The viral DIY floating side table & how to make it

It’s no secret I love crossing the lines between aesthetics, DIY and practical. This DIY floating side table is no different. In our new city apartment I wanted to bring in elements of nature, to make it cohesive with our more rustic roots. This floating side table ended up being a great way to make our room feel a little more lofty. The cramped area next to my side of the bed suffers from angled walls, so adding a floating element was perfect.

If you are looking for more home inspiration, check out this tutorial to make a giant mirror for less than $100!

Where to get the wood slice

Being from New Hampshire, I am no stranger to the lumber yard. To those whom are unfamiliar, you can purchase lumber from places other than construction stores. I love these places for more unique wood projects, as they carry less conventional cuts – like living edge.

The unique cut of wood that you need for this project is called a “cookie”. No, I didn’t invent the term myself. When I went to the lumber yard to find a round wood end like this one, the owner suggested fondly, “Oh! you’re looking for a cookie!!”

Turns out, they are the discarded trimmings of logs after they run them through the saw. Luckily, as discards – I was able to take as many as I wanted for free.

Materials for diy floating side table

1 cookie

electric sander

1/4″ drill bit / electric drill

1/4″ rope (10- 15 yards) – sold by the yard at Home Depot/Lowe’s

Ceiling hook

Instructions

Step one: Using an electric sander, smooth one side of the cookie. This will not only expose the wood grain, but smooth down any imperfections (making it more level).

Step two: Mark three holes ~1inch from the edge of the wood rind, equally spaced around the circumference.

Step three: Drill the holes until the rope can fit through the hole.

Step four: Drill and place the hook in the ceiling per package instructions.

Step five: Cut the rope into three equal pieces. Tie a simple knot in the rope on the under surface of the cookie. Arrange ropes on hook so that the cookie lays level. Duct tape the ends together & glue with E9000. Thread through the weaves in the rope through the hook.

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