Apothecary Coffee Table with Toybox Trundle

DIY this coffee table with a hidden storage trundle! from include diagrams, shopping and cut list and lots of user submitted photos.

Dimensions

Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.

Apothecary Coffee Table with Toybox Trundle dimension diagram 1

What you need

4 - 1x6 @ 8 feet long
3 - 2x2 @ 8 feet long
1 - 1x3 @ 6 feet long
1 - 1x12 @ 12 feet long
1 - 1x2 @ 10 feet long
1/4 sheet of - 1/2" plywood
4 - 1 1/2" caster wheels with an overall clearance of 2"
1 1/4 inch brad nails
1 1/4 inch pocket hole screws
1” brad nails
14 knobs
Glue

Step by step

Step 1

First, build the top frame.

Step 2

Then add the tabletop boards. You can build the tabletop first, then attach too. NOTE: Brooke recommends adding 5" to the tabletop boards and omitting the breadboard ends.

Step 3

Now build two of the sides. Again, you can build the side panels first, then attach side trim.

Step 4

And then add the legs. Try PHs on the insides - 3/4" and 1 1/4" PH screws. NOTE: You will want your legs to fit the length of your caster wheels. This plan assumes your caster wheels have an overall clearance of 2" and your 1x12s are 11 1/4" wide.

Step 5

Step 6

If you did the breadboards....

Step 7

Ooops - don't notch out handles. Build the bottom box. Attach plywood to bottom.

Step 8

And then the little drawer faces!

Step 9

And Brooke is sharing with us her finishing tutorial too!

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.