad the legs instead.
It makes all the difference (clad on the left, unclad on the right).
This is the first time we haven’t completely finished one of our Pinteret Challenge projects. Once the pressure treated lumber has cured (and it’s very, very important to let it do so), we plan on painting the bottom of the table white and staining the cedar on top. This will echo the painted railings and stained floor boards on our deck. If you squint your eyes, you can almost see the finished product in the GIMPed version of the table.
We’re working on two benches to use with this table, but they weren’t in a state to be photographed (since we spent the rest of the weekend building their future home)! As always, we’ll update you when we get the benches finished and paint the table!
Did you participate in the Pinterest Challenge this go around?
This is awesome! Such an achievement! x
Aw, Thanks Annabel! We can’t wait to finish it up!
Wow, it looks great! You guys should sell those!
Thanks Laura!
Wowwwww….. really nice! I’m impressed!
Thanks Amy! We’re pleasantly surprised at how well it turned out!
I love it – and I agree with you about the legs! Can’t wait to see it all finished
Us either! We need to let the pressure treated wood cure/dry for about two weeks, so we’re hoping we’ll have it painted in time for the boil!
I love it!
Thanks Amanda!
Can’t wait to see the final! I will need to keep this in mind for when we move into our new house. Would be so much cheaper than buying something and I love how you did the top as a frame then the inside pieces. Pinning!
Thanks Rebecca! We spent about $100 on the table, mostly because we went with the cedar on the top (which is much more expensive than pine).
This table is drop dead gorgeous…I love it! You guys are so dang talented!
Aw, thanks Gabbi! I’m blushing!
Wow! I could never imagine making anything like that! I am beyond impressed. It looks remarkable!
Thanks Stacey! We weren’t sure we could build it either, but we jumped in and figured it out!
It looks great!! I love the chunky look to it and can’t wait to see it all finished up. You guys are just knocking things out over there- I’m impressed!!
Thanks, Christine! Nothing like a deadline to motivate you!
Looks great!
Thanks Bekah!
I can’t wait to see the final touches you’ll give to that beautiful table. I’m looking forward to your next project too.
I still can’t figure out how the two benches will look like but I am sure it’s going to be really pretty.
xoxo
Danyelle Franciosa
This is fabulous and now I totally want one of my own. I think the cedar ankles too was a wonderful touch. Maybe you’ll be the inspiration for me for the next Pinterest Challenge.
Aw, thanks Kim! I’m blushing!
Wow, the fact that you managed to do all this in less than a week is very impressive. I love the two toned look myself!
Thanks, Ainhoa!
It looks great! You guys did an awesome job! And two toned is definitely the way to go!
Awesome! And it looks really sturdy. That will be perfect for your party!
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