Reclaimed Wood Sofa Table Tutorial

I was having a bad day yesterday.  I was frustrated, tired of being sick with a head cold, irritated with a few people.  I decided to take my frustrations to the garage and this sofa table was the result.

I started with a piece of plywood. 

 I fit a few larger pieces of reclaimed oak and barnwood on the top.  I didn't want it too piecey--so I kept the pieces large and used just five of them.  I wasn't sure if I was going to paint them or stain them so I left them as is to start.  I used screws from the bottom to secure the wood pieces.  

I decided paint was the way to go, so I painted the wood pieces.  I knew I was going to sand a lot off, but I still painted them completely, just what I like to do.

I then added oak edges or sides.  I secured these from the underside 

and with a screw at each corner.

Next came the legs, securing these with screws screwed in from the outside, through the edging.  I am not a fine furniture maker--I do rustic.  I never worry too much about the screws showing, it is how I roll, take it or leave it.

A brace between the legs helps square and sturdy up the legs.

Two more reclaimed oak boards make a great bottom shelf.

After a good sanding, I applied a mixture of coconut oil and Annie Slaon dark wax.

I love how the patchwork top came out and the bottom shelf adds extra storage!

A good, productive way to work out a little stress.

Linking up at Funky Junk Interiors.