Friday, April 8, 2011

I built my own entry table!

The other day I decide that my entry needed something... (I really just needed some thing else to decorate). So I drew up my own plan, nothing fancy just what was in my head. Then went to Lowes got the wood and home I went with a mission- make an entry table.

Here she is I am very happpy with how she turned out.
 Handles are from Hobby Lobby, they were 50% off, all three were $4.50. Paint color is Valspar-Foxtrot. I distressed the whole thing, used gel stain-Walnut for the top.

As for the cute drawers- well they are't real drawers( wood nailed and glued to the other wood)..
I dont know how to do drawers yet. Who needs real pull out drawers anyway it get you the cute look with out them being real.

I am so excited it adds so much to my entry!


Have a great weekend hopfully it stops snowing...
Lindsay
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31 comments:

  1. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageApril 8, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Wow, I am super impressed! Your table is so pretty and you will have so much fun changing out the decor with the seasons. Your entry way looks wonderful!

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  2. Teresa@1800 Farmhouse RdApril 8, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    What a wonderful job you have done! I wouldn't have a clue where to start. I love it!!!!

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  3. Kristy RodmanApril 8, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    I love this idea! If you don't mind me asking, how much did you end up spending for the entire project? I would LOVE to do this on my own!

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  4. SommerApril 8, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Oh this is a wonderful idea! I'm keeping this in my inspiration folder! I'd be thrilled to have you link this to my VIP party today! http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/04/vip-party-10.html

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  5. Trisha @ The Sweet SurvivalApril 8, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    What a beautiful piece of furniture. You have some talent!

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  6. WendyApril 8, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    That looks great! As soon as I read that you built it I wondered how you did the drawers! Have you played tricks on anyone with those drawers yet? Good job!

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  7. tracylaf ツApril 8, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Incredible!!!! Wow you are super talented! Thanks for stopping by to see my mudroom. I love your blog. I'm your newest follower. :)

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  8. LindsayApril 8, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Thanks for the sweet comments!
    The whole table cost me under $50. Yep, thats 50 smackeroos. I know right? I already had the paint, nails, glue and gel stain.
    I made anothero one for my sister. Hers is the came but a black distressed base.
    I will be doing a tutorial on this soon so keep an eye out. Thanks for stopping by really I love to hear from you.
    Lindsay

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  9. LindsayApril 8, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Sorry for the "typos" above. I am tired. I had a long day. But I am sure you understand.
    Thanks, Linds (again)

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  10. SommerApril 9, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Thanks for linking this up to my VIP party this week =) Cheers! Sommer

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  11. Rachel BerryApril 9, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Oh my goodness it's AMAZING!!!! I love it!! Awesome Job!!

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  12. MariaApril 9, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    This is amazing! I'm so inspired! I love the colors, and love your style!

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  13. HollyApril 9, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    You did a fantastic job. You are an inspiration!

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  14. Kristy RodmanApril 10, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Just wanted to tell you *thank you* for giving me the inspiration to tackle this project! My husband and I used your design to make a smaller version and I am so proud of the way it turned out! I def give you props for building this piece on your own, I would NOT have been able to complete this without my hubs and his mad woodshop skills. Check out my blog for a photo of how my piece turned out!

    Thanks again for posting this piece! :)

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  15. TammyApril 10, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    That is so great! Wow! I love it. I like that you have false drawers. You've inspired me to just go and do what you can. Your newest follower...hope you can visit me sometime soon!

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  16. CherieApril 10, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    A. MAZING. Loooooove it Lindsay!! You. Are. Awesome. That is all I have to say. :)

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  17. Kate in AustinApril 10, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I love your guts for going for it. I tend to think I can't do it, and you just did it. Great job!

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  18. Mylène DesjardinsApril 11, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Awesome idea! I was just saying yesterday how my entry way would need a table... I am totally inspired! Thanks!!

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  19. Jen@musicmomApril 11, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    I love this! I'm your newest follower.

    Jen

    www.iammusicmom.blogspot.com

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  20. cajungal01April 12, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Oh my goodness! I love it! I absolutely LOVE that the drawers aren't real too because I was thinking... "hmmm...I could make that but there is no way I could do drawers." Then I read about the drawers and laughed out LOUD! BRILLIANT! Honestly, I love the look and don't need more drawers to stick stuff in so it's perfect!
    It really is beautiful and you have inspired me!
    YOU GO GIRL! :0)
    ~robin

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  21. RachaelApril 12, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    It's so lovely!! I didn't even know the drawers were fake! Love the two toned look, I'm planning to do this to my dining table.
    http://www.lovelycraftyhome.com

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  22. Maggie MasseyApril 12, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Holy Crow! You made that???? It's beautiful! And I am so super jealous!!! Oh man, it's awesome...great job!!!!

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  23. Yolanda @ Miss RefashionistaApril 12, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    AMAZING!! I was wondering too about the drawers!

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  24. How ToApril 13, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    That really looks nice and the "drawers" are a clever idea. I especially love the reminder to count our blessings. :) So true! Thanks for sharing.

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  25. At The Picket FenceApril 13, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Hi! I just found you through Kara's party and cannot believe that you actually MADE this yourself! I had to read through it a couple of times just to be sure I wasn't mistaken. It is absolutely fabulous and I'm now your newest follower! :-)
    Vanessa

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  26. Stacy RisenmayApril 13, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Isn't it the best feeling ever to build your own furniture??? Great job. It is stunning!

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  27. Barbara PilcherApril 14, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Found you on Not Just a Housewife. I think you have an enviable sense of style. I love the way you bravely tackle DIY projects, and then take great photos of the results. I also like your honesty about some of the difficulties. You've made me your newest follower.

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  28. vikkiApril 14, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Wow super impressed. How many people can say I just wanted to make a table and did!

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  29. Angie @ Thrifty Like MeApril 18, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    This is beautiful! I would have never known those weren't drawers! I would love to do something similar...I love the combination of the dark walnut stain and white distressed base. Beautiful just beautiful!

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  30. JanetMay 11, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    I adore your table! Absolutely adore it! This is what I'd like to make for my entry as well, thanks for the inspiration. :)

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  31. UnknownAugust 28, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Lindsay, I am very inspired by the tables you made even though it was a while back. I followed your directions but I had to scale down my table because I have a small entry way area. I also made another one to put my keyboard on but not finished yet. Thanks for your ideas. I'd like to send you a picture of my table.

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