Start with your idea
Say what it is for, roughly how big, and where it goes. Plain words are fine. Add photos of something you like, and tell Fixie which tools you have.
New in Fixie 2.0
Your idea.
A plan to build.
Describe the furniture you want, or add a photo. Fixie designs it for your space and gives you a 3D preview, a cut list, the materials and step-by-step build instructions. No experience required.
Download Fixie on the App StoreYour first design is free. Every catalog project is free, and your plans are yours to keep.
See it take shape
Explore your design in 3D and check the dimensions before you cut anything. Ask for a change and see the result.
Build it one step at a time
Get the cut list, the materials and visual assembly steps written for first-time builders. Order what you need from the Buy tab.
How It Works
1
Describe it
Type what you want to build, or add up to six photos of a piece you like.
A pine nightstand. 18 x 14 x 24 inches. One open shelf.
2
Tell us your tools
Pick the saws and drills you own, so the steps use tools you already have.
3
Review and refine
Check the 3D design and its dimensions. Ask for a change until it fits.
4
Cut and assemble
Follow the cut list and the visual steps, and track your progress as you go.
Prefer a proven plan? Start from one of our projects. They are all free, and you can size them to fit your space.
Or Start From a Proven Project
Every catalog project is free: pick one, set the dimensions for your space, and build it with the same cut lists and step-by-step guides.
Beginner
Birdhouse
Free step-by-step birdhouse plans for first-time builders.
Beginner
Floating Shelves
Free DIY floating shelves plan with hidden cleat brackets.
Intermediate
Outdoor Table
Free outdoor dining table plans seating six.
Intermediate
Dog House
Free dog house plans for medium-sized dogs.
Beginner
Tote Storage Rack
Free plans for a customizable tote storage rack built from 2x4 lumber.
Beginner
Garden Planter Box
Free plans for a customizable wooden garden planter box.
Beginner
Pine Nightstand
Free plans for a modern pine nightstand with an X-brace accent.
Beginner
Desktop Book Caddy
Free plans for an open-front wooden desktop book caddy.
Beginner
Entryway Shoe Rack
Free plans for a three-shelf pine entryway shoe rack.
Beginner
Laptop Stand
Free plans for a three-piece wooden laptop stand with a fixed incline.
Beginner
Desk Bridge Monitor Riser
Free plans for a simple three-piece wooden monitor riser.
Beginner
Serving Tray
Free plans for a five-piece wooden serving tray with hand-hold slots.
Beginner
Wall Coat Rack
Free plans for a simple one-board wall coat rack with hooks.
What's Free
No trial to cancel. See what Fixie makes before you decide anything.
Your first custom design
Describe your idea and get a complete design and build plan, free.
Every catalog project
Build steps, cut lists, the printable plan and the shopping list for every project in the catalog.
Plans you keep
A design Fixie has made for you stays in your account.
More designs when you want them
Extra custom designs and changes are available as in-app purchases.
Beginner DIY Guides
Learn the basics before you build: tools, cut lists, kid-friendly projects, and weekend planning.
Fixie 2.0: Design Your Own Build
What's new: describe a piece of furniture and get a plan to build it.
Easy Woodworking Projects
Start with forgiving builds that teach the basics without needing a full shop.
How to Read a Cut List
Understand part names, quantities, kerf, nominal lumber sizes, and cut order.
Built for First-Time Builders
We remove the guesswork so you can focus on making something you'll use every day.
No Experience Needed
Clear instructions written for beginners. We explain everything, assuming nothing.
Designed Around Your Tools
Steps use the tools you already own, not a full workshop.
Every Measurement Worked Out
Cut lists and materials come from your design's exact dimensions.
Simple Shopping
Order tools and materials from the Buy tab. One lumber trip. No confusion.
Questions
What can I design with Fixie?
Furniture and home woodworking projects built from ordinary lumber: a nightstand for a narrow gap, a shelf for your books, a bench for the entryway. Describe it in plain words, with rough dimensions and where it goes, and add reference photos if you have them.
Is Fixie free?
Fixie is free to download and every catalog project is free, including its build steps, cut list and shopping list. Your first custom design is free too. More custom designs and changes are available as in-app purchases.
Do I need woodworking experience?
No. Fixie is written for first-time builders. Tell it which tools you have and the steps use those tools, with 3D views of the assembly and a cut list for every board.
Can I start from a photo?
Yes. Add up to six photos of a piece you like, the whole thing straight on first, then any details, and describe what you want to change.
Do I keep my plans?
Yes. A design Fixie has made for you stays in your account.
Is Fixie on Android?
Fixie is on iPhone today.
Custom designs are generated with AI. Review measurements, materials and instructions before building, and follow the safety guidance for your tools.
What Would You Like to Build?
Download Fixie and start with the piece you have in mind.
What You Get
- Your first custom design, free
- Every catalog project, free
- 3D previews of every design
- Cut lists, materials and visual build steps