DIY Narrow Sofa Table Behind Couch
This Narrow Sofa Table Behind Couch is the perfect space-saving solution for keeping drinks, snacks, and remotes within reach. It was also designed with a built-in outlet, making it a stylish and functional DIY project.
Materials:
- Wood
- Dowel rod
- Coping saw
- Pencil
- Sanding block
- Drill with regular bit
- Wood glue
- Wire snips
- Outlet box
- The outlet
- Outlet cover
- 3 prong extension cord
- Phillips head screw driver
Step 1: Cutting wood
Have your hardware store cut three pieces to fit the back of your sofa, ensuring enough depth for an outlet if needed.
Step 2: Mark the outlet spot
Trace the outlet cover on the top board and drill holes in each corner.
Step 3: Cut and assemble
Use a coping saw to cut out the outlet hole, insert the outlet box, then glue the top and side pieces together.
Step 4: Secure the Legs
Drill holes at each corner, insert dowels, trim, sand, and let dry for a sturdy finish. Put together your table by gluing the edges of the centerpiece of wood and attaching the two side pieces that will end up as legs.
Step 5: Wire the outlet
Thread the wires into the outlet box, then connect them properly—white to silver, black to brass, and green to ground. Secure the wires with screws, attach the outlet to the box, and finish by adding the outlet cover.
Step 6: Sanding and finish
Sand the edges of the narrow table and add and finish or touch ups as needed.
