i diy my dream ottoman/coffee table 😍 | Living Room Makeover

[@georgiawatson5269]

Hey Danie, I love the build and the channel! I’m an upholsterer and just have a tip for the corners. If you tack off each edge with just one or two staples in the centre and then pull your corners diagonally and tack them off. This holds everything in place. From there, you can staple along each edge from the centres and make a couple neat pleats on each corner. I love that you are not afraid to try anything, it’s really inspiring to me to keep myself moving forward too ☺️

[@DIYDanie]

thanks for the tip!!!

[@georgiawatson5269]

@@DIYDanie ❤️

[@msrinnh]

In love with this design!

[@sazennonumber]

That is such a cool tip - thank you! 🙏

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

Also trim the fabric that you fold under. Getting rid of excess bulk is what makes it look more professional! 😊

[@RiverTamZoe]

All I could think of was missed opportunity storage for sofa blankets. That's a perfect spot to store blankets for the sofa without always having them out. Love the idea so want to steal it.

[@northwoodfalls1403]

That waterfall edge is *chef’s kiss*. A great concept overall. I love pieces that can be used in a lot of different ways. They always have longer lives and make refreshing our homes so much easier when all you have to do is a little rejig. I mean, just moving the wood piece around would give me that design high every day 😂. Really well executed, Danie 😊

[@DIYDanie]

thank you so much!! xo

[@judymcinnis]

Ooh, I love the pencil line trick for helping to make sure the entire surface has been sanded. Having 60+ year old eyes 👀 it sometimes can be challenging to see that I have sanded the entire surface evenly. You never know when an old Seahag like me is going to learn from a wee little whipper snapper like Danie.😂❤️ BTW - GREAT JOB! She is a beauty.👏 Also, that hat is on point.🌺

[@DIYDanie]

SEAHAG 😂😂😂 Im dying!!!!

[@RaeC5280]

Seahag is now officially the next stage of life I hope to achieve. 😍😆❤

[@damogranheart5521]

I am simply rocking crone! I have a full-length hooded cloak and a walking staff. And your hat is perfect!

[@judymcinnis]

@@RaeC5280 I was born in July, a cancer. So I am a water sign, this makes me an official Seahag.

[@prissypacheco2860]

Its official! We are bringing seahag back into our vocabulary 😂

[@phyllisshand6183]

Beautiful and wonderful project. Great job, Danie. As mothers, we love to see our children over the moon with happiness as you displayed. I am sure your Mom was just as happy as you when she saw the joy you showed with receiving your new saw.

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

They should be called foot tables! Your project is awesome! Your Mom is incredible. I remember surprise gifts from my mom. They are memories that stuck in my brain.

[@meganharper6566]

Saturday morning coffee + DIY Danie = the best way to start the day. ❤

[@DIYDanie]

I agree!!!

[@lo8298]

Amen ❤🙌

[@jmackey4751]

Possibly the most gorgeous thing you've ever made, totally love! And Danie's mom - we love you, you are awesome!

[@ScottWalshWoodworking]

I'm in full support of any combination of coffee tables and ottomans. This is wicked

[@DIYDanie]

Thanks Friend! Means a lot from you! 🙌

[@wendineu5315]

The ottoman/coffee table solution is brilliant, and the waterfall table is stunning. You really showcased the wood’s natural beauty! I particularly like that you used the L brackets, because that makes the project manageable for non-expert woodworkers.

[@donnabacon4681]

It was brilliant! And I thought the same thing!! If necessary, she could cover the "L" brackets with very thin wood strips and use Restore Finish. Either way, this entire set up is beautiful!

[@heylo757]

1:01 "IT'S SHAKING!" Haven't even gotten into the project, but lk reminded why I like this channel. The honesty and humor about DIY/creativity. Glad you and the editor kept that in. BOOP!

[@DIYDanie]

gotta keep it real haha 😂

[@katieallen3927]

Aw, thanks Danie's mom.

[@gim7559]

Now I'm not a professional but after I reupholstered the ottoman in my bedroom, like you, I didn't like the corners. So when I made an upholstered footstool, I instead decided to sow the corners first to get a clean finish. I did this by putting the fabric over the foam & wood inside out, pinning the fabric at the corners so I had nice smooth seams & got the look I was after. Then I quickly hand sowed, turned it the right way around & put it over the top to check the finish was how I want it, before sowing using a machine & adding the fabric properly.

[@weepingwillow1993]

Another option is to do the corners last and do folded corners. You would staple the fabric on the same way you have but leave about 2 in undone on each side at the corners to manipulate the fabric later.

[@lilianaledesma7254]

Girlie as the edit said you need to trust your process. You have a very special magic to you. In most the video your stress and lack of confidence in your skill was on your sleeve. Remeber to have faith in yourself and your vision. It all works out the way its meant to whether it's a learning project or turns out just as you invission. This table ottoman is stunning. I hope you are truely able to see that.

[@DIYDanie]

ABSOLUTELY!

[@MinaRoy]

16:54 - BUILD DISCUSSION! I made a cushion just like how you're doing, but for the bathtub (b/c we're not tub people). I used some "boat seating fabric" since it was waterproof and came in a variety of colors for reasonably cheap on Amazon. The cats get a ton of use sitting on it, heck - we sit on it whenever we're brushing teeth, putting socks on, you name it. It's also great for having extra storage space since under the cushions is the tub - store ALL the toilet paper, backup shampoos, or your Christmas presents for others inside. No one would look there. It's a bath tub. :P

[@LavenderDaisies]

It’s incredible Danie!! You knocked it out of the park this time. You are making some incredible furniture lately. Maybe you’ve found your niche?? You are super good at designing and creating unique pieces of furniture. I love your ability to laugh at and with yourself and be so honest with your confidence level of a certain project. That’s totally fine. We are all newbies when learning a new skill. We all start somewhere! I also have never heard of that wood. But WOW is it incredible!!!

[@geraldineklatt7914]

🤩a WOW ! Love your living room so cozy but, modern 👍👍👏👏👏

[@suzisaintjames]

I was thinking the round coffee table would look great in your office too! Great minds think alike! 👍. 💖🌞🌵😷

[@gwenmccaulley1679]

A+ on the table/ottoman !!! She's a beauty! You help me be brave and tackle new things.

[@donnabacon4681]

Same! Plus, her use of certain products help me to decide if I could use or need to, or least when I do, I know what Danie would do (WWDD??!!!)

[@cherisserich4912]

we called ours the conversation table because my parents don't drink coffee, and my mom felt like it was weird to call it that. 😅 It was always used as a footrest though.

[@judithcjames5316]

It is beautiful! Icringe a little when you have to cut off so much fabric, etc. If you do one side, then pull to the other side or end staple and cut it off with a possible big piece of fabric for other DIY items. It does look great! I'm surprised you did not make it with storage underneath the top. Even if you do not need it now it could be a positive opportunity later. Plus, by not making it long enough for two people to have their feet up while using the table.

[@hobblecreekpottery]

Dani, you're a Rockstar! Love your personality and how you go about figuring things out and just jumping into a project. I do the same. Hope the pottery is going well. Remember, failure is your best teacher. You learn the most, and I always tell my students that if you're not failing on a regular basis, you're not pushing yourself. ❤

[@Taliam500]

I love how this table came out! I lwill be using the upholstery tip to hide the seam.❤Your jokes are similar to mine, I think we'd get along in real life!😂

[@jason.d.hermit]

I think the sparkly epoxy is just wonderful. It totally add to the whimsy & magical Harry Potter vibe of your home ❤

[@magietagie]

This came out great! You did a wonderful job!!! I love watching you every Saturday! It’s like an adult version of Saturday morning cartoons!

[@mai_world]

❤ Danie's mom!!!

[@jessicahites871]

Fantastic job Danie!! The only thing I would have done differently is routing out a channel for the L-brackets so you don't risk them ever catching on the ottoman😁

[@alcg3981]

My first thought! Apparently there's enough space if one moves carefully😊.

[@bluefox99887]

My current coffee table set-up is an ottoman and small wateterfall table. Love it! 💙

[@qianamdavis962]

Love the concept and that you aren't afraid to step outside of your comfort zone which is why I'll forever be a subscriber

[@TheShizNat]

Danie, how could you not make something that sparkles?!♥️ “Love your magic sparkles!” I love the hat on you. I love the coffee table/ ottoman combo! What a creative design.

[@imokaart]

Your ottoman/coffee table is absolutely gorgeous, the soft look of the ottoman versus that live edge table whith the beautiful continuing woodgrain is sooooooo stunning!!!😍😍😍

[@jackieclark817]

Moms are the best. Such a lovely treat for you Danie. You deserve it. Another beautiful project!

[@carolynyoung3615]

I had a Catalpa tree in my back yard growing up. We loved it. The beans were so cool and the flowers looked like popcorn when they fell on the ground.

[@jeriandersen4205]

My grandparents neighbors had catalpa trees along the fence line. Very cool trees. My grandparents had that immaculate yard aesthetic so the leaves , bean pods and branches had to be picked up as part of our chores. Great shade trees,

[@peggynorton5145]

This is my favorite DIY ever. I love the green, the waterfall and liveedge is gorgeous. I would have loved to see Jeffs reaction to the finished project in the space. You are a artist my lady. ❤ Shout out to Momma for the tools!!

[@arandomwoman2310]

You “think” the waterfall edge looks great? You silly goose it looks phenomenal!!!!! You HAVE to quit saying you’re not a professional woodworker! Your pieces are freakin’ awesome! Thanks for sharing your work and your fun fun personality!

[@karineguay-simard8304]

Danie! You, once again, outdid yourself! It is gorgeous. The waterfall, the finish, the ottoman (chenille might be the type of fabric), the color choices "Chef's kiss" P.S. To avoid stress on the table part, I would suggest hidden tiny casters....maybe!?

[@tamara10]

You just built a piece of furniture that looks good and it's serving it's purpose, that's amazing!

[@DIYDanie]

love when form and function become one beautiful thing!

[@cblaney3931]

Danie, got to be one of your best or the best you've ever made. It wouldn't look out of place in some high end (high price) store. It's A-MAY-ZING!!! And I LOVE your excitement over the plunge saw.

[@lovingmayberry307]

Danie!! This is my favorite DIY........EVER!!! The wood is beautiful, the green ottoman is stunning. Great job girl! 💜

[@SamSam-yb3ls]

I think that's the most beautiful piece you've ever made - the waterfall was seemless and you can see the gorgeous warm colour of the wood. I'd pay for that piece! x

[@arpilclark1]

So sweet of her mum! 💕

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

Love this idea! 😮❤ Be sure you put a couple coats of water repellant on the fabric. It'd be a shame to have it stain because of a spill. 😢 Put some tap-in glides on the bottom of the wood piece AND on the bottom of the ottoman legs so it will slide across the floor more easily. If you want to get fancy, add rope handles on the 2 short sides of the ottoman to make moving it easier. Get the color to match the fabric. Make it taught, right under the cording that separates the top from the bottom. It won't really be visible, but will make moving it SO much easier! 😊 To get REALLY fancy, add handles on the open ends of the wood piece as well. Get the color to match the wood. Make it taught, right up against the underside of the table top, and set 1" or so back from the edge. It won't really be visible, but will make moving it SO much easier! 😊

[@roxiegs348]

Wow! Absolutely loved this project. Would love one. Girl! Patent this design and sell it for big $$!

[@peggykhiev2884]

I was literally thinking about building the same coffee table yesterday! I’m good at woodworking but sucks at sewing, and the thought of sewing box corners with thick upholstery fabric scares me. So thank you for this!!! 💛

[@DIYDanie]

IF I CAN DO IT - YOU CAN DO IT TOO. TRUST ME lollll 😅

[@katrinarefior700]

Wow. WOw. WOW!!! I love it!!! Have you considered adding some low profile wheels to the bottom of the table part to make it easier to shift?

[@maryfoor5701]

Totally awesome!!!

[@jenifergorman1223]

Sooooo beautiful!!! It looks so good in the living room and it’s just beautiful. Bravo

[@paulaspirito7698]

Absolutely gorgeous! And now, because you made it look so easy, my niece asked me to make her one!!! Wish me luck.

[@pennynickels5216]

😊💛

[@teragomez7405]

Danie, I’m a long time follower and die hard fan, I look forward to seeing your videos every Saturday morning. I sit down with my coffee and watch you and Gator and I call it my Saturday morning cartoons lol. I love this build, it’s GORGEOUS. I wanted to make a suggestion though, consider some low profile wheels or casters for smooth rolling, like the barrel shaped kind that don’t swivel and only roll back and forth. Long term, it should cut down on the wear and tear of your beautiful rug too. They inset into the bottom edge and you can barely even them so it wouldn’t disrupt the aesthetic or take anything away from the beauty you’ve created.

[@AliciaLynn2]

I know Geoff isn’t much for being on camera all the time but if it’s something he would be willing to do I would love to see his reactions to the pieces you create. I’m sure he loves them and is proud of all the things you’re able to do but would just be fun to see what he thinks.

[@snippetsordinarylife]

Oh my. That is gorgeous. I love the waterfall effect of the wood grain.

[@kmorris2238]

It’s hip to be square!😂👍🏻

[@marilyncook7012]

Hello my fellow female drooler🤤 of tools.😂 I love the new tool! And the build is beautiful! You could have easily turned the ottoman into a storage piece too!😃 A piano hinge and/or hydraulic arms and putting a bottom on there , that would be cool too. Love the coffee table! 🥰😘

[@mrsdscraftdesk]

I couldn’t picture the waterfall at first but then it was done and WOW! That’s so beautiful!!

[@angiebaebii]

This is so me I always have to read something on my phone or watch KZbin shorts while I’m watching a show or movie what's wrong with us? 🤣

[@taylormarzouca6478]

I’m literally never not AMAZED with your work. So beautiful

[@denisepaul7274]

Sparkle, Danie, sparkle!!!

[@DIYDanie]

YAAASSS QUEEEEEN

[@tjholtz9860]

Beautifully done. The wood is stunning. Love the fabric color

[@mozwatch5708]

lol your eyes literally LIT UP ~ showing us all your new toy....I am sure you will get every ounce of use out of it !! Mom's are the best 🥰 And your new 'all beverage' footstool/table is perfect in your space. Damn gurl!!!

[@mistyblankenship8158]

The waterfall edge is perfection!!! Love the green ottoman as well and the two together look great!!! Great job as usual. ❤❤❤

[@DIYDanie]

the green was lovely, wasn't it? worked out really well!

[@pennynickels5216]

WOW Danie! Just wow. 😊💛 the waterfall edge is absolutely perfection, imho. I used to have a bunch of live edge walnut that had blue steaks in it. It was stunning, would've been great here. You are awesome. I will be recovering a little stool and an oval table tomorrow! And I WILL start scrounging for supplies for the headboard I have put off making. I still love that inlaid live edge table more. 😂😅

[@rhampton10]

I also love the liive edge look. It's like the outdoors refined and brought inside.

[@RachelShadoan]

I LOVE THIS BUILD SO MUCH! This is the perfect coffee table. I have an ottoman that I got to use as a coffee table and it just isn’t great for anything but feet. I will say that for slightly more complexity, you could have added storage space for blankets etc in the ottoman!

[@feefifofum04]

Okay but your misty eyes about the saw caused me to cry❤😂. I love this project and love watching your little dreams come true.

[@donnabacon4681]

Out-of-the-park! Danie! Incredible! They are both do beautiful! I have to ottoman, now, the table! Thanks Mom! Ibet now you are thinking of ways to create DIYs just so you can use your new toy!! I bet Graham, from Team AG, will ve a bit jelly once he sees this! Have a blessed day and a fabulous week!! xxoo

[@rosealvarado264]

Good morning all ❤ soo excited luv ya my fabulous DIYer Danie❤

[@DIYDanie]

Good morning!

[@ruthiebee6139]

Another winner! I love live edge tables and the waterfall is so satisfying. Quite peaceful. Thank you for sharing❤

[@EllieCat-sn9sb]

This piece is absolutely stunning. I love the colors and the waterfall edge. You did a phenomenal job and I love your creativity :)

[@AmyMLevy]

I love what you did, Danie. It looks amazing!! If I could make one suggestion though - consider recessing those L-brackets and covering the recess slots to save the fabric of the ottoman from an inadvertant snag.

[@TikiDawl]

I am so proud of what you accomplished in your sessions but this one...I was cheering at the final reveal. You are so dedicated and talented. It's a beautiful piece and work like this this could sell for thousands but what you made is priceless. Much love from NYC.

[@scottcampbell96]

I’m generally not a fan of waterfall edges because they are overused, often in impractical ways (like in a kitchen island where toe kicks are better suited), but this is the perfect place for a waterfall. And you executed it perfectly. Beautiful work!

[@sherriecollins1570]

Just watched drunk shopping - can't tell you how many times I have ordered stuff and when it came was surprised and wondered what it was.... lol. Your rug is great. I needed to laugh! Love your channel and all of your creativeness! TY.

[@TrueCat]

Stunning. You did justice to a beautiful bit of wood.

[@angelacole9664]

That's officially my favorite ottoman and OMG that table! I'm a wood girl 😉🦇💕

[@queencityminis]

Cancelled! 😆 ETA: Dayyyyummm! This is incredible. It looks very high end. Many congrats 👏🏼

[@DIYDanie]

ONLY FURNITURE PIECES! YOU HEAR ME!?!?

[@runegleam]

Dude, you have totally outdone yourself! What an incredible piece. The green goes so well with the natural edge. It's like a mossy tree! Gorgeous, what an amazing job!

[@tristamyers1910]

Beautiful!! I love how your living room's coming along!! Kenobi is the cutest dang dog!!!

[@moniquebrown18]

OMG! I love the seam trick! I always think I have to use piping which is enough to deter me from doing any upholstery but this is a game changer! Thank you!

[@EMA616yo]

I agree! I hate working with piping, but that “fold” Dani used here is an amazing hack!

[@starbrown1219]

It looks so good I love how you can slide the ottoman under the table.

[@sherrinimons3193]

I have to say when you showed it put together all done. I said WOW out loud (which came out a bit to loud) You did a great job. One other thing before you ask me what I want for Christmas this year ...... I’ll take one of those in a blue denim linen kind of color. Welldone Girl you rock.

[@DIYDanie]

I'm ON IT!

[@pennynickels5216]

​@DIYDanie I will need mine with yellow linen please. And walnut I think.

[@imdebmccann]

OMG I actually squeaked when I saw the table and ottoman! It's probably one of my most favorite builds of yours. You have come so very far--great to see!

[@rozcorwin8513]

Aww! Thanks, Danie's mom!!! Way to be awesome!!

[@pattyharrison6386]

Dannie, I think you've found your calling, one of a kind furniture. I love all the pieces you've made so far❣️

[@dannakuhr9718]

This might be my favorite project I have seen you do. I love that catalpa wood grain and the live edge. So well done!

[@vickinoeske1154]

The ottoman/coffee table turned out so, so well. The grain on the wood is just gorgeous. 😚🤎

[@lynwill65]

Danie, this is magnificent!! Your upholstery skills are improving by leaps and bounds. That wood is STUNNING! This is a fave creation!

[@DIYDanie]

wow! Thats great to hear! it's one of my favs too!

[@HappyHarryX5]

Awesome! Maybe the wood is a left over from the forest moon of Endor. One of my next projects will be a hot chocolate table to go over my ottoman. ❤

[@CuriouserAndCuriouser4]

Amazing! This is the perfect solution to my small living room! I love ottomans, but I don't think they can replace a solid top coffee table and I don't have no space for both. Does anyone sell this combo? Because I'm not half as good woodworker as Danie is.

[@renee853]

That table is GORGEOUS!!!

[@DIYDanie]

right!!!!!!! so prettttyyy

[@BottenFieldofDreams]

Been watching your videos consistently for the past couple weeks. Today I Subscribe!! 🎉🎉

[@DIYDanie]

Welcome! 💜

[@bellmark64]

Beautiful. The wood is stunning. I like the green of the ottoman so much.

[@susanbilton9359]

I love that piece! There’s nothing like a woman’s ability to solve combination problems with combination solutions. I really like seeing your thinking process in action!❤

[@justme5544]

This might be my favorite project you've ever made. Very beautiful! I'd buy that in a heartbeat!

[@Jess-g-d]

The black vest and turtleneck combo looks 🤌✨immaculate on you, just so you know!

[@doreenb3411]

She’s a winner!! Great vision, beautiful project. I love this idea too. So clever.

[@Barb.....]

Beautiful! Love it, and the waterfall wood is stunning. I have to say the pencil trick for sanding it genius, and satisfying knowing it is all done evenly.

[@judyshallstrom415]

The room looks beautiful! I'm so happy you talk to your furniture. I do too. Especially when I am change its environment. I don't want it to feel bad. And my two adult sons do it too! And one is a tough Marine and the other is tough builder😊 and I'm 74.

[@ЕкатеринаКоротина-п4в]

Dear Danny, all your projects are wonderful and this one is no exception❤ and I would like to leave here a small word of appreciation to your personality. You're shiny and funny. Just want you to know that you are the reason to be happy today for many people in the whole world. Your videos always make my day❤❤❤❤ Stay positive, stay creative and keep on diying🎉

[@lauragutierrez893]

Looks fantastic, Danie, great job. A tip for upholstery, start in the middle on all 4 sides first, then work your way towards the corners. This helps to ensure even tension all the way around.❤

[@DIYDanie]

GOOD TIP! will remember that!

[@diannesandvik460]

I love how excited you get over power tools! You did a great job. I love your videos. You always make me smile. Thank you for sharing another amazing project with all of us.

[@kristinewells961]

This might be my favorite ever! Gorgeous, practical, warm, cozy, and expertly done!❤❤❤

[@tinak6484]

Stunning!! What a great idea!! I love everything about it, the wood, the fabric, the waterfall, the colors, the concept!! ❤