My pals, Todd and Laura, built a table for their dining room using the same method we used for our DIY table. They had a similar frustrating experience when shopping for a new table. I am so glad that they chose to "go for it" and create a DIY table even though they had never built a piece of furniture before!
What I love is that even though we used the same supplies and design, our styling choices make the tables look completely different! They used a super dark stain for the table top and silver hair pin legs (they are "brushed stainless steel from hairpinlegs.com). They also created a smaller table that that seats four. It fits their space perfectly and suits their modern aesthetic. 
The stain that they chose is Minwax Wood Finish in Ebony. They used a wood pre-conditioner, five coats of stain and five coats of polyurethane. I asked them if they had any special tips to add after reading our tutorial. They said that using clamps could really help with the screwing steps and to use a very fine sandpaper when sanding the boards before staining. 
PS. Here's a photo of the awesome triangle statement wall that Laura painted while Todd was away on tour. She surprised him with a bunch of house updates! It was really inspiring to see her working so hard and taking on so many ambitious DIY projects by herself. Go Laura! xoxo. Elsie
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Those dining chairs r amazing!!! Where can I find them??? If u dont mind sharing.
Hi there! Laura’s chairs are from Target.
xoxo- Elsie
Totally gorgeous! I fell in love with the chairs too. Where are they from?
Love, love, love those charis! Any idea where they got them?
I’m really loving the dark surface of their tabletop, with the fresh burst of color on their walls, it’s a surprisingly amazing combination.
Cute!
XO Nat
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Wow… It looks like a magazine shoot! I love the chairs too. Any idea as to where they got them from?
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i love
She has great taste!
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That table is super cool!
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What a fun and unique kitchen! She is an ambitious lady 🙂
So cool!! xx
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Great job Laura! A beautiful girl who creates beautiful things.
LOVE those chairs, can you ask her (please) where she got them? Thanks!
Wow this space is so modern! Beautiful handmade table!
The table looks fantastic. But I am in love with those chairs!
Taht pics are great. Very nice style. Have a great day.
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Laura so needs her own blog.
I’ve seen so many beautiful hairpin leg tables on your blog these past couple of weeks. I’m so inspired that I might just have to give it a try!
Yes, more info. is needed indeed. Wall, chairs, lighting…yum.
This is awesome! I am going to be building a big desk soon and will use this method! Love the triangles too!
Kim
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Amazing job. You’d think idiot furniture companies would steal this idea.
Ooooh–would love to know the source for Laura’s chairs. Gorgeous!
Wow… It looks like a magazine shoot! I love the chairs too. Any idea as to where they got them from?
Ps: hi Elsie and Emma!
This is so beautiful!!!!
Really nice table! I feel so inspired 🙂
So funny!! I will love that on my living room…but I absolutely fell in love with these chairs!!!
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Loving the warm feeling of the table!
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i love it!
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The table is cool but wow, that wall is AMAZING!
-Lindsey
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erm, while we’re at it, what’s the deal on that little fox? Is he origami or ceramic?
Hi guys! Laura’s chairs are from Target.
XO!
Yes, I love the chairs too. Could you tell us where they got them from?
It looks so amazing and professional! Awesome job!
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How lovely!
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Love all these great table ideas you’ve had lately!
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I’m aboslutely in love with that wall statement, definitely something I wanna do for my new apartment. Do you know which method she used?
Oh wow I love this it is so much my style (modern).
what a great idea! the table looks so minimalist, i love it.
That wall is AMAZING!! I can’t wait to have a house of our own where we can create a great statement wall (let alone paint at all)!
~ Megan
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Wow! I definitely will make one as well, I haven`t find a table form my home yet and this looks great and also very cheap 😀
Ya know, I just love this! Table, wall treatment, and all.
And I agree with your statement on how you can do the same diy but personal aesthetics make it so different.
I think that’s why some trends can last so long. It’s not so much if something is overdone so much as what a person does with it in their own space.
I’ve seen my share of chevron, and frankly was over it. Until I saw it recently in metallic gold. Just changing it up can make all the difference.
The table is really beautiful. I love the chairs too. Where did they get them from?
I love the triangles very modern,colorful and fun.
And I love the dark stain they chose for the table it really is a versatile design.
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This is amazing! All of the hairpin tables that have been posting have left me breathless. I really want to try it when I get into my new place.
PS… That wall is to die for.
Oh that table and especially those crystals are right up my style! I love it!
Those chairs add the perfect touch to this amazing space.
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Wow. I love everything about that room!! Amazing!!
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how did she do that wall? amazing!!
Wow! I want those chairs too!
Yeah, but where did they get those chairs from!?
Love how geometric the wall is, but I love love love that everyone is getting crafty and making their own dream tables!
Love that triangle wall! Would love to see a diy on it!
The triangle wall is absolutely dreamy!
Stunning table and wall decor…..and hello chandelier! Great combo going on here!
They’re so obnoxiously attractive and stylish! (as in, amazingly so). I love everything about her style and house–Any info on that terrific chandelier?
Their table turned out so well, and I especially love the stain they chose! They’re such a beautiful couple. I love the triangle wall design too. The blues are such pretty colors!
M.
It turned out great!! Love the modern styling.
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Absolutely awesome! Really digging the walls too!
I love that chandelier!
Obsessed with that wall! Tutorial please!
I’m looking at building a dining table, so it was nice seeing this! But, that wall is awesome! Can we get a DIY on that?!
Here’s info on the cost: The wood was $140 (it’s poplar wood), legs were $160, and the pre-stain, stain, polyurethane, and brush were $50. So $350 overall!
I love the chairs! Where are they from?
Ugh! I am so in love with their style! She’s so talented! Modern, yet homey! I love it! ♥
Such a cute setting. Love the finish she used 🙂
Wow! I’m blown away! About how much did it cost?
Wow, looks great! I’ve been searching for a great table for years… perhaps I should take the plunge and make my own!