Rustic Farmhouse Desk and Work Table

Days when I get to "play" in the workshop with no real plan are my favorite days! Yesterday's play time (while it was snowing outside) resulted in this fun rustic/cabin/farmhouse style desk or work table.

I started with some 2"x 2" scrap boards that I cut two 31" tall back legs. I then cut a 20 degree angle for the front legs. They have to start longer then 31" and I really can't tell you what that length is, haha! I placed the angled leg next to the back leg where I thought I wanted it and marked straight across, perpendicular to the back leg.  

I then joined the legs together at the top and 22" down from the top,which made a shelf brace.

I added three pieces of pallet wood for the top, and three pieces on the bottom for a storage shelf.

The desk slash work table is very sturdy, but I decided to add a 1" x 2" V in the back mostly for design, but it also helps sturdy the desk more.

I stained the wood first, using a dark walnut gel stain. I then painted over the legs and bottom shelf with Fusion Mineral Paint in Seaside Blue. As soon as I finished painting, I lightly sanded some of the damp paint off.

I finished the whole thing with a spar urethane because I think this would make a great potting table as well. 

This table is going to be in a new display I put together in June. I like the rustic, cabiny, farmhouse feel to this piece and it is versatile enough to be used in many different rooms.