This simple console table's size is easy to customize, and could be modified to be a bench, or a coffee table. Made from 2x2s and 2x6s, it's an inexpensive project you can build in a weekend.

This simple bench features a shelf below the seat, perfect for shoe storage, or for books, etc. It’s a great size for an entryway, a piano bench, or for the end of the bed. It’s also easy to customize if you need it longer or deeper.

Build a simple record stand with a shelf for displaying at the top and a cubby for storage below. This design is basic and versatile--perfect for records or books

Simple work bench at a comfortable height to allow for work in the garden

basic bench to start with