Pottery Barn Kids Carolina Table Grows Up

We bought the Pottery Barn Kids Carolina play table for our kids ten years ago.

The table is solid wood and extremely well made.   My kids are 12 and 15, and since the table is only 22" high, it is just too low for them now and it is rarely used these days. 

 The table was expensive at the time (not to mention the four chairs we bought for it). 

 I think the table may actually be less money these days.

The table is still is perfect shape and it seemed a shame that it was just sitting in the basement.

I turned the table over to check out exactly how the legs were attached.  I realized that I could probably easily replace the existing legs with longer legs.  I went to Lowes and found these 28" legs that I loved. 

I bought four legs and a kit I thought I would need.  As it turned out I really only needed to buy the legs.  I was able to use the existing screws from the original legs on the new legs.  

All I had to do was take the leg and hold it in place on the table and mark off exactly where the hole would need to be drilled.  

The new legs screwed on easily.  It is a perfect size sewing table.  

I am so excited to be able to have a real use for this table.  

 I debated for a few days whether or not I would paint the legs a different color or try to match the stain.  I was able to find the perfect stain match at Home Depot - Pecan Satin

...so I decided to stain the legs.  

Here is the Carolina Table all grown up.

I know so many of you must have these Pottery Barn tables.
When your kids or grandkids outgrow them, you now know that you can turn them into an adult-sized  table you can use.  

Total Cost - $40

4 table legs - $8.00 each

stain - $8.00

Now if I could only figure out a way to make the PB Kids Carolina chairs larger. :)

Can't wait to hear what you think.

-Judy

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