I started this project thinking that I would put in a rental home we were working on. But after I completed it I couldn't part with it.
I found the plans to be easy to follow! I watched the videos and tackled the raised panel doors. I wanted to add some height so added a few inches just in-case. I couldn’t bear the thought of completing this project and my garbage can not fitting. So I did use 1x6 for the rails and found it didn't look too bad.
I put a lot of thought about what color and finish I wanted. I thought about distressing it but couldn’t decide on the color or technique. So I decided on Color Place paint that I had left over from another project. I am going to find a spray paint that matches and do the inside.
I choose an oil rubbed bronze knob that I had left over from a kitchen remodel, added a magnetic closure as well as a door safety chain. I have lots of little hands and toes that I don’t want getting smashed. I like the idea that if I want to open it all the way for cleaning all I have to do is unhook the safety chain.
Over all I am so pleased with how it turned out. It keeps the garbage and smell in and curious fingers out! My kids love to put stuff in the garbage now!
I spent a weekend with a visiting friend and made one as well as completed two more for Christmas gifts.
Thanks Ana
Comments
spiceylg
Mon, 07/18/2011 - 06:59
LOVE LOVE LOVE
I requested plans for nesting tables because I don't have the confidence to try and do it myself. Beautiful job and yours look much better than PB's and their ridiculous price! Once you get the smaller table done, will you please post your plans? I would really appreciate it. We have an ottoman so there isn't room for a coffee table and we badly need tables for when our weekly guests arrive. I don't like the snack tables as they are too wobbly. Again, beautiful work!
The Quaint Cottage
Wed, 07/20/2011 - 12:50
Thank you!
And yes, I'll be posting the finished plans and table pictures this weekend. I even tried my first attempt at the plans on the sketch up program. The big table is already up on my little blog site.
http://www.thequaintcottage.net/2011/07/copy-cat-nesting-end-table-part…
My table is a bit larger than the PB table, but I wanted the little table to be able to be used as a secondary table when guests come visit (move to side tables).
Once I get them perfect, I'll post here.
THANKS for your positive feedback. :)
Karen
The Quaint Cottage
Sun, 07/24/2011 - 17:02
Finished the Set
http://www.thequaintcottage.net/2011/07/diy-copy-cat-nesting-end-table-…