Build a farmhouse style DIY coffee table with storage underneath!

This table is gorgeous, very sturdy, and works perfectly with rustic or industrial decor.

This post completely guides you through the process.

diy coffee table with storage

Paint or stain it in any colors you like.

Youll be doing some gluing and screwing and lots of measuring.

You want to know the funny thing about this project?It went in reverse.

storage coffee table diy

Thewooden crateswere purchased first and then the table was built around them.

If you want to build coffee table with storage, thats the way I recommend doing it.

The only consideration we had to take into account for this build was the crates.

farmhouse coffee table diy

They are theKnagglig box, made of pine, 18 x 12 1/4 x 9 3/4.

If you dont live near an IKEA, never fear!

you’re able to get your wood crates fromCrates and Pallet.

coffee table with storage diy

So your EXACT measurements may vary, though they will be close.

Its your job to trim them down tot he sizes we specified.

Wood and Where to Purchase

We purchased Douglas Fir fromHome Depot.

diy storage coffee table

We wanted a wood that was relatively inexpensive and would look naturally distressed.

Wood Corbels

The corbels were purchased from Amazon.com (see themhere).

The brand, Ekena Millwork, has several sizes and finishes.

diy coffee table with storage

We wanted to use them to add that special decorative touch to this farmhouse coffee table.

The corbels keep the crates from sliding out the sides too.

Of course you dont need to use them, but I think youll agree they look pretty awesome.

4” x 4” x 8' piece of wood cut into four pieces

So Ill leave that up to you.

Its areallyawesome paint that goes on so smoothly .

and coverage is perfect (plus the colors are good!!).

Ryobi saw cutting a 2” x 4” x 8' piece of wood into four pieces

Its our favorite furniture paint by far.

Are you ready to learn how to build this project?

Check out your farmhouse coffee table instructions below.

Two 2” x 4” x 8' pieces of wood cut into four pieces

Using a Ryobi table saw to trim the long side of the wood pieces

Kreg jig clamped to the side of the support pieces

support pieces attached to the legs

Using a miter saw to cut the cross pieces for the table frame

Attach support pieces with Kreg jig screws and wood glue

Adding a second set of supports to the bottom of the table shelf

Diagram of lower shelf support piece flush with the coffee table legs

Cutting the inner boards for the lower shelf

Gluing corbels to the inner corners of the legs

Painted bottom of the coffee table

Close up of a distressed area of paint on a table made with sandpaper

Cutting boards for the tabletop then attaching with glue and clamps

Router on a DIY coffee table edge

Drilling pilot holes, countersinking them, then attaching the tabletop to the frame

Attaching the lower shelf and holding on with clamps

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