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diy door turned coffee table

August 13, 2012

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We’re blogging without borders here today. If you’ve missed my first few attempts at updating our living room you can get all caught up here, here and here.

And today … she’s here … the old door I pulled out of a dumpster on the way to meet friends at the pool one day has transformed into a coffee table!!

And here’s how it happened.

old door upcycle - how to make a coffee table out of old doors

I had been working on the door I found in the dumpster for a few weeks. Yes, that’s how long it takes me to scrape and prep old wood. Is it just me? I feel like it takes me forever sometimes … but I just can’t take a whole day and make it happen without losing my sanity.

diy door turned coffee table

I actually bought casters – rare for me to buy something so optional … but I just had a feeling we were going to love this piece and casters would be the perfect addition. They are all metal and 2 inch in size and cost me about $25 US.

I wonder how much they would have cost me in the states?
old door

I had figured out a super easy (no kidding!) way to assemble it all and my project was coming together.

Without Joel even knowing really.

He’s used to seeing my mess out back. Sometimes there’s sawdust or paint chips or scrap wood pieces strewn about … but he never really bothers to take an interest. I thank him for that. 🙂

diy door turned coffee table

Then I got a package. ‘A box arrived for you today, it says there’s paint in it … do you know anything about it?’, Joel said.

Note to self: Let husband know when I have things shipped to his work.

‘YES, IT’S HERE? WHERE IS IT? WHAT TIME ARE YOU COMING HOME?’, I said.
diy door turned coffee tableYou see, this is what I have been waiting for. My Annie Sloan box. My very own!!! And what I was REALLY excited for … the wax. I just knew the wax would make this piece awesome.

diy door turned coffee table

I’m in love with her.

Like, totally, head-over-heals, in love.

She’s at the top of my all time favorites list.

She’s beautiful, functional, thrifty, upcycled, chipping with charm, wood and metal combined goodness.
old door

She even makes the couches seem not so bad. A true ‘look transitioning’ piece for our living room redo.

So …

… on the day I finished her and had her at the ready in the living room …

… when Joel got home, and I was in the kitchen finishing up dinner (because I’m domestic like that) …
old door upcycle - how to make a coffee table out of old doors

… and he said from the other room ‘that looks really good‘ … pause … ‘I think this is my favorite‘ …

old door upcycle - how to make a coffee table out of old doors

… I smiled over the stove and realized that she’s in good company on the favorites list.  🙂

Update:  Find the full tutorial of how to turn old doors into a coffee table here.

What about you? Do you like the chippy old look of garbage furniture? Or a bit more modern is your preference? Do you take an abnormal about of photos of your feet and your dogs?

And, just so you know, I was given Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and wax to try, but I was not paid to write anything about it.
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Comments

  1. Tisha @ Delectable Home says

    August 13, 2012 at

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE old chippy door tables with AS wax and casters and feet and a dog! This turned out great!

  2. Erin says

    August 13, 2012 at

    She looks so pretty! I still have not used anything Annie Sloan. Maybe I will the next time I find an awesome old door in a dumpster…

  3. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    August 13, 2012 at

    Love it all – the door, your dog, your feet …
    Kelly

  4. Robin says

    August 13, 2012 at

    I’m with Joel, I think this one is my favorite … not taking anything away from all your “greats”, but I could see this one in my life too. And she sure does soften and enhance the sofa (does Joel know about the black paint on the back?) Is there a slight hint / tint of blue in the paint, looks that way on my screen, that might be something that tones down the sofa fabric. Sisal rug underneath looks really good with it too. I really have to try that Annie Sloan soft wax … would it help me fill in / conceal scratches on a table top just by buffing it in or am I hoping for a way too easy solution to that problem? I digress, love your door turned table.

  5. Tammi says

    August 13, 2012 at

    You made it look easy! It’s so creative that I thought to myself, “Why didn’t I think of that?”

  6. Kirby Carespodi says

    August 13, 2012 at

    I LOVE this table! That door was a true find, and you have made it perfect. Good show!

  7. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says

    August 13, 2012 at

    I love, love, love it! Now I will be on the hunt for an old door.

  8. Jessica@HomewithBaxter says

    August 13, 2012 at

    The table came out great! I’d definitely put something like that in my house. Want to make me one?:)

  9. laura@Top This Top That says

    August 13, 2012 at

    amazing! are they two tables stacked on each other?

  10. thistle says

    August 13, 2012 at

    Karah,

    Love this project! The caster idea is brilliant! But my favorite is your sweet furry friend!

    blessings,
    karianne

  11. Trish says

    August 13, 2012 at

    Good job – I like it. I wish I could see it from a far away view – see the casters on the bottom too.

  12. Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says

    August 13, 2012 at

    She’s so pretty! Normally I’m not a fan of the chipped look but I really do like how it looks on your coffee table! The chips add so much character which makes the table unique and one of a kind 🙂

  13. Maury @ Life on Mars says

    August 13, 2012 at

    Holy cow… I’m IN LOVE with this table. Seriously I would pay $200 for that. It’s amazing! you’re awesome.

  14. Kristy Rohm says

    August 13, 2012 at

    Favorite thing about the table…you left the door knob on. So unique 🙂 Love the puppy 🙂

  15. shirley@housepitalitydesigns says

    August 13, 2012 at

    Shut the front door.!!! ..that is fantastic!! I just love the hardware..gives it such great character…Karah..you did good…no, you did great!!….

  16. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    August 13, 2012 at

    I love love love love it! This is definitely one of my favorites as well! 🙂

    Now I’m going to be on the hunt for old doors in the dumpster…

  17. Whitney @ drab to fab design says

    August 13, 2012 at

    Karah, this is one of my faves as well!! It’s got so much character!!

  18. Amy@BuffaloRoam says

    August 13, 2012 at

    Karah – You just inspire me so much. This is something I would absolutely love to have in my home – chips and hardware and all. Beautiful piece. Good job!

  19. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    August 13, 2012 at

    Garbage redeemed… beautifully. 🙂 AS is like a beauty elixir for junk, don’t you think? I’m with Joel… I think this is my favorite!
    xo Heidi

  20. Kelly @ View Along the Way says

    August 13, 2012 at

    Beautiful. The texture, the color, the perfect amount of wear. Pinned. 🙂

  21. Sheila @SZInteriors says

    August 13, 2012 at

    Your door (table) turned out just beautiful! It’s perfect 🙂

  22. Debbie refreshrestyle says

    August 13, 2012 at

    Oh, my, greatness! I love it too! It looks great, so do your feet and your dog 🙂 I love it!

  23. RHome410 @ Friday is Pizza, Monday is Soup says

    August 13, 2012 at

    That is cool. You have such a great eye and style sense. I think if I got junk and tried to make it cool, it’d just look like junk. But you make masterpieces instead!

  24. angie@diyitnow says

    August 13, 2012 at

    Very cool idea. Just simply love it.

  25. Karen says

    August 14, 2012 at

    That is it. Checking flights today. I am heading down to meet you and your dogs (and husband) in person. This is SOOOO moi!!!! I LOVE it!!!!! I wish I had time to make one myself today. It looks awesome.
    PS it takes me forevah to clean up an old door too. Sometimes Emma has this lovely task, it takes her forever too.

  26. karen@somewhatquirky says

    August 14, 2012 at

    Well you know I love an old door. Love the table. I think those casters would have been about the same price here in the states. The old metal hardware just makes the table.

  27. Anne says

    August 14, 2012 at

    Gorgeous! What a fabulous job you did, I love the whole look. So impressed!!!

    xox

  28. Rita@thissortaoldlife says

    August 15, 2012 at

    Gorgeous door! The chippier, the better! 🙂

  29. cassie says

    August 16, 2012 at

    very cool! i love the way the paint looks!

  30. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says

    August 16, 2012 at

    Loving the chippy door/table and the tray. Is it ok if I just leave one comment for two posts? I read both, but in my incredible need to start drinking champagne with my hubby now that all 3 children are sleeping I’m letting my blogging standards slide. You’ll understand, I know;)

    Eat. Drink. Be Married pretty much sums up my life too, except with the little ones running around from 6am-6pm.

    Jessica

  31. Liz says

    August 18, 2012 at

    The hardware on it is too cool! Whatever it is you actually did to that door, you did it right. It’s just beautiful!
    Liz

  32. Marilyn says

    August 21, 2012 at

    This is gorgeous, Karah!

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