This month’s theme on Ryobi Nation is Hidden Gems and I have just the project in mind. I’ve been wanting to update my coffee table to the farmhouse style, but I need some hidden storage for remotes, art supplies and homework papers. The coffee table seems to be my kids’ focal point for playing and activities.

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This farmhouse style coffee table is really easy to build. You’ll need:

• 6 – 1″ x 6″ x 8′ boards
• 1 – 4″ x 4″ x 8′ post
• 1 – 1″ x 2″ x 8′ board
• 2 – full overlay frameless euro hinges
• 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws
• 1 1/4″ brad nails
• wood glue
• sandpaper
• paint/stain (I used the same weathered wood technique that I used on my farmhouse frames that you can see here.)
  • The supplies for this table cost me about $60. (I had the paint, stain, wood glue, sandpaper on hand already.)

I used Euro hinges for the top lid. You can choose the soft close option if you’re worried about little fingers!

I teamed up with Ryobi Nation this month, and the tutorial and plans are available for free over on Ryobi Nation <– click for plans

Want to get that nice weathered wood finish on new pine?
See how I did that:

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