DIY Pottery Barn Dining Table Plans

Detailed DIY PotteryBarn Dining TablePlansJune 10, 2012, In: CREATIVE DIY IDEAS

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Back in September, my husband and I built our very first

piece of furniture. It was a dining table modeled after the

Pottery Barn Hyde line. It was much easier to put together

than expected and since then I have received several

requests for detailed plans on how we put it together. Well,

the day has finally arrived!

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These DIY Pottery Barn dining table plans were put

together using Google SketchUp and while I tried my

hardest to keep all of the measurements exact, sometimes

the program just would not work with me. So please follow

the measurements and do not rely solely on the photos.

These plans are modified from the Tryde Coffee Table

plans posted on Ana-White.

Dimensions:

71″ wide x 35″ wide x 30″ tall

Supplies List:

2 1/2″ Screws

2 – 4×4 posts 8′ length (we used the left overs for the

bench)

3 – 1×4 8′ length boards


1- 2×6 8′ length board


Sandpaper (100, 150, and 220)

Wood putty (we left the screws exposed and they still

look great)

Stain, varnish, paint or other finishing product

Paint brush

Tools:

measuring tape

square

pencil

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safety glasses

hearing protection (we love these headphones

because you can plug in your phone or mp3 player)

miter saw (or have the hardware store cut your wood

for you)

drill

sander

Cut List:

A) 4 – 4×4 Posts @ 28 1/2″ (Legs)

B) 2 – 1×4 @ 29 1/2″ (Leg Joiners)

C) 2 – 1×4 @ 57 1/2″ (Side Aprons)

D) 4 – 1×4 @ 2 1/2″ (End Apron Spacer)

E) 2 – 1×4 @ 24″ (End Aprons)

F) 4 – 2×2 @ 29 1/2″ (Tabletop Supports)

G) 2 – 2×6 @ 35″ (Breadboard Ends)

H) 10 – 2×4 @ approx. 60 3/4″ (Tabletop Pieces –

Measure the table before cutting these boards)

Instructions:

Cut out all boards except H. To get the best fit, you will

measure and precisely cut out each of the boards H to fit

the table. Remember, use the 2 1/2″ screws unless

otherwise noted and always predrill and countersink your

screws. Use glue on all joints to keep the table from

separating later.

Step 1: Screw the Leg Joiner (B) to the legs (A) as shown

below. Do this on both sets of legs. Use the measurements

below to guide you.

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Step 2: Screw the side aprons (C) into the ends of the leg

joiners (B) as shown below.

Step 3: Screw the end apron spacers (D) into the legs as

shown below.

Check for square. Measure from one end diagonally across

the table. Then measure on the other diagonal. If the

measurements are the same, your table is square. If not,

evaluate where you are off and make the necessary

corrections.

Step 4: Screw the end aprons (E) into the end apron

spacers as shown below.

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Step 5: Screw in the tabletop supports (F) as shown below,

spacing the supports approx. 9″ apart.

Step 6: Now screw the breadboard ends into the tops of

the legs as shown below. The edge of the breadboard is

centered on the leg.

Step 7: Take a length measurement between the

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tabletop board (H). Place the board with one edge centered

on the table and screw in place from the bottom through

the supports (F). (The board should not be centered as it

appears to be in the image)

Step 8: Continue to measure and cut the tabletop boards

for the top of the table. Repeat step 7. This time, make

sure the edges of the tabletop boards line up. Do not leave

gap between the tabletop boards. Use clamps to keep

boards together.

Step 9: Stand back and admire your beautiful table. Time

to send out the dinner invitations!

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Our table (pictured below) was stained using Minwax in

Jacobean. There are three coats of stain and three coats

of polyurethane. It makes me so proud every time

someone new comes over and compliments it before they

know we built it.

Update: The bench plans are now available! Check them

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Alaina

September 1, 2015

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Deanna

September 2, 2015

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i love this table! How can I make this for a seating of 8

instead of 6?

Hmm. Well, I guess you could make the

table longer. So instead of cutting the

middle boards down to 60 3/4" you

could keep them to around 84". This will

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Prars

October 30, 2014

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Deb

October 4, 2014

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Harry

November 25, 2013

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Meghan

October 30, 2013

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and thin so you might want to adjust the width as

well depending on your space.

This is exactly the table that I have been looking for!!!

Even better is the part that I can make it myself!

Thankyou for instructions and plans.

How do I recalculate the dimensions if I want to

change the width from 35″ to 40″?

Your help is appreciated.

This looks so fabulous! About to build our first dining

table and just searching around to find the easiest

and best instructions for us to get started. Just

curious…what type of poly did you use? I like how

your has a shiny finish….I want it to resemble the PB

one with the shiny finish..Im assuming gloss.

Deb

@Seeking Lavender Lane

what is the average cost of these supplies. I know it

may vary, but could you give me a guestimate?

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Kim

October 22, 2013

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Courtney Naif

October 9, 2013

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John Freeman

July 31, 2013

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Deanna

August 1, 2013

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piece if your table is 71″ long you have the C pieces at 57 1/2″

long which is making your table apron 5 1/2 ” shorter than the top

do you think this would apply as a good guide to any size table?

Also since B is only leaving a 3/4″ gap where C goes does C

overhang by 1/4″ on the legs? Sorry if these seem silly questions

this will be my first building project and I am using wood already

purchased, trying to adjust to wood size.

Love this! How long did it take to create?

Hi, I love your table, I am making it this weekend!!! I

have a concern, though. I see the (g) 2×6 are 35″. But

you have 10 2×4’s laid across which equals 45″. Is this

correct? I’m confused, wondering if the 10 2×4’s will

match up to the (g) breadboard lengths of 35″. I was

also wondering, if possible, could I use 5- 2×8’s

instead of the 10- 2×4. Thanks so much!!!

Should D not be 2-3/4 in. to fill the gap?

Good catch. Yes, based on the

measurements, D should be 2 3/4\”. I\’ll

make the adjustment.

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November 4, 2015

John Freeman

August 23, 2013

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Deanna

August 26, 2013

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Josh

July 31, 2013

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Your comment is awaiting

moderation.

Should D be 2 3/4, can you

send me a updated plan for

the table, please. Plus I see

5 boards for f in the pic but

you say only 4. ???

I just finish my bench like

the one above,and just

ruined it by using

jacobean(minax) Way too

dark. Be careful picking

your stain

Sorry you

thought the

jacobean

stain was too

dark. We

wanted a

really dark

stain so it

was perfect

for us.

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Deanna

August 1, 2013

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Amanda

March 17, 2013

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Leah Marie

January 11, 2014

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Deanna

February 13, 2014

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Yes. We used a wood conditioner to help

keep the stain more even across the

different woods.

I LOVE this table! I had been looking @ similar ones

online and in local stores and they were wanting

$250+ and I am not willing to pay that much for

something I know my toddler will destroy. Thank you!

Can you tell me how much it cost for

you to make the table and benches?

Thank you.

I think the total for both

pieces would be around

$100 for the materials.

That includes the wood,

screws, wood glue, sand

paper, wood conditioner,

stain and polyurethane. Of

course you need to have

some tools to complete

the project so there will be

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Deanna

March 17, 2013

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Allison

January 5, 2013

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Allison

January 5, 2013

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Deanna

February 21, 2013

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the lumber yard can cut the pieces for

you.

Thank you! I can't wait to hear/see how

it turns out.

My boyfriend and I are starting to make this table. We

would love the dimensions for the bench, too, if you

have them.

Also, did you stain before our after

assembly?

Allison,

Sorry for the delay. The

plans for the bench are

finally available! Check

them out here:

http://littlegreenbow.com

/2013/02/diy-dining-

benc…. To answer your

question about the stain,

we waited until we

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Aimee

November 27, 2012

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EmmaJ

October 17, 2012

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Deanna

February 21, 2013

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Paul

October 15, 2012

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put outside, I would stain and seal all

pieces before assembly.

Wow! What a beautiful piece, and I love the can-do

attitude of this project and everything on your blog! I

will live through you vicariously until we’ve settled

down into a place where we’re not going to pick up

and move any month. Totally inspiring

I would love bench dimensions too please!! Just

finished sanding tonight and I can’t wait to stain!

Thank you for the great plans!

The plans for the bench are finally

available! Check them out here:

http://littlegreenbow.com/2013/02

/diy-dining-benc…

Hi Deanna,

I made my table this weekend and it turned out really

well, joints are very strong and it looks great! I’m

starting to read up on finishes now and was hoping to

bug you a bit more.

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Deanna

October 18, 2012

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Paul

October 12, 2012

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Paul

October 11, 2012

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Did you sand in between each coat of polyurethane? Did you need

all 3 coats of polyurethane to get your nice glossy look?

So happy to hear your table turned out

well!

We used Minwax stain in Jacobean. It

looks really dark when it goes on, but the

wood shows through nicely when you

wipe it off. Yes, we did use three coats

of polyurethane and sanded with fine

sandpaper in between coats. I think we

used 220 grit.

Thanks for your answer Just one more question –

you say to glue the joints – did you put glue on pieces

B and C and let it dry before putting in the screws?

Thanks!

Hi, I’m curious about the strength of the joints for the

leg joiners (B) and side aprons (C). I’m wondering if its

better to use dowel pins instead of screws to join the

legs together.

Is your table very sturdy with those screw joints? If

you put a lot of weight or sit on the table does it feel

completely stable?

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Deanna

October 12, 2012

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Deanna

October 12, 2012

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Monica

October 10, 2012

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Paul,

I am sure wood dowels would be the

more correct way to make the joints, but

as this was the first piece of wood

furniture we ever made, we wanted to

keep it easy. That said, the table is

definitely sturdy (and heavy). We have

not sat on it, but I have put heavy things

on it and never questioned if it would

hold.

Paul,

Not sure where your

comment disappeared to,

but you asked if we glued

the pieces together and

then waited for them to dry

before screwing them

together. The answer is no.

We put glue on the pieces

and then screwed them

together while wet. This

made it so we did not need

clamps, which was helpful

on our first project. Hope

that helps. Good luck and

I\’d love to hear how your

piece turns out!

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Deanna

February 21, 2013

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Deanna

October 12, 2012

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1. you said “Remember, use the 2 3/4″ screws unless otherwise

noted…” but youve listed 2 1/2″ screws in the supplies list. Did you

mean 2 1/2″?

I was also wondering how many qts of stain did you end up using

for 3 coats? And last but not least do you by any chance have

instructions on your bench as well. I live in a cottage type house

in the mountains and think my space would lend itself beautifully

to two bench seats.

I absolutely LOVE this table. I’d be happy if I did half as good a job

as you and your husband did!!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS!

Monica,

The plans for the bench are finally

available! Check them out here:

http://littlegreenbow.com/2013/02

/diy-dining-benc…

Monica,

Thank you for the nice compliments!

Yes, I did mean the 2 1/2\” screws. I\’ll

have to fix that. As for the stain I think I

only used one quart, but at the most it

would have been 2. I\’m sorry I do not

have plans for the benches yet. I\’d like

to post them soon, but have not found

the time. It was made the same way as

the table so maybe I can at least send

you the final measurements. Good luck

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John

February 12, 2013

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Deanna

February 21,

2013

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Beth

September 23, 2012

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Would love the dimensions

for the bench also, we have

a familyof six and

sometimes seven. Do you

feel there is roomon the

ends for chairs or should I

go longer on length?

John,

The plans for

the bench are

finally

available!

Check them

out here:

http://littlegreenbow.com

/2013/02

/diy-dining-benc

I’m in the process of building a table based on this

design but with extensions that will go in the ends to

make it bigger for company. I have completed

assembling it but now we are on to sanding, probably

forever and ever it seems.

Thanks so much for sharing your plans! I was really

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Damian

November 16, 2014

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EmmaJ

August 31, 2012

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Deanna

September 3, 2012

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Jamie G

October 29, 2012

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flooring!

Hello – if you made the extensions and

it all worked out – would you mind

sharing how you did it?

This is stunning! What type of wood did you use?

The table was made with standard 2x4s,

2x6s and 4×4 posts from Home Depot. I

think it was all pine, but as our first DIY

piece we were not very selective and

went with the less expensive pieces.

Sorry I do not have a straight answer.

Hope that helps. Cheers!

I have been looking around

for types of wood to use

for this project. I see you

used pine – does your

table mark easily? I’ve

been advised against pine

because of that reason

from lowes and another

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Bob W.

January 11, 2013

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expensive wood. I want this table to

last a while though. Thanks!

Jamie.

Consider that

using pine

will cost less

and that even

if you have

scrapes and

some dents

over time, it is

easy to work

with and

refinish the

top. Or you

could even

just make a

new top.

After you

have made

one table you

will be an

expert and it

will be much

easier. With

that said, you

can find

some really

beautiful hard

woods to use,

but even they

will show

wear over

time. With the

additional

cost of the

wood you

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Amber

June 22, 2012

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Misti

June 14, 2012

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Jenny

June 14, 2012

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MeganSweeney

June 11, 2012

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but it lasts a long time

and can also be reworked

if you can’t stand the

imperfections of normal

wear. You could always

just cover the marred

area with a placemat….

BEAUTIFUL table!!!

Love it! We're planning to make a table soon, too! I'm

going to pin it so I can look over your plans when

we're ready!

My recent post What's on Your Counter?

What a beautiful table! Very impressive that you built

it yourselves- and that it was your first project! Well

done. I'm always amazed at people who have the time

and talent to complete beautiful projects like this.

Sadly, I have neither but I love seeing what others can

do. Thanks for stopping by on my SITS day. xx

Looooove this table and loved eating at it too:)

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June 11, 2012

WOw this nice, thanks for the instruction you post in

here I will try this at home..

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