Looking for a distinctive, one-of-a-kind wood table with loads of farmhouse style and a small price tag? See my latest build: a DIY Restoration Hardware Inspired Farmhouse Table with Salvage Grey Wash Finish and Bolted Plank Top! It cost less than $200.00 to make!
I’m so excited to let you know that this wood table is my own custom design …and I’m sharing the instructions on how it’s made with you today!
I combined two popular RH table styles, the rectangular X-base Table and the Brickmaker’s Table, to come up with this distinctive innovative design: an X-base bottom with an industrial bolted plank table top!
The Cost to Make this DIY Wood Trestle Table:
Awesome part? It cost just $157.00 total!!!! WOW!
This is my absolutely, most favorite DIY build I have made!
I’m honestly in love with everything about this gorgeous dining table!
Including:
- the customized design style (x- base farmhouse style with bolted planks on top)
- the size (8 feet long!)
- the wood finish (trendy sun-bleached grey wash)
- the combination of two popular RH looks (X Based Wood Table and the Brickmaker’s Table)
- and the best part: the price tag to make it!
Restoration Hardware X base Table Price: $3595.00 ( plus tax and shipping)
Restoration Hardware Brickmaker’s table Price: $1095 ( plus tax and shipping)
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RH Total = $4690.00
But Our price is only $157.00 Total!!!! Isn’t that amazing savings? Plus you can make this table as long or as short as you want!
DIY Dining Table Material’s and Supply List:
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SPF Select (spruce-pine-fir) wood. ‘Select’ means that it’s 80% free of knots or defects. Use the following three sizes:
- 4 – 2×10 @ 8 feet long
- 7 – 2×4 @ 8 feet long
- 1 – 1×4 @ 12 feet long
- 3” wood screws
- 2.5” #8 wood screws
- 2” finish nails
- 6 – 1/2″x 1 1/2″ hex head Lag Bolts
- Exterior flat black spray paint
- Painter’s Tape
- Sandpaper: 80 Grit – rough initial sanding, 120 Grit – removes scratches, 220 Grit – fine finish sanding
- Wood Filler
- Exterior wood adhesive
- Safety Products : Safety eyeware clear, Particle Respirator, WorkTunes Hearing Protector
- Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner x 1 can 946 ml
- Wood Finish Stain: Dark Walnut x 1 can 946 ml
- Fast Dry Wood Stain: Sunbleached x 1 can 236 ml
- Helmsman Spar Urethane Exterior Clear Protective Finish: Satin x 1 can 946 ml
- Miter Saw
- Belt Sander – to remove really rough spots
- Orbital Sander – final finish sanding
- Cordless Drill – to pre-drill screw holes
- Electric Drill – driving screws
- Socket Set
- Screwdriver Set
- Robertson screwdriver
- Drill Bit Set
- 5/32 Drill Bit
- 1″ Spade Hole Bit
- Wood Pipe Clamps
- 3/4″ Socket + Wrench – screwing in lag bolts
- Carpenter’s Square
- Putty knife
- Carpenter’s Pencil
- paint brush
- Safety glasses
- Hearing protection
Directions to Make a Farmhouse Dining Table:
We used these these plans to assemble the table (with the addition of our own design touch: adding hex head lag bolts to the table top planks!
1. First step is to measure and cut the wood with the miter saw into the sizes outlined in the Plans. Use the square and pencil to draw out the miter lines to be cut.
2. Sand each piece smooth using the sandpaper. Start with the belt sander and 80 Grit sandpaper for the ‘rough’ initial sanding. Use 120 Grit to removes scratches in the wood. End with the orbital sander and 220 Grit sandpaper for the final ‘fine finish’ sanding. This sandpaper is so effective, it sanded the wood beautifully and has a longer sheet life than conventional sandpaper!
3. Tip: How to Fill in Cracks and Holes in Wood with Stainable Wood Filler – Fill in all holes, knots and cracks with Wood Filler – this wood filler applies easily and is stainable so it will blend in with the wood after staining! Use a putty knife to apply wood filler to large, shallow holes and cracks or a screwdriver for smaller holes. Use a knife to apply the wood filler into deep cracks.
4. Sand all of these wood filled areas smooth using 220 Grit sandpaper.
5. Assemble pieces according to the Ana White Plans.
6. Use wood clamps and exterior wood glue when attaching wood pieces together.
7. Drilling Tip: When drilling, use the Painter’s Tape to mark holes to be drilled and reduce splintering from drilling. This painters tape worked great for this wood finishing trick and it left no adhesive on the wood when we removed the tape!
8. Use the Cordless Drill to pre-drill screw holes. Use the Electric Drill and the 5/32 drill bit to drive in screws. Tighten screws if necessary with the Robertson screwdriver.
9. Using 1″ Hole bit: drill 3 holes in each side of the table top (the long side) to resemble the Restoration Hardware Brickmakers Table:
10. After table is assembled apply stain and wood conditioner as follows:
11. Apply one coat of Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner according to instructions listed on can. Let Dry.
12. Apply one coat of Dark Walnut Wood Finish Stain according to instructions listed on can. Let Dry.
13. Apply one coat of Fast Dry Sunbleached Wood Stain according to instructions listed on can. Let final coat dry.
14. Apply 3 coats of Helmsman Spar Urethane Exterior Clear Satin Protective Finish according to instructions on can. Let fully dry.
15. Spray paint hex head lug nuts flat black. (You only have to paint the heads). Let dry.
16. Screw in the hex head Lag Bolts into sides of table top using the 3/4″ Socket + Wrench.
And this is the finished built X farmhouse table! I’m in love with how handsome and distinctive it is with it’s artisan look!
I love the extra industrial detail that the hex head lag bolts add!
It’s generous size will allow us to hold some large outdoor dinner parties this summer!
…and of course I love the price to make, only $157.00 ! It’s so rewarding to make your own furniture for so little cost!
I can’t wait to enjoy summer meals and refreshing drinks, al fresco, on our deck with our salvage grey wash Farmhouse Table!
Have you ever made a table for your home? If not, let me encourage you to do it!!! If I can do it – so can you!!!
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Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says
July 23, 2014 at 8:36 amWow, Heather! This table is gorgeous!
Suzanne says
October 24, 2016 at 11:24 amThis is a great idea! I wish I could do it.
[email protected] says
July 23, 2014 at 9:23 amThis is AMAZING Heather! Absolutely love it 😉
heather says
July 23, 2014 at 9:56 amThanks Cindy!!! I’m soooooo happy with how it turned out – our family has been enjoying it a lot this summer with dinners on our deck!!
Joe says
August 6, 2016 at 6:36 pmHi Heather,
How did you get around the boards being twisted for the tabletop?
heather says
August 8, 2016 at 8:43 amHi Joe – we didn’t use any boards that were twisted.
Katie Goldsworthy says
July 23, 2014 at 9:52 amGorgeous Heather! Absolutely amazing!!!
heather says
July 23, 2014 at 9:59 amThanks so much Katie for your compliments! I can’t wait to make another one for our kitchen!
Selene Galindo says
July 25, 2014 at 12:14 amSo beautiful!!! I need my husband to make me one of these!!
heather says
July 25, 2014 at 8:22 amI’m so glad you like it Selene! Please send me a photo of your table if you decide to make one – I know you’ll love it too!
Cynthia Weber @ A Button Tufted Life... says
July 25, 2014 at 12:51 pmI adore this style of farmhouse table… looks like yours turned out beautifully!
We had one custom built for a recent client cottage project and they love it! Now , if I can find some time… I will see if we can make one for ourselves!!
Meegan says
July 25, 2014 at 4:38 pmBeautiful table Heather! Thanks for the inspiration and great tips from 3M.
Pinned 🙂
heather says
July 25, 2014 at 5:02 pmThanks Meegan for your compliments! 3M DIY has awesome tips – I agree!
Shanna Gilbert says
July 25, 2014 at 7:14 pmAbsolutely gorgeous table Heather! Love everything about it! You make me want to build one myself!
heather says
July 25, 2014 at 8:51 pmOh Shanna!! Your sweet compliments mean so much to me!! Thanks so much!! You know I had this idea in my head…my design of the combination of those two popular Restoration Hardware Table styles and it’s so rewarding to see my vision actually become reality! If you make one please send me a picture of it!!
Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says
July 25, 2014 at 8:55 pmLove the color stain you chose…so pretty!!
heather says
July 26, 2014 at 11:00 amI’m in love with all things grey right now Meredith – this salvage grey wash stain is just gorgeous and gives the table real character!
Heather says
July 26, 2014 at 10:47 amabsolutely stunning!
heather says
July 26, 2014 at 11:50 amThanks Heather! Great name by the way! 😉 We are pretty wowed by it as well!! It’s a great size for entertaining and I just love the detail of the x base and the lag bolts!
JaneEllen says
July 27, 2014 at 1:50 amwow, you two did an amazing job, very good work. This would be a great table in a big cabin in a dining room. Love that finish, would go beautifully in mountain cabin in MT. I love the grey wash look, so smooth. You should be very proud of the job you did. Enjoy it now for many outside meals with your family and friends. Happy summer days
thx for how to’s also ,pinning this.
Debbie refresh restyle says
July 27, 2014 at 9:44 amLove it! I want one! The color is perfect and the price is too!
Debbie
heather says
July 27, 2014 at 2:18 pmIsn’t the price to make it incredible?? I’m glad you like the grey washed finish as much as I do!
kristin says
July 28, 2014 at 9:37 pmWOW, the table is just beautiful!!! Great job 🙂 XO
Fotini Roman says
July 29, 2014 at 8:12 amIt turned out fantastic!! I can’t wait to give it a try 😉
heather says
July 30, 2014 at 1:10 amYay – go for it Fotini!
Robin All Things Heart and Home says
July 31, 2014 at 5:18 pmHeather…wow! I’m amazed and in love w/ this table! I pinned it to my BEST board 😉 and I’m featuring it next week (as I’m sure other’s will to!) xo
heather says
July 31, 2014 at 7:56 pmOh thanks for pinning it and featuring it too Robin! I’m so glad you love it as much as we do!!
Sarah @ Life On Virginia Street says
July 31, 2014 at 7:36 pmThis is absolutely gorgeous! I am actually wishing I needed a new dining room table right now!
heather says
July 31, 2014 at 7:55 pmLOL – Make one for your outdoor dining space!!! Thanks for your lovely comments Sarah!!
Leslie @ House on the Way says
July 31, 2014 at 10:07 pmI am so in love with this table! You are so talented Heather! Thanks for sharing at the Twirl & Take a Bow Party. Have a great weekend!
xoxo,
Leslie
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
August 1, 2014 at 12:56 pmLove, love, LOVE this Heather!!! Great job!
heather says
August 4, 2014 at 8:43 amThanks Maryann – we’ve had lots of great meals on it with family and friends!
Pauline Henderson says
August 3, 2014 at 8:40 pmTurned out beautiful. Love the stain!
heather says
August 4, 2014 at 8:42 amThanks Pauline – the stain is so pretty! I love the color grey!
marissa | Rae Gun Ramblings says
August 4, 2014 at 4:57 pmthat turned out great
heather says
August 6, 2014 at 7:21 pmThanks Marissa – I’m so happy with how it turned out too!!
Vidya @ Whats Ur Home Story says
August 4, 2014 at 11:45 pmWow what a great knock off. You nailed it. The Gray wash is perfect.
heather says
August 6, 2014 at 7:22 pmOh thanks Vidya – glad you like my design!
KC Coake says
August 5, 2014 at 12:20 amWhat a gorgeous table!
heather says
August 6, 2014 at 7:22 pmThanks KC!
Michelle Barbour says
August 5, 2014 at 12:38 amLove this!! This is such a great, and much more affordable, version!
heather says
August 6, 2014 at 7:23 pmIt sure is!! At $157 – it’s much nicer on the wallet!
[email protected] of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
August 5, 2014 at 10:26 amVery impressive, Heather! Your table is awesome!! XO
heather says
August 6, 2014 at 9:50 amThanks Christy – we do love it!
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
August 6, 2014 at 6:25 pmWow – that is fantastic. Great job!! I want one!! Pinned!
heather says
August 6, 2014 at 7:04 pmThanks for pinning Claire!!!
Amy Anderson says
August 6, 2014 at 9:21 pmSo beautiful! That looks like something you’d pay a lot of money for!
heather says
August 7, 2014 at 10:07 amThanks Amy – I’m glad you think it has an expensive look! I love creating things that look expensive but are easy on the wallet!
Laura says
August 6, 2014 at 10:59 pmYour table looks amazing. I love the stain!
shannah @ Just Us Four says
August 7, 2014 at 9:44 amThis table is gorgeous! I absolutely love the color.
heather says
August 7, 2014 at 10:06 amI trialed several combinations of stain before I found this perfect blend of grey over the dark walnut stain – so glad you like it Shannah!
sharon garofalow says
August 7, 2014 at 1:03 pmWHOA! This table is amazing! Looks like I know the next project I’m going to ask my father in law to do…
heather says
August 7, 2014 at 8:44 pmAwesome idea to ask your FIL to make it!! You will LOVE it!
Julie says
August 7, 2014 at 1:41 pmLove the grey white wash! Looks better than the expensive one!
heather says
August 7, 2014 at 8:44 pmOh thanks Julie – you just made my day with that lovely compliment!!!
Teri @ The Freshman Cook says
August 10, 2014 at 9:30 pmLove, love , love this! What a beautiful job! I was thinking about a basic picnic table for my outside dining area, but you have changed my mind for sure!I hope I can do half as nice of a job as you did! I would love if you would stop by and share this at my new link party, Celebrate It! It is all about celebrating what we do every day! http://bit.ly/1ucHUvh
Hope to see you there!
heather says
August 11, 2014 at 7:54 pmThanks Teri for your awesomely supportive comments!! Please send me a photo of your table!
[email protected] says
August 11, 2014 at 11:36 amAbsolutely gorgeous!!!! I need to make one for a friend (we don’t have the room) since they need a table. Now I need to find that Varathane stain (here in Canada) and get it done!
Love it all!!
heather says
August 11, 2014 at 7:47 pmHow sweet of you to want to make one for your friend!!! She would love to get one I’m sure!!!
Amelia says
September 7, 2014 at 5:26 pmI absolutely love this table. We are going to start building soon but had a question… How exactly did you attach the top of the table to the legs?
heather says
September 7, 2014 at 8:05 pmHi Amelia – the instructions for that step are in the Ana White plans which I used and linked to in my post. Hope that helps! Have fun making one!
Kathryn Jarboe says
February 23, 2015 at 11:30 pmHeather, Want to build your 157 dollar table but unable to download your supply list/instructions. Please help so my hubby and I can build. Thanks David
heather says
February 27, 2015 at 8:42 amHi Kathryn – there isn’t a download, you can just right click where the instructions are and print them out…. and the basic table design is here http://ana-white.com/2012/06/plans/fancy-x-farmhouse-table. I hope that helps!
Megan says
April 7, 2015 at 8:46 pmthis is gorgeous 🙂
heather says
April 8, 2015 at 10:23 amThank you Megan – we have really enjoyed using it!
Barbara says
May 25, 2015 at 1:47 pmThis table is so beautiful! I’ve decided to tackle this and give my woodworking skills a try. One question. I want to use this as an outdoor table. I see in the one photo the boards at the end don’t look even. Is this something that can’t be left outside. I’m wondering if this lets the wood expand and contract enough for total outdoor usage.
Thank you
heather says
May 26, 2015 at 7:20 amHi Barbara! The boards are even at the ends and it’s an outdoor table that we leave outdoors all summer! It’s protected from the weather and elements with the outdoor sealer we used. Have fun making one! 🙂
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
May 26, 2015 at 11:24 amWhat an amazing project Heather. I’m showing this to Bobby!!! Great job!
heather says
May 26, 2015 at 10:22 pmThanks Yvonne!! Bobby should make you one!! 😉 We really love it – it’s the perfect size!! 🙂
Wendy says
July 28, 2015 at 2:29 pmHeather, this table is stunning! How many people do you think could sit around it? What chairs did you use? Thanks much, Wendy
heather says
August 15, 2015 at 4:22 pmHi Wendy! 6- 8 people can sit at it comfortably! Our chairs are resin wicker chairs that we purchased ages ago at Home Depot. I’m so glad you love our table – we’ve gotten tons of use out of it! 🙂
Angela says
August 8, 2015 at 7:57 pmI’m itching to make this but I have a large family. How many does this table comfortably seat? And how well does it clean up? I have a lot of little people under 9 yrs old. Thanks bunches!
heather says
August 11, 2015 at 4:18 pmHi Angela! This size of table will seat 6 people comfortably – you could make it longer though I’m sure. It cleans up great! The sealer we used makes it a breeze to wipe up. I’d just make sure the boards on top are super close together so crumbs ect don’t get stuck in between the top boards. Good luck making it and send me a photo of your’s when it’s done! I’d love to see it! 🙂
Abby says
September 3, 2015 at 10:28 pmI adore your stain! Any tips on how to perfect my own! I’ve been trying this combination and can’t quite seem to nail it yet!
heather says
September 15, 2015 at 3:50 pmHi Abby – you’re probably going to see a bit of a difference depending on the graining of your wood….I suggest just keep trying to work with the character of your wood until you like the color! I know that’s not an ‘exact’ tip, but that’s what I did with our wood! I’m so thrilled you are trying it and don’t give up!! Thanks for visiting!!
Tammy stedman says
February 26, 2017 at 8:24 amCould you tell me best stain color to use for a ceiling and knee wall on a screened in porch. WE are thinking of using a tile that looks very vintage.. Blendart Natural. It has some browns and white. I can later change kneewall color but not the ceiling so it has to be something that isn’t just a fad. love your table.
heather says
March 1, 2017 at 10:32 amI would keep the ceiling a knee wall a color that matches the white color in the tile so that the beautiful tile pops. A brown stain might clash and overpower the tile. This will let you to add any accent color of decor/pillows/ flowers ect and will allow you to switch up decor colors easily. Hope that helps!
Amy says
June 16, 2017 at 11:30 amDo you have any tips or tricks for the beveled look on the feet and under the top? I noticed Whitney just mirrored hers, but I love the beveled edge but not sure how to do it.
heather says
July 5, 2017 at 11:51 amHi Amy – sorry I’m not sure what you mean?
Jen says
June 18, 2018 at 11:33 pmI LOVE THIS!! My husband just built a farmhouse table but we aren’t sure how to stain and protect it for outdoor use? Is this more or less weather proof? We were going to get a cover for non-summer months, but I wondered if yours is used outdoors in the elements.
Thanks!
Jen
heather says
June 24, 2018 at 6:18 pmHi Jen! Yes – the stain and sealer that we used makes it outdoor weatherproof! We leave ours outside! 🙂 Enjoy your table!
Jen says
June 21, 2018 at 12:49 amHi, could you please tell me if this held up to outdoor weather? I’ve read that Minwax is for interior and that the semitransparent or solid stains made for exterior would be much more resilient. But they’re not this pretty!! Thank you 🙂
heather says
June 23, 2018 at 12:00 pmHi Jen!! Yes – it’s held up to outdoor weather because of the top coat protector that’s put on top as a final coat to seal and protect. It’s the one listed in the instructions!