How to Make Foyer Tables

The atmosphere of your home or apartment is established the minute you walk through the door, and a welcoming foyer area says a lot. A well placed foyer table is a functional accent to any home, giving you a place to drop off your keys after a long day, or a spot to hold a vase of fresh flowers, and building one yourself is well within reach. No one knows your tastes better than you do, and customizing your table helps you make sure that the new addition to your space is just the right fit. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1

Nail your table legs together. Begin with four 1 by 3 inch wood pieces and four 1 by 2 inch wood pieces, cut to the height of your table. Use wood glue to attach a 1 by 3 inch board on to a 1 by 2 inch board so they form a right angle. Let dry completely, then nail through the 1 by 3 inch board to attach the two, Make sure you use enough nails for a secure fit. Repeat for the other three legs

2

Attach side aprons to legs. Your side aprons will secure your side legs together on what will be the top of your table. The aprons measure 3/4 by 5 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches. Using a power saw, cut two lengths of 3/4 inch thick plywood to fit these measurements and place them horizontally, inside the end corners of two leg pieces. Using wood glue, glue the side apron in place, let dry, then nail into place. Repeat for the other side.

3

Attach front aprons. Measure a 3/4 inch thick piece of plywood so it fits the length of the table on the inside of the back and front legs. Your front and back aprons should be 10 1/2 inches wide. Nail in o place through the front of the table legs and the back of the table legs.

4

Cut your top piece. Make sure to measure to include an over hang of 1 3/8 inches over the tops of the legs on each side. Make sure your table top piece is at least 1/2 inch thick to provide enough stability. Cut to size with a power saw.

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Nail in your top piece. Wood glue the top piece into place and let dry. Then nail the top piece to the aprons. It will help to drill guide holes before you begin nailing, to prevent the wood from splintering.