Build a Shutter Console Table
![Unique Shutter Sofa Table Shutter Sofa Table](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/10/25/0/Original_Layla-Palmer-Shutter-Sofa-Table-Beauty_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400952230661.jpeg)
Materials Needed:
- shutter (approximately 55" long)
- 3 - 1x4 boards (8' in length)
- 4 square, wood table legs (approximately 29" high)
- 4 straight top plates
- 8 - 2" narrow hinges
- measuring tape
- electric or hand saw
- electric drill
- electric screwdriver
- rubber mallet
- latex paint
- paintbrush
- protective eyewear
- pencil
Paint the Legs
Brush on two coats of latex paint to each of the table legs and allow to dry.
![Paint Table Legs Paintbrush Painting Table Legs Light Gray](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/8/3/Original_Layla-Palmer-shutter-table-step-1_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400958264381.jpeg)
Paint the Shutter
Brush on two coats of latex paint to the front side of the shutter. The bottom side won't be seen, so it's not necessary to paint it.
![Paint Old Shutter With Fresh Paint Paintbrush Coating Old Blue Shutter With Light Gray Paint](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/8/2/Original_Layla-Palmer-shutter-table-step-2_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400956768066.jpeg)
Attach Top Plates
Position a straight top plate in each corner of the bottom side of the shutter. Tip: Make sure each top plate is the exact same distance from the edges of the shutter all the way around.
![Attach Top Plates to Corners Drill Attaching Straight Top Plate to Corner of Shutter](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/8/2/Original_Layla-Palmer-shutter-table-step-3_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400956768570.jpeg)
Attach the Legs
Screw each table leg into each top plate.
![Attach Legs to Shutter Table Hand Preparing to Screw Table Leg Into Top Plate](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/8/3/Original_Layla-Palmer-shutter-table-step-4_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400958265011.jpeg)
Measure
Measure the distance between the two legs on the long side of the table and write the measurement down.
![Measure Distance Between Table Legs on Long Side Measuring Distance Between Shutter Table Legs With Tape Measure](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/8/3/Original_Layla-Palmer-shutter-table-step-5_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400958512336.jpeg)
Measure
Measure the distance between the two legs on the short side of the table and write the measurement down.
![Measure Distance Between Table Legs on Short Side Measuring Between Table Legs With Tape Measure](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/8/2/Original_Layla-Palmer-shutter-table-step-6_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400956848904.jpeg)
Cut the Lumber
Using the measurements from step five and six as a guide, cut four 1x4 boards to create an apron between each leg. Tip: Always wear protective eyewear when sawing wood.
![Cut Lumber to Create Aprons Wood Shutter and Wood Boards](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/8/3/Original_Layla-Palmer-shutter-table-step-7_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400958512028.jpeg)
Insert Lumber
Place the first 1x4 between two of the table legs. Tip: If the board doesn't quite fit, use a rubber mallet to gently force it into place.
![Insert Lumber Between Table Legs With Rubber Mallet Hands Using Rubber Mallet to Force Lumber Between Table Legs](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/8/3/Original_Layla-Palmer-shutter-table-step-8_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400958265302.jpeg)
Attach Hinges
Attach a two-inch narrow hinge between each 1x4 board and table leg. Tip: It's always best to pre-drill holes before driving a screw into the wood. Repeat steps until all four 1x4 boards are secured into place.
![Attach Hinges to Reinforce Table Legs Drilling Screw Into Hinge Connecting Table Leg and Apron](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/8/0/Original_Layla-Palmer-shutter-table-step-9_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400956128147.jpeg)