This DIY Farmhouse Console Table only cost $40 to build and it’s great for beginners! Free plans and full tutorial by www.shanty-2-chic.com! We built this for the Davis family on our 3rd episode of Open Concept on HGTV.  They were in serious need of some love in this room and this design fit the need… And the bill!  The best part of this table… 8 2×6 boards is all you need to build it!  Yep… Not bad right???

Here she is all finished up!

Oh I just love this table.  It’s truly a great beginner design and project.

Before we get started, be sure to download or print the FREE PLANS by clicking HERE!

The first step I did was ripping down all of my 2×6 boards to 5″ wide each.  THIS IS AN OPTIONAL STEP!  Why do we do it?  We love the look of the very straight edges that this gives the pieces.  Some people actually prefer the look of the rounded edges… Take your pick!  The only thing that this will alter is the overall length of the table and width of the top.  If you choose to not rip your edges, your table will be slightly wider on the top and longer overall.

First step is making all your cuts.  I used my Ridgid miter saw for this part.  I cut all of my pieces before on this table.  Because of the design, you don’t need to measure as you go, but you can if you want!

Farmhouse Console Table
Farmhouse Console Table

After making cuts, I added all of my 1.5″ pocket holes using my Kreg Jig K5.

Farmhouse Console Table

Here are my 6 legs ready to go.

Farmhouse Console Table

I assembled two sides separately to start.  This uses 3 legs and 2 longer aprons.  Make sure that your pocket holes on all your aprons are facing up.  We will use these to attach the table top in a later step.

Farmhouse Console Table

I used my Kreg Jig to drill pocket holes then, I attached everything using wood glue and 2.5″ pocket hole screws. You can check out our How to Use a Kreg Jig Video HERE!

Farmhouse Console Table

At this point, you should have two side assemblies that look like this…

Farmhouse Console Table

Next I attached the shorter aprons to one of my sides.  These are also attached with wood glue and 2.5″ pocket hole screws.  You will then attach the other side to the aprons and you will have your base complete.

Farmhouse Console Table

I assembled my planked top next.  I used wood glue and 2.5″ pocket hole screws to attach all the boards side by side.

Farmhouse Console Table
Farmhouse Console Table

Next, I set the bottom of the table on top of the table top and attached the base using 2.5″ pocket hole screws through the aprons and legs and into the top.

Farmhouse Console Table
Farmhouse Console Table
Farmhouse Console Table

Table finished!  So easy.  Now to make it pretty!  I started by rubbing some Varathane Dark Walnut wood stain on my joints and corners.

Farmhouse Console Table
Farmhouse Console Table

Next, I added vaseline in spots to keep the top coat from sticking in those spots.

Farmhouse Console Table

Last step was painting the entire thing with Rust-Oleum Chalked Paint in Linen White.  After that dried I used my sander to distress the whole thing!

Farmhouse Console Table

You can also check out our video on finishes!  We show you how to achieve our 4 fav shanty finishes!

Here are a few more finish shots!

And where are all the goodies from???

We asked our sweet friend from Vine and Branches to make this amazing sign for this home.  You can buy it from her on Etsy in different sizes HERE!

The lamps are from World Market HERE.

The lamp shades are also from World Market HERE.

The baskets are from Hobby Lobby.

Farmhouse Console Table
Farmhouse Console Table
Farmhouse Console Table
Farmhouse Console Table
Farmhouse Console Table
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  1. I love the baskets but I couldn’t find it in Hobby lobby. If you can send me the link with the basket I would appreciate it.

      1. yes, this would be good to know – Shanty-2-Chic; can you please help us understand the11 1/2 3/8” number next to the 29″ dimension? also, can we please have one of your great videos on this project? thank you!

  2. where are the wire baskets from that are under the table – i love the whole design of the table and decor.

    where is the sign from above the table ?

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      Use the plans at www. WoodworkPlans.info for this project like I did – highly recommended you check those out too. They are detailed and super easy to read and understand unlike several others I found online. The amount of plans there is mind-boggling… there’s like 16,000 plans or something like that for tons of different projects. Definitely enough to keep me busy with projects for many more years to come haha

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  3. We are making a similar table and I would love some of those baskets like you have to put on the floor underneath. I didn’t see links to those above. Where are they from?

  4. Love this table! Just what I need to make. Thank you. 🙂 I’d also like to ask where you got that “It’s so good to be home” sign? I’d love to make one

  5. Beautiful table! Is the table truly 94.5in long and 30.5in high?? It doesn’t look that long in the pic and also looks taller. Waning to build it this weekend. Please help!

  6. I’m going to be attempting the table but in the meantime, where did you get the lamp shades? I found the lamps but not the shades at World Market. Thanks!