A new coffee table

by Cristina Colli

Let me introduce you to the new arrival in our home: a coffee table.

I’m so excited about it!

I designed the table and our friend Phil – who does furniture restoration – made it for us.

We chose the wood about a month ago. P and I wanted something with an interesting texture – knots, burr…wood with personality – so we went to Cox’s Yard (an architectural salvage  yard in Moreton in Marsh) in search of some reclaimed wood.

We couldn’t find any to our liking, however we found  some off-cuts of oak floor boards that had been discarded because of their imperfections: exactly what we were looking for!

It took some time to decide which boards would fit the design, since they were in different sizes and width, but I’m extremely pleased with the result.

Isn’t it beautiful?

Now that we have a coffee table, my next hunt is for a rug in white or cream.

If this were my house, I would replace the carpet (my least favourite flooring option!) with white floor boards and choose a colourful rug, but since I’m renting….I’ll go for a white rug :)

So what do you think of my new coffee table?

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{ 13 comments }

diana February 15, 2012 at 17:25

It’s awesome! I love it in its simplicity and elegance, both. VERY NICE!
Isn’t it great when bespoke pieces come out exactly as you hoped and give you so much pleasure? Enjoy!

Anthony Loughran February 15, 2012 at 20:55

BEAUTIFUL…..AS USUAL…..Tony

Nini Tjäder February 15, 2012 at 22:27

Very nice!

allesistgut February 16, 2012 at 08:25

Whooo, this table is really beautiful. I love the tone of the wood. :)

Sue Pownall February 16, 2012 at 09:16

It is fabulous! Love it.

Along with the rug, one of my B&W prints hung above would look good too :D

Cristina Colli February 16, 2012 at 12:07

Thank you all, I’m glad you like my coffee table too :)
@ Sue – I have lots of art on my wish list…just not the budget at the moment, alas :(
Soon, hopefully!

Leah McClellan February 16, 2012 at 16:50

Very nice–love it. I love the simplicity and the wood and everything. Looks like support is hidden somewhere…I’m imagining you must have a crossbar in there somewhere. Or maybe that’s it along the side, underneath.

I love building things and having them turn out so nice so I’m sure you must be thrilled :)

Cristina Colli February 18, 2012 at 10:25

Hi Leah, there are wooden bars along the side, underneath the table top, and under each corner, to reinforce the table and make it stable.
And yes, I am thrilled!

Lykke February 16, 2012 at 19:27

Yes it is beautiful, Nice and simple, i like it!

Cristina Colli February 18, 2012 at 10:25

Thanks Lykke :)

Anna February 18, 2012 at 10:45

It is so pretty! It’s a little zen, but not too boring. I would say it’s perfect!

Cristina Colli February 18, 2012 at 15:31

Thanks Anna :)

Miranda February 21, 2012 at 05:59

I love how much thought went into this. Very Beautiful. I fail to look at things like a coffee table beyond it just being a coffee table. This made me take a second look at my own!

Such a beautiful and elegant piece!

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