Foldable tables are great, not just for the convenience of putting them away easily, but also for the aesthetic value. Little wonder they are a tad pricey to get but not to worry, we’ve curated a list of beautiful and easy DIY foldable tables that you can make use of.

The best part of a DIY folding table is how you can add your own twists to designs at pocket-friendly rates too! This list has it all from DIY small folding tables to much larger ones and everything in between, meaning they can double as side tables or carry-ons for road trips and camping.

While this list of DIYs is not exhaustive, it’s a given that you’ll find something you desire here and how to make it happen. Take your time to go through the list of DIY folding tables, feel free to pick more than one if you so desire, and happy crafting.

DIY Wall Mounted Folding Table

Tired of searching for a place to sit? Or always bumping into that coffee table in the middle of your living room? Perhaps you just want a change…whatever the reason may be, we’ve got a list of tutorials on making a wall-mounted folding table.

1. How To Build A Fold Down Wall Desk

Level	Intermediate
Material	Birch plywood, wood boards, wood putty, pegboard.
Cost	$100 – $200

If you like to work from home and you’re short on space, you’ll know it’s pretty hard to find a dedicated spot to fit a work-from-home setup or a full-blown desk, so now the creator of this guide is going to show you how she made this fold down wall desk with ease, and you can build one today.

First, you’ll need a few wood boards with different dimensions, birch plywood, a square dowel, and a pegboard (check the video to see the dimensions and cut list for the above wood pieces). You’ll also need wood putty, glue, birch edge banding, wood stain, a miter saw, wood clamps, brad or pin nailer, and lots more. This is a simple woodworking project for a stylish, space-saving fold-down wall-mounted desk.

2. $150 Foldable Wall Mounted Table/Workbench

Level	Intermediate
Material	Birch plywood, caster wheels, adhesive.
Cost	$100 – $150

This might be the coolest and most effective, space-saving foldable wall-mounted table/workbench ever made. Based on the quality of the wood, the framing, and setup this workbench is super durable, easy to build, and mobile.

Yes! The creator made this table/workbench with four wheels, so after unfolding the bench from the wall, you can roll it to anywhere you want to work from. To get this project started, you’ll need a few supplies such as cabinet grade birch plywood, caster wheels, wall studs, door hinges, hook and eyes latches, barrel bolt locks, multi-purpose adhesive, hex nuts, bolts head lag screws, and lots more. In addition, a few simple woodworking tools will suffice.

3. Wall Folding Table

Level	Intermediate
Material	Pine lumber, hinges, wall anchors, L brackets.
Cost	$50 – $100

With a desk like this, your space-saving dreams can come true. Get a simple wall folding table Installed in your room and you sure won’t regret it. This table was made out of pine lumber boards, wood screws, small L brackets, pine shop shelving, wall anchors, 80 grit sandpaper, and 7 hinges.

For the tools, just a simple drill, stud finder, ruler, circular saw, miter box, and a few other basic woodworking tools you can get your hands on. This project is a great success and can look smashingly cool on your wall. You can easily pull it up whenever you want to work, and lower it down when you’re done. It’s quite quick and easy to assemble.

4. How To Build A Wall Mounted Folding Table

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood board, hinges, decorative panels, paint.
Cost	$50 – $100

For small apartments and homes, this guide will help you create that fantastic petite workspace by showing you the step-by-step building process to a simple wall-mounted folding table that drops down when you’re ready to work and folds away when you’re not.

This table was also built with a small stylish cabinet for decorating and storing gadgets or personal effects. For this drop-down desk, here are the supplies you’ll need. First, pieces of wood with various dimensions(check the guide to see them all), wood filler, decorative panels, drop-down hinges and screws, framing square, sandpaper, paint(the color is optional), and lots more. Check the guide to learn more about the steps involved.

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5. Wall Mounted Folding Table DIY

Level	Intermediate
Material	Plywood, MDF board, Formica, steel.
Cost	$50 – $100

Looking to make a versatile wall-mounted desk like the one in the image above, this is the guide to check and look for. The idea behind this design in this guide is simply to have a desk that can be adjusted and set at several angles and heights that is comfortable for you, and yet still maintains its foldable capabilities.

Now, it really doesn’t matter the size of the room you have, this table will look great in both a small and large room, saving space for other things. For the materials, you’ll need plywood, MDF board, steel tubing, Formica, anchors, connector posts, washers, and other basic woodworking tools. Check the guide to learn more.

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6. How to Make a Folding Table

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood
Cost	$40-$60

This DIY folding table is a wall-mounted desk and can be used as a work desk, game or DVD stand amongst others. All you need are foldable wall brackets, screws, a drill, a screwdriver, and your wood table top of choice. This is the simplest DIY foldable table that doesn’t need to be moved and you can customize it with non-foldable wall brackets to make stands for flower pots or other decorations. Great, right?

7. Folding Wall Mounted Workbench

Level	Intermediate
Material	Plywood, glue, speed square.
Cost	$50 – $150

This foldable work bench is Wall-mounted, giving your work area or room apartment more space to put other things. It’s super easy to build and the materials and tools required are accessible and affordable. You’ll need a radiata pine plywood, speed square, circular saw and its finish blade, glue and some power pro screws.

This wall-mounted foldable workbench is pretty big and inexpensive to build. There’s a link in the video that’ll take you to where you can purchase the materials and tools required for this project. The creator made sure he followed a step-by-step practical making process for everyone to see, making the entire project way easier. Check the link to learn more.

8. How To Make A Murphy Foldable Table

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood, screws.
Cost	$15 – $30

This is a simple 5 hours woodworking project that’s pretty effortless to build, and doesn’t require any experienced woodworking skill set or materials. All you’ll need as your materials are as follows; a wooden tabletop, another wooden piece that will be attached to the table top joint, a drill, screws, a saw, and a pen or marker.

This space-saving Murphy foldable table is always a cool piece to have at home and super functional. There are over 30 steps that’ll take you through a step-by-step practical-making process on how to start and complete a Murphy foldable, and affordable table today. For more information, check the guide to follow the building process.

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DIY Wood Folding Table

Here are a bunch of how-to woodworking projects on wood folding tables. The whole idea of this woodworking craft is to create a multi-function table that is storage and very useful in small spaces. Therefore, the easy folding aspect makes it possible for you to optimize your space when the table is not being used.

9. DIY Foldable Table from Scrap wood

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood
Cost	$50-$90

One of the pros of this DIY foldable table is that it’s made from scrap wood especially if you do a lot of woodwork and already have scraps of wood lying around; this reduces your production costs significantly. It’s okay to use regular wood if you don’t have scraps, don’t let that stop you. You’ll need plywood, pine boards, door hinges, paint, tape measure, edging tape, household iron, drill, and screwdriver, etc. The work involved is a bit advanced but there are learning tools in the link for beginners that will prove awesome.

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10. DIY Fold Away Desk

Level	Hard
Material	Wood
Cost	$40-$60

A DIY fold away desk that doubles as a work desk or craft station and requires little or no work to make it happen. The angled design not only helps with balance but gives it an extra fancy look. You’ll need a miter saw, plywood, or any other wooden boards and your woodwork tools. The top of the table comes off and can be stored easily with foldable legs.

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11. How To Make A Foldable Working Table

Level	Easy
Material	Wood
Cost	$35-$60

Need a pretty large table that’s easy to store without taking too much space? Then this DIY foldable working table is for you. It’s a perfect work station that’s easy to put aside when not in use. You need to be handy with a saw but a workable alternative is getting your wood precut before you begin to work, easy peasy!

12. DIY Portable Foldable Desk

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood
Cost	$30-$45

You need just one sheet of plywood for this, don’t shy away because of the heavy machinery used, you can create this with a little extra work and your regular woodwork tools. The result is a simple, superlight table with uniquely designed foldable legs.

13. How to Build a Large Folding Table

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood
Cost	$35-$60

Large folding tables are perfect for once in a while gatherings like game nights, family sit-outs and dinner parties. It’s a must-have if you’re prone to having any of such events as it saves storage space and makes moving it around fairly easy. The tools you need include a circular saw, screw gun, plywood (the grade of plywood you choose determines whether it’ll need sanding or not so choose wisely).

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14. DIY Small Folding Table

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood
Cost	$30-$65

A 3D instructable model is provided for this DIY small folding table, making it easy for you to adapt the dimensions to create a bigger table if you so desire. It has lower and upper boards with the upper boards being the tabletop and the lower board forming a secure base to support the entire table. Utilize different types of wood or incorporate paint into this process an even more unique DIY foldable table.

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15. Folding Table Ideas

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood, glue.
Cost	$30 – $50

Have you got a few pieces of lumber just laying around with no purpose, now it’s the time to give it some, with the help of this guide, you’ll be making a foldable table with foldable legs. The legs are folded inward, underneath the tabletop, making the entire table look like a briefcase when folded and not in use.

There’s also a handle on the side of the table to enable you to hold and move around with the table in your hand effortlessly. This is a 17 minutes time-lapse video tutorial guide with no explanation, just a visual and practical Step-by-step making process. To get started, you’ll need clamps, glue, bolts, and screws, and of course basic woodworking power tools.

16. DIY Pallet Folding Table

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood
Cost	$35-$70

A table saw makes this job relatively easy but any saw would work just fine. It is a bit time consuming to create but the beautiful finish would make you never want to fold it away.

17. DIY Simple Wooden Table

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood
Cost	$60-$100

This is truly a DIY simple foldable table that gives a perfect finish. Play around with colors to add extra glam. This is the perfect DIY if you don’t want to spend days doing back-breaking work whilst still getting mind-blowing results. Glue is necessary for this work asides from your screws, drill, and other woodwork tools.

Bonus tip: Pre-cutting your boards makes the work much even easier.

20. Handmade Folding Table

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood, Metal Pipe frame
Cost	$50-$100

Major materials needed are pine boards in different measurements, wood screws, and foldable metal legs. This gives a certain level of finesse due to the metal legs and the contrast against the wood that it creates. This DIY folding table is definitely worth the hassle and a perfect addition to the necessary holiday setup.

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21. DIY Folding Mobile Bench

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood, Wheels
Cost	$60-$90

This one right here is a DIY folding mobile workbench, great for the handy person who needs workspace but doesn’t want the house cluttered at all times. It’s made as two separate components, with the body frame and a removable tabletop. The instructions are easy to follow, although a bit of experience might make it easier.

22. Making A Folding Table From Pallet Wood

Level	Beginner
Material	Pallet wood, dowels, leather.
Cost	$5 – $ 15

I hope you find this foldable table interesting, it’s pretty easy to build, and the creator made the whole thing from scratch with pallet wood. Pallets are super easy to find and may not always be desirable but are quite durable and perfect for woodworking projects such as this.

In addition to the pallets, the creator also used long wood dowels, leather strap, screws and a few bolts. So the table was made flat with two leather straps attached at both ends of the entire table size. Then, the wood dowels serve the detachable legs. It’s not as sturdy as you’d want, but it works pretty well.

23. Simple Folding Table

Level	Beginner
Material	Pallets
Cost	$30-$45

This simple folding table is easy to make yourself without getting confused, the video tutorial guide has a detailed step-by-step practical process which has been made easy to understand and make most especially for beginners.

For this project, you’ll need several wood planks, some for the legs and the rest to form the tabletop. The creator used pallets for the entire woodworking project. This simple foldable table can be used for outdoor and indoor use, on picnics, on your outdoor patio, Inside your dining room, and any other place you want. This project requires no experience, no power tools, but just basic woodworking supplies.

24. DIY Folding Table

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood
Cost	$25-$40

This DIY folding table is really as simple as it looks and the very detailed instructions mean you don’t have to be a wiz at woodwork to get this done. Cedarwood is the wood of choice for this piece but you can use any suitable wood of your choice.

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25. Folding Dining Table

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood, glue.
Cost	$20 – $35

This guide offers a quick and easy way to make a folding dining table with any piece of the wood board. No pallets are used, but you can use natural wax oil stain to give the dining table a beautiful finish. It’s pretty useful and very sturdy.

The creator used some serious power tools that are pretty much what an experienced woodworker should have, and this is to make the project easy-going. The video is a time-lapse video tutorial that’s pretty easy to follow, the creator will take you through a step-by-step practical making process, from the very first cut to the staining. Check the guide to learn more.

26. Building A Folding Table

Level	Intermediate
Material	Pallet, screws, varnish.
Cost	$20 – $35

This is a pretty old folding table design that’s super easy to follow and requires no high-level woodworking experience. The supplies are few and affordable, you’ll need a pallet to start with, these are easy to find and pretty durable. In addition, you’ll need hinges, a saw, a drill, screws, wood varnish, and a brush to go with. Most importantly, you’ll need the willingness to work.

This project is pretty straightforward, so once you put your head down to learn and work, you’ll be successful. The table legs can be folded inwards, and then hung on a wall or left to lean from the ground to the wall. Check the guide to learn more, and only pay attention to the language you can read.

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DIY Picnic Folding Table

Would you like to have a picnic, outside in the park? With the family, on a sunny day? And does this mean that you would like to bring along a small table for your food? Check out these picnic folding table plans.

27. Industrial Folding Table For Picnic

Level	Intermediate
Material	Plywood, pine board, galvanized conduit and iron fittings.
Cost	$50 – $100

Looking for something small, movable, foldable, and easy to carry from one place to another? Then look no further, you’ve found an amazingly stylish industrial folding table that you can take on picnic trips, camping, and sports trips.

It’ll match almost any decor, and you can effortlessly put it away when it’s not in use. In all, when you fold it in, it’s a briefcase with a handle. All the steel pipe legs are stored inside the wooden foldable table briefcase, you can easily bring them out and assemble them for a table and dissemble them back into the briefcase and save some space. Check the guide to learn more about the materials and tools you’ll need.

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28. DIY Folding Table Using Amazon Table Legs

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood, Metal, vinyl peel.
Cost	$35 – $80

This is slightly an expensive project if you’re not ready to spend much on building a foldable table leg. You’ll need to purchase supplies like metal table leg brackets, stick wood grain laminate, vinyl peel, and a few basic woodworking tools.

All these supplies were used as they might cost a little over average, but you can check the link and you’ll find a few Amazon links to purchase. The creator used wood for the table top and metal legs which gave the entire structure sturdiness. The creator took his time to make these folding table legs from start to finish, so it’s super easy-going to follow through on.

29. How to Make a Folding Camping Table

Level	Easy
Material	Wood
Cost	$30-$45

You can’t help but love the design of this folding camping table, it makes using it an absolute delight. The trick to getting this beauty is in the cutting of the lumber for DIY. The straighter the cuts, the better it all is. Throw in something extra by using different color schemes of wood for the tabletop.

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30. DIY Folding Table for Travelling

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood
Cost	$30-$60

Another gem for the lovers of big tables and road trips. The best part of this DIY folding table for me is the legs folding inwards and the whole setup having a lock and handle for easy moving around. It’s also super easy to make and the amount of table space it gives without being a hassle to store is pure gold.

31. How to Make an Outdoor Folding Table

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood, Metal Legs
Cost	$45-$80

This DIY outdoor folding table can be customized into a Ping-Pong table, outdoor workstation, or saved for occasions where you need some extra table space. The building process is straightforward and doesn’t require expertise to handle but there are advanced plans available for a small fee if you decide to kick things up a notch. It’s very important that you have a heat gun for this DIY as PVC is one of the major materials for this project and you need heat to work on some parts.

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32. DIY Folding Umbrella Table

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood
Cost	$30-$100

Perfect for the beach, patios, and lazy days spent in the sun. This DIY folding table comes with a slot for an umbrella in its center and because it’s foldable, it’s easy to carry around to wherever you need it to be. No more worries about where to keep all your stuff while getting that perfect suntan at the beach.

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33. How to Build a Compact Folding Table

Level	Easy
Material	Wood
Cost	$15-$35

This table is beautiful and for those who like extra flair in their woodwork. The satisfaction you’re guaranteed to get from the finished work is worth all the stress and you don’t need much for this DIY compact folding table, just the regular woodworking tools and your wood of choice. Throw on some color or go all out in your choice of wood for double the elegance.

34. How to Build a Folding Table

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood
Cost	$35-$70

Simple, unique, and easy to make, you do not want to sleep on this design! An animated walkthrough and a full printable plan are provided to make your work easier. This table can be stored in your home without taking a whole lot of space. I would highly recommend it for people who do not have a lot of space in their homes.

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35. DIY Folding Side Table

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood
Cost	$30-$45

This DIY folding side table is completely metal-free, yeah you heard right! No screws or hinges or metal of any sort. All you need is your plywood sheet, wood dowel, glue, and basic woodworking tools.

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36. Picnic Folding Table Build

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood, hinges, glue.
Cost	$10 – $25

You can make this picnic folding table with any durable wood you have, and a few other supplies. In addition, you’ll also need wood glue, nails, hinges, a drill, a table saw, and a few other basic woodworking tools. This project isn’t a time-consuming task, and it’s pretty inexpensive as well.

The entire table isn’t heavy at all, pretty lightweight, and easy to carry around like a briefcase. When you fold it up, it’s as small as a large briefcase, and when you unfold the table top and drop down the legs, it’s a large picnic table, perfect for any outdoor event. Check the guide to learn.

37. Folding Picnic Table From Pallet Wood

Level	Intermediate
Material	Pallet Wood, glue.
Cost	$10 – $15

This is a small mini folding picnic table that can be made from pallet wood. It’s super easy to make, and pretty inexpensive. All you need for this project are some reclaimed pallet wood, wood glue, a table saw, a circular saw, a drill, clamps, and lots more.

This project doesn’t require any experienced woodworker, it’s a great beginner’s project for anyone. This folding picnic table is pretty much made for outdoor use because the table is small enough to take the size of a side stool, and serve as a small table for coffee or drinks on a picnic vacation or on your outdoor patio, and so on.

38. Folding Low Table

Level	Intermediate
Material	Plywood, laminated board, magnets, hinges.
Cost	$25 – $50

Check out this helipad-looking low-folding table. It’s pretty cool but doesn’t look as durable as it should be, you can’t put too much weight on top of it, definitely can’t sit or stand on it. First, you’ll need a wooden helipad signboard like the one in the guide, it could be something different, but as long as it screams helipad/old sign it’s right for this particular guide.

The creator used plywood, laminated board, cut washers, triangle strap hinges, machine bolts, neodymium magnets, a ratchet set, a drill, sandpaper, and lots more. Check the guide to learn more about the steps involved.

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39. Easy Picnic Folding Table Do It Yourself

Level	Beginner
Material	Wood, hinges, glue.
Cost	$5 – $15

Here are simple space-saving foldable woodworking ideas, perfect for camping trips or picnics. This amazing folding table is easy to build yourself with just a few materials and easy-going woodworking tools such as; a drill, a table saw, hinges, screws, and a few other supplies. The creator started off this guide by sanding down the wood planks used, to ensure it was smooth and free of splinters.

Then, he began to create the frame for the folding picnic table that’s quite small and can also serve as a great stool for small spaces. This can serve both indoors and outdoors, but mostly outdoors. The fold-up look is a briefcase, and the fold-out one is a small sturdy wooden table.

40. Folding Picnic Table DIY

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood, clamps, bolts.
Cost	$5 -$15

This guide is super easy to follow, all you need are a few 2×4 wood pieces, and a polyurethane finish. This is a space-saving folding picnic table made with any quality wood of your choice. So. The creator started off with the frame, this was the most challenging part of this guide because you’ll have to follow the dimensions on the guide and you’ll have to carefully cut the wood pieces into the right size and first clamp them before drilling holes for screws and assembling.

Once you’re done with the frame for the table top and the tabletop build itself, before constructing and attaching the final piece which is the folding table legs that fold inward when you want to put the table away, and then you can still fold it out when in use. Check the guide to learn more about the dimensions.

DIY Folding Table Plans

Are you looking for ideas for a folding table? If so, you will want to check out the collection of free plans listed here. You’ll find some amazing designs in this section.

41. Free Folding Table Plan

Level	Intermediate
Material	Lumber, glue, edge banding.
Cost	$15 – $35

Looking for a solution to your lack of space at home, then this guide is just right for you. This is a dining table with foldable legs, and you can also use the lumbers from any old table to create this foldable one, as long as the lumber is still in great effective condition. Here are a few materials you’ll need; plywood, any lumber wood, wood glue, four dining table legs, edge banding, angle brackets, and some screws.

So, the making process is pretty easy-going, if you have the table legs ready, all you’ll be making is the table top and there’s a direct cut list for the entire construction process. Only basic woodworking tools are required with two simple steps. For more information on this project, check the link below.

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42. Folding Table Plan DIY

Level	Beginner
Material	Lumber wood planks
Cost	$30 – $90

This is a versatile and fully functional piece of furniture, you can use this on events such as a get-together, a party, or even a wedding. This is literally a multi-purpose foldable table, easy to build, and pretty durable. One of the amazing things about this table is the fact that you can build this out of any lumber, with no designated specification on the wood type.

So, go to your local hardware store and get it now! In addition, this foldable table can be used for outdoor events and indoors as a work table. This is also a great project for beginners, the design and making process is simple and easy-going to follow. Check the link to learn more about the building plans.

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43. Folding Camping Table

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood, screws.
Cost	$20 – $50

This folding camping table looks built so small like a tablet device, yes! It’s that small, and even pretty low in height. It’s a perfect coffee table, or camping table when you’re on a camping trip where you don’t have high chairs and this table becomes necessary to keep things on a low level.

The creator starts out with the tabletop wooden frame and this has to be super sturdy. Next, you’ll be making the wooden foldable legs, before giving your final wood stain and finish. There’s no explanation for anything in this guide, the making process is pretty self-explanatory and easy to follow if you want to make yours today. Check the guide to learn more now!

44. DIY Hexagon Folding Table

Level	Hard
Material	Wood
Cost	$40-$65

A perfect DIY foldable table as it fits easily into any car, meaning it’s easy to move around and you have to admit that’s just as important as space conservation. It’s also rotatable and that makes it even greater! The unique hexagon shape makes it unique, alongside the little sliding drawer underneath and designed with mosaic tiles. For this DIY, a list of what was done wrongly when the author made it is also available for you to use in sidestepping any of such issues.

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45. How To Make A Folding Table With Cabinet

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood.
Cost	$30 – $50

To make this project a lot easier for yourself, you’ll first cut out all the pieces of wood you’ll need before even assembling anything together. For this making process, you’ll need wood, a circular saw, a tape measure, and other basic woodworking tools. This is a special folding wooden table with cabinets. Can you imagine that?

A folding table with cabinets made with the entire structure to be left standing and your foldable table can easily be pulled out and set up for work or anything you want. This foldable table with cabinets might take up space in an all room, but will look great in a large room space as an interesting piece of furniture. There are detailed step-by-step instructions from the cuts and wood lengths down to the size of the drilled holes in the wood. Check the guide to learn today.

46. Workbench With Side Folding Table

Level	Intermediate
Material	Plywood, MDF board.
Cost	$70 – $100

Take a look at this amazing workbench table with foldable sides. The creator made the bench tops with just a single plywood sheet. You won’t be making an entire workbench from scratch, you’ll just be adding a foldable table to the sides of a sturdy workbench. So, without an existing workbench, this project doesn’t work.

For the materials and tools, you’ll need a few MDF boards or something similar, nails, clamps, screws, and lots more. The installation of the foldable sides of the table makes this project an easy-going one. So check the guide now and know how it’s made.

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47. Folding Wood Desk & Ergonomic Office

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood, caster wheels, wood stain.
Cost	$15 – $40

If you spend way too much time on the computer for work, then you certainly need a work table for an effective work and workspace. This guide is super easy to follow in terms of making a folding wood desk in an ergonomic office style.

Here are a few supplies you’ll need, some Plywood(the creator used cheap ones, but you can opt for something of a better quality), wood stain, cans of spray, carriage bolts, butterfly nuts, split washers, wood screws, bed casters wheels, table saw, a drill, sander, and lots more.

The tools and materials are not a problem, the real task is following the dimensions and design the creator has laid out to make this great office folding wooden desk. This folding desk is also a mobile office desk with 4 caster wheels, so you not only get to fold and unfold but also to move wherever you want.

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DIY Folding Table For Kids

So, you’re looking to buy a folding table for your kids? But the price tag is scaring the heck out of you? Don’t worry! Here are some amazing plans you can DIY easily for the kids.

48. Knex Folding Table

Level	Beginner
Material	Metal.
Cost	$5 – $15

This is a pretty fragile folding table for kids, you can bet that this will break under pressure, it’s totally easy to assemble, but can easily be destroyed in seconds. First, you’ll need 19 rods of various colors(red, gray, yellow), 28 connectors, and other pieces. You’ll also need metallic clips, which will amount to over 60 pieces to assemble.

The making process starts with the formation of the top and finally the base, it’s that quick and easy. This is a fun table that you can make for your kids and it’s quite inexpensive to build. Check the guide to learn more.

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49. Homemade Folding Table For Kids

Level	Intermediate
Material	Wood, plywood, glue.
Cost	$5 – $15

This is a great folding table solution for kids, it’s quick, easy, and simple to follow. You’ll need plywood, wood glue, clamps, nuts bolts, washers, and simple tools like a spanner, a drill, and a circular saw or any other good saw you have that can make edge-round cuts. The making process is easy to follow, all you have to do is check the link to learn more about the dimensions of the cuts and the step-by-step process for assembling all the pieces together, and you’re good to go.

50. DIY Folding Table for Kids

Level	Easy
Material	Wood
Cost	$25-$35

This is a perfect table for arts and crafts for the little ones without having to use up too much room. It’s set up in such a way that you can fold it up against the wall when you’re done and it’s a straightforward DIY so you’ll be done in no time.

Bonus tip: consider making it just a bit bigger (length wise) and providing an electrical socket nearby to get yourself a foldable ironing board for adults only.

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51. DIY Kids Folding Desk

Level	Beginner
Material	Wood, folding brackets, Odie’s oil.
Cost	$15 – $15

In this video guide, you’re going to learn how to make kids folding desks with wood, folding brackets, and a good oil stain. For the tools you’ll need, a random orbital sander, 3D push block, drill and driver, and a few other easy-going items to give the table a good finish.

This folding desk is super sturdy, so you’ll need a good hardwood to get this done, if you don’t have hardwood, then any similar wood will work just fine. The making steps are quick and easy, first the measurements, framing, end building, then finishing with a good oil stain. This folding table is perfect for a virtual learning experience with your kids, check the link and try this design today.

52. Kids Murphy Folding Desk

Level	Beginner
Material	Wood.
Cost	$5 – $10

Check out this Murphy folding desk that’s great for an active remote learning experience. It has a school desk design, and yet you can still fold the desk up and store it someplace safe, keeping it out of reach from your kids unless in use or Incase they might play and destroy it, and then keeping your room or apartment space free.

Here are a few tools you’ll need; a kreg jig, a shockwave bit set, rigid drill set, pocket hole screws, and titebond wood glue. The making process is quite easy to follow, although the creator didn’t show how it was made but gave a detailed explanation of how he started and finished this desk in the design you’ll see now.

Conclusion

This article has given you a few ideas and excellent photos of folding tables. Hopefully, some of these DIYs have inspired you to build your own. Having a folding table on hand is great. They provide you with a lot of extra table space when needed, but they can be folded away when you don’t need them. This is one project that will make your life easier.