This post is sponsored by Kreg Tool
We initially designed this modern rustic dining table for our cottage remodel, I thought it would look beautiful in our cozy cottage dining room. That all changed when I came across a set of antique ladderback chairs.
I had been searching for new dining chairs for a while. I wanted to make a change that would add a little more warmth and character to our open-concept living and dining room and was so happy to find these chairs on Facebook Marketplace. With a deep rich colour, wood-turned details and woven rush seats, they were just what I was looking for.
While the chairs were perfect, they didn’t look right with our existing dining table. Nick suggested building the one we planned for the cottage for our home instead. I was a little hesitant at first because I thought it would be perfect for the cottage, but he eventually persuaded me and I am so glad he did.
Originally, I was inspired by this table. I loved the mix of modern and rustic. So we designed our table to combine the sleekness of contemporary design with the warmth and charm of rustic elements. It features clean lines, simple forms, and natural materials.
Nick chose to build the table from solid pine because it’s affordable and durable. It’s also known for its rustic and natural appearance, as the wood often features knots and other unique characteristics.
Pine is a relatively soft wood compared to some other hardwoods, like oak. This means it will be more prone to scratches and dents, which are inevitable, especially with young kids. Instead of considering this a con, we are going to use it to our advantage. Any newly acquired marks will simply add to the rustic patina of the table.
In order to coordinate with our dining chairs we stained the table a rich deep brown, which really adds a sense of warmth and character to our home. We used a combination of Dark Walnut and Golden Wheat (a ratio of two to one) by SamaN, which gave us the perfect colour. We discovered this brand while building our dining room sideboard, and love how many colour options they have. To protect the table, we finished it using Dead Flat varnish by SamaN. The matte finish is our favourite to use as it really highlights the wood’s grain and texture.
This project is an easy one to tackle, even for a beginner woodworker. In total, it is only fourteen pieces of wood with simple cuts involved, and using a Kreg Jig makes the joinery very simple and straightforward. There is no special knowledge needed, if you own a drill, saw, and Kreg Jig, then you can complete this project in a weekend!
Over the years, Nick has built a lot of the pieces you see in our home today. Recently I shared a post highlighting our Favourite Woodworking Projects, and I mention Nick builds a lot of these pieces in order to fill our home with quality furniture while saving on costs. Similar dining tables from various retailers are priced around $1,500-$3,000, but Nick built this table for just over $300!
Supplies
- 14 – 1″ x 3″ x 8′ – $135
- 3 – 2″ x 3″ x 8′ boards – $10
- 2 – 1″ x 6″ x 8′ boards – $25
- 6 – 2″ x 2″ x 8′ boards – $20
- 10 – 1″ x 4″ x 6′ boards – $65
- Screws, nails, wood filler, stain, varnish – $50
Total: $305*
*Estimate at the time of publishing. Local prices will vary.
We saved ourselves a lot of money by building our own dining table. We know it is well-made and we were able to customize it exactly how we wanted. The juxtaposition of the new table with the antique chairs is the perfect mix of modern and traditional, and it adds so much interest to our dining room. I am so glad we decided to take on this project for our own home.
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