Uploaded June 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This modern side table was designed to be a quick project that you can build over a couple of weekends. I painted it using the Snow White milk paint from General finishes and the contrasting walnut drawer fronts really stand out.

The table is 15 3/4" wide, 48" long and is 31" tall. To build it you only need a table saw, jig saw, trim router and a drill. For the joinery, I am using the Kreg pocket hole jig and screws to help make this a quick project that anyone with a set of basic tools can build. The primer, milk paint and high performance top coat were generously provided by General Finishes.

Products used in build (Affiliate links):
- Kreg Pocket Hole Jig - amzn.to/2t2nvfq
- Kreg 1 1/4" Screws - amzn.to/2rwDMYe
- Drill - amzn.to/2tmzmEs
- 1/2" Flush Trim Bit - amzn.to/2s3g0Xt
- Pipe Clamps - amzn.to/2saEA6R
- Quick Clamps - amzn.to/2t2tIYQ
- Stain Blocker White Primer - amzn.to/2tmsrev
- Snow White Milk Paint - amzn.to/2t2pujW
- Semi-Gloss High Performance Top Coat - amzn.to/2t2ATjS
- Semi-Gloss Arm-R-Seal Varnish - amzn.to/2s1CBUb
- Foam Roller - amzn.to/2tmHbtS
- Foam Roller Inserts - amzn.to/2rhriEA
- 14" Soft-Close Drawer Slides - amzn.to/2scj5CX

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