Learn how to build your own DIY Dining Table from Shanty 2 Chic. Pick one of these 25+ free plans that are designed for beginners! All or our plans are free, with printable PDF’s and tutorials.
We have been sharing our free plans for over 15 years! One of our very favorite pieces to build are Dining Tables. A Dining Table build can seem intimidating, because of their size, but they are actually very simple to build and most can be built with just a few tools!
Our goal with every plan we share is to make the instructions easy-to-follow, to use just a few basic tools, and to build with inexpensive pine boards, hardwood plywood and framing lumber.
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Here are the 5 tools we recommend you have to build a Dining Table
* Note: A lot of our dining table plans use a table saw to give the construction lumber a straight edge. This is usually an optional step and noted on the cutting diagram in the free plans.
Other supplies you’ll need for most of our Dining Tables
- Pocket Hole Screws
- Wood Screws
- Stain or Paint
- Wood Finish (i.e. polyurethane or polycyclic)
- Sand Paper
- Wood Glue
Helpful Video Tutorials to Get You Started
What is a Kreg Jig
A Kreg Jig is one of the three tools we use on our build projects and every single dining table top! The purpose of the Kreg Jig is to join two boards together. It’s an ideal option for beginner wood workers because it creates very strong joints and it’s very quick and easy to use. Joining boards can be done in so many ways. Some common way to join wood are with wood screws (using pilot holes to prevent the wood from splitting). biscuits, beadlock or pocket holes. We’ve been using our Kreg Jig for 13 years!
Check out our How to Use a Kreg Jig video tutorial!
How to use a Miter Saw
Miter saws can be very intimidating but we’ve got you covered! Click the link below to watch our miter saw tutorial to learn the basics of the miter saw! We use them in every single build!
Click here for the How to use a Miter Saw Video!
Here are some of our favorite Dining Table Plans we’ve shared over the past decade plus!
Just click the link below each image to get the free plans and how-to videos!
Farmhouse Dining Table Plans
DIY Modern Farmhouse Dining Table
We built this table for our Flip House! It comfortably seats 6 and we love the modern lines and stain choice!
DIY Turned Leg Farmhouse Dining Table (Free Plans)
We built this table for one of our HGTV Open Concept renovations! It will comfortably seat 6 and you can build the matching High Back Bench with our free plans!
DIY Farmhouse Dining Table with Turned Legs
DIY Modern Farmhouse Turned Leg Dining Table! Check out our free plans and video tutorial to build this beautiful table for under $250!
DIY Pottery Barn Inspired Dining Table for $100
Whitney built this beautiful chunky-angle dining table for about $100 in lumber! It’s a great project for beginners, don’t let the angles scare you.
Farmhouse Pedestal Table
The pedestal base on this dining table gives it such a fancy vibe! Layering trim is one of our favorite things in building! This is a great beginner build!
DIY HGTV Open Concept Dining Table (Free Plans)
This table was built for our very first episode of Open Concept. We love the farmhouse look and the modern planked top. It’s the perfect combo of modern farmhouse style.
Modern Dining Table Plans
DIY Modern Farmhouse Dining Table – The Leasha Table
Build this super easy, dining table with just a few basic tools and free plans. We walk you through the entire build in our how-to video.
DIY Angle Base Dining Table (Free Plans)
This is one of our favorite dining table builds! We built this table for our sister Leasha. We drove to Houston to Shanty House Crash her house and build her a house full of furniture!
Pew Bench Farmhouse Table
We love how our church pew inspiration came to life with this dining table. Our customer planned to use it as a desk but it is multi-functional and the perfect dining table for small spaces.
Modern Farmhouse Table
One of our most modern pieces, we built this dining table for one of our Open Concept renovations. We love the straight lines and low profile. Giving it a warm stain makes it a transitional piece, perfect for most styles!
DIY Industrial Farmhouse Dining Table with Corbels
With the metal corbel accents, this dining table is the perfect combination of rustic and modern.
Industrial Farmhouse Table
We love some beautiful hardware and this table is no exception! This is a great table for beginners to tackle.
DIY Farmhouse Dining Table with Panel Sides
We love how the barn wood gives this modern table a vintage style. It’s a great transitional piece, perfect for so many styles.
Fancy “V” Farmhouse Table
Who doesn’t love pretty angles, clean lines and black hardware? This dining table is the perfect mix of all three!
Rustic & Restoration Hardware Inspired
How to Build a DIY Dining Table (Beginner-Friendly Plans)
When vintage and modern collide! This is hands-down one of our favorite dining tables. We purchased the legs and designed and built the top and base to fit. This is a very easy table that is perfect for beginner woodworkers.
DIY Sawhorse Base Farmhouse Dining Table
We built this table for our break room in our studio. We love the rustic charm of the angles and it works so well with a pretty vintage rug!
Restoration Hardware Inspired Farmhouse Table
This designer inspired table is a top favorite! We love to DIY because we can have designer-looking furniture at a fraction of the price.
Round and Square Dining Table Plans
DIY Square Dining Table (Seats 8)
Table for 8! We built this square kitchen table for our sister’s Shanty House Crash. She has a family of 7 and this table was a perfect fit with one chair to spare.
Round Dining Table With Pedestal Base
Who knew framing lumber could be so pretty? Every board used to build this table is framing lumber. It’s one of our favorite materials to build with. It’s inexpensive and looks beautiful painted or stained.
DIY Round Dining Table
We built this table with about $70 in framing lumber! Don’t let the circle and angle cuts scare you. We walk you through the entire step-by-step.
Round Kitchen Table
The perfect little kitchen table for a small space. This table will seat 4 comfortable and it’s a very easy build!
Budget-Friendly Dining Table Plans
DIY Hairpin Leg Table
One of the easiest dining tables yet! We built this for one of our episodes on HGTV, and we LOVE how cute it turned out!
Budget-Friendly Dining Table Plans
$100 Hairpin Dining Table
This is a super easy and inexpensive build. Perfect first project if you are new to building.
Round Dining Table With Hairpin Legs
We love metal hairpin legs. They’re inexpensive and add so much style to a room especially when they’re paired with a pretty stain for the finish.
DIY Rustic Modern Dining Table
This modern style dining table won’t break the budget. Just a few framing boards, a few basic tools and our free plans an video.
Outdoor Dining Table Plans
DIY $60 Outdoor Dining Table
The key to building an outdoor table that lasts is a good protective finish and spacing between the table top planks. This is an easy, inexpensive build.
DIY Outdoor Dining Table for $65
This outdoor table will seat 8 comfortably and it won’t break the bank.
How to Choose the Right Dining Table for Your Home
Size Guide
As a general rule, allow 24 inches of space per person at the table. A 6-foot dining table comfortably seats six, with three people on each side. An 8-foot table accommodates eight, with four on each side. A 7-foot table works well if you want to add one seat at each end while still leaving enough legroom, and the same goes for a 9-foot table.
With over 25 free dining table plans, you’ll find the perfect design for your space. Pair your table with one of our free DIY bench plans for a complete dining set.
Happy Building!
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