How to Build a Sofa Console Table | Easy Console Table DIY

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Welcome to a project that has been MONTHS in the making. Today we’re glamming up the back side of my sofa with a custom-built sofa console table that is the exact dimension I want. There are many Moments of Hell, but in the end, this console table DIY is everything I ever wanted.
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[@Juliest]

“It arrived, it’s not that bad, and sometimes that’s as good as you’re gonna get.” We Stan a realistic expectations queen!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Ooh baby. You know that’s a mantra for life.

[@QueerlyBeloved386]

Listening to you worry about the rain, the pocket screws, cutting this, screwing that LOL its like you're in my head when I'm my MOST anxious trying to DIY anything. I really appreciate seeing you hit that feeling and push through it to get it done.

[@LaughCryDIY]

The bad good news is I’ll never not have that feeling or wall to hit. Haha.

[@jflo7674]

The catwalk from Baguette. 😻

[@LaughCryDIY]

She knows her angles. Hahahha.

[@jflo7674]

@@LaughCryDIY yes she does. 😆

[@katieholsinger645]

Those lanterns!!! 😮 I love the idea of this table.

[@LaughCryDIY]

They’re so cool, right????

[@MsRainingDays]

I love the perseverance through insecurities. You're giving us life lesson

[@LaughCryDIY]

You know my life is: Create your own reality. Never give up. Let Baguette ruin any camera shot she wants. Hahahahh.

[@katherinal1678]

& hope lol

[@justRoRo]

When you set the table up to see if it was stable, I was SO relieved for you. I love that the paint name was bread related and how quickly Baguette took to using it as a runway. Gawd, cats are always doing the mostttttttt. Great job!

[@LaughCryDIY]

You know she takes every moment to be as extra as possible 😂 She’s always doing the absolute most.

[@kimeejae]

Can we give a shout out to the Prius for the heavy haul❤ Look at Baguette werk that walk… Go Niece🥰 The console table turned out so nice! You survived another one, Katy! Epic 🎉

[@LaughCryDIY]

My sweet Prius! She’s carried couches and wood and thrift flips and Baguette (to the vet). She absolutely deserves her own award.

[@katiesullivan8566]

I can't tell you how much I love sipping my morning coffee while watching your videos. Love, love. Why not make the exact thing you want and need? Well done! (and Baguette approved).

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw, from Katy to another Katie, I love getting to virtually hang each weekend. And you know I am all about building your own reality. Hahaha!

[@christinefrier7888]

3 A.M. wide awake moment ( curses ) but realized there was a warm wonderful, fresh out of the oven episode to greet me. You make insomnia fun. Well, . . . almost. Great job on the table. It looks amazing!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Awwwwwwww, you watched my Moments of Hell while living your own Moment of Hell? I’m so honored. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@sinjaja5836]

Yes, Girl, suffer for us. We love the results. 😁 Great simple Design.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Hahahhaha. I stay suffering!

[@jackieclark817]

I am you, you are me. We take the same approach to building something we need - Just Go For It!!! And yes, sometimes we are EXTRA. But it usually works doesn't it? ❤️ Love your channel! ❤️

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I love that philosophy (despite the Moments of Hell we all encounter along the way).

[@annaryan4803]

Katie did it! Katie did it! She really built her one table from scratch! She really did! Her skills will only grow from here, and we get to watch it!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Wow. This is my new inner monologue. Thank you for the encouragement!!!!

[@kimberlykimble2]

That final reveal was the bomb! And well worth all the headaches (rain, dripping paint)...at least from my POV. 😆 Love your channel.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you so much for saying that. Even though it’s a Moment of Hell when something frustrating happens, I know everyone deals with it so we gotta just carry on.

[@KarMa-ws3ll]

Clearly, Baguette loves the French croissants... truly think that spoonflower SHOULD have sponsored this episode😊

[@LaughCryDIY]

I KNOW. Someday in the future they will and I will paper an entire house-toilet too. 😂

[@jadestone8552]

Woohoo you did a great job creating your table! Baguette knows that is her table!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

So true. And she spent the whole first evening perched on it, just watching us. 😂

[@elizabethfarmer4648]

You continually amaze me because you never give up! I love everything you do!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw that’s so sweet to say. I don’t know if it’s brave perseverance or bitter stubbornness, but it makes for fun Moments of Hell either way.

[@JB-fd6gr]

Oh how I love creatives that design for the space instead of buying everything. Your custom-built table is looking elegant & no need to style it bc the design itself is already vibing w your entire living room vibe. Kudos to you Katy! Another fun video w real diy info in it & great design skills.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you so much!!!! Now I want the whole world to live with at least one piece of patterned furniture. It’s my life’s purpose. 😂

[@ericaeschenbacher4921]

😻 And here I thought I was the only one who color matched my pets to furniture and decor😹 Your console creation is a custom piece of functional art!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yessssss. Love to know I’m not the only one. Haha.

[@QueerlyBeloved386]

OMG stencils?! LOL of COURSE you added stencils - you are the stenciling QUEEN

[@LaughCryDIY]

I live for your commentary, and I’m always anxious for you because I’m like, “oh no….he doesn’t know how wrong it goes yet.”

[@QueerlyBeloved386]

@@LaughCryDIY Its like I do my own LIVE react thread to your projects.

[@mahoirigoyen]

Loved seeing you build something from scratch! I find it really inspiring to see other women build stuff, I'm now learning a bit of carpentry and it's been so empowering. And also some good Baguette content ;)

[@LaughCryDIY]

It’s frustrating but sooooo gratifying once it comes to life.

[@valeriecarr6754]

Mucho impressed with your console! Fabulous job, and the wallpaper design is delightful. Kudos to you for your first furniture build from scratch! Also, those Moroccan lanterns are oh so beautiful! Super job on the video. 😍

[@LaughCryDIY]

Those lanterns are the freaking coolest. So glad we found them again. And thank you! I’m very proud that I was able to bring it to life when so many haters said I couldn’t. (OK, nobody said I couldn’t, but still!!!!) I’m especially glad that it’s Baguette-approved.

[@ArtistInNewHampshire]

Thanks for this! I was fortunate to find a console table sized (+) closed cabinet at the ReStore a couple years ago, complete with some adjustable shelves, bypass sliding cabinet doors, and a custom plate glass top. We have a small house, but this thing really earns its keep! First, I had it behind a couch creating, in effect, a pony wall, near the front door, and it held a HUGE number of canned and packaged good, as a pantry. Supporting two swing arm table lamps, it earned its space big time! Then, I wanted to open up the sight line across the room towards the front door, so I moved the couch to an actual pony wall, emptied the cabinet portions and slid the unit behind the couch, taking up very little floor space, and acting as a good spot to rest drinks etc. Recently, I needed to make the most of a wall in my small studio, and brought the now beloved piece into that room, where it is so friendly and handy! I will keep some still life accessories in it, and smaller (6” or so) art pads, spray fixatives and more. The top is holding art-in-progress and a small reading lamp. Along with a 1920’s rattan living room suite, this narrow cabinet will be a keeper wherever I go. Cheers!

[@LaughCryDIY]

I absolutely LOVE this story. (And the phrase “1920s rattan set” had me on the floor! Would love to see that.) Multifunctional furniture getting new life is so good. I also love the idea of using it to create a pony wall and define spaces. That’s just genius. Kinda reminds me I saw a girl on TikTok move a large open-shelving Ikea Kallax behind her couch. She stapled backing board to the unit to close off one side of shelves, added wallpaper, and instantly created a small patterned “floating” wall behind her couch (if that makes sense). Genius.

[@ArtistInNewHampshire]

@@LaughCryDIY I purely love your editing style, with the “mood slaps”, and you must have listened and learned well, in however long a period you’ve been focusing on decor, I’m just saying this because as you go along with a project, nearly every time, I am ready to say, “NOW THE NEXT THING TO DO/ KNOW…” AND YOU SMOOTHLY PROCEED TO TAKE CARE OF THAT BUSINESS! The points you make are insightful, empowering, thoughtful and considerate to viewers, so Well done!

[@athenap4297]

I love how real you are. Sharing all the details whether a bump in the road or whatever. Thanks for that and all the great videos!!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Gotta keep it real. DIY is fun misery.

[@errata9968]

Looks great and congrats on 10k subscribers!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you so much! I am so grateful for anyone who spends time watching Baguette and I.

[@kimberlybenedict]

WOWWWWW absolutely incredible! You will have to build those for everyone now... they are the purrrrfect couch size! Your tenacity and perseverance are so admirable! You are my hero! 👸

[@LaughCryDIY]

Baguette was there are every step, giving me creative direction.

[@saharshams2497]

If you are Katy whose videos are the most fun to watch you are my host 😁

[@LaughCryDIY]

Hahahhaha

[@Julierue]

So many feels on this one, Katy! Baguette, Moments of Hell ™️, Moroccan lantern excitement, ups, downs, side-to-sides! Love it! Custom console table, FTW. Also, as an unabashed coaster user, I throw down the coaster gauntlet, Girl, and challenge thee to a coaster DIY video. Well, sort of. I’m not a content creator, so I’m not going to make one…buuut, you get my drift 😝 The possibilities are endless. Etsy may just blow your mind in the inspo department. Thanks for another awesome show!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Haha. You’re totally right. I do love a pretty coaster-they are fun to look at (even tho I don’t use them. Hahahha.) Maybe that will have to be a follow-up.

[@lizmarin9568]

Yay, you built Ms. Baguette her own runway!! Cause she's bougie like that, 😆

[@LaughCryDIY]

Hahaha. 100%. She’s turning and werking.

[@lisablack9634]

Looks great! Love the geometric design. What did your dinner party guests say? Bet their jealous.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Haha. They only saw the partial painted pattern, but they gave me encouragement 😂😭

[@glorialewis3484]

I am very impressed. I hope one day I can get the nerve to be as daring as you! The table looks beautiful!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Well, I hope to keep you inspired (if not entertained with moments of hell).

[@brixxs1120]

Love your honesty about diy-ing…

[@LaughCryDIY]

Gotta keep it real. DIY is hell.

[@KarMa-ws3ll]

So good! At first I thought u were wearing a diving mask while sawing in the train 🤣

[@LaughCryDIY]

Hahah. How do you know I wasn’t?!?!?!

[@olbird7647]

Bravo monsieur 🎉 knocked it out of the park once more and extra special because it was all your own creation (cue frankenstein-esque thunder-claps and lightening flashes) . Love the pattern and Mademoiselle Baguette definitely approves 🌟🐈 I look forward to the fab morrocan lamp restoration 😊

[@LaughCryDIY]

And here I always look forward to your comments because they’re so rich and evocative! Thunder! Lightening! Baguette Meows!

[@shondaflemings3706]

It turned out so beautiful!! Sweet Baguette wanted to be part of the process 😻

[@LaughCryDIY]

You know she always does. She’s my creative director.

[@darcymac9510]

I really like how it turned out! Totally worth $275!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you. That makes me feel better about the price tag. 😂😭

[@QueerlyBeloved386]

Should we do a restoration Moroccan lantern episode? Hell yes we should!! Imagine them sprayed gold with some added gold leaf!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

They would be stunning!!!

[@justRoRo]

I'd just like to let you know that anytime I see a new video notification from your channel I IMMEDIATELY sing to myself the "moment of hell" jingle. lol

[@LaughCryDIY]

It’s gonna be the banger of winter 2022 😂

[@roxiegs348]

…tell your cat. Great video. I like the colors you chose. Not too neutral which is great!! You inspire me to do home upgrades the diy way.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Baguette is very happy to hear that. Honestly, I never know how these are gonna turn out, but it’s so satisfying once it does.

[@wanderingyeti2250]

I don’t know why the algorithm showed me your video…but I’m here for it and your hilarious commentary and janky advice.

[@LaughCryDIY]

hilarious and janky is the BRAND 😂

[@Marisolismo]

Love this! Had an idea when I saw a little wobble, maybe some of those adjustable hammer in feet? Beautiful work. Every video is the highlight of my day.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yep! I actually added some. Now baguette can strut with stability. Haha.

[@Eastside_Morales]

As an alternate to the custom vinyl, you could have made a custom large rubber stamp of the pattern and tried stamping it on instead of stencil. Also you should make some artsy diy coasters for a future vid.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Oooh. Never had even thought of that!

[@pallavimahapatra6580]

Absolutely stunning ❤

[@LaughCryDIY]

I’m so glad it finally came out after so many trials and tribulations 😂

[@Huidos001]

Great job on the wonky table. Love it.

[@LaughCryDIY]

❤️❤️❤️

[@therealdaneidan]

So proud of you 👏🏾👏🏾

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you! It was a long road 😂

[@wallshe1]

Just discovered your channel recently, and I love your energy--and your cat! Thanks!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Glad you’re here. More color and pattern and cats where that came from.

[@sherrylinzer8649]

Stunning!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you!

[@paulchezkari6952]

Oh, hey welcome to the back of my couch. You are both hilarious and practical and a good explainer of options!

[@LaughCryDIY]

It’s a thrilling view! Haha. Thanks for watching.

[@libbyhinson4676]

Looks great! ❤

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you! Long journey, but so glad we have a final result.

[@katherinal1678]

Just came across you & LOVE your REAL LIFE amateur yet passionate table project...very me in both the celebratory & frustrating moments with friends tips & assist. Definitely subscribing & going to go through your posts for inspiration!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thanks for the sub! I def try to keep it real for my colorful queens. ❤️❤️❤️

[@nooshinscorner]

This was great. This gives me an idea for behind my couch which has a wall behind it. I don't have a lot of room back there either, but wanted a shelf. Just like you, nope, not one to be found with the dimensions I need. So, thanks to your idea, I will attempt to build it. Great job btw.

[@KarMa-ws3ll]

If you want it between the sofa and wall, you could also mount a long piece of would like a shelf to the wall, if you are allowed to put wholes.. I used brackets for it. Space for my cup. , but also the router underneath. Mounted it a few cm under the sofa height, so it is pretty invisible.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yessss! You could totally wall mount the shelf with brackets. Or get one or two super thin tables and just add a top! I can say, firsthand, that it will change your life!!!!! If you do and you want to share a pic with me, send to [e-mail]. I love to see people’s projects!!!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Lol. You beat me to it. Exactly what I was gonna say!!!

[@nooshinscorner]

@@LaughCryDIY Okies, I most certainly will! Take care.

[@karenlebeter4196]

Looks great!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

❤️

[@debbiemoreton2372]

I love it!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you! It was a rough road, but makes me happy everytime I see it.

[@QueerlyBeloved386]

Wallpapering that entire piece looks so nice!! This is such a great DIY.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thanks, babe. Ya gotta do what you gotta do.

[@AmDizzle40]

Love it ❤️❤️

[@LaughCryDIY]

Baguette does too! Won’t stop sitting on it. Haha.

[@CAM-fq8lv]

Baguette loves it!

[@LaughCryDIY]

That she does

[@tdouglas1206ify]

Awesome job 👏🏾 👍

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you!!!

[@lenac2022]

Love it

[@LaughCryDIY]

❤️

[@deannawoodbury2631]

You're awesome!

[@LaughCryDIY]

❤️❤️❤️❤️🐈

[@carmenponcedeleon2693]

New sub! 🎉 great work! Beautiful outcome! Yes please full restoration video for the Moroccan lanterns 😊

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw, thanks for the sub. More fun to come!

[@user-ui1zv8bd4y]

Lol “deeply regretting this” 😊

[@LaughCryDIY]

I mean..haah

[@tngirlz4622]

Love it, 👏👏👏 sorry for the many moments of hellTM you had to go through. Re protecting the vinyl, would you consider a strategically placed thrifted wooden tray or something to put hot drinks on? If you could find two, you could use the second for keys, phone, etc. (I’m suggesting wood because…Baguette. In case she feels compelled to check that the gravity is still on.) As a coaster poster girl (I inherited a bunch of MCM wood furniture), I can tell you it’s nice to have surfaces where you don’t need coasters!😁 Also, props to your Prius! 🥳 They punch way above their weight in the “I can TOO fit that in my car” category.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Absolutely. I have defied the laws of physics with my Prius many times. Haha. And yep, was definitely thinking about that tray solution-or someone mentioned adding a glass top. Ands wow, if I had midcentury furniture, I would totally be a coaster poster girl! I promise!!!!!

[@ZenaMedina]

Lovely! I just found you and I think you’re hilarious! New subscriber here, greetings from Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain! 🇪🇸)

[@LaughCryDIY]

That’s so cool! Bienvenida a mi casa.

[@Lullalies]

You could cover the table with glass so you won't be bothered with coasters. :)

[@LaughCryDIY]

That is a GREAT point!!! Never even thought I’d it.

[@Lullalies]

@@LaughCryDIY Good to know. Would you DIY a cat bed in the future? I would love to see that!

[@LaughCryDIY]

@@Lullalies oooh! That would be so fun. Would love to.

[@Lullalies]

@@LaughCryDIY sweet!

[@arianajayson]

This is awesome! Would you ever go back and add drawers later on?

[@LaughCryDIY]

That is such a good idea!!!!!! I can totally picture it, and it would make it look so much cuter! Ugh! I was initially considering it since it would be a nice place to store Baguette’s toys and treats. But figured I better keep it simple for my first true build. I think the challenge would be getting the exact width/depth. But that could be a fun part 2 someday!

[@evezford]

It came out really nicely! It’s too bad about the stencil bc you painted it and all that, but it’s a great sofa table and goes so well there!

[@LaughCryDIY]

I know 😭 but at least I have plenty left for a future project.

[@t.t.9081]

Oooh love! That’s exactly what I’m about to build also. I’m getting a Cricut for Christmas SO I’d love it if you could ‘very soon’ do a video that you make stencils on Cricut BUT buy the plastic pylar (or wtv) sheets so thst they’re proper stencils & show us how they’ll work. How much better, or not!? Type deal. Love u 4ever if u do it ! Haha 😆 but seriously you should def do it.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yess!!!! I need cricut to sponsor me. Haha.

[@t.t.9081]

@@LaughCryDIY Yaas! You most def deserve that sponsor deal. There is a sweet sale on now. Well, 3-4 days ago…..you could get a Cricut explore 2 (there’s not a whole lot of diff between it & newer ones) with the EVERYTHING bundle included for just $205. Canadian. ($219 w/out my $15 email sub coupon). BUT for ppl in the States, I imagine it’d be barely over $150!!! You guys are such lucky buggers-ugh. 😀

[@ransomdaniels8395]

It's too late to mention this but for the next time, the screw holes in the board (legs) need to face th@ underside of the piece, or the inside of the piece, not facing the outside. If they were facing away from the outside, you don't have to fill in the joining slots where you screwed the boards together, which is the norm, and makes it easy to take apart the piece later on if necessary. And you don't have to put on another board to cover them up.😊 I really love the wallpaper and the sofa table!!😊😊😊

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you for the tip! 🙏🙏🙏

[@ransomdaniels8395]

@@LaughCryDIY I really like your spontaneity and enthusiasm! I myself did the same thing during my refinish of an antique table, many years ago. The table was in pieces when I got it. I carefully stripped a d refinished each piece separately, then put them all together. Looking at it, I thought it looked odd but I didn't know why, and the apron of the table, that the top was attached to, was not exactly flat against the top. It never occurred to me to look at another table for comparison. I proudly showed it to my husband and couldn't understand why he didn't tell me what a great job I did for my first time. He examined it carefully, never saying anything, until finally he looked at me and asked why I had used glue blocks to attach the apron and the top. "I've seen them on furniture before and there weren't any included with this table's parts, so I made some." He frowned. "Why didn't you just screw the to the apron where it was Ttached originally? And was there a reason you put the apron on upside-down? " I was baffled. He showed me the screw sites , that I was thinking were decorative, and that explained why I never saw screw holes on the apron, because the apron pieces were "inside-out " and upside-down. I kept it like it was and used it for years! I look forward to more of your videos! 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁❤❤❤❤❤

[@dinarusso3320]

That was still a pretty stencil, I hope you didn't throw it away!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Sorry to say I did 😭 It already stretched out and warped when I took it off. The lines were just too fine. Alas.

[@ericablankenship5763]

Should've used transfer Tape

[@delealgladney2423]

For the stencil - "TRANSFER SHEET!" Would have saved you at least one moment of hell!

[@LaughCryDIY]

If only I’d thought 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@mimiwilliams7281]

FIRE 🔥 DIY ❤ 🔨 🔧 ⚒️ 🛠 🧰 🐈 Baguette had me screaming 😂 #BaguetteAuntieCrew 🧡🐈🧡

[@LaughCryDIY]

Girl, did you see her cat walk? Can’t stop, won’t stop.

[@mimiwilliams7281]

@@LaughCryDIY I DIIIIID. That’s why I screamed. 🤣

[@cecilianagy3562]

I fuckin love it.

[@LaughCryDIY]

I f***** love you! (KZbin, don’t block my comment!)

[@medshell4vr]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LaughCryDIY]

🙏

[@cherylacampora670]

too funny!

[@LaughCryDIY]

❤️

[@punjabseth260]

🌼🌼🌼👍

[@QueerlyBeloved386]

Oh no - LOL So that didn't work out - it happens.

[@LaughCryDIY]

🤦‍♀️😂

[@lisarussell8874]

Baguette is too sexy for himself!!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

She’s always feeling herself. Can’t stop, won’t stop.

[@ericw7381]

Miss Perfectionist… the backing you put on your couch doesn’t match and is very baggy. Perfectionist? Nice, but not quite.