I built this bed a while ago but I am finally getting around to submitting a brag post.
It is the largest thing I have ever built and it was a huge labor of love. I made it by myself in the evenings after work and weekends over the course of a few weeks. I modified the plans only slightly. I added an extra 1x6 board which makes the overall height 76 inches tall.
I also changed how the windows were framed and added flower boxes. I got a bit OCD and filled all the pocket holes because I didn’t like the way they looked even though it was quite tedious, I am happy with the way it turned out.
At first, I put the play kitchen I built from Ana’s plans underneath, but that was later replaced with a little tv stand that I made to fit perfectly under the playhouse. I didn’t use any plans for that but it was just a simple bookshelf. I measured the space, cut the wood as I went and used beadboard on the back of the shelf with cutouts for cords. I used leftover paint from the playhouse for the tv stand.
Comments
Margaret Kubiszyn (not verified)
Sun, 01/08/2012 - 15:12
Quick question --
Looks great! I have a goofy question -- can you specify the cuts you want made when you order online, or do you get it at the store, take it back to the saw and have them cut it then?
In reply to Quick question -- by Margaret Kubiszyn (not verified)
molliepayne
Sun, 01/08/2012 - 17:07
cuts at the store
No, you have to go back to the cutting area and do those. I wouldn't want to trust them to do them just right, though. I like to watch and help measure if need be. There's nothing worse than having your cuts off by a 1/4 inch or more!
Sam - builder (not verified)
Sun, 01/08/2012 - 17:08
response to quick question
I don't think that you can specify cuts in your online order, just the boards. But we picked it up with a sheet of paper specifying how each board should be cut.
Margaret Kubiszyn (not verified)
Sun, 01/08/2012 - 18:01
Thanks!
Now that you said that, I totally agree about wanting to watch the guy cut. Usually they are pretty good, but I have run into a couple of not-so-smart ones also!
Dickie-Joe
Sun, 11/13/2016 - 06:06
PLANS !!!!
WHERE ARE THE PLAN ?????????????????