You’ll love these DIY Woodworking Furniture Plans you can build for less than $75 in lumber.
DIY Woodworking Furniture Plans, Under $75
Are you looking for some fantastic DIY Woodworking Furniture Plans that you can actually build for less than $75? I have some great woodworking project ideas for you today!
Some of these projects are from this website, Abbotts At Home.
The rest are from some of my favorite DIY bloggers, who’ve given me permission to share these woodworking projects with you!
I love affordable DIY Furniture projects for anyone new to woodworking that needs some practice on projects that aren’t super expensive.
OR for anyone that just loves to build furniture and loves to save money too.

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Building Furniture with 2×4’s
Half of these Woodworking Plans use 2×4’s in the design. Using 2×4 indoor framing studs is a great way to save money on any build. In Houston, you can buy a nice looking 2×4 for about $3 per 8 feet.
That makes 2×4’s an incredibly cheap way to build. You can even resaw that 2×4 into standard dimensional lumber sizes, like 1×2 and 2×2 sizes, to use on woodworking plans designed to use those sizes.
BUT, using 2×4’s means that you have to make sure that the 2×4’s are straight before you buy them. You’ll also want to pick boards with the least amount of knots.
Knots contain oils that can effect any paint or stain you want to use on your furniture. Resawing around a knot can also make the now thinner wood bend at knots. So, using a 2×4 to build furniture can be challenging.
When I resaw a 2×4 to something like a 2×2 or 1×2, I will only use that smaller board for 3′ or 4′ long sections at most. That way I can cut out the knots and avoid problems with boards that might bend across long lengths.
You can see how I resawed 2×4’s on my DIY Color Block Table Top and my DIY Pretty Side Table DIY woodworking furniture plans below.
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DIY Woodworking Furniture Plans, Under $75
Here's a great list of woodworking projects that you can build for $75 or less.
Indoor Woodworking Projects
Wooden DIY Barn Star Art - Pottery Barn Knock Off
If you're looking for a woodworking project for wall art, I love this Pottery Barn Knock Off Barn Star!
DIY Side Table Woodworking Plan - $50 Build
This little table might look complicated. But, I have step by step build plans to walk you through each step of this side table build.
DIY Wooden Curtain Rod and Brackets
Here's a simple way to make your own Chunky Curtain Rods and Brackets that can be painted or stained any color!
DIY Scrap Wood Wall Art - Build Steps and Video
Wood Quilt or Mosaic wall art projects are always fun projects that let you get creative. Here's how I build mine.
DIY wood bin using a Kreg Jig R3
Need a simple wood bin for shoe or toy storage. This is a great beginner woodworking project.
Easy DIY Cat Tree Wood House - Cat Tower Build Plans
Give your kitty a fun new cat tree or tower to climb all over with this easy DIY Woodworking Plan.
Simple DIY Wood Frame for Canvas Art
Add a simple wood frame to your canvas art with this easy beginner woodworking project.
DIY Upholstered Ottoman Plans from Scratch
Build a nice, low ottoman for your Living Room furniture. It works as extra seating too!
DIY Wood Mosaic Table Top
Add a beautiful wood mosaic table top to any piece of furniture with this DIY.
DIY Geometric Wood Table Top - How To Steps
This DIY wood table top turns those beautiful wood quilts into an amazing table top.
DIY Wood Color Block Table Top from 2x4's
Resaw 2x4's to make 1x2 blocks for this color block table top. Paint or stain the blocks any color you'd like!
DIY Wood Christmas Tree Shelf
I love this simple build plan for displaying Christmas decorations or Christmas cookies!
DIY Round Table Top, Using Plywood Circles
Build a beautiful 1 1/2" thick round table top with plywood circles. This tutorial has steps and a how to video.
DIY Nerf Gun Target - Homemade Kids Game
Do you have some Nerf gun loving kids? Build this fun target to give them something to aim at (instead of each other). 😉
Easy DIY Wooden Drawer Pulls with Dowel Rods
Build simple, chunky drawer pulls for your drawers using 2x2 blocks and wood dowels.
DIY Toy Box Build Plans - Beginner Woodworking Plan
I love this big toy box. It holds so many toys! And, it makes a beautiful storage chest coffee table too.
DIY Chevron Wood Wall Art Tutorial
Look at that beautiful Cedar! I love cedar but you can use any type of lumber for this DIY Chevron Wood Wall Art.
$20 DIY Easy Stool Seating OR DIY Round Side Table
This easy DIY Furniture Plan can be used as a side table, a bedside table, or a stool. It'd be great in dorms or apartments where you need a table that can be used as extra seating too.
Easy DIY Long Wooden Table Runner Tray
Build a long tray for buffets or Dining Room tables to display trendy decor or plants.
Easy Modern Farmhouse DIY Entryway Bench
Build this great entry or bedroom bench with pretty, store bought turned legs.
DIY Side Table Plans - Build one for less than $20!
This side table is so cheap because it's actually made from 2x4's too. Practice resawing and building with this printable plan.
Outdoor Woodworking Projects
DIY Outdoor Sofa from 2x4 Pine - Build Plans
I built this bench with a mix of 2x4's and Cedar. But you can build it with just Pine for a low cost, beautiful bench.
Modern 2x4 Bench - DIY Tutorial & Plans
Girl, Just DIY designed this sweet DIY Outdoor 2x4 bench that I think would look just as great inside as it does outside.
How to Build a DIY Sand and Water Table | Easy Sensory Table with Lids
This is just a clever way to make your own water and sand table. You can add as many toys as you want for the kiddos to play with this DIY Water Play Table from Just Measuring Up. 🙂
Slatted Outdoor Dining Table Build: DIY 2x4 Patio Furniture
Here's a simple and quick build for a pretty DIY Slatted Outdoor Dining Table, from By Brittany Goldwyn.
How to Build a 2x4 Outdoor Bar Table
You can build this fantastic and simple 2x4 Outdoor Bar Table from The DIY Dreamer. This looks like a fun spot for backyard parties.
Kids Picnic Table |
Girl, Just DIY designed this sweet DIY Outdoor 2x4 bench that I think would look just as great inside as it does outside.
DIY Farmhouse Outdoor Patio Table made with 2×4’s for less than $60
How about a super cute DIY Outdoor Kids Picnic Table? This is a lovely little table from Bitterroot DIY.
DIY Rustic Farmhouse Outdoor Bench
Here's a Rustic bench build for your backyard using 2x4's and a 4x4.

That’s all of the great, low cost DIY Woodworking Furniture Plans I have for you today. Thanks for stopping by. You can find all of my DIY Furniture Build Plans here, if you want more woodworking ideas!
Looking for more woodworking projects? How about this Easy DIY Over Washer and Dryer Laundry Table.
I LOVE this beautiful DIY Coffee Table with Turned Legs. It’s a simple build that looks store bought!
Give your kids a beautiful desk for art projects or school work with this DIY Kids Desk Plans with Storage Drawers.
And, check out this DIY Farmhouse Console Table Tutorial.
I love this great DIY Play Kitchen for Kids too. It’s fun for kids and looks great too.
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Sarah @ The DIY Mommy
Sunday 22nd of September 2019
In love with that accent table, it is beautiful! These are all great projects on a great budget. Thanks for sharing!
Stephanie
Thursday 3rd of October 2019
Thanks so much, Sarah. This list is so great. I need to get building. :)
Cherryl Ehlenburg
Wednesday 11th of September 2019
I love these ideas! I'm going to have to put my husband to work!
Stephanie
Wednesday 11th of September 2019
Yasss! Get him busy. :)
Kim @Serving Up Southern
Tuesday 10th of September 2019
Hi Stephanie! So many creative tables! I especially like the kids' picnic table - so cute! I would love one like that for when my grandchildren are here. Thanks for sharing at Homestyle Gathering link party! I hope your week is going well! >>> Kim
Stephanie
Wednesday 11th of September 2019
That kids picnic table is so cute, Kim. Thanks. :)
Anita Holland
Tuesday 10th of September 2019
Great post, thanks for sharing
Stephanie
Tuesday 10th of September 2019
Thanks so much, Anita.