Next up in our — 20 things you can build with 2×2 wood!
“Wait, what? 2x2s? I thought this week was about 2x4s!”
Yes, you’re right — this week is all about 2x4s and other structural lumber, so we didn’t want to forget the 2×4’s smaller brother, the versatile and useful 2×2. Each of these projects can be built from 2x2s purchased at the lumber store OR get extra DIY points for milling your own 2x2s from 2x4s in Tip #10. Plus, check out all the other for projects to build with 2x4s, 2x6s, 4x4s, and more. Share your projects or by tagging #2x4andmore and #imaremodelaholic on social media.
Twenty 2×2 Wood Projects
We’ll start simple — simply cut 2x2s into squares to make easy building blocks! has an easy secret to making them colorful while still being kid-safe, too — plus several other projects you can use the wood blocks for. This would also be a fun smaller way to make our favorite to play this summer.
Take a more modern and grown-up approach to 2×2 blocks with this wood block art at . The variation in heights and colors makes for a very nice piece of wall decor.
Make simple but chic corbels for open shelves — used reclaimed wood for some extra beautiful finishing!
Make a mason jar hanger with — it would be great for a small wreath, too, to add some height and variety to your mantel.
We are fans of all things , and this house shelf is so adorable filled with kids toys! Get the building plan — you’ll need a piece of plywood plus 15 2x2s (or 8 2x4s ripped into two, which is actually more cost-effective if you have the tools).
Put those 2x2s to work in the garden with this DIY potato tower at .
These bar stools built by are inexpensive and would look so fun painted in a fun color…
like this bright green cube coat rack! Just a few 2x2s and a couple of dowels make for some great family entryway storage. Get the tutorial .
I love the stacked and variegated look that these 2×2 hexagon planters have! made one for the tabletop and one for a wall planter, too.
This little playhouse reading frame is just so adorable! Get the building plan –it only requires 7 2x2s, so your total cost is under $20!
Keep your firewood organized with this easy log holder from .
And, can you say easy? Make a large planter on a dime with a couple of 2x2s and a couple cement pavers, thanks to this tutorial by .
Stuffed animals taking over your kids’ rooms? or the house? Corral them with this easy stuffed animal storage by .
Corral the other clutter as well, with this cubby unit built from 2x2s by — Elisha built the metal storage boxes, too!
One of the most common uses for 2x2s is as a furniture base for small tables or benches — just look at all the different styles you can make with a simple 2×2!
You can build a basic frame from 2x2s
or a — extra gorgeous when it’s finished with reclaimed wood!
2x2s worked great for the base for ‘s modern nesting coffee tables — more tabletop space when you need it, without taking up floor space when you don’t!
used brackets and 2x2s to create a base for a round coffee table
and created a similar base with a totally different end result for her hexagon side table.
Some additional hardware makes the 2×2 legs and frame look a little more rustic in this
Or you can add some extra style by tapering a basic 2×2 leg, following this helpful tutorial from
And the same type of box frame used on a table can make a great bench frame, too, which is then ready for a beautiful top, like this
or extend the same box frame style up to a desk like did!
Have you built anything with 2x2s? We’d love to see! Show off at the or drop us a line .
Don’t forget to and check out all the other here!
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