Ooooo, it’s time for me to reveal our top secret project that I mentioned on Monday. (Even though my SEO friendly title already ruined it).
Today Ike and I would like to introduce you to our pretty new console table.
I’ll share the tutorial with you next week but we made the top out of 1x10’s that we beat with a hammer, crow bar, screw driver, etc to give it that reclaimed wood look. The legs are made from copper grounding rods. Copper is a hip metal these days. Hipsters. The total cost was ~$40.
I was originally inspired by some hairpin leg tables that I had seen floating around. I wasn’t a fan of the $300+ price tags. I then looked into the hairpin legs which were still $20 a piece. Four $20 legs plus wood for the top equals too much dinero. That’s when I conspired with my partner in crime and we saw the copper grounding rod while wandering Lowe’s. It was a major experiment on our part because we weren’t even sure we could get something to like this to stand. Somehow we did. And we’re in love. Both of us. Nate is less into furniture PDA than I am. But trust me, he’s in furniture love.
It’s like the table was made for this spot. Oh wait, it was. Never mind.
Our farmhouse table now has a mini-friend. (Don’t mind the tv in the mirror. I do like how the owl appears to be waving though. It’s the little things in life.)
Are you digging copper these days? What about that brassy/old lady decorating scheme I have going on? Is a console table on your DIY list? Who’s excited for the tutorial?
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I love it! And I love that you used the copper grounding rods. See, you can totally do this "use a random thing" thing. ;)
ReplyDeleteLove it great job and price tag!
ReplyDeletei LOVE this! its the perfect size, small and slender with a little bulk on top. the legs are fabulous and impressive, looking forward to the tutorial :) like your katie daisy print too, i have two of them in my house. and of course ike is stealing the show in the first photo, simply adorable!!!
ReplyDeletegreat great job!
Wowsa, I love this! The legs are interesting, but lovely, but that top is fabolous, can't wait for the tutorial, I have been looking for an entry table, but it's an ackward spot, and everything is just too big. Something like this would be PERFECT.
ReplyDeleteomg i am in furniture love too...through the computer. Which might be slightly more awkward than the PDA in real life thing. I may need to copy this at some point. imitation is the sincerest form of flattery?
ReplyDeleteLove it! All you need now are some Converse, PBR, and thick framed glassses. I have to say that I am concerned that copper thieves are going to break into your house to steal the copper legs. Copper thievery is an epidemic here. Be on the lookout.
ReplyDeleteThankfully the copper ground rod is actually "copper bonded steel", which means there is very little copper actually in it. If somebody tries taking it to the scrap yard they will get a couple of pennies in return.
DeleteYou guys did an amazing job! I am in love with this and can't wait to see the tutorial on this!
ReplyDeleteThe table looks great! Not to rain on your parade, but have you guys considered the hardwood floors? I see those beautiful floors and that copper and I can't help but to think it is only time before the copper "dings" the floors.... Tell your hubby to put his Wartburg degree to good use and fix this conundrum!!
ReplyDeleteWe originally thought about felt pads (and may still). The floor has lots of dings already. We call them "character marks". :)
DeleteLOVE this table. Great job!
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ReplyDeleteI could tell by the previous pics that you were distressing some wood. I love the finish! -- & so awesome Ike loves it all, too.
looks great, dude!
ReplyDeletethis definitely looks like it would be tricky to get level with those legs - but looks like you mastered that :)
way to be all hipster with your copper
This is totally up my alley! Love it. Love. Don't even think I won't be back next week for the tutorial.
ReplyDeletePS - Can I put in a post request? How, how, HOW, do you keep your wood floors so clean and shiney at all times? Ours are tres dark, and every little particle of dust that lands on them shows. Swiffer loves me.
It looks fantastic!! Great thought with the copper legs! =)
ReplyDeletelove this table, hipsters!
ReplyDeletehow cuteee did you have fun taking out any frustration on the board?
ReplyDeleteI am not a HUGE fan of the brassy look but it works well with this piece. well done michelle & nate!
love it!
ReplyDeleteI love it! It came out great! :)
ReplyDeleteWant to make one for me?!
I love the top of the table!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I absolutely LOVE the copper legs! Nate needs to give Jesse some pointers on being a handyman furniture builder.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. If it were up to me, our house would have a console table in every room. They are my home decor weakness. I can not wait for the tutorial. I'm especially interested in how you distressed it. Was that that instapic with you and the hammer?
ReplyDeleteHipster, indeed. Love the copper. Looks really nice.
ReplyDeleteI love the console table! It goes great in that space.
ReplyDeleteThat table rules! I completely, fully love it. AND you guys made it yourself, snap!
ReplyDeleteNo WAY. This all kinds of brilliant and I love everything about it, ESPECIALLY those beautiful legs!
ReplyDeleteThose legs send that table over the top. I can't wait for the tutorial.
ReplyDeletePS - How do you always get such good (stationary) pics of Ike? I'd like a little behind-the-scenes info there.
I love the way this table looks! Can't wait for the tutorial :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks awesome Michelle! Nice job! Great thick table top. I love how you get Ike to pose.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is such an awesome table. I fell in love with it on Instagram, and I did here even more! Great job, you guys! :)
ReplyDeleteVery cool. I like how you did the antiquing effect on the wood. And the styling on top is great too.
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