DIY Plans to Build a Storage Counter Height Table

A Nifty Counter Height Table with Storage Perfect for Crafting!

This DIY counter height table can serve so many purposes – as extra seating for holiday entertaining or a dinner party, as a craft table, or even as a kitchen island! The plans to build a Storage Counter Height Table feature a square top, 37-1/2″ height, and built-in storage on the side! This is a great project for beginners and can be completed in a weekend.

Materials:

• 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws (<–affiliate link!)
• 1-1/2″ pocket hole screws
• 1-1/4″ brad nails
• Edge banding, optional (<–affiliate link!)
• Wood glue
• Sandpaper (100, 150, 220 grits)
• Finishing supplies (primer & paint, or stain, sealer)

Lumber:

• 5 – 1×4 at 8′
• 1 – 4×4 at 8′
• 1 – 4′ x 4′ sheet of 1/4″ plywood
• 1 – 4′ x 4′ sheet of 3/4″ plywood

Cut List:

• 2 – 4×4 at 36-3/4″ – Legs
• 3 – 1×4 at 29″ – Aprons
• 2 – 1×4 at 36-3/4″ – Storage Sides/Legs
• 5 – 1×4 at 34-1/2″ – Storage Shelves
• 1 – 1×4 at 34-1/2″ – Top Support
• 1 – 1/4″ plywood at 36-1/4″ x 36-1/2″ – Storage Back
• 1 – 3/4″ plywood at 36″ x 36″ – Top

Click on the drawings for a larger view!

Step One

Cut the pieces for the 4×4 legs and the aprons. With the pocket hole jig set for 3/4″ material, drill pocket holes in each end of each apron piece. Secure one of the apron pieces to the 4×4 legs as shown using glue and 1-1/2″ pocket hole screws.

Step Two

Cut the pieces for the storage sides/legs. Secure the remaining aprons to the storage sides/legs using glue and 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws, treating each piece as a left and a right. Secure the apron/side assemblies to the 4×4 legs using glue and 1-1/2″ pocket hole screws.

Step Three

Cut the pieces for the storage shelves and drill pocket holes in each end. Secure the shelves to the storage sides/legs as shown using glue and 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws.

Step Four

Cut the piece for the top support and drill pocket holes in each end. Secure the support to the aprons as shown using glue and 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws.

Step Five

Cut the piece for the storage back. position the piece on the back of the storage shelves between the aprons. Secure the piece using glue and 1-1/4″ brad nails through the back into each of the shelves.

Step Six

Cut the piece for the top. If using edge banding, it will be applied to the exposed edges prior to securing the top on the frame. The top will be flush with the frame on all sides. Secure in place using glue and 1-1/4″ brad nails.

Finish as desired.

I imagine this table in a really dark finish but of course, that is my preference with everything, ha ha! There are so many neat ways to finish it including wallpaper on the storage back, the glue-resist technique on the top, or a high-gloss painted finish!

These stools would be perfect with the plans for counter height table!

Leave a comment below if there are any questions about the DIY plans to build a Storage Counter Height Table!

Originally posted 2014-11-12 08:00:25.