This is my most FAVORITE build to date!  I say that a lot but I mean it every time!

DIY Pottery Barn Inspired Coffee Table

It all started when I fell madly in LOVE with an adorable coffee table that I found while scouring through a furniture catalog.

Love at first sight Winking smile  It came with an $899 price tag!  Ouch!  So, you know the story….I asked our sweet friend Ana to design something similar!

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This is our version with a price tag of $200 including the hardware!  It still makes me giddySmile

You can check out Ana’s plans HERE!  I have also shared my step-by-step pictures to help you as you build your own!

Ryobi Drill

First step is to build the frame.  I used Gorilla Glue wood glue to join every board and my FAVORITE cordless drill!

 

Rip Cut

For the plywood I chose PureBond Hardwood Plywood in birch!  It is always our go-to choice for Plywood because it is formaldehyde-free, it is made with wood from sustainable forests, it gives the look of solid hard wood and it is BEAUTIFUL!  Not only does my table look better because of the PureBond, it is not harmful to the air my family and I breath!  You can find out more about PureBond and learn why Whitney and I took the PureBond Pledge in this short video!

 

 

 

Kreg Jig

I could not have built this beauty so well without my Kreg Jig pocket hole system or my Kreg Jig Rip Cut!

 

Ryobi Brad Nailer

I used my brad nailer and Gorilla Glue wood glue to attach the runners for the drawer slides.

 

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As you can see, the frame is assembled now and there are runners for the drawers slides on the inside panels.  The finished product may look intimidating but if you take it one step at a time and have the right tools it is a piece of cake!

 

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The drawer assembly was just as easy.  I used my Kreg Jig for the frame and my brad nailer to attach the bottom.

 

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Rough fit of the drawersSmile

 

drawer faces

I attached the drawer faces with my Ryobi brad nailer and Gorilla Glue wood glue.

 

top with pocket holes

I used my Kreg Jig and my cordless drill to construct the planked top.

 

secure top

To attach the top to the base, I pre-drilled from the under-side into the planked top using 2 1/2” wood screws.  I also secured with Gorilla Glue wood glue.  This baby isn’t going anywhereWinking smile

 

before staining

Now for the stain!

Rust-Oleum Dark Walnut

I went with a favorite, Dark Walnut stain.  Apply with a foam brush and wipe with a cloth after 5 minutes.

 

 

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I followed up with Polyurethane in satin to protect the finish!  Brush on with a bristle brush one time.

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I bought the pulls and 2 1/2” casters at Home Depot and the awesome card holders on Amazon.  HERE
is the link to the exact card holders I purchased.  They are the PERFECT size and took about a week to come in.

 

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I could not be any happier with itSmile  It is the perfect addition to our living room.  ***I did not purchase locking casters because it does not roll freely on my rug however, you can purchase them if you are concerned about it rolling***

 

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Speaking of rug….I got a great deal on this sea grass rug over at Overstock.com.

 

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Thanks so much for stopping by!

~AshleyWinking smile

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  1. Would you mind if I post this diy project and obviously give you credit in the post? Thank you