I am super-duper excited to share this project with you today!
I’ve been on the lookout for a coffee table since we moved into our home a few years ago. There were a few specifications… It had to have drawers (storage, storage, storage!), I wanted it two-tiered and it couldn’t be round. So, when my husband asked me what I’d like for my birthday, I immediately answered “a coffee table!” After building our Master Bedroom Headboard, Living Room Fireplace and our Laundry Room Lockers, I knew he could build me a coffee table!
And I’m absolutely thrilled how it turned out! I first saw a similar one on Pinterest and fell in love with the style and all the drawers. The plans are from Ana White.
When it came time to paint the coffee table, my natural instinct was to stain it brown. Good ole’ safe brown! Trust me, there’s nothing wrong with brown but I’ve been trying to incorporate color into our living room and I thought I’d start with this piece! I used Country Chic chalk paint and love how it turned out! I didn’t want anything too, too bold and love how these colors look together! The two colors I chose are Elegance and Simplicity! Check here for lots more colors and even some layered color samples! I loved working with this paint and will definitely be using it for future projects! I’ll be sharing the tutorial of how we painted it hopefully next week!
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The beautiful hardware is from D. Lawless Hardware. If you’ve never checked out their site, you must! These antique brass cup pulls were $0.60 each! Usually when a piece of furniture needs 6-8 pieces of hardware, it can really add up! But, I am soo impressed with D. Lawless Hardware and the prices of their products! I love that you label each drawer! There’s my books in one, some kids books in another and some chargers in another! I didn’t take a picture of the other side but there’s actually 3 identical drawers on that side as well! See, what I mean about storage?
I’m so excited to create many vignettes on here, starting with some pretty spring décor!!
Have you ever used chalk paint…. or tried Country Chic chalkpaint? I’d love to know in the comments below!
I am so glad you stopped by today! I wouldn’t enjoy blogging half as much if it wasn’t for all my readers and the sweet and encouraging comments you leave! I read every single one and am so glad you take the time to stop by!
Have a lovely week, friends!
-Kendra
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This turned out great, Kendra! I love the pulls you chose and cannot believe they were only $0.60 a piece! You can bet I’ll be ordering some pulls from them in the future!
Thank you SO much Katie! Their hardware pricing is amazing and with all your wood projects they’ll come in soo handy! Have a great day Katie and thank you for coming by!
Oh my gosh Kendra! Your coffee table is beautiful. Your husband has some mad carpentry skills! Such a wonderful birthday present too – lucky girl! Love your color choice as well!
Thanks SO much for your sweet comments, ladies! I appreciate it so much 🙂 Yes, it was the best birthday gift! Have a wonderful day! xo
I LOVE how your coffee table turned out, Kendra! I have been looking for something similar and you are right, it’s difficult to find. Your hubby did a great job and I love how you painted it …a great way to bring in color outside of accessorizing! A great choice!
Thank you Nancy! I am glad I choose something other than brown 🙂 I hope you find one you like… or can get it built. Thanks for stopping by!
Can I steal your husband?! That table is amazing and how awesome that he built it from scratch. I just love, love, LOVE the colors you painted it, too and the little file cabinet type knobs!
I don’t know what I’d do without him! 😉 Thanks SO much for your sweet comments friend! They mean so much to me! Hope you are having a great week!
Great job! What a special gift. Good for you for asking for exactly what you wanted.
I like that you have drawers on both sides. I have an Ana White plan pinned for a similar coffee table, but reversed (drawers on top and shelf on the bottom). It’s the benchright http://ana-white.com/2012/02/plans/benchright-coffee-table.
How were the plans to work with? Was construction pretty straight-forward?
Thanks Julia! I love the drawers on both sides…. so much storage! I will check out your plan! My husband said the plans couldn’t have been better; but said just to read them through before starting 🙂 Good luck! Would love to see it when it’s done!
You hubby did a wonderful job! I love the colours you chose, beautiful.
Thanks soo much Gilly! I appreciate your comments! 🙂 Hope your’re having a wonderful week!
Wow Kendra it’s fabulous! The blue colour and the gorgeous pulls totally make it! (PS Happy Birthday!!!)
xo
Thank you Andrea! You’re so sweet! Hope your week is going well!
Ohhhh!! I love it!!! I have yet to start my first chalk painting adventure. LOVE the colours you chose though! So bold and fun! Aren’t handy husbands the best?! Lol
Thank you Lindi! I loved the chalkpaint! And yes, what would we do without our handy hubbys?! 🙂 Hope your week is going great! xo
It’s absolutely perfect!!! Your Hubs did a fab job and I LOVE the colours you chose to paint it with! And thank you SO much for sharing your fab hardware source – we’re currently on the hunt and I can’t wait to check this place out!
Thanks Kristi! Your comments always make my day! You’ll love their hardware… such fabulous prices! Hope you’re having a great week! xo
This is wonderful! I love absolutely everything about it – the colours are perfect! I wonder if I show this to Dan if he’ll be as sweet and offer to build one for us 😉
Thanks SO much for your sweet comments, Erin! You better ask Dan; I’m sure he won’t say no 😉 Hope you’re having a great week!
You did a great job on this! I really love the two-tone 🙂
Thanks so much Angela! So glad you stopped by! 🙂
It’s fantastic! I love everything about it, but especially love those drawers and that stunning color!
Thanks so much Christine! You’re too sweet! Have a great weekend 🙂
I absolutely love it!
Thanks SO much Mila! Have a great week!
Your coffee table looks amazing! You and hubby are a great team. 🙂
Thanks SO much Sheila! I don’t know what I’d do without him 🙂 Thanks a bunch for coming by and have a great rest of the week!
I absolutely love how much storage that gives you! We can all use more storage, for sure! Beautiful color you picked out too. I’ve never used chalk paint, but I would like to try it out. You both did a wonderful job!
Thanks so much Lisa! You’re too sweet! The drawers are soo perfect for staying organized! Hope you have a great weekend! xo
Kendra, this is GORGEOUS!! Your hubby did such a fabulous job! I love the color, too. 🙂 Hope you have a great weekend!
Thanks SO much Amanda! You’re too sweet! Hope you guys have a great weekend, too! xo
I thought this table turned out great, love the drawers for etra storage.
I think your post would be enjoyed on my Friday Feature Linky party, if you would like to share, I would love to have you stop by!!
Have a great weekend!!
Karren
Thank you, Karren! I will be sure to stop by your party! Thanks for coming by 🙂
This is such a great idea. I love how it turned out. Plus it saves so much money to make it ourselves. Furniture can be one of the most expensive things to buy sometimes. Thank you for sharing at the Motivational Monday Link Party. Hope to see you again Sunday night.
Bethany from The Southern Couture
Thanks SO much Bethany! I appreciate your kind words! Love your party and will be back tonight 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful week!
Beautiful job – I love the paint colors you chose. Pinning!
Thanks so much Aimee!! I appreciate the pin!! Hope your weekend is wonderful 🙂
Adorable!
Thanks Alyssa! Hope you have a great week! 🙂
I’m pinning this because that’s the coffee I table I need!
So glad to hear that Stella! I hope you can get one built! Thanks for coming by!
I still have to convince hubby…
I love Anna White’s furniture plans and chalk paint! Your coffee table turned about beautiful. What a sweet husband. 🙂 Thanks for linking up to The Creative Circle and keep them coming!!
Thanks SO much Kathy… you’re too sweet! Ana’s plans are pretty amazing! Will be at your party tomorrow for sure… have a great rest of the week!
I LOVE this table Kendra!! That is amazing that there are 6 drawers… I love that. And the paint colors you chose are perfect! Your hubby is one talented guy!! My birthday is coming up and I may just ask my husband to make this for me too!
Thanks so much, Sydney! You’re too sweet! You’ll have to show your husband Ana White’s plans… super easy and great instructions! 🙂 Hope you have a great week! xo
Did you see that you were my featured pick at Totally Terrific Tuesday? If not, be sure to stop by and check it out! 🙂
Thanks SO much for the feature, Christie… I appreciate it lots! Hope you have a wonderful week 🙂
Love how this turned out! Congrats on being featured at Totally Terrific Tuesday 🙂 Have a wonderful first week of spring!!! Cant wait to see what you bring this week. pinned and shared!
Jess
Thank you so much, Jess! I appreciate you sharing this! Will be back to your party for sure… Have a wonderful week!
Fantastic table! I am so jealous! Featuring you tomorrow at WIW:-) Hope to see you back! XO
Thanks so much Aniko!! Totally made my day!! 🙂 Hope you’re having a great week and will be back to party with y’all! xo
Great DIY project Kendra- it turned out so well! Awesome to have such a handy hubby! I’m featuring you tomorrow at WIW! Hope to see you back:)
Thank you SO much Krista! That made my day! Love your party and will be back for sure 🙂 Hope your week is going great!
My fiancé and I’ve been on the lookout for coffee tables, too. He’s been dying to make one, and this is the perfect blend of our styles. Thanks so much for sharing. Can’t wait to show him!
I am so glad you like it Allie! The plans are great and easy to work with! Good luck when you guys build one 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by!
Hello beautiful! I’m just stopping by to let you know that your coffee table was Amber’s favorite at our last party and we will be featuring it, at our party, Monday at 7. Happy dance time! Happy Easter! Lou Lou Girls
So exciting!! Thanks ladies 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend, too!
Hi dropping by from LouLougirls linky party. This looks really lovely and I want one too! I love the idea of storage (I know I really need it!) and the colour is nice! I hope to add more colours to my living room too!
Thank you, Hanniz! Glad you stopped by 🙂 I usually go for more neutral décor but so glad I went with color instead! Hope you have a great weekend!
This looks amazing, I am loving all the details! “Brag Post of the Day” on our Facebook page! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much Ana! We loved the plans and so happy with the way it turned out! Thanks very much for sharing it 🙂
Nice post. The design seems perfect for those that need lots of storage option. Thanks for sharing.