So excited to finally have this project done and moved into its permanent home! Two and a half years ago, very pregnant with Addison, I came waddling home from my girlfriend’s house to report that her husband was building her a nice craft table, which he was going to cover with a sheet of stainless steel. Graham’s ears perked up, as I knew they would. We had some discussion about the “project table” that had been on our “want desperately, but can’t buy” list for a while. Graham was inspired. He went to Home Depot and bought wood and parts and…stuff. I could see the stainless steel sparkling in his eyes. He began cutting and routing, gluing and building. I gave birth to Addie and Graham injured his back. Carpentry progress halted indefinitely. Pieces of the project table were moved here and there in the garage. Every now and then, we’d talk about pulling it out … but then I flooded the house. remember that? The flood ruined the hardwood, which had to be replaced, which meant complete upheaval to clear out the disorganized office/craft room. Over the summer, we have slowly put the house back together. And carpentry work on the project table resumed for a final stretch. At long last, the project table has been moved into the office.
The table was modeled after Pottery Barn’s Bedford project table. It has 9 large cubbies on each side; the cubbies house many craft supplies including baskets for thread, patterns, stamps, scrapbooking supplies, and fabric. The tabletop is extra large for spreading my stuff WAY out or sharing workspace! I don’t think we’ll be adding any stainless steel. It wasn’t a ploy; we just changed our minds after a year or two. Also, I have plans to spruce up those boring walls; here’s to hoping it doesn’t take two more years!
Even though this was a project that needed to rest mid-way through, I’m so glad that we did it! Thanks, honey! I’ll try to confine my craft messes to the top of this awesome table!
Comments & Reviews
Catherine says
Gorgeous! I love this style craft table & have drooled over it myself for awhile. Love the corner detail (and how neat & organized your space is!).
Holly Lefevre says
I have had my eye on a table like that for awhile…Yours is beautiful! Maybe I will get moving n mine now! I am follower 1000 – congrats!
Holly
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projectdowhatyoulove says
OMG so beautiful, I love the little flourishes on the corners! So beautiful! Worth the wait! : )Nataliewww.projectdowhatyoulove.wordpress.com
Leah Roy says
http://www.jealous.com
(You are a lucky/crafty lady!)
Kristie-Creating Chaos says
I’m kind of jealous. That table is to die for. What a sweet hubby you have.
Etcetorize says
Ooooh, what a great table. I’d love to craft on something like that~
Marianne says
You must be so happy to have this wonderful table, and such a wonderful husband to work so hard on it!
Tanya says
Gorgeous piece! Yay for hubby!
Sixty-Fifth Avenue says
oh you are a lucky girl! That is a beautiful table and the chair is very cool too. I can picture myself hanging out with you in your craft room chatting away as you create all your pretties.
Connie @ Daydream In Color says
Congrats! It looks great. So smart having shelves as the legs.
Ashley says
it looks great! I am planning something like this for my craft room at the new house! I love the decorative touches you added!!
Shannon says
Love it!
Anonymous says
OMG!! I am in serious table envy now!!! I think I need to kick Steve out of the workshop and convert it to my workroom with one of those in the middle. But..you know….what would make that table look better..an embroidery machine on it!!!!
Sandy says
What a great table… I need one of these to cut my fabric on!
amanda says
Love the stool!!!