A DIY dining table was originally not on my long list of things I wanted to try to make. We had been looking for a dining table that was modern, would brighten the room and fit in our kitchen area for about 6 months without success. Trying to find a piece of furniture I love is challenging on a good day (commitment-phobe over here). Trying to find furniture that I love and is in stock and ready to ship is practically impossible these days! So I improvised and the finished product is even better than I could have imagined AND it cost less than $230! Plus, I love DIYs that anyone can do without any power tools.
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Here is what you need:
- Butcher Block
- Table Legs
- Wood screws (ours were included with the table legs we ordered)
- Screwdriver (or drill if you have one…but you don’t need one)
- Ruler
- Oil to treat butcher block— I searched high and low for one I felt was safe and wouldn’t change the color of the wood too much
First, find a butcher block that will work for your space. This is why I love this DIY dining table hack so much, it is perfect for spaces small and large since you can customize it to your liking. We went back and forth on the size and decided a 30 x 60 inch block would work for us. I was worried that 30 inches would be too narrow, but it worked and opened up the space. We ordered the butcher block from a home improvement store, but it came to us damaged twice. One weekend I ended up finding the perfect piece of butcher block in stock at a local floor and tile store.
Then I measured to find the perfect table leg placement. The best way to do this is prop up the legs under the butcher block and grab your dining chair to make sure the placement will be comfortable for everyone. I had started with the legs 8 inches in and decided 4 inches would be better for leg room. Once the legs were centered, I secured them with the wood screws.
The butcher block is a gorgeous light color, but it needs to be treated to withstand daily use. I used this combination oil from Real Milk Paint Co. and followed their directions to treat the wood. It did make the butcher block a little darker and more golden, but I still love it! When treating the dining table, I moved it outside so that it could dry faster.
The finished product ended up blowing away my expectations! I am going to use this DIY dining table hack to create a table for our patio space.
With love,
Shahla
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