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DIY Console Table – Ballard Designs Inspired

By Anika Gandhi

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How to build a Ballard Designs inspired DIY console table for a fraction of cost. The stylish and simple legs make this table perfect for any decor!

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This DIY console table has been on my list of things to build for a while and I am so happy to finally be able to share it with you!

It is based on a Ballard Designs console table.

I was immediately drawn to the gorgeous legs!Side view of DIY console table

They are so simple yet have so much character!

I just knew I had to make it.

The Ballard Designs version retails for $599… and I made it for $35 in lumber!!!

WHAT?!!!!

So, you could buy the lumber, all the tools, build the table and then go out for a fancy dinner! Full view of the DIY console table


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Materials for DIY Console table –

  • Lumber per the plans.
  • Miter Saw
  • Brad Nailer
  • Kreg Pocket hole Jig. Check out the full tutorial on how to use a Kreg Jig! 
  • Power Drill
  • Sander and sandpaper
  • 1¼” pocket hole screws
  • 1 ¼” inch brad nails
  • Stain or paint of your choice. I used this one.

How to build the DIY Console table

I am sharing the full step by step tutorial on Jen Woodhouse’s site – The House of Wood.

Click here for the full tutorial  

Ballard Design inspired DIY console table - comparison with text overlay

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Also, be sure to check out that one time I built a mirrored console table based on another high priced piece!

If simple is more your style, you will enjoy the DIY X-leg console table. It is the perfect farmhouse console table.

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About Anika Gandhi

Anika's goal is to inspire and empower beginners with woodworking, DIY, home improvement, and home decor ideas.
She wants everyone to unlock their creative potential and experience the feeling that comes with making something. Nothing feels better better than seeing something and saying "I can make that!"

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  1. Janet

    February 15, 2019 at 1:48 am

    I got so excited when I saw this beautiful console table! I’ve been on the hunt for something narrow for a particular spot in my entry/living room. This looks perfect. I may need to give it a try when the weather warms up (we don’t have an indoor workspace for projects like this). Thank you!

  2. Mary Beth

    February 15, 2019 at 11:08 am

    Wow, Anika! I love this. I am going to save this for spring/summer and hopefully, make one for my home. Thanks so much for sharing at Project Inspired. Have an awesome day!

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