How to Make a Coffee Table

Intermediate 20 min 15 steps 10703 views Rating: 4.7/5 Published: 2026-05-12

Cut boards for the top.. Piece the top together.. Secure the top.

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1

Cut boards for the top.

Step 1

Cut boards for the top.

2

Piece the top together.

Step 2

Piece the top together.

3

Secure the top.

Step 3

Secure the top.

4

Add sides (an apron), if you like.

Step 4

Add sides (an apron), if you like.

5

Cut the pieces for the legs.

Step 5

Cut the pieces for the legs.

6

Piece the legs together.

Step 6

Piece the legs together.

7

Stain or paint your coffee table pieces.

Step 7

Stain or paint your coffee table pieces.

8

Attach the legs to the top.

Step 8

Attach the legs to the top.

9

Build a modular coffee table out of crates.

Step 9

Build a modular coffee table out of crates.

10

Put a pallet on legs.

Step 10

Put a pallet on legs.

11

Use an old door as a coffee table top.

Step 11

Use an old door as a coffee table top.

12

Repurpose an old window as a table top.

Step 12

Repurpose an old window as a table top.

13

Repurpose an old suitcase.

Step 13

Repurpose an old suitcase.

14

Use reclaimed wood.

Step 14

Use reclaimed wood.

15

Give an existing coffee table a makeover.

Step 15

Give an existing coffee table a makeover.

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