Build your own farmhouse desk with free plans from Ana-White.com. Uses all off the shelf dimensional boards (no plywood!), easy to build with our step by step plans.

Preparation
3 - 2x4 @ 8 feet or stud length (92-5/8")
2 - 2x6 @ 10 feet
5 - 2x2 @ 8 feet (I used 2x2 furring strips)
1 - 1x10 @ 6 feet
6 - 2x4 @ 28-1/2" - legs
6 - 2x4 @ 17-3/4" - top and bottoms of leg sets
6 - 2x2 @ ~30" - X detailing
2 - 2x2 @ 17-3/4" - cleats for shelf supports
4 - 1x10 @ 17-3/4" - shelf boards
6 - 2x2 @ ABOUT 18-1/2" - measure and cut in the instructions
3 - 2x2 @ 28-1/2" - chair area 2x2s
4 - 2x6 @ 59-1/2" - tabletop
NOTE: I changed the measurements shown in the diagrams at 18" to 17-3/4" so that all the cuts would fit on the boards by just making the base 1/4" less in depth. This does not change the height or the desktop.
Comments
Bryan G Price
Wed, 02/26/2020 - 06:09
Very Impressed with your Work!
Hello Ana,
I made a desk similar to this about a month ago. I like your design better though! The X cross pieces and the addition of the shelf for the printer is something I might even go back and see if I can incorporate into my current design.
Thanks for all you do!
Bryan.
RHgaijin2
Wed, 07/15/2020 - 15:45
X Desk
I just recently made this desk for a friend and made a video of it
https://youtu.be/cr35lgWSzHY
boomdog
Wed, 02/26/2020 - 07:27
L Shaped?
Ana,
Any chance you can extend this swap the "box" to both sides and then add a 3rd and make an L shape out of this?
Also do you know the approximate weight that a shelf could hold, we have a very heavy color laser printer and I worry about supporting it properly.
Thanks,
Mark
Drunknstein
Thu, 04/16/2020 - 21:56
Plans
How.do I print plans. Is there a pdf file
In reply to Plans by Drunknstein
mvgreen3
Thu, 05/07/2020 - 10:58
There should be a printer…
There should be a printer icon across from the "Save this plan" link.
Lipps
Tue, 06/02/2020 - 21:34
What should you use to…
What should you use to attach the top to the frame?
JBuilt_NotBought
Sat, 07/18/2020 - 13:01
Ana used pocket hole screws…
Ana used pocket hole screws in the video she attached to the plans. I used 2 1/2" GRK deck screws that I had from a previous project that worked just as well. You could also make corner braces and attach that way. Google various ways to attach table top to frame and you'll find endless options.
dech_27
Sun, 07/05/2020 - 20:39
Rustic X Desk with L shape plans?
Hello,
I'm interested on doing this desk but in L shape. Is it possible that you have the plans for this but as an L shape? My husband and I really feel this would be a great desk that is sturdy but would like it as an L shape. We are just having trouble figuring it out how to do it. Thanks in advance!
lvgully2020
Mon, 07/13/2020 - 20:33
Type of Wood?
Hey there Ana...did you just use standard fir boards on this or something like pine or soft maple? Thanks!
big_kahuna642
Fri, 07/17/2020 - 10:46
Varnish yes or no?
Hi Ana. After you stain do you also put a varnish on top to protect or leave it as is?