Ridiculously Simple Furniture Projects Great Looking Furniture Anyone Can Build

Blending the practicality of IKEA with the creativity of Martha Stewart, this collection of innovative projects is presented with simplicity of construction in mind. The suggested pieces are practical, have broad appeal, and carry a high brag factor upon completion. Requiring minimal assembly time and tools, this concise, engaging, and even humorous guide offers countless tips as well as clear and instructive photography. Blending the practicality of IKEA with the creativity of Martha Stewart, this collection of innovative projects is presented with simplicity of construction in mind. The suggested pieces are practical, have broad appeal, and carry a high brag factor upon completion. Requiring minimal assembly time and tools, this concise, engaging, and even humorous guide offers countless tips as well as clear and instructive photography. The majority of the projects also incorporate clever construction, such as the use of bifold doors, stock cabinets, and off-the-shelf lumber, guaranteeing that the required materials are both inexpensive and easily accessible. Featuring ideas for furnishing both the interior and the exterior of the home, this handbook is ideal for weekend woodworkers. Title page 2 Copyright page 3 Dedication 4 Contents 5 Introduction 8 Chapter 1: Living Room and Bedroom 10 Tic-Tac-Toe Shelf 15 Technique: 18 Triple-Tier Basket Stand 21 World’s Simplest Toy Chest 26 Frank Lloyd Wrong Chair & Ottoman 30 Whimsical Wall Shelf 36 Bifold Coffee Table 39 Oak Hallway Mirror 42 Technique: Make a Straight Cut Jig 45 Craftsman Footstool 47 Plant Pedestal 51 Technique: Some Simple Finishes 55 Stack-‘Em-Up Cubes 57 Chapter 2: Home Office and Media Storage 60 Leaning Ladder Shelf 64 Technique: A Word on Woods 69 Magazine & Book Rack 72 Floating Wall Shelf 75 Entertainment Pantry 78 Nomad Laptop Desk 83 Technique: The Zen of Jigsawing 87 Which End’s Up? Bookshelves 90 Pyramid Bookshelf 94 Organization and Charging Station 97 Cheatin’ Corner Shelf 100 Chapter 3: Kitchen and Dining Room 103 Criss-Cross Plywood Table 107 Maggie’s Cookbook Stand 111 Technique: Understanding Plywood 114 Technique: Router Fundamentals 101 115 Wine Bottle Quartet 117 Houdini Bottle Holder 118 Crescent Moon Bottle Rack 121 Triple Bottle Cradle 123 Wine for Two 125 Kitchen Cart 127 Spice Drawer Organizer 131 Skinny Tower of Pizza 133 Chapter 4: Outdoors 136 Portable Outdoor Chair 140 Technique: Measuring and Marking Tips 143 Herb Bench 146 Simple Patio Planter 149 Bonsai Plant Stand 153 Technique: Mitersaw Heaven 156 Pedestal Picnic Table 158 Patio Side Table 163 Biographies 166 Previous or Forthcoming Works 168 About the Book 172 General,Fiction