2×4 wood projects are simple, inexpensive and look great! These amazing 2×4 project ideas are perfect for every skill level – beginner woodworkers looking for a basic project, or experienced woodworkers.
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2×4 projects are my favorite! There are three reasons for that –
- 2 x 4 boards are super affordable.
- They are really very versatile.
- They are really sturdy!
There are so many 2 x 4 wood projects out there, it is hard to narrow the list!
I have picked 24 of my favorite projects to share with you.
These range from large furniture to simple tables to decor ideas from 2×4 scrap wood and even some fun play food for kids!
Whether you are an experienced woodworker looking for your next favorite 2×4 project or a beginner looking to get your feet wet with simple woodworking project ideas, you are sure to find something to inspire you!
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Easy 2×4 Furniture Ideas
DIY Upholstered X-bench Using 2 X 4 Boards from Anika’s DIY Life 
Or another version of the above bench for indoor/ outdoor use. 
A $20 DIY Outdoor Dining Table from Anika’s DIY Life
DIY Outdoor Bench from DIY Candy
Bistro Table Building Plans from The Shabby Creek Cottage
Farmhouse Industrial End Table Cart from Infarrantly Creative
Potting Bench Plans from Refresh Restyle
Build A Farmhouse Bench from The Creative Mom
Rustic Farmhouse Table from The Purple Hydrangea
DIY Console Table 2x4s from A Turtle’s Life for me
Outdoor 2×4 table from Small Home Soul
DIY Wooden Coffee Table from A Beautiful Mess
Vintage Industrial Cart Inspired Craft Table from Deeply Southern Home
DIY Tutorial For Building An ‘X’ Entryway Table from The Project Lady 
DIY Bar stools using 2×4 from Sawdust Sisters
Build your own Outdoor Sofa and Loveseat from The Handyman’s Daughter
X-leg console table from Anika’s DIY Life
DIY Farmhouse Bench for Small Tables from The Handyman’s daughter
2×4 Console Table from Her Tool Belt
Quick 2×4 Scrap Wood Projects
As promised, here are some super fun and easy beginner woodworking ideas to use up the piles of 2×4 scrap wood. Some of these are just adorable like the play food or the test tube vase!
Rustic Lanterns Using 2x4s from Diva of DIY
DIY Phone Charging Station From Scrap from Homemade by Carmona
Floral Centerpiece With Tulips from Infarrantly Creative
DIY Hexagon Planter Out Of 2×4 Scrap Wood from Jen Woodhouse
2×4 Pipe Industrial Kitchen Phone Station Shelf from Funky Junk Interiors
DIY 2×4 Play Food from Jaime Costiglio 
DIY Bird Feeder & Plant Atrium From Salvaged Materials from Atta Girl Says
Aren’t all of these inspiring! Which is your favorite? Which one will you create?!
Have you made any projects with 2×4 wood? I would love to see!
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DIY Home Sweet Home says
I love the play food!! so cute.
luis parsons says
woah!this is such an amazing work!what tools are you using?especially with the single flower holder?
Rocio says
Great ideas thank you!
Ivory says
Gee, there are so many things I totally love. Each post is gorgeous, and I would love to own even one of them.
Ron Thompson says
I built a potting plant table from your plans, and it turned out great. My wife loved it and better than that she’s using it.