My biggest frustration were the wooden dowels. No matter how hard I tried, the angles weren't right when drilling and the dowels were difficult to put into the holes -- this is coming from a handyman. I decided to use 2" screws at an angle instead for the rest of table. The screw heads were deepened and then covered with wood filler and sanded to hide them.
This table arrived well packaged and on time. ru-vid.comUgkxn94T8Mu1iMnsLCMNOI9srXSsLkI4JXKW Like another reviewer advised, I pulled everything out and made sure everything was included (everything was!). I built it alone and it took me about an hour. The color is great and for the price the lift part works well. As others have mentioned, it’s not the smoothest opening/closing, but it works. The screws do show, but I plan to order white sticker covers if that bothers us too much. Really happy with this table! UPDATE: it’s been over a year since we got this coffee table and we still love it! It gets HEAVY use as our dining table, foot rest, and school desk. Over time, the opening and closing mechanism has gotten smoother. I added a new photo with the white screw cover stickers. They blend in perfectly and make it look a little cleaner. 100% recommend!!!
Things you can use to get more of the distressed over time look: a hammer (this is also great for an anger outlet 😂), a large angular or jagged rock, again, good for bashing diverts in random locations, a plane (someone else mentioned this in another comment), a heavy chain, walk on the wood with old-style soccer or golf cleats, turn a nail sideways so you’re hitting the edge and hammer in and remove in various places zithers also turn into little places that hold more stain to give you more of that planned/random aged look. Hope these ideas are helpful to other DIYers out there.
Friendly diy tip...buy a cheap hand plane (from home depot) and adjust the blade to go a lil deeper and it'll destress the wood REALY NICE. (Thts how i always do it) nice work on table hows ot holding up since the build? Has the wood movement caused any problems?+1subscriber
Links please... because I have to get another candle similar to the one here in the wooden bowl...I bought mine from a boutique and can't find the maker ...
of course! here you go: rstyle.me/+2OMRDyTQnXmNlmxYE94ttg?li=f3f909a3-9b4d-11ed-aa15-0242ac110004&lpm=EXACT&__cid=1144&l=en-US&p=explore-displayName-posts-id&r=&rr=explore-displayName-posts-id
Love this project. I think I’ll do the same. I love the wabi sabi look. Been trying to find an old coffee table that I could use but everything just looks so modern. Also clever use of your jigsaw there!
I find Change difficult. I dreamt of my previous home for years . … you have a beautiful aesthetic it’s a umm scandi style perhaps? It’s very lovely. Have confidence in yourself you are talented and have a good eye for detail .
Omg! This is beautiful, you did a awesome job! I can't wait to try. I'm a newbie haven't made anything yet, just researching. And I'm so inspired to do this table Thanks to your video. Thank you so much for this 😊
Hi! This is super random but I saw a photo of yours on Pinterest, and the person told me to ask you how to make the DIY faux slat wall behind the bed ! It's soo cute and was wondering if it was easy-ish to make :) Thanks so much!
Hi Elizabeth! Aw of course! I actually put together a full detailed DIY guide here with more in-depth video tutorials, a full supply list, and even a way for you to send me any questions you have about the process: rachlvalente.retrieve.com/store/#/detailed-diys/detailed-diys-renter-friendly-slat-wall-on-a-budget 🤍
thank you for your feedback! There is an timestamp to skip the intro in the description box :) Since this tutorial initially went viral on TikTok/Instagram I wanted to address some of the comments I received, plus give credit to the original creator. You’re always welcome to skip it!
