DIY KIDS STORAGE TABLE AND CHAIRS

This kiddies desk or storage table and chairs is actually quite simple to make and looks stunning once painted with Rust-Oleum in shades of blue. The desk lid lifts up and offers a nice storage space for toys or craft and painting supplies.

Step 1:

1 X 16mm mdf  250 x 500mm - chair back 
1 x 16mm mdf  218 x 250mm - chair front 
2 x 16mm mdf  250 x 250mm - chair top/bottom 
2 x 16mm mdf    50 x 250mm - chair supports 
1 x 16mm mdf  400 x 600mm - table top 
1 x 16mm mdf  300 x 600mm - table base 
2 x 16mm mdf  284 x 600mm - table front/back 
2 x 16mm mdf  284 x 268mm - table sides 

3,5 x 30mm wood screws
16mm wood screws
Wood glue
Wood filler
4 legs
120-, 240-grit sanding pads
400-grit sandpaper
Rust-Oleum 2X in two colours
Piano hinge
TOOLS:
Drill/Driver plus assorted bits
Countersink bit
Orbital sander
Tape measure and pencil
Optional: Corner clamps

Step 2:

Assemble chair

At the front of the top and bottom sections pre-drill two 2mm pilot holes and countersink.

Drill the holes 30mm from each edge.

On the top and bottom of the front sections measure in 30mm from the edges and drill pilot holes.

Step 3:

If you are working on your own corner clamps come in handy for holding the sections together.

Place the front panel between the top and bottom and drive screws through the pre-drilled holes.

Make sure the screw head is below the surface, as you will fill this with wood filler later on to conceal.

Step 4:

On the back section measure and make a line at 16mm, 235mm and 250mm. Use these guides to pre-drill 2mm pilot holes and countersink.

Place the back section on top of the assembled seat section and drive screws through the back. Again, make sure that the screw heads are below the surface for filling in later on.