Farmhouse Coffee Table Plans, Sliding Top Hidden Storage, Beginner Woodworking PDF

Build a rustic farmhouse coffee table with a smooth sliding top and a hidden lined storage compartment using this printable digital woodworking plan from Grandpa A’s Woodshop.

This Apprentice-level plan walks you through building a sturdy living-room coffee table with a plank-style top, clean straight-legged base, and a clever hidden storage area beneath the top. The tabletop slides open on full-extension drawer slides, revealing a lined compartment that is great for storing remotes, documents, board games, keepsakes, blankets, chargers, and other items you want tucked neatly out of sight.

This is a digital PDF woodworking plan only. No physical table or printed plan will be shipped.

Finished Size

Approximate finished dimensions:

50" L × 26" W × 18½" H

Skill Level

Apprentice / Beginner to Intermediate

This project is designed for woodworkers who are comfortable with basic measuring, cutting, drilling, sanding, and assembly. No advanced joinery is required.

What’s Included

Your digital plan includes:

Finished dimensions
Materials list
Hardware list
Full cut list
Numbered parts list
Step-by-step build instructions
Sliding-top installation guidance
Hidden compartment construction details
Beginner-friendly joinery guidance
Sanding and edge-treatment guide
Finishing recommendations
Tool list
Apprentice tips and safety notes
Project Features
Sliding-top coffee table design
Hidden lined storage compartment
Rustic farmhouse / transitional style
Beginner-friendly pocket-screw construction
Uses common lumber and basic woodworking tools
Great for living rooms, dens, cabins, and farmhouse-style homes
Printable PDF format for shop use
Recommended Materials

This plan is designed around common, easy-to-find materials such as construction-grade pine, SPF lumber, poplar, Douglas fir, or similar furniture-grade wood.

The project uses:

Full-extension drawer slides
Pocket-hole screws
Wood screws
Wood glue
½" plywood compartment floor
Adhesive felt or automotive carpet for lining
Sandpaper and finish of your choice
Tools Needed

Recommended tools include:

Table saw or circular saw with straightedge
Miter saw
Pocket-hole jig
Drill / driver
Tape measure and square
Clamps
Sandpaper or random-orbit sander
Safety glasses and hearing protection
Important Notes

This listing is for a digital download only.

You are purchasing a woodworking plan, not a finished piece of furniture. Wood and hardware can vary, so always measure your actual parts as you build and make final adjustments for fit.

The sliding top uses drawer slides, so accurate alignment is important. Take your time during slide installation for the smoothest result.

Digital Download

After purchase, your PDF file will be available through Etsy’s digital download system. You can print it for the shop or view it on a tablet while building.