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Making Kitchen Tables Yourself is Possible

Posted on November 9, 2011 9 Comments

After not finding kitchen tables at a reasonable price, we have looked into making kitchen tables. I want something that will hold up over the years and also not go out of style. Currently we do not have a kitchen table because we have not decided what we want. It is just the two of us right now, but it’s not exactly ideal when we have company.

Examples of making kitchen tables

Making kitchen tables that double as islands

For directions on how to make this table, go to the article Build Michaela’s Kitchen Island. A round table would be very nice because it’s small enough to keep walk space in the kitchen. It just tall enough that it makes cooking easier so that you do not have to bend down. The best part is the extra storage available underneath the tabletop.

This table made by Kate and featured on her site For Me, For You, was made using hairpin legs and a large round top. This works very nicely in a small space and helps to make the room feel more open because it is round and the hairpin legs are so thin.

Making hairpin kitchen tables

Having a built-in bench with a kitchen table would be very comfy. This came from Aubrey + Lindsay’s blog. I can see myself doing more than just eating meals here. It looks like such a great place to read and work on my laptop. I’m slightly hesitant to put a permanent bench in the kitchen, though. Our kitchen door is the only area big enough for moving furniture in and out of the house. This could still be done on a much smaller scale, though. In addition to providing a lot of seating, there is space available underneath for storage.

Making window bench kitchen tables

Do you have a table that you’re in love with or before and after photos to share? Perhaps you have some experience in making kitchen tables and have some instructions to share? Please let me know!

 

Filed Under: DIY Wishlist, Featured, Home & Garden Tagged With: diy, kitchen

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  1. Shannon

    June 11, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    What a fantastic idea! Good luck with finding your ideal table that will work for your family.

    Coming by from the Monday hop- hope you can come check out our site as well.

    http://www.SweepstakesMama.com

    All the Best,

    Shannon

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  2. Kayla

    July 24, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    All of those tables look beautiful! I’m sure you’ll find the perfect one for your home!

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  3. KELLIE LINEBERRY

    August 17, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    i love this idea I don’t have a kitchen table so this is something i will be doing

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  4. Mike W Davis

    August 17, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    Great ideas– I could using some of these thoughts in our kitchen

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  5. rusthawk

    August 19, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    The top table is the one I have been wanting for a long time! It’s perfect for cookware and often-used item storgae underneath and I love the look. Time to break out the saw and head to lowes …..

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  6. amy v

    August 26, 2012 at 8:54 am

    those are soooo beautiful!! i’d love a homemade table but am totally incompetent when it comes to those things. my husband is very good so maybe i could persuade him to make me a small table to start with.

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  7. Tiffany Overton

    August 27, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    I love this idea and have shown it to my husband to give him an idea of what I want.

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    • ourvirginiahome

      August 27, 2012 at 10:41 pm

      Good to hear that you found this post helpful!

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  8. malinda

    June 4, 2013 at 8:51 am

    Hey! just an idea- my father found an old treadle sewing machine in bad shape and made a thick pine top for it. the base is substantial enough to hold a large top. it was large enough to seat 4/6. He took off the sewing machine cab- ( it may have already been removed.) My mothers neighbor just did the same – but he did not take off the wooden cab- and put a large marble top on it… again easily seats 4. ( I got the marble top– and once settled will take off wooden cab.-but keep marble top) we did the same with the wrought iron base of another sewing machine- but this one is only 20 inches high- so it is a coffee table- we left the treadles on all… makes nice conversation piece.

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