Learn how to build this DIY Farmhouse Dining Table for only $65 and just a few hand tools and free plans by Shanty2Chic!
How to Build a DIY Farmhouse Dining Table
I am sooooo excited to share the newest Ana White plans with you guys today! This is my very favorite build yet!
I have been in serious need for a hardwood outdoor table to seat my family of 7. When we stumbled upon a beautiful, long farmhouse table from Anthropologie, I knew it was love at first sight.
Everything was perfect about this rustic dining table, except that $2,000 price tag. Ouch! That hurts to even write. But… I knew who to call to help me make my own at a very small fraction of that cost!
Here is our knock off version…
I will share a few pics from my dining room table build, and you can checkout the full set of plans for this table HERE on Ana’s site!
Let me start with price….
$65 and all built with pine framing lumber!
How great is that?? It was a super easy piece of furniture to build as well.
I used Gorilla Wood Glue and deck screws for most of the construction! 😉
I also used my Kreg Jig® on a few parts!
For those of you on the fence about finally purchasing one of these, go for it! This tool is AMAZING, and has been life changing for me! It has enabled me to furnish my entire home for very little cost. It’s a small investment with a HUGE return. You will thank us! I suggest getting them from Amazon! Ash and I are Amazon junkies… Best prices and free shipping… WIN WIN! Here is a link to the model Ash and I use below!
That kit is really everything you will ever need, other than screws as you run low!
I LOVE, LOVE the results and the price for this solid wood table!! This table can be modified to an outdoor table by just spacing your top boards a bit more apart.
To finish it off, I stained the whole thing with Rust-Oleum Ultimate Wood Stain in Dark Walnut. This is definitely one of our top picks for stain! It adds a good warmth and rustic feel and compliments a wide variety of interior design style.
To protect that, I added two coats of Spar Varnish on the table top.
Want to see a few more pics?? Yah.. Me too! 😉
What do you think??
Did I mention $65???
Yah… I think the price makes me love it even more!
If you do love it, I would SO appreciate some PINS and shares below!
Make sure to check out the full plans for this $65 table on Ana’s site HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!!!
~Whitney
What do you think? Did I mention it was $65? I think the price makes me love it even more!
Seating capacity will hold 6 dining chairs.
If you do love it, I would so appreciate some pins and shares below!
Make sure to check out the full plans for this $65 table on Ana’s site HERE!
Thanks so much for stopping by!!!
Free plans for the matching benches coming soon!
Hey, love this table!! But I’m struggling with the 30 degrees off square, end parallel etc. any pointers on a good guide or video on getting more familiar with this part
What’s the dimensions of this table? I am looking to build a farm table for our new home and I have a long narrow kitchen. I am redesigning the peninsula and there will be about 97 inches from the peninsula cabinet to the wall. I love the look of this but I would rather know now before I buy all the materials only to find out it’s going to be too big for my space. Look forward to hearing from you soon. I love your projects you ladies do such amazing work.
Whitney– question for you did you rip the wood when you built this or just used the wood as is and sanded edges- my husband has been building a lot of the tables you and Ana White make and of course we are making this one for a niece this weekend (tomorrow) wanted to check with you thanks! Alice
I’m getting ready to begin building this table. I want to have the top of the table stained dark similar to the pictures on this tutorial, but have the bottom of the table (legs and supports) white. What is the best way to get the white color? I have been using white stain on our cedar house, not sure if that would be best or if I should use some sort of paint instead?
how is the table top attached to the frame?
I am new at DIY’s esp this sort so this is a big project for me.
Ive been shopping dining and im stoked by this one! I love it and i wanna build it. Do you have a video or some way i can understand the instructions even better? I’m slow like that lol. Thank you
Looking at building something similar to this… How has your table held up over time? Anything you would change or do differently? Thanks!
Would you happen to have the plans for that planter centerpiece?
We don’t have the space for a 96″ table. But I love this & want to make it 60″ long. What do you think?? Possible? Look ok? Tips? My 1st time posting here, can u tag me in ur response, please? Thx
I thought one table was childs play, so I built eight… in 56 hours
“Never Half Ass Two things, Whole Ass Eight”
-Ron Swanson
May I ask where you are located and if you feel inclined to get paid for building more of them?
Norcross Ga. As far as building eight it one weekend… you would have to be a good friend. But as far as one or two… yes I would
Bummer. I am in Texas. 🙁 Great work!
Where about in Texas? I am located near Dallas if you were nearby and wanting a few of these.
I am West of Fort Worth….about an hour from Dallas. What’s your email address?
8 in a weekend gives me confidence that I can get 1 done in a weekend! 🙂 Great work!
How did you attach the 2x10s for the table top?
I Love this table with the side benches! I am going to attempt to make it for Thanksgiving Dinner. I have a pretty long dining room and need a table to accommodate 10-12. Does anyone have dimensions for that size table? I also want it to be a bit wider than normal so there is plenty of room in the center of the table for the food. Thanks in advance! Also, are there any matching farm side table plans?
and if I make it any longer or wider should I add a center support?
Do you recommend trimming the rounded corners of the top planks? And did you glue them together or join them with pocket holes before attaching to base? Thanks! Love your work and thanks for all the plans.
For the pocket holes on the cross braces, are they visible or hidden? Could you post any pictures that show where you placed the pocket holes? Thanks!
My husband built this table for me and it is just gorgeous!! Love all your work!
How is the top attached to the table? screwed from the top into the pedestals or from the bottom up?
From the top
thanks for the quick reply! I plan to tackle this table tomorrow 🙂