Corner Entryway Furniture: How to Build a Corner Table

Mar 19, 2014 by adminway

When space is at a premium, a good table surface can be made in a corner. It works for small corner entryway furniture. This project does not even need legs because it only extends a mere 3 feet along each side of the wall and is braced by a sturdy 2-by-4. This project should only take a couple of hours of build with a few wood-working skills.

1. Have the lumber company cut all wood to measure or do it yourself at home with a circular saw. Use your own miter board and hand saw to prepare the inside corner 45-degree cut for the corner ends of the 2-by-4 lumber. You can also just ask the lumber company to do it for you. Sand all raw surfaces first with medium and then fine sandpaper.

2. Stain the 2-by-4-by-36-inch pine boards and the decorative trim to complement the finished plywood table top with the disposable foam paintbrushes. Apply at least two thin coats of stain and dry thoroughly between applications. Finish the table, trim and 2-by-4 brace sections with two coats of acrylic finish. Dry between coats.

3. Measure from the floor up the corner of the wall to the proper 29-inch height of the table. Use the stud finder to locate wall studs 3 feet along each wall and mark.

4. Place the 2-inch side of the 2-by-4 in the corner just below the 29-inch height mark. Drill through the 2-by-4 at the point where you will screw it to the wall stud. Secure the wood to the wall stud with lag bolts.

5. Below the 4-inch brace, drill pilot holes at the edges and every 8 inches into the corner. Run a bead of wood glue on top of the 4-inch side of the table brace. Put the plywood top over the braces. With a drill, screw up through the bottom of the brace and into the table top.

6. Run a bead of glue across the front edge of the table. Adhere the decorative wood trim and nail it in place with finishing nails. Countersink each nail. The table is now screwed securely into the braces and is ready for use.

If DIY is not your cup of tea, though, you can always choose from the countless corner tables in the market today. Below are some great choices.

Grey Marble / Charcoal Metal Plant Stand by Monarch Specialties. With its classy grey marble-look top, this plant stand gives a warm feel to any room. Use this eye-catching piece to display your favorite plant or decorative piece in your foyer.

Round Drawer Side Table by All Things Cedar. This side table is made with birch veneer with Cherry finish and solid wood legs. Designed to delight in functionality and value, it also features a drawer to stash foyer essentials.

SL-TE 19 x 19 B/GB Wood Veneer Accent Table, Black Satin paint finish by Plateau. Complimenting any room setting, this accent table features wood parts in a rich Black satin finish, and high grade smooth edged safety glass.