Free Coffee Table Plans
A solid-top coffee table with an apron and four legs — the project that teaches real table joinery.
- $59est. materials
- Easydifficulty
- 22parts
- 3tools
A top, an apron to stiffen it, and four legs: master this and you can build any table. The cut list below is generated from the 3D model, and the shopping list is grouped into exactly what you’d put in your cart.
Resize the top, raise or lower the legs, or thicken the apron in the editor and the plan follows along. When you’re happy, print the shop drawings with per-piece cut diagrams and take them to the garage.
What you’ll buy
| Item | Qty | Est. price |
|---|---|---|
| 2×2 8' | 1 | $2.98 |
| 1×4 10' | 2 | $11.96 |
| 1×6 8' | 4 | $25.92 |
| Pocket Screw (100-ct box) | 1 | $10 |
| Wood Screw (100-ct box) | 1 | $8.50 |
| Estimated total | $59 |
Prices are a national estimate. Open the plan in the app and set your local lumber prices for an exact figure — the total updates as you type.
Your cut list
| Qty | Stock | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 4× | 1×4 | 3' 9" |
| 2× | 1×4 | 1' 9" |
| 4× | 1×6 | 4' |
| 8× | 1×6 | 1' 11.25" |
| 4× | 2×2 | 1' 5.25" |
Tools you’ll need
- Circular saw (or hand saw)
- Drill/driver
- Pocket-hole jig
How to build it
- Gather your lumber and hardware. Pick up the boards and fasteners from the shopping list. It’s optimized to minimize offcuts, so buy the counts shown.
- Cut your pieces. Cut each piece to the lengths in the cut list. The app can print a per-piece cut diagram for every board.
- Dry-fit and assemble. Lay the pieces out on a flat surface, check for square, then fasten them with the hardware listed.
- Check it holds, then finish. Confirm the design passes the build checks (sag, fasteners), then sand and finish to taste.
Frequently asked questions
What size should a coffee table be?
A common height is 16–18" and a length roughly two-thirds of your sofa. The default here is a safe starting point — set your own dimensions in the editor and the cut list adjusts.
How hard is it to build a coffee table?
This one is beginner-to-intermediate. The difficulty badge below is computed from the actual cuts and joinery in the plan so you know what you’re getting into.
What wood is best for a coffee table?
Pine or poplar for a painted finish, oak or maple for a hardwood look. Change the material in the app to see how it affects the price.