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11 best live edge wood project ideas

Published: Aug 14, 2018 · Modified: Oct 26, 2023 by Sean · As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This site contains affiliate links. ·

Want to add a rustic touch to your home decor? How about decorating with live edge wood! Here are a ton of live edge wood project ideas!

Live edge wood has been trending in a major way lately - and we totally understand why!

Live edge wood is the term used to describe wood that still has a raw, uncut edge - sometimes with the bark of the tree still attached.

This is unique because instead of being flat and straight, these boards have a softer, and more organic shape.

It has an almost unfinished look - in a really cool and unique way.

Incorporating live edge wood into a variety of styles can enhance a rustic feel or tone down a modern feel.

Live edge wood projects can range from very difficult to very simple, depending on if you're doing something like shelves versus an epoxy resin river table.

Today we are excited to share some of our favorite DIY live edge wood project ideas!

Live Edge Wood Projects

Live edge wood projects

We love how live edge wood pops in our house against our decor and love using it when we can.

Live edge wood project ideas

Here are a ton of ideas for woodworking and home decor projects that you can do using live edge wood.

DIY Live Edge Wood Slab Coffee Table

One of the simplest things to do to a beautiful live edge wood slab is just screw some legs onto it and turn it into a coffee table.

The Easiest Live Edge River Table with Epoxy

Want to take your live edge table to the next level? Adding an epoxy "river" can upgrade your live edge table!

Photo Credit: sustainmycrafthabit.com

Reclaimed Barn Wood Hairpin Leg DIY Console Table

Or, add longer legs and transform your live edge board into a console table!

DIY Wood Slice Lazy Susan

Another super simple idea is to add a lazy susan mechanism to the bottom of your live edge wood to make it a practical centerpiece.

DIY Live Edge Wood Shelves - the Easiest Tutorial!

Another super simple live edge project is to cut the board in half - lengthwise - and turn it into shelves! These are gorgeous and a practical addition to any room.

Photo Credit: www.thehandymansdaughter.com

DIY Live Edge Floating Shelves

Want live edge shelves without the visible hardware? Here's how to make floating live edge shelves!

Photo Credit: www.abbottsathome.com

Free DIY Outdoor Sofa Plan, using 2×4’s: With Build Steps and Video

This outdoor bench has a really cool and unusual live edge back - a great way to give a bench a unique look!

Photo Credit: www.theaccentpiece.com

How to Make a Live Edge Waterfall Bench in 6 Steps

This is another live edge bench that requires a large piece of wood - but wow, what a stunning waterfall style bench!!

Photo Credit: www.theaccentpiece.com

How to Build a DIY River Table with Wood and Concrete

This is a beautiful example of using concrete to make a river effect in a live edge table.

Photo Credit: www.theaccentpiece.com

How to Make a Live Edge Charcuterie Board

Have a small piece of live edge wood? Turn it into a serving board!

Photo Credit: sustainmycrafthabit.com

How to Make a Clock with Driftwood

Or, use a small scrap to make a wooden clock!

We hope these projects are inspiration for your next decor project!

Before you go...

Looking for more woodworking project ideas? Check out all of our best beginner-friendly woodworking projects!

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