I love this repurposed crib table! All the details below:
Remember the cribs I took apart?
I cut down the legs.
I made a box.
I cut a board to attach the legs. I screwed and glued the legs to this board.
Once the legs were attached to the board, I then glued and screwed this board to the bottom of the table top.
I used the “L” brackets from the crib to attach the table top to the box.
I tried making some leg braces… they didn’t work so well. It was time to call it a day and start fresh the next day.
I guess I got so busy with the new version of the leg braces that I didn’t stop to take pictures. The back brace runs along the outside of the legs. The side braces run along the inside of the legs. I used scraps left over from my media center. The shelves are just random scraps. I used my nail gun to fasten the shelves to the leg braces.
I painted it the same aqua/turquoise I used on this window cabinet.
It was a little bright, so I used some brown “oops” to glaze it.
Because I used the crib legs on this table, they still have that little hole in the bottom, so this could be used as a kitchen island with wheels on it.
Monday was a gorgeous day, sunny but cool. I worked on a couple of projects. I still have one more project from the table this top came from. Check out the Console Table
gail
Check out my other repurposed crib projects
JoAnn Richardson says
February 15, 2016 at 3:53 pmYou do such awesome work. Guess I’m not smart enough to think on my own. Sure can copy though. Just one question. When do you determine to use pilot hole versus the glue and screws? Thanks
gail@myrepurposedlife.com says
February 15, 2016 at 4:35 pmJoAnn
I believe this project was before I found out about the fabulous Kreg jig pocket hole system. I always use it now, it joins wood pieces together so tight. It’s a little strange, and hard to get the hang of at first. A new user should do a dry fit, and mark the boards that need to be drilled to keep from getting mixed up. (in fact I still do that)
thanks for stopping by and taking the time to ask a great question!
gail
katie says
September 12, 2014 at 9:01 amLOVE this table, Gail!
Theresa says
February 23, 2014 at 5:52 pmI love this little table!! I also like your idea about adding wheels to use in the kitchen!! I have been looking at sofa tables to convert, but i do have a crib sitting in my garage! Yay!! Thanks for sharing – Love it!!
cribs for twins says
May 5, 2012 at 11:43 pmI love everything about it. perfect!
Shannon says
January 14, 2012 at 3:00 amLOVE LOVE THIS & YOUR BLOG!!!! What color paints did you use?
shannonbiancamano@gmail.com
Katherine @ Grass Stains says
April 24, 2010 at 6:41 pmHow absolutely wonderful! We have three kids and I’ve been wondering what to do with our crib when our baby is out of it … I can’t imagine getting rid of it, but this is a GREAT alternative! Yea!
Gina says
April 22, 2010 at 4:23 pmSuper cute! Makes me wish I hadn’t tossed the ugly old crib we used to have!
gail says
April 22, 2010 at 2:17 amI can’t think of anything else to say except…I want that!!
Tammy@ A Doctor in the House says
April 21, 2010 at 9:27 pmThat is gorgeous! I would have never dreamed the origination of it. Great job!
Tammy at Tattered and Timeless says
April 21, 2010 at 4:25 pmLooks awesome. You are quite adept at working with wood and tools. Gotta go see the other project.
One Cheap B*tch says
April 21, 2010 at 2:50 pmWell done! Love it and I heart the paint color you chose!
Jeanine
mbkatc230 says
April 21, 2010 at 10:33 amWow! I am so impressed with this. Love the color you chose, this really would be a great kitchen work table. Very creative, and it turned out beautifully. Kathy
Julie Harward says
April 21, 2010 at 4:59 amWOO HOO…this is really awesome! Are you sure you don’t have a TV show…what a good idea and it turned out so perfect, love the color of it! 😀
Merrie says
April 21, 2010 at 4:46 amYou are amazing! That table is so cute, and you did all that yourself? I need my husbands help to use a drill or put in screws. Geez. Im so impressed.
Londen @ Sixty-Fifth Avenue says
April 21, 2010 at 3:42 amThis is such a beautiful table, and I love that you made it! You are good! I have to check out the rest of your fabulous blog!
Always Nesting says
April 21, 2010 at 3:18 amWoo Hoo! you are in!! I’m so glad you linked and joined in the fun.
Meet Virginia says
April 21, 2010 at 2:08 amWOW! Gail this turned out so great!! You are so creative and clever, I just adore the color too!!
~Morgan
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junkermidge says
April 20, 2010 at 11:14 pmClever, clever girl! I love it!
Midge
Ally says
April 20, 2010 at 10:17 pmI gotta say, when I saw “cutest table ever” at SPTF, I thought “ever? Really?” But you were right. It is the cutest table ever. :0)
Mrs. Ohtobe says
April 20, 2010 at 6:50 pmLove. It! Great Job!
Proper Prim says
April 20, 2010 at 6:26 pmThat table is amazing… gorgeous colour and I love the legs. Another great job.
Hugs, Deb
Katie says
April 20, 2010 at 5:40 pmBeautiful!!
Kelsey says
April 20, 2010 at 5:13 pmOmigosh!!!! So cute! Were moving into a new house in a couple weeks and will be needing an island. Guess what I’m gonna be looking for on CL now….CRIBS! I totally wanna try this…so cute and the fact you could keep the wheels is even better! Great job Gail!
Diann @ The Thrifty Groove says
April 20, 2010 at 4:28 pmJust fantastic! I just love how you used different pieces to create this awesome table! The color is perfect!
Thank you again for your prayers! I can’t even begin to tell you how grateful I am!
Heidi@TheCraftMonkey says
April 20, 2010 at 4:01 pmoh my gosh, that table is FABULOUS!!!! I LOVE it!
Sylvia (at) Lily's Pad and Petals says
April 20, 2010 at 3:47 pmLove how this table turned out – what a visionary you are. Also love the paint.
Kelli says
April 20, 2010 at 3:35 pmOh my cuteness!! I love it! One day I’ll have a big enough house to make amazing furniture projects. Well, the space, anyway. 😉
Amber @ Two Nuts in a Shell says
April 20, 2010 at 3:34 pmLove it! Would look great indoors or outside with some flowers and a couple glasses of lemonade on it!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
April 20, 2010 at 1:55 pmwhat a great table you made! love the color you chose, too- looks like a match made in junque heaven!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
April 20, 2010 at 1:55 pmwhat a great table you made! love the color you chose, too- looks like a match made in junque heaven!
Casual (dash) Cottage says
April 20, 2010 at 1:35 pmoH…just a little something you whipped up,huh?
Just doing a couple of projects…
You are one BUSY LITTLE BEE!
This table is great. I absolutely love the color, the curvy legs, THE REPURPOSING!
you’re some kind of great, girl.
Nicole@CraftySisters-nc says
April 20, 2010 at 1:25 pmDo I tell you often enough how brilliant you are? If not, I’m telling you again, You are brilliant!:)
Suzanne says
April 20, 2010 at 1:18 pmI love everything about it. The color is fabulous — the style perfect. I wish my mind worked like yours.
Always Nesting says
April 20, 2010 at 12:44 pmAmazing table! I love it.
I hope you will link this project to my Woo Hoo! Wednesday kickoff. I’ll be up and running this afternoon (cross your fingers I’ve got the linky working)so come on over 🙂
Dawn says
April 20, 2010 at 12:18 pmArgh, I’m in love with that table too!! It looks like a table that has been around for a hundred years, I would NEVER guess it’s pieced together…. very impressive.
handbags*n*pigtails says
April 20, 2010 at 11:40 amOh my flippin goodness: LOVE it! You never cease to amaze me. Now anyone will “get it” 🙂
Sarah
Treasia Stepp says
April 20, 2010 at 11:36 amWhat a gorgeous table it turned out to be. Fabulous idea as well and love those legs.
Cinnamon Berry Lane Primitives says
April 20, 2010 at 11:09 amHow great is that!i like the color and the idea that you could put wheels even better!
Rose says
April 20, 2010 at 9:49 amThat’s the cutest table ever! Good job figuring out how to brace it. I find that once the bottom shelving is in place and attached that acts as a brace for legs.
Love this table!
Rose