16 DIY End Table Plans

Modern End Table

This DIY modern end table was inspired by a much pricier version at Crate & Barrel that will set you back over $300. With this free plan, you can build it yourself for less than $30. It has a great minimalist design and you could either stain or paint it to match your room.

Crate Side Tables

Here’s a free plan for a rustic end table that’s finished to look like a shipping crate. This is a straightforward project that only uses a few sizes of boards. It would be great for those wanting to try their hand at building furniture.

DIY Mid Century Side Table

This free DIY mid-century end table would be perfect for a bedroom. Although it looks complicated, it’s really not. The top is made from a wooden round and a cake pan! Tapered legs finish off the design to make this a unique piece you’ll love for years to come.

Rustic X Base DIY End Table

In just a few hours you could have a set of these DIY end tables, including the sanding and staining. The supplies list is short and sweet, and before you know it you’ll have an end table that will look great in any room of your home.

Brass Nesting Tables

Inspired by a Jonathan Adler design, these brass nesting tables will add a lot of style to your home. It’s a simple project that’s more DIY than building. It uses decorative sheet metal and wooden rounds to create the tables.

Paint Stick Table Top

This DIY project uses an existing end table where you use paint sticks to create a herringbone design on the top. The results are jaw-dropping and you don’t need any type of saw to make it. It would also make a great converted game table.

Accent Table

With just $12 and a trip to Target, you can create this spool-style accent table that makes a great casual end table. Besides building instructions, there are also instructions on how to distress the wooden top.

Hairpin End Table

Create a classic hairpin end table with this free plan. The plan also includes a coffee table size and you can use the tutorial to make either one. The table top is finished with a white wash pickling, creating a neutral and sophisticated look.

Arhaus Inspired End Table

Here’s another DIY hack, this time from an end table from Arhaus. If you’re looking for a table with shelving, this will be your pick. Besides the table top, there are two other shelves for storage.

Natural Tree Stump Side Table

Bring the outside in with this free end table plan that shows you how to make a table from a tree stump. All the steps are included so you can get a great look that will last for years.

Ballard Knockoff Spool Side Table

Here’s a DIY end table for the farmhouse-style fans out there, especially those that are fans of Ballard Design. The top comes off and you can use the fabric lined inside for magazines or toys. It’s an easy project that’s great for the beginner.

Cubed End Table

Here’s a unique end table plan that looks like you spent a lot of money at your modern furniture store. Change the paint colors and you can really create a look you love.

Crate & Pipe Industrial End Table

This industrial end table plan is a combination of a crate and copper piping. Copper tube straps are used to attach everything and you can use whatever spray paint color you like to finish it.

Mini Patterned Side Table

If you have a tight space or are simply looking for something minimal, this mini patterned side table is the perfect fit. This power tool free project will have you taping and painting the top to create the modern pattern. Then you’ll learn how to add the legs and finish the project up. This is just the perfect size to hold the essentials.

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