A farmhouse table is the perfect finishing piece for a rustic dining room.
If you’re a woodworker, building one doesn’t have to break the bank. We gathered 19 DIY farmhouse table plans below- many of them cost under $200 to build.
We did notice some common and avoidable errors, particularly regarding warping and cracking.
Check out this Reddit thread for deeper insight- it’s best to do some research so your table doesn’t crack up in a year’s time.
There are some pretty cool options on this list. #18 is an outdoor farmhouse deck design; #16 is actually a farmhouse vanity blueprint; #13 is a country design with gorgeously curved legs; and #10 is a circle-style table.
Whatever your taste, these benches can be an ambitious undertaking for a beginner. Scroll through, click the ‘View Plans’ button and get access to the free step-by-step instructions!
Contents
- 19 DIY Farmhouse Table Plans
- 1. Farmhouse Table Benches Blueprint
- 2. Rustic Farmhouse Table Idea
- 3. Farmhouse Table Project
- 4. Simple Farmhouse Table Plan
- 5. Modern Farmhouse Table Plan
- 6. Inexpensive Farmhouse Table Blueprint
- 7. Chic Farmhouse Table DIY
- 8. Farmhouse Coffee Table Blueprint
- 9. Farmhouse Nightstand Idea
- 10. Round Farmhouse Table Project
- 11. Upcycled Farmhouse Table Plan
- 12. Basic Farmhouse Table DIY
- 13. Country Farmhouse Table Idea
- 14. Professional Farmhouse Table Plan
- 15. Glowing Farmhouse Table DIY
- 16. Farmhouse Vanity Idea
- 17. Straightforward Farmhouse Table Blueprint
- 18. Farmhouse Deck Table Idea
- 19. Farmhouse Dinner Table DIY
- What is Reddit saying?
- A Farmhouse Table That Doesn’t Suck
- A Fixer Upper
- A Dark Walnut Option
- A Masonry Chisel Build
- A Walnut Wood Option
- A Classy Truss-Style Plan
- Submit Yours
19 DIY Farmhouse Table Plans
1. Farmhouse Table Benches Blueprint
This seating is the perfect accompaniment to a rustic dining table.
This isn’t difficult to build; the only supplies needed are a miter saw, kreg jig, sander, drill, wood, screws, and paint or stain.
To make this at home, cut your wood or buy it pre-cut to the measurements, assemble the top, add a breadboard or other supports, then complete the finishing touches.
You need to sand the wood, stain it, and apply multiple coats of polish or wax.
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2. Rustic Farmhouse Table Idea
A great DIY project for novice builders, this should only take around eight hours to make and less than a hundred dollars.
The list of tools required is a bit extensive — you will need things like stain pads, a hand sander, clamps, pliers, a drill gun, skill saw, etc.
Most importantly, this builder suggests handpicking your wood yourself and choosing lumber that isn’t damaged or bowed. Because these instructions are so detailed, you can easily lengthen or shorten this table to your family’s needs.
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3. Farmhouse Table Project
This table is also easy to make. This designer used pine, as it is affordable and holds up well over time.
To construct this, simply cut your wood, join the pieces together, skirt the edges, countersink the screw holes, add support underneath the top, then attach the legs and base.
If you want a worn look, you can distress the surface using things like hammers and chains. Finally, stain this whatever color you want and let it dry overnight.
This tutorial also comes with a helpful video.
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4. Simple Farmhouse Table Plan
Another good DIY idea for beginners, this features a simple design and easily accessible supplies.
The builder recommends using lumber that is specifically for furniture, like kiln-dried heat-treated lumber. You can also get this cut to size upon buying them. To connect everything together, you’ll need to use biscuits and breadboards.
This also has a removable top to make moving this easier, as the wood is very heavy and the whole unit is difficult to transport around the house.
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5. Modern Farmhouse Table Plan
This dining table is a great centerpiece for the home and easy to make. This designer chose to use cedar, but you can use any wood of your choice.
Simply construct the legs, make the aprons, assemble the base, construct the top, and put everything together. Aprons are what connects the legs to the base and the sides of the structure.
This shouldn’t take more than one day to finish and will last a lifetime.
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6. Inexpensive Farmhouse Table Blueprint
If you’re on a budget, try salvaging some old wood or repurpose some that you already have. Just be sure to clean it very thoroughly — you are going to be eating food off this surface.
This builder upcycled some barn wood, ceiling plank, mattress toppers, and even shower curtains.
A combination of screws and wood glue works perfectly here.
The base of the table supports the top with two 2×4’s cross railed together; this provides a strong foundation and country charm.
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7. Chic Farmhouse Table DIY
This dining area is on the larger side and fitting if you like to entertain often.
Standard materials are needed — 2×4’s, Kreg screws, a circular saw, etc. While assembly isn’t super difficult, this makes a great relaxing weekend project.
Build the base, add skirting and top bracers, cut and assemble the top, add breadboards, then sand and paint.
As the builder explains, this is cheap to make considering buying a table like this would cost you three times the amount of money.
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8. Farmhouse Coffee Table Blueprint
Perfect for those lacking space, this has a classic and natural appeal without the overwhelming size of traditional tables. This DIY project includes diagrams and exact measurements so you can easily recreate this yourself.
You’ll need a Kreg jig, lots of wood, screws, wood glue, and a circular saw.
If you want to distress the legs like this designer did, scratch it with some sandpaper. There is also space underneath for storage bins — you can make those yourself or buy them.
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9. Farmhouse Nightstand Idea
This creative beside stand costs less than $100 to build and even features a hardwired lamp.
As expected, you’ll need around ten different pieces of wood, wood glue, a kreg jig, drawer pulls, screws, and a few more things. All of these materials can be found at Home Depot or even on Amazon.
This only took the builder around four hours to make, though he stained and polished this daily, letting it dry overnight and then applying new coats.
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10. Round Farmhouse Table Project
This traditional circular table is great for family dinners and all kinds of entertaining. Made of white oak, it is a bit pricey to build but a great DIY project for a skilled crafter.
Required materials include wood glue, biscuits, pipe clamps, sealer, a band saw, kreg jig, and dowels.
Considering humidity and storage conditions, this builder connected the table top and base loosely though securely — this will let the wood expand and contract with temperature changes and remain secure.
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11. Upcycled Farmhouse Table Plan
This designer had an old dining table that was literally on its last leg — so he repurposed the wood and built a new one.
A very cost-effective DIY idea, this requires you to dismantle your old table, build a different frame, craft the tabletop, then finish it off with stains and paint. The benches that accompany this are also easy to make; simply scale down the measurements to…