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    Home » Repurposed Furniture » DIY Hall Tree Table

    DIY Hall Tree Table

    Published by Gail | Published May 26, 2015 | Updated May 6, 2021
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    How to make a DIY hall tree table out of an old door and a sewing cabinet. I used a hollow door and trimmed it out with some boards to add more character. #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #furniture #sewingcabinet #halltree #diy via @repurposedlife

    I’m excited to show you how I made this DIY Hall Tree Table using a door and a sewing cabinet. You're going to LOVE it!

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    How to make a DIY Hall Tree Table

    designing sewing cabinet hall treeThis is my design stage. Fancy, eh? I don’t ever draw out plans or anything like that. Lucky for me that the sewing machine cabinet was the perfect width for this $2 door.

    First, dismantle the sewing cabinet

    remove-hingesRemove the hinges to separate the lid from the cabinet.

    remove-all-partsI got busy removing all the hardware, every screw I could find.

    reciprocating-sawI wanted to remove the front portion since it had a cutout in it.

    Make any structural changes needed

    install-braceI used my Kreg Jig and some Gorilla wood glue to attach a new piece to hold everything together.

    A storage shelf would be handy

    plywood-bottomA scrap piece of plywood was used to make a bottom.

    How about a bottom shelf for the DIY hall tree table?

    add-bottom-shelfDon't you think it needs a bottom shelf? I set the cabinet onto the plywood to mark the notches.

     

    dry-fit-bottom-shelfThis is where things got a little crazy. The bottom shelf notches fit great, but the legs are tapered.

     

     

    oopsThis is what happened when I tried to tap, tap, tap the shelf into place. Can you see why it wouldn’t work with the tapered legs?

    How to trim out a plain door to give it character

    trim-out-plain-doorI used some 1x4’s to trim out the top of the door to make it look more like a paneled door.

     

    building a sewing cabinet hall treeI’m testing everything to make sure it’s going to fit together to make the sewing cabinet hall tree come together. Don't you think that adding the trim to the door is a game changer for this DIY hall tree table?

    Finish Max Paint Sprayer

    homeright-finish-max-diy-chalky-paintTime for the HomeRight Finish Max treatment with some DIY chalky paint primer.

    homeright-finish-max-hall-treeThe finish max made quick work of the diy chalky paint primer.

    Attach the door to the sewing cabinet

    black-hall-treeI attached the door to the cabinet with screws through the back of the door into the cabinet.

    Dry Brush technique ages the door

    ascp-aubusson-blueThen I did a dry wash with ASCP Aubusson Blue

    Mixing stain colors to match project

    minwax-stainI sanded the top and stained it using a combination of these three stains. The goal was to get the top to match the original front of the sewing cabinet.

    stained-topAren't you impressed with the job I did  matching the top to the front?

    Blue DIY Hall Tree Table

    sewing cabinet hall tree MyRepurposedLifeWhat do you think? Isn’t is sweet? Not bad for a $2 door and a $5 sewing cabinet.

    my-repurposed-life-sewing-cabinet-hall-tree-storageThis hall tree offers up a lot of storage for those "run out the door" rushes we all get into. It will keep your phone, keys, and purse handy.

    my-repurposed-life-repurposed-door-blue-hall-treeHere’s a  closer look of the DIY hall tree table. That sweet art work was a mother’s day gift from Jamie. I love it!

    I was inspired to make this hall tree by my friend Debbie at Refresh Restyle, be sure to check out her beautiful hall tree.

    gail

    More Hall Tree Project Ideas Here

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    Old Door Projects Repurposed Door Ideas for All Skill Levels

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    1. Pam

      January 06, 2017 at 4:21 pm

      LOVE it....So very cool. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    2. Denise

      June 02, 2015 at 6:13 pm

      A novice question - why do you make/use chalky paint? Does it work better in the HomeRight Finish Max? Can you use regular paint in the HomeRight Finish Max? I was thinking of purchasing one for the many projects I have around the house.
      Thanks!!
      Denise

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        June 02, 2015 at 8:46 pm

        Denise,

        I use the chalky paint as a primer, so I don't have to do a lot of sanding. It's a very flat paint. I make it out of the behr semi-gloss paint, then typically use the semi-gloss as a sealer. Any kind of chalky paint needs some type of sealer.... wax, poly, or in my case semi-gloss paint. You can use ANY paint in the Homeright Finish Max. Using oil base is a little more challenging to clean, because you have to use lacquer thinner. I seriously wish everyone could have a Finish Max to make their projects look better and their life easier. 🙂
        gail

    3. Beth

      June 01, 2015 at 11:49 am

      Beautiful! Simply beautiful!!! I have an old sewing cabinet that I've had sitting in my basement for about a decade. THIS is what I need to do with it. Thanks for the inspiration. You're so fliippin creative!

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        June 01, 2015 at 12:31 pm

        Beth,

        I'm so happy you found this project! I love to inspire others with my "out of the box" thinking.
        Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment to let me know you stopped by.

        gail

    4. Nickie

      June 01, 2015 at 8:22 am

      Did you use a solid door or hollow core?

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        June 01, 2015 at 10:34 am

        This was a hollow core door.

    5. Sheila

      May 29, 2015 at 11:24 am

      Gail, how did you end up getting the bottom shelf in with the tapered legs and how did you secure it to the legs? Love this piece. thanks Sheila

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        May 29, 2015 at 12:58 pm

        Sheila,

        I got it in there by forcing it, causing the cabinet to come apart. While it was apart, I put the shelf in place, then fixed the cabinet up with some wood glue and screws.

        The shelf simply rests on the bottom braces that were original to the cabinet.

        gail

    6. Brette

      May 29, 2015 at 10:50 am

      Very clever.

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    7. Cynthia - Clockwork Interiors

      May 28, 2015 at 7:27 pm

      That does NOT look like a $2 door! Love the dark stain with the blue --Another amazing transformation, Gail!

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    8. Debbie

      May 28, 2015 at 3:40 pm

      Amazing makeover! You inspire me with every one of your projects!!
      Debbie

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    9. Tracy@www.bluridgevintage.com

      May 28, 2015 at 6:42 am

      This was a perfect fit and I love it. I like how you have made the door look more vintage by crating the panels. You have really created an original with this one!!!!!

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    10. Susan Homeroad

      May 27, 2015 at 7:18 pm

      I love the door table project Gail and the way you displayed it with the hat, chalkboard, and chair is gorgeous!!
      nice job!

      Reply
    11. Ruth Anderson

      May 27, 2015 at 6:22 pm

      Going to have to try it over black!

      Reply
    12. Ruth Anderson

      May 26, 2015 at 11:38 pm

      You did a great job!!!! Love the AS blue!

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    13. Terri Hughes

      May 26, 2015 at 5:03 pm

      WOW.......I love it!!!!

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    14. Stephanie@cre8tive

      May 26, 2015 at 11:41 am

      I love the blue! You killed it on this one Gail, it looks so pretty! Amazing how you pull these things off, you're the best!

      Reply
    15. chris aka monkey

      May 26, 2015 at 10:44 am

      this is awesome you knocked it clean out of the park, the color is glorious xx

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    16. girlfromwva

      May 26, 2015 at 10:25 am

      just beautiful! i really love how it turned out; esp. the way you trimmed out the door, added the shelves.

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    17. Mindi

      May 26, 2015 at 10:19 am

      This is stunning!! Wow, I love the colors and you matched the top to the front perfectly! The trim on the door really makes it look nice! I am so impressed Gail!

      Reply
    18. shelley

      May 26, 2015 at 10:09 am

      wow...very nice and I like the paint and stain colors too...

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    19. Margaret

      May 26, 2015 at 9:54 am

      This is so pretty and functional. Great job.

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    20. Julie @ follow your heart woodworking

      May 26, 2015 at 9:23 am

      WOW, just amazing, Gail! Adding the trim to the door made such a difference. And the combination of wood and paint is perfect.

      Reply
    21. Adina Johnson

      May 26, 2015 at 9:09 am

      Love this! Clever repurpose Gail.

      Reply

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