beginner diy coffee table | desert inspired + budget-friendly

Skip to 3:47 for the start of the tutorial 🌵

The first furniture piece I've ever made from scratch! It's not perfect but it was such a great learning experience + I hope you make one too!

A big thank you to my friend Sonely for all her help and inspiration with this build! Follow Sonely on Instagram here:   / sonelymateo  

My original Reel/coffee table debut:   / cxzdpemiteo  

NOTE + BUDGET-FRIENDLY TIP:
I got everything (except the 1" x 3") pre-cut at Home Depot–– at my local HD, the first three cuts are free and additional cuts are $0.25 ea. This is a great way to save money if you don't have an electric saw, or the space for one!

CUT LIST:
- 3 x (2" x 10" x 54") douglas fir
- 8 x (2" x 10" x 13.75") douglas fir
- 4 x (1" x 3" x 22") pine/common board

FULL SUPPLY LIST:
- 3 x (2" x 2" x 10) douglas fir wood
- 1 x (1" x 3" x 8") pine/common board
- 1 x Titebond II Premium Wood Glue: https://rstyle.me/+WMQZo5vGMZ4x6Fg-nS...
- 1 x Original Gorilla Glue: https://rstyle.me/+MIHfpOTweIehJ7W-At...
- 1 x Shockwave 1/2" Titanium Twist Drill Bit: https://rstyle.me/+qxbFt0IywKnhYE_wcR...
- 1 x 20 ct 1/2" General Tools Fluted Dowel Pins (the video has an error in the cost breakdown, they should be 1/2" diameter and 1.5" length!)
- 1 x Deckmate 2-1/2" Screws (1 lb)
- 1 x Deckmate 1-5/8" Screws (1 lb)
- 1 x Varathane Early American Interior Stain (1 qt): https://rstyle.me/+NqEoQPtbZqT0p0T9bC...
- 1 x Minwax Simply White Penetrating Stain (1 qt): https://rstyle.me/+LOM-1lU5cCbGPjlEkK...
- forgot to mention this! 1 x Clear Matte Water-Based Interior Polyurethane (8 oz): https://rstyle.me/+JKEVo9ET9XOix8rLAU...

- Ryobi Orbital Sander: https://rstyle.me/+sPeGRhGUoWO-BywJDH...
- Black and Decker Drill Set: https://rstyle.me/+7_ZN8tEVdGip2eJFYF...

〰️ IN THIS VIDEO
linen top (in color ivory): https://rstyle.me/+Ol6_YTwI81seUSeb0E...
earrings from Café Con Clay:   / cafeconclay  

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intro song credit:
Music: Moon
Musician: Carl Storm

background song credit:
Music: Aero
Musician: Gabriel
Site: https://icons8.com/music/

reveal song credit:
Music: She's The Moon
Musician: Carl Storm

outro song credit:
Music: You Were Mine
Musician: Carl Storm

FTC: This video is NOT sponsored. Some links may be affiliate links which will give me a commission on sales (with no extra expense to you!). Thank you for your support! All opinions are my own.