Coastal dining table and matching bookcase and TV unit

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A coastal-look table created using panels and dowel, and complemented by a matching bookcase and entertainment unit to complete the room.

• The project
• Help and inspiration for your table project

The project

I made this table from one Ash utility panel, Tasmanian Oak half round dowels, 450mm round Pine panels, and bench legs available at Bunnings. I couldn’t find a long and narrow oval table to buy, and I wanted a table only 750mm wide and 1950mm long.  

I took the panel and cut the oval shape using a jigsaw.

I made the table pedestals using three round Pine panels, and then attached the half round dowels to them.

I used the same timber panel for the bench seat and finished it off by varnishing with Cabot's Clear Matt Oil. And I sprayed the black bench legs with Matt White Spray Paint.

I then made a bookshelf and floating TV unit top from scrap pieces.

The Ash utility panel cost $299, and I used around 30 2.4m lengths of the Tasmanian Oak dowels, which were $17 each, so all up everything cost me around $800.

Help and inspiration for your table project

Workshop member lifestylebymari used MDF pieces and dowel to create a stylish side table.

If you want to freshen up your dining table rather than build one from scratch, Workshop member Nham provided a detailed account of how he gave his table a makeover.

For more help, check out helpful guides on how to build and refresh indoor furniture, including How to upcycle a bedside cabinet, How to restore a wooden armchair and How to lime wash timber furniture.