I decided that building a DIY puzzle game table was the solution to an organized space in our house. I hated to see the clutter from an unfinished jigsaw puzzle and I hated not having our dining room table for dinner.
Why you Need a Puzzle Table
Why you Need a Puzzle TableDo you and your family like to spend quality time putting together a jigsaw puzzle? Do you hate the fact that it takes days or even weeks to put together a jigsaw puzzle and your kitchen, dining or coffee table is left with the unfinished puzzle? Or better yet, you have company coming over and you need to clean your house and you hate to have to remove the unfinished puzzle. I know they make felt puzzle mats that can be placed under the puzzle in case you need to roll it up and put it away, but that doesn’t help either when it comes to a neat and organized space. 
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My family enjoys putting together jigsaw puzzles and we have not done one in a long time because I hate for a puzzle to be left out on the dining room table. I told Mr. DD that I wanted to replace our current coffee table and build a puzzle game table. I had the vision in my head and I needed to explain what that vision was to Mr. DD. This puzzle game table turned out great and we had to change a few plans along the way.
My plan was to have stools under the table so you could pull those out and sit and work on the puzzle. Mr. DD wanted these stools to also be used as a footstool and he had a certain height requirement that he liked for his footstool. The footstools needed to be almost as high as the couch because he did not like a low footstool so this made our puzzle game table higher than your average coffee table height. This also keeps my living room organized since the stools fit under the table.
After deciding I did not want to use 2 x 4’s as the table legs because the look of a square box leg would not fit with my other “leggy” items in the room and after pricing new table legs, I decided that repurposing a table would be the answer. Remember, we needed taller legs so a dining table would have to be what we needed. I found this dining table and 4 chairs for $25. This was the answer, I would use the table legs and the chairs would become stools. This was a more affordable way to build a puzzle table instead of buying all new wood.
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Once the table was built, I took her over to my paint workshop so I could stain the top and spray the base. All of those frames are being sprayed as well for my wall decor next to the media stand.
First coat! I used General Finishes Milk Paint in Basil.
I cut off the tops of the chairs using a Ryobi reciprocating saw.
I squared off the edges using a Ryobi table saw or you could use a circular saw. I stained the legs a darker color using Ryobi table saw and sealed with Minwax Spray Sealer in satin.
Now I can stay organized and spend quality family time together. I just simply close the top and drawers and you would never know we are working on a puzzle under there.
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Is it possible to get a custom size for the puzzle table?
Hi Alice, We sell custom tables on my site. The base of the tables are set and you are able to have different heights or leg options and you choose the finish options. Her is the link to my shop to get all the details and sizes- https://designeddecor.com/shop/
Can you please tell me the cost of the materials? Would like to know what the total investment would be before I commit to buying the plans.
Thanks!
Hi Donny, We purchased everything from Lowe’s and Home Depot and the cost was under $200. That amount varies based on the type of wood you use and the price of lumber in your area. We used pine wood for the table.
Will this table hold a 2000 piece puzzle?
Hi Janice,
The build plans are for a table that will fit most 1000 piece puzzles. The plans can be modified for a bigger working space. The custom tables will hold most 2000 piece puzzles as they are bigger than the original build plan table.
Thank you!
This is wonderful, have you ever built one to sell? I would definitely be interested. Not very talented in this house.
Hi Kim, We have found a manufacturer to build the tables for us since we are only DIY’ers and not furniture builders. Here is the link to my shop if you would like to look at the custom Amish built tables. https://designeddecor.com/shop/
why do your plans call for a 3/8″ groove for 1/4″ plywood?
That groove is what holds the plywood for the working area of the table.
Your measurements for the drawer bottom is wrong, it should be 12-1/2 x 19, not 14 x 19
Your 14 x 19 for the drawer bottom is correct, if you cut the drawer boards straight. I cut mine at a 45 miter, so I had to change my ends to 15 and not 13-1/2
Jeff, I am so glad to hear this. I had my husband double check the measurements in the plans and he did not find a mistake. Please share your finished table when complete. Thanks again.
Just wanted to let you know Woodworking Tips on facebook shared a picture of your table without giving you credit.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I went over to see the post and I saw your comment on there. Thank you. I sent them a message stating they are violating my copyright and need to give credit or remove the post. I will monitor it and report if they do not comply.
Facebook says your account is suspended? What on earth?
Please let me know when plan is available. I want one for home but I also work for a Council on Aging center and we always have a puzzle up and often lose pieces because they slide off the table. This table with a small modification would be great.
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
I am interested in a prebuilt table. Can you provide any info on a manufacturer yet?
Hi Wendy, The manufacturer is currently building our prototypes and as soon as they are complete we will begin to sell them. We will not know the retail for the tables until the prototypes are complete. We are making 3 different table heights; coffee, desk and pub height. You can sign up for my email list and I will be sending everyone the information as soon as we are ready to sell them. Sign up here – – -> https://designeddecor.com/furniture/puzzle-coffee-table/
What an amazing idea! I certainly wish I was as inventive as you are. I would also like the plans when you have them please; I can think of so many different applications for this great table. Thank you for sharing.
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
Love it! If you could send me the plans as well it would be greatly appreciated!
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
What a great idea. I love the puzzle table. I would love to have the plans when they’re available. Thank you.
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
Where can i send you a message for the pre-built tables?
Use this link to sign up to be added to the email list. Thanks so much. https://wp.me/P30WfZ-4Ii
Please share the puzzle table instructions when you can. Would love this for my husband’s next DIY project.????
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
Great idea! would love to get the plans. My daughter is finishing her masters and would LOVE! this and now she will have time to work on puzzles. Please let me know when the plans become available.
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
Also would like plans if you are posting them thanks
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
Hi I love this table idea and sooooo need one in my place. Can you please let me know when plans become available thankyou so much
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
Would love the plans for this as well please. I would buy one if you made them????
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
I would also like the plans. What did you use for the actual table and drawers? It doesn’t say
Lori, We built the table and drawers and only used legs from a dining table. The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
Love this table. Please send me the instructions on it. Thank u
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
I would love the plans as well! Looks amazing, you did an awesome job!
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
I would also like the plans when they become available please! Thank you!
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
Can I have the specifics so I can make it for my family.
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
How much would you charge to make this item
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
Can I have the specifics also. Really love this
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
Very awesome table! I would love to make one like it! Thanks for the idea!
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
I would love to have the puzzle table plan. It is awesome. Good job.
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
I am very interested in obtaining/purchasing a copy of your puzzle table plans once the become available. Thank you.
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
I would love the puzzle table plans when you make them available please and thank you.
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
Please contact me when plans are available for the puzzle table. I need to find someone to do this for me!!!
Lisa, We are currently working on the plans and as soon as they are done I will reach out to you. Thanks so much for your interest!
Oh yes! I saw this and immediately wanted to get started making one. GENIUS!!!!! I would absolutely love to have the free land when and if you make them available. Please let me know how to reach you or what you need from me to reach out when they are available.
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
Please contact me when available thanks so much
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
Hi, would I be able to get a copy of these plans?
Thanks!
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
I would love to have a copy of the plans, too! Thanks
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
I would love to have the plans too!
It’s amazing, congrats!
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
I also Would like to know when plans are available.
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
Would like plans as well! This puzzle table is Awesome
The build plans are available for purchase – https://designeddecor.thinkific.com/courses/puzzle-coffee-table-build-plans Send a message with your email address if you are interested in a pre-built table. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
Can you please send me the step by step plans as soon as you are able to. My brother is going to make me and my niece one. I hope they come out as beautiful as yours. I have puzzles hanging all over my house. Every room has puzzles that I have done. That is my way of decorating.
I would love the plans when you have them available too please. Very cool
i would love the plans for the puzzle table. My cat loves playing with the puzzle pieces and i also work at home depot [email protected]
Hi Margie, The build plans are available for purchase – https://wp.me/P30WfZ-4Ii ($14.95) The build plans can be modified for a bigger or taller table.
If you interested in a pre-built table, follow the same link and you can sign up to receive email updates about the process. We will be finding a manufacturer to make the tables. Thank you so much for your patience and interest. Mr. & Mrs. DD
My son also works for HomeDepot!
Would love the played for this!!!!
Please send me the puzzle table plans when you have them. Such a GREAT idea!! Thanks Eileen
I would love a copy of the plans and supply list once they are available.
Would LOVE the full instructions on this as I have been trying to come up with a better plan for puzzles! Currently we do them on the dining room table and cover with a tablecloth for meals! When do you plan to post the instructions?
Hi Sharon, I am working on the plans now. We are making a complete supply list and a step by step build plan. Once I have it available I will reach out to you.
Thank you! I look forward to it!
Love this puzzle table, but would like to know how exactly was it made, beautiful work
Hi Joyce, I am working on the plans now. We are making a complete supply list and a step by step build plan. Once I have it available I will reach out to you.
I absolutely love this useful and great looking table you’ve designed and created! We love working on puzzles too, but like you, we don’t want to leave them out cluttering up the dining table. Excited for the upcoming detailed post so maybe we can do something similar.
Hi Lynne, I am working on the plans now. We are making a complete supply list and a step by step build plan. Once I have it available I will reach out to you. We LOVE this table and all puzzle lovers need one!
Where can I see more detailed instructions for the puzzle table?
Hi Debbie, I am working on the plans now. We are making a complete supply list and a step by step build plan. Once I have it available I will reach out to you.
This is such a great idea! The stools, the cover, well everything – just perfect! A friend of mine received a puzzle portfolio as a gift one year for Christmas. It is amazing but this is way more fun! You’re a genius.
Thanks, Karen, I love how it turned out! We are almost done with the first puzzle and now I need to be in search at garage sales and Goodwill for some used puzzles.
What a great project! I’ve never seen one before. I love the idea that you can work on a puzzle and not mess it up when it needs to be covered up. Pinned!
Wendi, I am sure it is one of a kind since I used old table legs! We love it!
This is brilliant! And it looks great!
Thank you Jeannie!
What a clever idea! It’s great that you can work on a puzzle yet be able to hide the mess of the puzzle away when you want the room to look neat and tidy. I’m sure there’s a lot of puzzle doing going on your way with snow and cold weather.
Paula, It has been a bad winter. So cold and yes, we have been snuggled up and working on the puzzle!