#Modern round coffee table professional#

Once I knew the size I wanted the top, I could figure out what size to make the base. In my case, my larger table was 34″ diameter. I began this project by determining the size table I wanted to make.

#Modern round coffee table professional#

5 Tips to Professional Looking DIY Furniture.Some posts you may find helpful in this build: That gives you a starting point and you can adjust your measurements as needed. I’m sharing below how I built mine 34″ diameter and about 19″ tall. Take note that changing the size you build may change the amount of material you need to build. To adjust the diameter of the top, simply adjust the length of the braces in step 1 and cut the size top you wish. To adjust the height, simply adjust the length of the legs in step 2. The table size is SUPER EASY to customize. There are LOTS of ways to attach it (simple screws, L brackets, etc), so if you prefer using another method, feel free to get creative. That’s optional, too.Īnd lastly, I used figure 8 fasteners to attach this table top. However, you could simply leave the screws exposed OR use putty to cover them over.

I used a ⅜″ forstner bit to drill out and plug my screw holes in this project. However, if you don’t have a router, you can definitely just use a jig saw or a band saw…or just cut a square or triangle and skip the circle altogether. To cut the round table top, you can use a router and a circle jig–which will give you more accurate results. I’m sharing both ways in the video above (I used half laps for the larger table and screws for the smaller one), but in this post, I’m keeping it simple and showing the easiest way–using screws. Options With This Build:įor example, you can use half laps OR simply use wood screws to attach the legs together. There are MULTIPLE ways to do almost every part of this project. Some Notes About the Round Coffee Table Build: