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Storage Dining Table Base

Round dining tables are idea for small dining spaces because they still seat the same number of people, but you can easily move around the table. Take greater advantage of your small space needs by building a round storage dining table. This simple plan uses a standard round tabletop, standard bun feet, and an easy to build storage center. RELATED: Round Tabletop Building Guide

Storage Dining Table Base

Specifications

Project typeDining Table Plans
RoomStorage Solutions
StyleCottage Style Furniture Plans
DifficultyIntermediate
Estimated costscraps

Dimensions

Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.

Storage Dining Table Base dimension diagram 1

Shopping List

  • 1 – 42″ – 48″ Unfinished Round Tabletop (Available at Lowes and Home Depot)
  • 4 – 4 3/4″ Precut Unfinished Feet (Available at Lowes and Home Depot)
  • 4 – Surface Mount Hardware Brackets (see above)
  • 3/4″ Hardwood Plywood or MDF (if you are painting) (about 1/4 of a sheet)
  • 2 – 1×3 boards
  • 4 - 1×2 boards

Cut List

A) 4 – 1×2 @ 28 1/2″ (1×2 Part of the Legs)

B) 4 – 1×3 @ 28 1/2″ (1×3 Part of the Legs)

C) 2 – 3/4″ Plywood @ 20″ x 20″ (Shelves)

D) 2 – 1×2 @ 20″ (Inner Apron on the 1×2 Sides)

E) 2 – 1×2 @ 18 1/2″ (Inner Apron on the 1×3 Sides)

F) 2 – 1×3 @ 17″ (Apron on the 1×2 sides)

G) 2 – 1×3 @ 16 1/2″ (Apron on the 1×3 sides)

H) 4 – 1×2 @ 17″ (Shelf Trim on the 1×2 Sides)

I) 4 – 1×2 @ 16 1/2″ (Shelf Trim on the 1×3 Sides)

J) 42 ” Round Tabletop

Tools

  • measuring tape
  • square
  • pencil
  • safety glasses
  • hearing protection
  • drill
  • circular saw
  • nailer
  • sander

Step-by-step Instructions

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Step 1

Legs. Build your legs as shown above. Use pieces A and B.

Storage Dining Table Base — step 1
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Step 2

Shelves. Use the diagram above to fasten the shelves (C) shown in green above to the legs. Nail through the outsides of the legs into the shelves.

Storage Dining Table Base — step 2
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Step 3

Inner Apron, 1×2 Sides. Attach the inner apron, pieces D, to the 1×2 parts of the legs. Use the 1 1/4″ nails to nail to the 1x2s and also nail through the 1×3 legs into the end edges of the inner apron.

Storage Dining Table Base — step 3
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Step 4

Inner Apron, 1×3 Side. Use pieces E to complete the inner apron, as shown above. Follow the same steps as step 3.

Storage Dining Table Base — step 4
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Step 5

Storage Dining Table Base — step 5
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Step 6

Apron Pieces. Use pieces F and G to complete the apron. Follow the directions shown in the diagram above. Keep top edges flush.

Storage Dining Table Base — step 6
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Step 7

Legs. Fasten the legs according to the directions of your legs. If your legs do not come with a hanger bolt, you can simply screw through the top of the bottom shelf into the legs. Just use a long screw and predrill first to prevent splitting.

Storage Dining Table Base — step 7
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Step 8

Tabletop. Attach the tabletop as shown above, centering the base on the tabletop. Predrill through the blue highlighted inner apron piece into the underside of the table. Be cautious of drilling through the tabletop.

Storage Dining Table Base — step 8
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Step 9

Mount the leg plates to the bottom of the table base.

Storage Dining Table Base — step 9
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Step 10

Screw the bun feet in.

Storage Dining Table Base — step 10
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Finishing

Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.

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