Luckily, there are simple furniture-making projects, such as this chic side table from Shayna Alnwick, that are ideal for DIY furniture makers of all skill levels, even absolute beginners.

It’s no surprise that shoppers love the side table as much as I do. Giving it nearly 1,000 five-star ratings, customers praised the quality, easy assembly, and stable design. One person called ...

For the legs, there are two options: traditional oak furniture legs for a freestanding side-table aesthetic, or simple rubber feet if you prefer to place it directly on a desktop surface.