From cutting the round tabletop to making the angled base, in this video you'll see how this rustic farmhouse coffee table is built.
I liked this coffee table so much, I went on to build the end table, and hopefully more plans in this collection!
Here's the plans I've built so far:
Rustic Farmhouse End Table Plans
Here's how I built the round top for this end table.
First, joint two 1x12 boards together using pocket holes to make the tabletop boards. Avoid screws where the saw will cut into when cutting the circle. NOTE: I am using reclaimed 1x12 boards.
Then, build the octagon apron for under the tabletop. Avoid screws where the saw blade will cut into when cutting the circle.
Attach the octagon apron to the underside of the 1x12s with brad nails and glue - avoid nails where the saw blade will cut into when cutting the circle.
Use the circle jig to cut the tabletop into a circle.
After cutting the tabletop into a circle, add more screws or nails to the underside of the apron as needed to tighten the apron to the tabletop boards.
Once the top is done, I can now work on the base.
For the small triangle stretcher pieces, I mark out the pocket hole and the end angles first, then carefully prepared using a miter saw.
Then I joined the three boards together to make the center stretcher, using glue and 2" trim screws.
Then I attached the center stretcher to the legs with the predrilled pocket hole, using glue and 2-1/2" pocket hole screws.
I set the base on a flat surface to the the glue dry up. I attached scrap wood pieces to the tops of the legs with 2" trim screws and glue.
Finally, I attached the base to the underside of the tabletop using the scrap wood pieces and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.
Here's a quick video tutorial, showing how this project is built. It is the coffee table, but the steps are essentially the same:
VIDEO COMING SOON
This end table is part of a collection of plans that I built to match.
Here's the plans I have so far:
44" Round Rustic Farmhouse Coffee Table Plans
Do you like making snowflakes? Folding the paper up into a triangle shape, then cutting out, and seeing what you get?
Call me a kid at heart, but it never gets old for me! It's amazing what a few little snips can do to a piece of paper.
So that's why I'm giddy excited about today's project! Not only is it a snowflake, but it is cut from wood!!! And just like the paper snowflakes that you create and no two are alike, you can do the same with this one!!!
A new, easy to build play kitchen! The kitchen is just 1x12 boards (the door too) and the back is an off the shelf 24" x 48" plywood panel, so no difficult cuts needed.
The shelving above is perfect for little play food items. This one is sized for toddlers or small children.
For lots more adorable photos, take a second to visit Jaime Costiglio and thank her for her hard work on getting these free plans out to you.
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Make your own gorgeous wood centerpiece riser, it floats and is lighted to elevate your decor and dishes!
We love this both with decor on top, or your favorite meal on top!
This wood runner centerpiece riser is so easy to make. We used 1x pine whitewood boards and brad nails to whip it together.
Here's the pieces cut. I used a miter saw to make my cuts, but you could also use a jigsaw or circular saw.
For assembly, I used glue and 1-1/4" brad nails and a brad nailer.
To attach the bottom, I decided to go fancy and used pocket holes on the inside BUT this is totally optional. You can also just nail and glue from the top (I detail out how to do this in the plans below).
I have been storing our gift wrapping supplies in the guest room - it just makes sense to be able to wrap presents in the guest room with the door closed. So I wanted to create a storage solution that guests would not use, but was still easily accessible.
An end of bed chest was the answer. Guests can use the bench top for setting suitcases and bags, or even seating, but all the storage inside would still be super easy to get to.
Photos of Gift Wrap Inside Wood Chest
While I use my wood trunk as a gift wrapping station in my guest room, there's lot more uses throughout the home!
The wood trunk is inspired by Pottery Barn Parkview Wood Trunk. Costing $1200, and not shipping to my home, this wood trunk was out of reach for me. So I decided to build my own using locally sourced wood, right in my own garage.
This wood trunk was actually pretty straight forward to build. Watch this quick build video to see how this project goes together.
This project was super easy to make. You'll just need a jigsaw and a brad nailer or stapler and 1" fasteners.
I cut the fence pickets to the lengths needed in the cut list.
Then I layered the wood pieces, overlapping about 1" (no need to be super accurate here) and attached with 1" fasteners and glue.
For the larger pumpkin, I layered five pieces.
Then I just cut a pumpkin shape out. No need to stress here - all pumpkins are different shapes and sizes, and you can always cut off more if you don't like the shape. Just avoid cutting any nails or staples and make sure the jigsaw blade can operate freely and you aren't cutting into your work table.
I didn't like this shape, so ended up further rounding the corners and also taking some out at the bottom.
When I was happy with the pumpkin shape, I attached the 1x2s at the bottom to act as a stand and the 1x2 stem. You'll attach these pieces from the front, through the fence pickets.
I used reclaimed cedar fence pickets in the 5-1/2" width.
Yes! However, pallet wood may be 3-1/2" wide instead of 5-1/2" - so you will need more boards to get the width for a plump pumpkin.
We are going to add a propane heater to our deck space to allow us to sit out and enjoy it for a longer period of time. We were also lacking a side table that would look nice with our modular seating. To check both projects off the list, I came up with this! Something that conceals the ugly propane tank and adds a tabletop surface to set things on.
Here's some photos I took while building this propane tank cover -
The first step is to build these two frames out of 2x4s.
Then you just add the cedar fence pickets to the outsides of the frames to enclose the sides.
The propane tank will go in between the two side panels.
Then I just added the front and back cedar fence pickets to the side panels.
For the top, I set a 1x3 piece on top of the 2x4 frames and attached the top cedar fence pickets to it and added a hinge on the back.
This propane tank cover table turned out so great for being such a quick and easy project!
This plan is based off my original outdoor storage chest plan.
I have been using this outdoor storage chest for almost five years. I did have to replace a couple of screws in the hinges, but it is STILL being used to hold my kid's outdoor toys!
A few weeks back, I built my youngest daughter this dresser:
You wouldn't think a five year old would be excited about a piece of furniture, but this little girl is. Every visitor must come see her new dresser that mommy built her.
My older daughter loved the dresser too, and put in a request for a taller version. So I built this dresser.
It's an option, and no judgement if you do, but for me, it just makes sense to build my own dresser.
I have been loving this style furniture and am adding more and more plans to this collection. Here's what I have so far:
In this video tutorial, I build the standard sized dresser. Both dressers are built using very similar techniques and steps (the tall dresser is actually simpler) so this video should be very helpful in understanding how I built it.
From compact to corner, to expanded out - you can always be customizing this clever desktop organizer to suit your space and needs.
We love it as a kitchen organizer and decor shelf, and an office or vanity organizer.
This simple build uses a 1x6 board, and can be painted or stained any color!
This dresser is building off the success of a nightstand project I did a few months back that turned out really well, was easy to build, and also only used a nail gun for assembly. I also did a bed plan too, and hope to do a few more plans in this collection.
Here's a quick video showing the steps to build this dresser. It was pretty fun and easy to do!
Bookshelves don't have to be boring! By just changing up the front trim (called the "face frame") you can give your storage piece a completely different look!
Yes, this is just a simple bookshelf, with a chunkier face frame! It gives this piece a modern but crisp look - so mountain modern!
I built this piece for our cabin in the mountains, where I'm craving a simplified life, with less things to pick up, less details to dust and wipe down, but still looking to be inspired and encouraged by the surroundings. I needed the storage for shoes, hats, gloves, sunglasses - entryway dropzone stuff - but wanted a piece that could also look good empty. I do love an empty shelf. It's an opportunity to put something away.
For my bookshelf, I built a custom size to fit in the space perfectly. If you are building it, you might as well get the right size, tailored for your space.
I love this plan because it is very easy to customize the size in both height and width! You can build just about any size you can think up!
The tutorial below will show you how to size yours just right for your space without doing any crazy math or worrying about making mistakes.
I put together a quick video showing the steps to build this bookshelf. Please watch before you build.
Here are the plans for this bookshelf. I decided to do this one more as a template (so you can customize the sizes) - since getting the perfect fit is so important. It will be easy to come up with a cut list and shopping list once you have your carcass laid out.
Thank you for using our plans, we appreciate the trust and support.
Do you need a window seat or mudroom bench with drawers that is built well, but isn't super hard to make?
For about $300 total, I built this TEN FOOT LONG window seat by myself!
We have been using this piece for several years now, and it is one of the most used pieces in the house.
The extra seating is always handy, for both regular family use and for larger gatherings - the dog also has claimed it as her spot, so she can watch the driveway.
I like to keep my dining table clean and clear, so we use the drawers to support that - I have a laptop drawer that I use as my office - when I work, I take the laptop out and use it on the table, then put it back in the drawer when done. We store board games in another drawer and arts and craft supplies in another drawer. This drawer bench keeps our dining room so neat and tidy.
Here's the video tutorial:
The problem with just going out and buying a drawer bench or window seat is you won't be able to get the exact size you need. I needed 119" bench, 120" would not have fit between the beams in my house.
This tutorial is set up so you can easily create your own custom sized bench to fit your space exactly.
The plans for this table are below, but I wanted to also share some photos of the build steps.
I used pocket holes to attach the aprons to the legs. I used 4x4s for the legs and 2x4s for the aprons.
It's easy to build - just build two of the leg sets -
Then make the table frame by adding the remaining aprons.
To support the cedar fence pickets, I added inner 2x4 supports. This makes the table super substantial.
Here's the umbrella framing I did.
And then just cut out the top with a jigsaw.
For the top, you can lay the boards on top long, and then cut them all at once, so the cut edges are a perfect line.
This table turned out so good! I can't wait to see brag posts!
Here's the plans, hope to see lots of builds from it!
