The steps below follow the order of the work for this furniture project.
Build your own rustic farmhouse dining table for around $100 with these straightforward first-time-friendly woodworking plans! This direct trestle base Handmade farmhouse table is well fitted for a modern farmhouse dining room.
See more of our go-to Handmade farmhouse furniture here and shop our picks for stylish dining chairs here. 
Handmade Farmhouse Dining Table
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Get the printable farmhouse dining table plans HERE
Who doesn’t love a rustic farmhouse dining table?
When I spotted this striking table made of reclaimed wood from old bridges in the Better Homes and Gardens magazine, it was love at first sight!
photos: Edmund Barr
I couldn’t wait to fly over here from A Piece of Rainbow to share with you how straightforward it is to build this lovely farmhouse dining table ourselves!
This farmhouse dining table features a breadboard tabletop and direct trestle style leg and base with a stretcher between ends.
Paired with mid-century Eames style chairs and armchair, it’s well fitted for a modern farmhouse dining room like this open kitchen!
(Be sure to look at our 40 go-to dining chairs here to find the chairs that fits your style and modest-cost.)
Related Reading: Get The Look: Fixer Upper Farmhouse Dining Room Decorating TipsHow to Build a Farmhouse Dining Table
This first-time-friendly farmhouse dining table can be built in a weekend and for around $100 in materials, thanks to our simplified woodworking plans! Purchase the plans here.
The printable farmhouse dining table plans include a full supply list, detailed cut list, and assembly instructions.
Materials and Tools
To keep this farmhouse dining table affordable and straightforward to build, it requires only 4×4, 2×4, and 2×6 boards! (Get the detailed materials list in the printable plans here.)
In addition to the lumber, you’ll need:
- Measuring tape, square, pencil, and safety glasses!!!
- Kreg Jig, pocket hole screws, and drill
- Miter Saw
- Random orbital sander
- Finishing stains and sealers of your choice
Please follow good practices to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of clutter or debris. Always use straight boards (tips here). And remember to check for square after each step!
Purchase the farmhouse dining table woodworking plans here.
Dimensions
Measuring at 78” long by 38 1/2” wide, this farmhouse table can comfortably seat 6 people. If you have a bigger party, it can seat 8 people as well!
Overall dimensions: 78” L x 38 ½” W x 30” H
The slightly tapered trestle legs are straightforward to build while giving the table a really nice shape beyond the traditional 90-degree square. Those small details make a difference!
After building your dining table, you can either paint it with your go-to paint colors, or finish it with oil or stain!
For a striking weathered farmhouse stain, see how Amy layered several stains on this octagon coffee table.
You could also make your own Handmade wood stain or use our go-to color washing stain technique to stain wood any color! (Colorwashing also works great to adjust the tone of a stain, like we did here on our Dutch barn door baby gate.)
Give your tabletop a faux reclaimed wood stain with this technique (including how to waterproof a wood work surface!)
See more tips for building and finishing a farmhouse dining table in additional tutorials here, here, and here.
photos: Edmund Barr
If you want to swing by and visit me, here are a few really fun home projects you might enjoy:
transfer images to wood & make vivid crates stenciled wood floor mat with free template coffee bean bag ottoman 7 ways to make clearly effective, low cost and all natural wood stains
And our previous project here together: Make a pallet charging station!
Purchase the farmhouse dining table woodworking plans here.
More farmhouse furniture to build:
- Farmhouse TV Console Table
- straightforward Farmhouse End Table
- Barn Door Baby Gate + Dutch Door
- Double X Adjustable Console Table
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Published 11 Aug 2015 // Last updated 13 Oct 2020
