DIY console table.
Tables mounted on the wall are a very convenient purchase, especially if the room area is limited. This table can be used in a bedroom, nursery or as a work table. computer desk. You can make such a piece of furniture yourself; this will require a minimum of tools and some basic work skills.

Cantilever, that is, furniture hung on the wall lately is becoming increasingly popular. Wall-mounted cabinets in the bathroom, cabinets, shelves, tables, all these products have one important factor in common: they occupy less space than objects of the same size installed on the floor.

The table you see in the pictures is made in the very simple version. To work, we will need to purchase or glue together two joinery boards 1500 mm long. and width 400-450 mm. . You can also use narrower shields, 300-350 mm. , you can decide for yourself whether the depth of the table is enough for you to work.

The sides between the table top and the bottom shelf are cut from the same panel, the height of the parts is 150 mm. . Planed oak boards 25 mm thick are used here. If your shields are made of coniferous species wood 20 mm thick. , then it will be necessary to install an additional middle jumper between the shelves for rigidity.

The table dimensions can be 1500 mm wide. , height 200 mm. , depth 400 mm. . For those who are less familiar with furniture making, I will tell you that the width of a piece of furniture is calculated along the wall, and the depth from the facade inwards, in this case to the wall.

You can assemble the parts on dowels or furniture ties. I think dowels in this case should not be considered, furniture ties good because there will be no holes on the tabletop. But I would advise you not to be too clever, and screw everything together using eurekas (confirmations) or self-tapping screws with a diameter of 4.5-5 mm. , and then close the caps with plugs. Of course, in both options it will be necessary to pre-drill holes in the tabletop, bottom shelf and at the ends of the lintels.

I would like to clarify the technology of work. First, assemble the table using confirmations and adjust the parts. Then remove the tabletop and attach it to the wall separately. When installing corners, check the accuracy with a level; an inclined table is very uncomfortable and you quickly get tired of it. The corners are attached to the wall with dowels and nails, three to four corners, for each three dowels 50 mm long. with a diameter of 5-6 mm. .

Before final installation of the table, it must be painted. Paint it general concept, you can use varnishes, stains, opaque paints. In this case, the oak parts are treated with tung oil.

The concept of a console table appeared during the reign of Louis XIV. In those distant times, these interior items were very popular, and they are no less in demand today. Console tables have the most different options design, but they have one common feature: cantilever, means narrow. This type of furniture is very convenient to use in small rooms, it does not take up much space and is not far from the wall.

Console is a narrow table with straight or curved legs, suitable for different interiors.

Decorative console decorated with carvings

We will not talk about variations of console table models, because there are countless of them. Let's talk about the scope of application of this piece of furniture. The furniture looks great in hallways and living rooms, acting as an alternative to a buffet.

The console table in the hallway has both decorative and practical significance.

In the living room, consoles replace tables attached to sofas.

You can turn this furniture into something like a mini bar, or place a framed photo on it. Original idea Use the console table in the boudoir or to store cosmetics.

Modern console table in the bedroom

Store your keys on a table in the hallway and place a candlestick or picture on it. And in the bedroom space, you can install a DVD player or TV on the console.

Forged console table for figurines in a modern interior

If you have your own office, store cigars or beautiful figurines on the table. And in the children’s room, place toys on this piece of furniture, put markers or boxes with construction sets.

White console table with drawers for various small items

Console with drawers for children's room

We'll tell you about creating a console table with your own hands - it's a simple, fun activity that will help you save a lot of money. To do this, you will need to purchase some tools and be careful and patient.

How to make a DIY console table from an old table

We cut the table into two parts lengthwise

You can use an ordinary old table that has served its purpose to create your own masterpiece.

We fix metal corners With reverse side– in the center and edges

Glue the fabric to the tabletop in order to get an original console

We attach it to the wall and get an original console in the hallway

Saw off the required part from the table and process it. The photo shows examples of such creations. If you want to create a masterpiece from scratch, read on step by step guide to action.

A bedside table on two legs from a sawn table is made in a similar way

Console under the TV in the bedroom and a bedside table in the hallway from one table

Steps to creating a console table

Step 1. Make or buy legs. At the console table - beautiful legs. Surely you do not have a suitable machine for turning curved baluster legs: this is not a problem. Visit hardware store: You will find a variety of table leg models and choose the right piece.

Large and massive wooden legs for a console machine

Step 2: Cut the board. To create the top and bottom of the table, use a three-meter board, ten centimeters thick, 20 centimeters wide. Cut the board with a saw. You will need four boards 150 centimeters long. Cut out the parts with a saw.

We cut the board to make the top and bottom of the table

The table will take four boards, ten centimeters thick and 145 long. You will place them in a vertical position, attaching them to the previously cut boards. Four squares will be placed at the edges, you will see this in the picture.

4 boards for the top and bottom of the console table, 150 cm long

Additional four boards 10 cm wide and 145 cm long for vertical installation and 4 squares of 10 cm on each side

Step 3. Connection work. Take square parts that are ten centimeters wide, and place a board one hundred and forty-five centimeters long on their end part. Tighten the structure using screws. In the same way, repeating your steps, make the lower and upper blanks for the future table.

We connect square elements and boards 145 cm long, make two blanks for the top and bottom of the table

Step 4. Don't forget about the legs. We take the legs purchased in advance and screw them to a board one hundred and fifty centimeters long. Before this work, do not forget to properly mark the places where you plan to install the legs. Use plugs to close the holes.

We screw the legs to their placement points

Step 5. Make the top of the table. Step back two and a half centimeters from the edge and place the blank structure created earlier. Coat both sides with wood glue. Place a board on the workpiece, you will get something like a rectangular pie.

Forming top part table using our preparations

Place the board on top of the workpiece again and screw it

Step 6. Bottom part table Since our table will have the same top and bottom, we will need to repeat the fifth step in relation to making the bottom of the future table. When you have completed all the work, you will have a real masterpiece that should be cleaned with sandpaper.

We repeat the same procedure with bottom and we get a finished console table

We decorate

Ready painted table in the living room interior

We recommend simply painting the resulting table. Nowadays a wide range of different wood varnishes are sold. For example, paint a walnut-colored finish on the table and use Vaseline to lubricate the structure after the paint has dried. Apply the last layer of gray paint (when this coating dries, sand the end elements). As a result, you will get a shabby table with beautiful legs. This piece of art is perfect for any living room or hallway. As you understand, making a table is very simple.

Long console table with decorative elements in the interior

Video: Making a console table with your own hands / DIY Making a Console Table

What could be better than a beautiful, comfortable table? Maybe two of these tables? Or the same table, but much more compact? We know how to turn the most ordinary table with our own hands into a narrow console table, with two legs. Or divide it into two and make a rack. Do you know?

Today we will tell you how to turn an ordinary table into an elegant console. You can create a real exclusive from a sawn table with your own hands. You've probably admired them in stores, where prices are often steep. But you can make such a “piece copy” yourself. And it will be much cheaper than the store-bought version.

The best part is that this table can be made from absolutely any high table. You can even take an old tabletop and screw beautiful legs to it (for example, from IKEA). And there are plenty of ways to decorate this item.

Another opportunity to save money is to buy a beautiful (high-quality, new) but heavily discounted table. After all, as you know, stores reduce prices on furniture that has been on display or has even a tiny defect.

In this issue we included 3 master classes on this topic (all from sawn furniture), as well as 20 additional ideas:

• how to make a dining or work table on two legs;
• what to create from the second half of the table;
• how to decorate your improvised console;
• how to make designer shelving (using the same principle).

Happy creativity and great results!

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master class No. 1. console table for a narrow hallway

Is there little free space in your hallway? Or do you like miniature things? Or maybe you're attracted to the idea of ​​a classic console table, but you can't afford such a thing? In any case, you will certainly like this idea - a tiny console table made from... a very ordinary table.

Here's what you'll need:

• rectangular table (for example, ISALA from IKEA),
• a piece of fabric 30 cm with a width of 1.20 m (choose any one you like),
• aerosol glue for fabric, jigsaw, screwdriver, tape measure, pencil, scissors, sandpaper, 2 screws and 1 metal corner (for greater reliability, you can take 2 corners and 4 screws), masking tape.

How to make such a console for the hallway with your own hands.

1. First, cut the table into two parts, lengthwise. A tape measure and a pencil will be useful for marking. Clean up the edges sandpaper to avoid splinters.

2. If you have a table with removable legs, secure two of them; if the legs cannot be removed, your console is almost ready.

3. Then fasten metal corners on the back side of the tabletop: one in the center or two at the edges (what to do with the corner further, see step 7).

4. Cover the edges of the table masking tape- this is necessary so that glue does not get on them. And then prepare a piece of fabric of the desired size and spray glue over the surface.

5. Gently lay the fabric on the tabletop. Make sure that there are no bubbles left (if they appear, smooth the fabric). If there is excess fabric left on any of the edges, trim it with sharp scissors.

6. Once the glue has dried, the tape can be removed. And admire the work of your own hands - the original designer console.

7. Attach the free part of the mounting bracket to the wall, making sure that there are no gaps between the console and the wall.

What else can be added to such a table?

If it's a mirror, he'll play the role dressing table. Hang shelves or a writing board on top - useful for the kitchen or dining room.

If you made it for the hallway, hang a couple of hooks for bags and umbrellas.

Don't want to fuss with fabric and glue? Choose beautiful stickers.

You can also paint the table in advance in some interesting color, varnish, cover with patina... In general, there are many options. All you need is a tabletop and beautiful legs.

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master class No. 2. a bedside table on two legs made from a sawn table

This compact piece can decorate your living room or bedroom. It is done according to a similar principle. However, there are some nuances that we will talk about.

Need an old one dining table, wood paint and 2 bars.

Here differences from the previous master class.

1. Shorten the legs, because a side table (or bedside table) is usually lower than a dining table.

2. The table should be cut not along the long part, but along the short part.

3. A product painted in bright color(brush or spray gun).

4. A stable position is secured not with corners, but with a pair of bars (approximately 1/2 the width of the already sawn-off tabletop). They need to be connected to each other and screwed to the wall. The finished bedside table is placed on top.

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master class No. 3. two consoles from one sawn round table

And this tutorial from Sarah Dorsey is a great example of using both sides of the table. One of them (yellow) became a console under the TV in the bedroom. The second one (painted blue) serves as a bedside table in the hallway.

How to make such semicircular console tables with your own hands.

1. Take the old one round table, delete old paint or varnish, sand off any uneven surfaces. Apply primer.

2. Cut the tabletop with a jigsaw into 2 equal parts.

3. Sand the edges and paint in colors that you like and match color palette rooms.

4. If you wish, you can also create an accent section of the wall, as Sarah did for the yellow model.

And below - another example of using two parts of one table. One (only the tabletop is painted) is for the hall or dining room, the second (completely painted) is like a dressing table for the bedroom.

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what other consoles can be made if you cut an old table?

Using the same technology you can make narrow dining table on two legs.

This compact model will be greeted with a bang by owners of small kitchens where there is no room even for a snack. For this, again, you will need square table- you can buy a modern one, but your grandfather’s inheritance will look especially chic. The technology is exactly the same. Just don’t forget to first remove all the “internals” - drawers, folding mechanism, etc.

But what to do with the second half of the table if you don’t need the second console (see master class No. 3)?

If you want to use such a valuable resource with maximum benefit, do two-tier console bar with shelf. The main difference is that the legs of the upper part are shortened by about half (they can be larger or smaller, depending on the tasks of the rack).

How can you use such a console? Whatever! It is ideal not only for the hallway, but also for the dining room or minibar. By the way, pay attention to how the author of the idea coped with the task of storing bottles: they are stored in tubes for stationery. And the glass holder can be hung from the bottom of the second tier.

In addition to the kitchen and dining room, such a compact table on two legs will be useful in other rooms.

If you strengthen a small rack on top, you will get workplace needlewomen or in a children's room.

And if you still have an old one door leaf, a shelf and a pair of brackets, it will work original design with vintage charm(don't forget to paint everything the same color and create a patina effect).

About that (more than 50 photos), see our special guide.

And in this section there are several more examples of such narrow consoles, made with your own hands from sawn tables.

And another option for “waste-free production”. Do you recognize the good old LACK from IKEA in this turquoise table? Yes, that's him. How did they make him so tall, you ask? It’s very simple - connecting two legs into one. If you desperately need free space under the table, take this idea into account.

In principle, even I, a girl, can do this idea) Moreover, I just recently bought an electric jigsaw on Ozone) My friends laugh... but I don’t care, I’ve been dreaming about it for a long time. I also want to buy a drill-driver, really))) I love doing everything with my own hands, especially if it’s a piece of furniture - a wooden craft or a small piece of furniture. Well, I found an idea and I hasten to show it to you. You can make a cute console table with your own hands from MDF sheets. The most important thing is to have this same jigsaw on hand, with which the work will go faster

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Below you will see photos from which it is clear what and how. The author used MDF sheets, electric jigsaw, hammer, small nails, wood glue, sandpaper, gold and gray paint. This design almost completely glued and knocked down, it is without screws. Sample curly legs not included, but that’s good) After all, we need a reason for flights of fancy and inspiration? You can find different figured templates on the Internet, and it’s not difficult to draw them yourself - it all depends on the interior design of the room where the table will be located. Original table dimensions in inches: height 64" x 14", front and back 64" x 30".

Base for the table. Dimensions are in inches, multiply the numbers by 2.5 to get centimeters

That's how it happened

Now everything needs to be sanded

You can start painting

Please note: the table is painted gold and gray on top

The console table is a shallow structure with shelves and drawers or without them. Similar furnishings in
In particular, it is intended for spacious rooms, but you can also find a place for it in small rooms. In the office, you can place souvenirs on such a stand, in the bathroom - cosmetics, in the living room - decorative elements, in the bedroom - use as a dressing table. They can also look different, for example, decorated with mosaics, painted or made of stone. Consoles are installed near the wall; they are ideal for zoning rooms. This article will describe how to make a console table with your own hands.

Making a durable and massive console table with your own hands

A DIY console table is completed in several stages after purchasing all necessary materials, fasteners and tools. The work process itself includes the following processes.

Making legs

Since our table is quite voluminous, it will need massive and large legs. It is better to purchase blanks at a hardware store.

Important! Of course, if you have a machine at home, you can make them yourself, but this will also require certain skills.

Preparation of boards:

1. To arrange the top and bottom of the table, take a board 3 m long, 20 cm wide, 10 cm thick.
2. Cut it into pieces using circular saw. You should have four boards to make a table 150 cm long.
3. We will also need four boards 145 cm long and 10 cm thick. We will install them vertically on ready-made boards.
4. Four squares are needed along the edges so that their sides are 10 cm.

Connecting table parts

Take two square blanks 10 cm wide and 10 cm long, place a 145 cm long board on top of their ends, screw them into the end with two screws. Repeat this manipulation again, make two more blanks to make the upper and lower parts of the structure.

Screwing the legs:

1. Place three legs on a board 150 cm long and 10 cm thick, measuring their locations.
2. Screw them at these marked points.
3. Use wooden plugs to cover the holes so that you end up with a piece that can stand on its own.

Top formation:

1. Step back 2.5 cm from the edge, place the resulting workpiece on top of the board and generously coat it with wood glue on both sides.
2. Place another board on top of it.
3. Screw the end piece from below near the outer legs on the right and left using screws.

Making the lower part

Repeat the procedure described above with the bottom of the boards to end up with a table ready for painting. It is better to clean it additionally with sandpaper.

Processing of the finished structure

Paint the table in the way that suits you best.

As a result of the work done, you will receive a durable, original, stylish console table with your own hands. The master class given in this section will allow you to do everything clearly and without the help of professionals.

What are balusters and their types?

Previously we looked at how to make cantilever design using ready-made legs bought in a store, but it can look more attractive if you make the supports yourself. Next, we will look in detail at how to make table legs from balusters. But first, let's figure out what it is. Why made of baluster?

The fact is that these carved columns have a very original shape, thanks to which they were previously widely used in architecture by the ancient Romans and Greeks. Modern architecture does not require the presence of such decorations, but, nevertheless, balusters are often used to decorate stairs, balconies and furniture. They themselves are functional due to their unusual shape. Depending on this parameter, balusters are divided into three types:

1. In the form of bodies of rotation. Outwardly, they resemble a regular cylinder or a flowerpot of any shape. They are made on lathes, thanks to which each post has a finished look. This form is considered the most popular.
2. Slotted. They are made from boards, so they are mainly used in attics, that is technical stairs. They are decorated with through figured holes.
3. Sculptural. Such balusters have a more complex arbitrary shape, which is why they are made exclusively by hand or using a machine with a large number of axes.

Important! Today they are produced from the most different materials- it can be stone, concrete, wood, polymer compounds.

How to make a console for a hallway with balusters with your own hands?

Now we will learn how to make a table with legs from balusters with our own hands. The most important thing is that you can use an old regular table for this. Or just take an old tabletop and buy beautiful baluster legs.

Important! This is a great opportunity to save money and get a new, high-quality, original decorative element. This furniture is ideal for narrow hallways. You have little space in the hallway, you adore miniature things, you love classic style? Then you will definitely like this idea.

To work you will need:

• Rectangular table or countertop.
• Two baluster legs.
• A piece of fabric is 30 cm, width 1.2 m.
• Aerosol adhesive for fabrics.
• Jigsaw.
• Screwdriver.
• Scissors.
• Pencil.
• Roulette.
• Self-tapping screws.
• Sandpaper.
• Metal corner.
• Masking tape.

You can make such a console table with your own hands without legs or with them according to the following scheme:

1. If you use a table for work, cut it lengthwise into two parts. Use a pencil and tape measure for marking. Sand the edges with sandpaper to avoid scratches.
2. Attach baluster legs to the base on both sides.
3. Attach metal corners to the back of our tabletop so that one is positioned clearly in the center, the other two at the edges.
4. Cover the edges of the table with masking tape. Prepare a piece of fabric and spray glue over the surface of the table.
5. Apply the cloth to the tabletop, being careful not to form bubbles. Trim the remaining fabric around the edges.
6. After the glue has dried, remove the tape.
7. Attach the free part of our mounting angle to the wall so that there are no gaps between the console and the wall.