We have seen a couple of different versions of play tables either made from scratch (PB kids knock offs) or made from pieces bought from Ikea and hacked. We chose to do an Ikea hack. It wasn’t very expensive compared to what it COULD have cost to buy something.
We used:
- 2 Trofast frames in white (base)-$79.98 for both
- 1/2 sheet of 3/4 inch MDF-about $22 for the full sheet
- 10 small Trofast boxes-$30
- 4 medium Trofast boxes-$16
- Connecting nuts, 1 bag of 4-$4.72
- Connecting bolts, 1 bag of 4-$3..53
- wood glue (had)
- nails (had)
Follow the instructions on putting the Trofast frames together.
After assembling both frames push them together to form one large table.
Using the connecting hardware connect the two units together.
You will need to flip both units over in order to connect the bottoms. Use 2 connectors on the top and 2 on the bottom.
Cut your MDF top with some hang over on each side (we used 2 inches on the long side where the boxes slide in and out and 1 inch on the short side). Cut strips to MDF to use as a frame under the bottom of the table top to keep it from sliding off the Trofast units. Glue and nail the strips underneath the table top.
(table top upside down to show frame)
Put the table top on the unit and you are done!
Our boys LOVE this table. They can play with their Lego’s, trains, cars, etc. and it’s at the perfect height for them!
We spent less than $150 making this play table and it is VERY sturdy. Lesser quality tables with less storage cost at least that much but usually a lot more.
Have a great week!
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How neat. Hubba & I have been discussing a "train table," and this would be perfect for that & so much more, as you mentioned!!
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea! i love organising toys in a way that helps kiddos to learn how to put them away :) well done! stop by and say hi sometime.
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Very cool, I'm sure my kids would love a nice table like this to spread out all their craziness on! ~Jen @ www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I love all of the storage that this provides!
ReplyDeleteI love organized storage and this is perfect. Plus all the top space for the kids to play on. Seems like 150.00 is a good price for such a sturdy piece.
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awesome job, and way to save some money. thanks for sharing this at my party!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! It's super cute and you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic, I could do with one a little higher for my craft table! Great work!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to organize toys. Thanks for sharing at my Swing into Spring party.
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant! I love those IKEA storage shelves/tubs. We have several. Never thought about doing this! Thanks for the idea!
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Great idea! Love that price tag, too! When we have a larger toy room I'm making one of these :)
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That came out so great! Love it!
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Love it!!!
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Melanie
Great idea. What mom can't use more storage!!!
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Great table! Wish I could get my husband to work like that! Lol!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! Great job :D
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What a totally fantastic idea!!! It looks so much like something from PB but without breaking the bank. Thanks for sharing this one at Inspiration Friday too! :-)
ReplyDeleteVanessa
Great idea!!!! Now I just have to think of a place where something like that just might fit.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of having the toys all in an easy place when it's time to clean up! Wonderful project! Thanks for linking up, please come back again!
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome--I'm sure it gets tons of use!
ReplyDeleteSUch a fantastic idea and I love how it turned out!! Thanks for sharing this at Feathered Nest Friday! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing and looks fabulous...now if only I could get the grown up version for my scrapbooking table, ha! :-) Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant. Have you shared this at ikeahacker?
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Chris, wow genius!! This is so perfect!! I am sure the kids love it!
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Very creative play table, eh, Love the drawers inside it. :)
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