Bunk beds
Double bed at bottom, twin at top, still have to make the ladder
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sideboard
Simple sideboard with two drawers.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$120.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
1. one coat Kilz primer
2. two coats white semi gloss
2. two coats white semi gloss
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
My very first build and I love it
This is my first try at building! Well, I have built above ground gardens but never furniture. Seeing what everyone has done on this site encouraged me to give it a try too. I'm so glad I did and it turned out exactly as I wanted. Now, I have several other projects that I'm excited to start. This could get addicting.
I needed a side table for my office and wanted it to match the decor. I have all black picture frames and accessories and needed the wood to look very similar to what was on the couch. I had planned on painting the bottom shelf but really liked it plain so decided to stain it as well.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
About $60 but would have been less if I'd done this before
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
High gloss black paint and Minwax Rosewood stain. I finished with a glossy polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Treehouse Adventure Bed (Alternate Beach Hut Bed)
I was looking for something to build for a fundraiser this year and found the Beach Hut Bed plans. I liked the idea of a little house inside a kids room but I wanted to do something a little more rustic. here's what I came up with!!!
The shopping list and cut list is pretty much the same. However, I only used one 1x3 and needed to buy 4 extra 1x4s. I lowered the bed deck about a foot and left half of the walls open for easy parent access. I sorta just winged it as I went. Turened out pretty neat!!!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Roof: Valspar Exterior latex paint+primer. Main structure: burned with torch, wipe on poly, high gloss
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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Farmhouse bed - King
Farmhouse bed with storage sized up to a King
Built from Plan(s)
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced
Modern Farmhouse Queen Bed
This was done almost true to plans. Instead of 2x6s, I used 2x8s, I raised the footboard and side rails up 2 inches, and bought bed rail brackets to make for easy disassembly when it needs to be moved. I did add a 1x2 strip on each side of head board to cover where the T&G meets the 4x4 (strictly personal preference). Solid and sturdy. My son is happy to get a more masculine bed. Just got it all in his room today.
Built from Plan(s)
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Sun, 10/17/2021 - 18:21
Well Done!
That is very beautiful and masculine at the same time! Way to go, thanks for sharing:)
Factory Cart: How Low can you go?
The Factory cart was really easy to put together.
I used a pocket-hole jig to eliminate any screw heads on the exterior.
The wood I had was already distressed somewhat, but I figured that would add to the 'old' look when ultimately completed.
The most difficult part of this project was finding casters that I liked and that I could afford (those suckers are expensive!) I'm still not 100% sold on the ones I purchased, but will keep my eyes open when out & about for replacements!
The plans posted on Ana-White.com could NOT have been easier to follow.
However, I should like to stress that this coffee table is EXTREMELY low to the ground. One of the first lines on the plan page reads: "This coffee table sits lower than traditional coffee tables." = understatement of the year! (my fault, I should have compared the posted dimensions with an existing coffee table to get an idea before hand)
The plans will make a awesome factory cart height factory cart, but a nearly-uncomfortable height coffee table (As is). In the attached photo, you'll note a foot-rest in the upper left corner as compared to the finished factory cart.
--again, the build was super easy & a LOT of fun because I intended the finish to look worn, I didn't have worry about scratching up the wood during the build. In fact, the kids are looking forward to helping me distress it later! I'll just have to increase the height of the sides to make it usable as a coffee table in our home.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$40
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
(Will) Paint, distress & stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Wide Cabin Dresser
I This project is definitely the most difficult I've ever built. I've done lot of drawer slides before, but for some reason this one was the hardest. I think the culprit was squaring, which was mysterious to me bc I'm careful to take a square constantly. Could've been bowed boards, too. But, after some patience and forcing the boards to do what the should, it worked. I did rip down 2x4's for strength b/c our stores do not carry the upgraded 2x2's and furring strips would just not have been strong enough for a dresser. My son is very happy to finally have a place for his clothes. Thanks Ana for these plans!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Steel Wool and vinegar, Rustoleum ultimate poly in matte
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced
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Benchright Coffee Table
This was one of my first projects. I made it for my daughter who was moving to a new apartment and wanted to replace her college coffee table. It was fairly easy other than keeping everything square so the drawers worked correctly. I finished it with Rust-Oleum Ebony stain and Minwax Satin Poly (3 coats). All the hardware and lumber came from the Orange big box store
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Rust Oleum Ebony Stain
Minwax Satin Poly
Minwax Satin Poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Coffee Table with storage
I made Ana's famous 20 sec tidy up coffee table. More details and photos on my blog if interested. Cheers Ian
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Charcoal min wax stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Storage bed
I built this for my daughter, she has a somewhat small room and this have her so much storage. It was so fun to make it too. We’ve never been able to afford nice furniture and I’d never made anything from wood before but with Ana White’s plans I was able to do it. I love wood working!! Thank you Ana!
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Photo Gallery Ledges
I was always a fan of the gallery wall, but not having a big empty space in any of my main rooms I didn't think I could have one. However, once I finally got my stairway and upper hallway painted, I realized the wall needed something and the gallery ledges would be perfect! Save the old plaster walls from being bashed with picture hanging nails too!
I build them out've 1x3's and a small 1/4 round for the front edge instead of a 1x2.
I made 2 3' long and 2 4' long and staggered them on the walls, as the walls are at a slight angle to each other.
I decided to paint them the same colour as the walls so they would blend in and the picture frames would stand out. All the frames are varying wood stain colours that go with the trim in the house.
I love having a place to put all the pictures I never find time to put up!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$24 for all 4
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint. Home Hardware 'Burnt Sugar'
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Farmhouse Bunkbeds with Stairs
We have a rental unit and decided to fill one room with 2 sets of bunk beds. One is a twin over a full. The other is a full over full. Due to a duct running through one corner, and limited amount of space, I decided to build a set of stairs on the 17" gap. I used the simple bunk bed plans, but modified it to the style of the farmhouse. Also, I changed several of the heights of the foot/head boards. The full over full will have a ladder coming off the end and is in progress.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$450
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Ebony Stain. Satin Polyeurethene.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Farmhouse Nightstand
I built this nightstand when my wife and I purchased a new bed. We had to rearrange the bedroom and as such, I no longer had a desk or table on my side of the bed. I wanted something "country" style and after searching through several different plans I found a brag post that fit exactly what I was looking for. Well, technically, I found the original Farmhouse Bedside Table plans and modified them to fit what I needed. It wasn't until after I completed the project that I realized there was a "Mini" version as well. What can I say, I'm not that great as using search. I actually built this over a year ago at this point, and it was the second project I ever built. I learned quite a bit on this project, including the fact your project will only come out as good as your lumber selection! This build actually created my addiction for DIY and woodworking. Thank you Ana!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$40
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
I used Minwax Special Walnut for the entire project, then painted the base and drawer Behr white (their basic white off the shelf, I didn't have the paint mixed) in semi-gloss. I antiqued everything for a more rustic look.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Mon, 09/14/2020 - 18:41
this is going to be a…
this is going to be a perfect first project for me and my daughter to tackle!
Potting bench
Decided to spent the lock down on my back deck.
Always wanted to try a little gardening but I don’t actually have a back yard only a common area. This was a perfect fit and awesome to build. I have never built anything before!
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Sat, 11/06/2021 - 17:45
Very nice potting bench!
That's a great way to spend time at home, thank you for sharing!
Craft Table Build
I emailed my husband the plans for this desk on a Friday night and said we HAVE to make this desk this weekend. I can't believe he actually went for it! Well it turned into about 3 weekends and some nights of painting. We also had some issues getting straight and square plywood and boards with knots in them. He also added some extra holes in the sides for me to adjust the shelves. We used an oil based white paint to finish the desk and looks nice and clean and shiny. I can't wait to get started on our next project! Please check out my blog for more details and photos and information on materials used, etc. (kitcats-studio.blogspot.com/2011/craft-table-made-from-plans.html
PS - {I had one more coat of paint on the drawers to finish so ignore the bare fronts of the drawers.}
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
We primed everything using Zissner and then used an oil based white paint (about $15/gallon) from Lowe's for the finish. The trick to doing this is a WELL ventilated area, and a good brush. Although we're kind of lazy about cleaning up from oil based paint (it's a chore) so we got a medium cost brush (about $5) and threw it away when we were done with it. I used general handles from Lowes and the color on the inside of the drawers is Valspar Turquoise Tint 5006-10B.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Farmhouse Table and benches
This is the first furniture building project that my husband and I have completed. It took us about 5 weekends to complete it- including finishing.
We started with the benches as recommended in some of the comments and ended up buying a pocket hole jig and redoing the tops of the benches before completing the table.
The stain is Minwax Red Chestnut and there are three coats of Minwax Fast Drying Polyurethane on it. We're so happy with it and can't wait to start the next project!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
about $200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Red Chestnut stain- one coat
Minway Fast Drying Polyurethane in Semi Gloss
Minway Fast Drying Polyurethane in Semi Gloss
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Perfect for my farmhouse table
Built to go with my farm house table. It looks amazing.
Built from Plan(s)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Above Toilet Storage Ladder
I was inspired by Ana's Over the Toilet - Leaning Storage Ladder to create my own! This build is about as easy as it can get! Just 3 easy steps. More pictures and details can be found HERE.
Let's chat wood!
Lumber:
(2) 8' - 2x4
(1) 8' - 2x6
(1) 8' - 2x8
Step 1:
Drill pocket holes into ladder legs.
Step 2:
Attach shelves with 2" wood screws.
You will attach your smaller 2x6 shelf at 17" from the top of each ladder leg and your larger 2x8 shelf at 34" from the top of each ladder leg as well.
I plugged each hole with 3/4" pine wood plugs.
Step 3:
Sand and paint
Happy building!
Miranda
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$25
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I used stain first, then painted over it with Rustoleum's Painters Touch Paint in white.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
The Littlest Helper Tower
Built from supplied plan. Slight modifications made to curved rails and larger dimensional lumber used for corner rails.
This tower was built for my granddaughter Amara
Paul S.
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Aged Lockers
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
200.00
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Barn Owl White by Valspar and Faux Tobacco Glaze by Ralph Lauren.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Ana White Admin
Mon, 10/11/2021 - 11:21
Wonderful bunk!
Looks great, thanks for sharing!