Looking for the perfect coffee table? Why buy when you can DIY! Check out these DIY coffee table ideas with woodworking plans so you can make your own!
I'll admit it...I still have an IKEA coffee table in our living room. Our house is full of custom built furniture made by yours truly, but I haven't gotten around to replacing the coffee table yet.
And it really needs to be replaced. The bottom shelf sags, and there are permanent coffee cup stains on the white papery surface that covers what is basically a cardboard frame. Ugh!
I was brainstorming DIY coffee table ideas and browsing the internet for inspiration. In my search, I found a ton of great options built by other bloggers, with woodworking plans available so you can make your own! Here are some of my favorites...
This easy to build DIY outdoor coffee table looks even better than the West Elm inspiration piece! It also doubles as an outdoor bench when you have a lot of guests. It could also be used indoors!
Easy to vacuum under and no shelf to collect clutter, this is the perfect modern coffee table. The angled, tapered legs make the chunky top look light and airy.
This sleek coffee table looks like it cost a fortune, but it really only requires a few 2x6 boards! The black wood stain makes it look so modern!
Inspired by World Market, this DIY coffee table doesn't disappoint! Don't you just love the industrial metal details?
With chunky 4×4 posts for legs and cross supports, this coffee table is super sturdy! Great to use indoors or out!
Inspired by Serena and Lily, this budget-friendly DIY uses the same trick as my contact paper countertop to mimic the look of concrete without the weight!
Inexpensive iron balusters for the sides give this coffee table a little rustic farmhouse touch.
This is a great beginner project and you don't even have to pour concrete! Just grab a few inexpensive pavers from the garden section of the home improvement store and build the simple base out of wood. I built a grill station using the same trick!
This DIY coffee table is rock solid and super sturdy, so you can put all the books, drinks, snacks and feet up without feeling guilty.
The herringbone pattern of this DIY coffee table takes it to the next level! Don't worry about cutting all those angles...leave the pieces long and trim them square when you're done assembling the top!
This coffee table features four side tables or stools that can easily be hidden away when not in use. You could also use crates for additional storage that slides underneath.
A butcher block top and black steel A-frame legs are all you need to create this modern coffee table. You can learn more about how to cut and seal butcher block countertops here!
When you're tired of your existing coffee table, hit the scrap wood pile and make a new top! This is a great way to upcycle that thrift store find!
Which one of these DIY coffee table ideas is your favorite? I'd love to hear from you in the comments below!
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