Farm House Bench
First bench to match the Farm House table I have built. Istill need to finish my table now to match the bench.
First bench to match the Farm House table I have built. Istill need to finish my table now to match the bench.
My wife wanted a portable farmhouse style rustic dining table that she could take to photoshoots and other events. I started with a top made with 2x6s and make the legs with 4x4s and the rest with 2x4s. Stain is dark walnut with a clear coat on top.
The legs are attached with door hinges and can fold into the top for more portable use. There is also a board that can be inserted in the bottom slots so that when in use the legs can not fold in.
So far the rustic dining table is working out great, although this table is VERY HEAVY and needs 2-3 strong people to carry it around. I have also made a lighter version using 1x6 tops and all 2x4 frame and legs.
Photos courtesy of Jennifer Blair Photography Designed by Amber Veatch Designs
Wed, 06/12/2013 - 04:15
Oh I really hope that you are able to put these modified plans up!!! A foldable farmhouse table.... what will they think of next!
Sat, 10/22/2016 - 12:25
Stunningly beautiful! Thank you for sharing and inspiring!
Sat, 10/22/2016 - 17:21
I cannot find the plans for the tiny house drawers any where. Can someone please point me in the right direction. Thank you!
I made the table and then added a box with a top to it for a sandbox sand table.
I made the end table a little taller than the instructions and the top boards further apart for rain to fall thru, then drilled a hole so it can be used as an umbrella stand too!
Here is our take on the Ana White "Modern Craft Table". My wife wanted to use this as a sewing table. I used my Kreg Pocket Jig for most all connections, minus the moulding. The unit was built out of 3/4 MDF. The table top is from IKEA.
Mine is built a little different in that the shelves are continuous, not compartments. I also added in shelving on the back for more storage.
I also ran the router along all the edges.
Mon, 08/05/2013 - 06:45
Very nice for sewing - and love how you added shelves to the back.
My wife needed a writing desk. I had previously built a coffee table with cheap lumber and wanted to see if I could build something with nicer wood. My concern was that all I had was a small portable table saw. This is the result. Oak plywood for the top and side panels, pine for the frame and edges. No stain; I really wanted to let the difference in colors from the two different woods to speak for itself. Just a good sanding and 5 layers of water based polyurethane.
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Hi Ana! This project was pretty much inspired by ALL the great things you build on this site, as well as from watching a 'Fixer Upper' marathon (hence, the white color and shiplap). Last Christmas, I promised my sister that I'd build her a hall tree since she's now up to 10 grandkids and needed more hooks for all those coats and hats. Unfortunately, I also came down with a WICKED case of vertigo, so no power tools for yours truly. : (
Well... The vertigo finally cleared up, so it was time to get out my trusty ol' Kreg Jig and fire up the tools.
This project started with 2 4x4s. I cut 17 1/2" off each, then used the long pieces as the back and the sort pieces as the front legs. Then I built a rectangle (shored up by some cross supports) out of 2x3s and used those to attach the back legs together with pocket holes. I did the same thing with the 2 front legs, then attached the 2 sets of legs together with shorter pieces of 2x3s that framed up the side.
Next, I added a front to back support to the underside, and then attached the bottom of the seat on top of that. I built the front, back, and side pieces of the bench section by cutting a couple of 8' x 8" x .5" planks to size, and attached 2 pieces to each side by gluing and nailing them to the frame. Then, I rans some shiplap up the back (glued and nailed to the back frame) and topped it all off with a mantle.
For the seat, I used a 12" project board ($11 at Lowes for a 6 foot section) because I love all the knotty details and nail marks. I framed it out with 1x1 and attached with pocket screws on the underside. I finished that piece by staining it in Rustoleum Dark Walnut.
As for the rest, I just framed the shiplap section with leftover 1x1s, then sanded and stained the whole piece with the same Dark Walnut stain (so that something would show through after distressing). Finally, I applied 2 coats of Rustoleum Linen White Chalk Paint (LOVE that stuff!), distressed it, and topped with one coat of Minwax 1 Coat Poly (ALSO love that stuff), and added some hardware and country do dads from Hobby Lobby (Rustic Hooks, 'Bless This Home' Sign, Decorative Doorknob, and "Mitten Clip" for wet mittens and gloves coming off little hands) . What do you think? ヅ
Put a fancy twist in this tabletop and bench top. We like the 45 degree angles that the top and legs both have to compliment each other. The top is stained with minwax special walnut.
Tue, 11/16/2021 - 19:18
You've been busy, this is gorgeous all the way around!
My 2nd project!
My hubby is a pro carpenter and was annoyed that i printed out instructions for him... but I wanted it to look exactly like the ones on the blog! I LOVE my new bed so much
We built this set as a variation of the Platform Outdoor Sectional plan. I read that several individuals had a hard time finding the right size cushions, or inexpensive cushions, so I found some on clearance and built the seating customized to their size. The built-in cooler was a neat little addition we had an easy time with, and we used mainly scrap wood for the coffee table and corner piece. We decided to stain it a translucent grey, as I really loved the natural wood look, but needed to match the cushions a bit more. Still adding a few finishing touches, but already enjoying relaxing on it. It was a fun project, and I love how it came out. Bring on the sun!!
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 08:20
I would love to know how to build the coffee table with built in cooler. I would like to build this asap :)
Thank you for these plans Ana! Had to make mine 36" wide to accomodate the tree stand tripod. Added bonus: kitty cannot drink the tree water! YES! Still have to stain and going to add hinges to one side to access water bucket easily.
Thu, 12/14/2017 - 09:56
That was fast! Looks great, love that it keeps the cat away too!
My version of the Simple Outdoor Dining Table
- All Cedar
We built this armoire cabinet for a client of ours (this was a paying gig) who needed extra storage in her bathroom. I think it turned out beautifully if I do say so myself. So much so that I decided the build two of these to put in my laundry room for extra storage.
We used the modified king-size plans from the farmhouse bed to make this headboard. Instead of the planks, we used a vintage door that we cut to size, but the rest is according to the plans.
In each panel, we put a piece of painted, distressed ceiling tin, since this was our "tin" anniversary.
We used pocket holes to attach the door to the posts. My first time to use the jig!
Read more about the process in the blog post!
http://lassothemoon.typepad.com/lasso_the_moon/2013/06/diy-headboard-fr…
Fri, 07/05/2013 - 23:10
This is so cute. I love the Tin ceiling tiles. I've always walked past them at HD and wanted to use them for something but never knew what to use them for. I love the idea of u using them because of your Tin anniversary. Turned out beautiful
~Melody
Fri, 07/05/2013 - 23:10
This is so cute. I love the Tin ceiling tiles. I've always walked past them at HD and wanted to use them for something but never knew what to use them for. I love the idea of u using them because of your Tin anniversary. Turned out beautiful
~Melody
Sun, 07/07/2013 - 00:55
He thinks out side of the box. What a great cotton gift. I got my husband DKNY towels. haha. (he always complained that ours werent soft enough. I think we stopped at wood because it got too hard. I cant even think of a wool gift since we live in Southern CA. You sound like you have a good man.
~Melody
My second project from hungary!
First stab at this table turned out so well a friend bought it off me and I had to build a second.
Dear Ana White,
I was looking for an inexpensive shed to build and saw your lean to. I love it and get many complements. Thanks for your site and what you do.
James got a sweet retro kitchen set for Christmas from his grandma. CarpenterMama scored a kids kitchen table (pretty sure it's authentic retro) at Goodwill for $8. All that he needed was a chair to sit in, and Ana's Four Dollar Stackable Chair fit quite nicely!
This was CarpenterMama's very first building project, and she is as proud as punch that she made something with her own two hands, some wood & screws, and oops paint. James is ecstatic that it is blue and he can sit in it. :-)
sofa table made from console plan, I just changed the measurements.