I made an heirloom quality wood box and it was kind of stupid easy to build!  I broke it down into a series of small steps.  It starts with the basic concept of a box.  Add a few curves to give it a graceful appearance.  Contrasting legs really give it something extra and make the wood in the body of the box stand out.  The lid looks pretty fancy, but it’s really only a few cuts, and it really brings the whole box to life.  But the real kicker is the wood grain in the maple.  I made the grain really pop by dying it before applying finish. It’s a super cool technique that I highly recommend you try out.

Heirloom Wood Box Plans

Make your own version of this project by using my digital plans. They take you step by step through the entire process!