Learn how to build your own unique DIY old window wood coffee table with storage showcase, perfect for showcasing your favorite items or keeping clutter at bay!

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I’ve long enjoyed unique ways to make a DIY coffee table. My most recent rendition was sawing the legs off a vintage dresser, which worked really well!

However desiring something a little different, my eyes swayed to an old window…

Old window before

 

I’ve spotted plenty of old windows in thrift stores. I just happened to land mine from a neighbour wanting to get rid of it on Facebook! So I snatched it up and waited for the right project to come along.

Then I thought, why not create an old window wood coffee table with storage with one of those easy lift tops instead of something with drawers?! My living space was feeling the need for something fresh, plus storage coffee tables are pretty cool! And building it all from reclaimed wood would certainly up the durability, while getting the look I desired.

Creating an old window wood coffee table with storage may not exactly be a new concept, but it is for me to make and to have! So my challenge was to clean up this chippy old window and hopefully turn it into a beautiful rustic coffee table so I can showcase collectables inside!

The end result was SO worth it, friends! While the building takes a moment, it’s a relatively easy process. And I’m adoring the results! NOW my living room showcases the unique upcycled vibe I was going for!

Plus, there’s something extra special about today’s project…

Welcome Thrift Store Decor Team readers! Today I’m transforming something easily found at a thrift store into something extra special! Be sure to visit all the other thrift store transformations by other creatives at the bottom of this post!

Here’s how I did it:

Old window wood coffee table with storage showcase

 

Supplies I used:

 

1 old window in sound shape

Reclaimed wood

Square wood post cut into legs

Painter’s tape

Fusion Mineral Paint in Raw Silk (get 10% off)

Paint brush

Cordless drill (I like Bosch)

Orbital sander (I like Bosch variable speed)

Miter saw (I like Bosch Dual Bevel Sliding)

Construction grade measuring tape

3 smaller butt hinges

Door pull handle

Kreg Jig pocket hole maker (I have a K4)

Fusion Mineral Paint in Raw Silk (get 10% off)

Painting the window

 

1. Choose a window that would be a suitable coffee table size and is in relatively good condition with glass panels intact.

My window measures: 22″ deep x 36″ long

While the window is a little small for my sofa sizes, I do appreciate that it doesn’t eat up a ton of floor space since I have a large ottoman in the room too. So it actually works very well for us!

2. Scrape the window outside free of any chippy paint with a wire brush, then sand with sandpaper and an orbital sander.

Old window paint may contain led, so I suggest to sand outside while wearing breathing and eye protection.

2. Tape off each glass window pane using painter’s tape.

3. Paint the wood frame with 2 coats of Raw Silk.

Since I desired to match my IKEA white sofa slipcovers, Raw Silk was the perfect white!

Building the coffee table frame to the window size

 

4. Build a rectangle frame that fits the exact size of the window.

• Measure the window length, then cut two boards to that exact length.
• Cut two more boards to the end lengths, minus the thickness of the wood x 2.
• Sandwich the side boards in between the front and back boards, then attach with screws from the outer corners.

Adding planks to the frame’s bottom

 

5. Fill in the bottom of the box with wood planks cut-to-size.

Working horizontally, measure the length of the boards needed that fit INSIDE the frame. Cut to size.

Here’s three ways to attach the boards to the box:

a) screw them from the outside if you don’t mind seeing the screws

b) using a nail gun from the outside

c) drilling pocket holes to both sides of each board, then inserting screws into the pocket holes to attach. (I used this method)

I used a Kreg Jig pocket hole maker so the screws wouldn’t show.

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Video tutorial: how to use a Kreg Jig Pocket Hole maker

 
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Watch the video above to see how easy it is!

Learn all about how to use a Kreg Jig pocket hole maker in THIS POST.

Cutting coffee table legs from posts

 

6. Decide on the full height you desire for your coffee table. Minus the full height desired with the measurement of the box frame with the window on top.

7. Use this measurement to cut four legs out of a smaller square post, then lightly sand.

Attaching the coffee table legs

 

8. Attach the legs to the bottom of the box frame.

• Place the box on its side on the floor.
• Start inserting screws from the inside corners of the box.
• Hold a leg on the outside, while you attach with screws from the inside.

I started with 2 screws per leg, then added two more from the inside once the box was standing.

Attaching the window with butt hinges

 

9. Position the window on top of the frame, then attach 3 small butt hinges along one side.

10. Add a door pull handle on the front top of the window so it can be easily opened.

Loading up the coffee table display case

 

11. Load up the display case with whatever you wish!

I positioned some small faux plants and a few other trinkets, then ran a string of battery operated fairy lights around them for added evening ambiance.

A small wood serving tray was positioned in one corner of the table, then I worked my display around it.

Completed window wood coffee table with storage 

 

And my cutie pie old window turned coffee table is looking mighty fine in my space!

With the ambiance of a candle and a few faux plants placed on a tray, they can be easily removed to use the tray to serve coffee or whatever you wish!

I find the window panes can hold a cup of coffee on a coaster, however if you aren’t certain of the weight durability, use a serving tray that sits on the wood window frame, and you’ll have all the support you need!

The white painted window marries the rustic wood so perfectly, while still chiming in with my whiter surroundings. It’s a fresh look that adds warmth and character to your space. I also love how the white frame contrasts with the darker interior!

The open legs allow for my round wicker storage basket underneath where we house the cat toys, however it would also be perfect for blankets or reading materials!

And if I need more usable surface area, I’ll just swap out to a larger serving tray! Plus, now I can use the display case for some fun seasonal changes as well. However you could also use the inside to store reading materials or coasters. Plus, you can use any size window to even create a larger or smaller size!

This window wood coffee table with storage is a win for me! Would you consider making something similar for your home?

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Visit more upcycled projects below!

 

Now it’s time to see what my creative friends came up with upcycling their thrift store finds! Visit below to see them all!

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9. Exquisitely Unremarkable Tin Top Wall Clock

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