SMALL TABLE

Every home needs a small table or two—whether it’s for holding your coffee cup in the living room, acting as a nightstand in the bedroom, or adding a little extra surface space just where you need it. So we decided to build a simple, versatile table that could do it all.

This project combines classic design and practical size, making it a great fit for almost any space—and any style. And for us, it was a rewarding build that helped sharpen several essential woodworking techniques.

Traditional Style, Modern Versatility

The design of this table is clean-lined and traditional, which means it blends beautifully with both modern and classic interiors. You can use it:

• As a side table in a living or family room

• As a nightstand in a bedroom

• As an entryway accent table

• Or even as a plant stand or reading corner essential

It’s small enough to fit just about anywhere, but substantial enough to be useful wherever it lands.

What You’ll Learn While You Build

This intermediate-level build offers a great hands-on opportunity to grow your skills. Along the way, you’ll work on:

• Tapering table legs for a subtle, elegant profile

• Creating single and double biscuit joints for a strong, seamless assembly

• Building a solid wood panel top

• Cutting grooves and rabbets to join everything neatly

• And, of course, staining and finishing to protect the wood and highlight its natural beauty

We found the leg tapering to be especially satisfying—it adds so much visual refinement with such a simple touch.

This small table is one of those pieces that’s both useful and timeless. It’s compact, stylish, and filled with techniques that will push your skills forward without being overwhelming.

If you’re an intermediate woodworker looking for a project that offers real growth and a beautiful result, this one’s a great choice. You’ll end up with a handcrafted table that not only looks great, but feels even better knowing you built it.