Adirondack Chairs
I used treated lumber for my project. One chair took me 2 to 3 hours from start to finish and the 2nd chair went a lot faster! The plans were so easy to follow, Thanks Ana!
- Built by Kara
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4x4 Truss and Beam Table
4x4 farmhouse beam table using pressure treated lumber, made a little longer to accomodate 6' church pews, so pleased with the build, best part, it took me 3 hrs to complete!
Corrina Kelly
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Our Daughter's 7th Birthday Gift
We used the site plans and then added on more trim (front, around the roof and the corner pieces - plus "crown", "baseboard" and "chair rail".
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
I purposefully did not keep track so that I could be in denial when we were done :).
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Easy Drawer Organizer
Loved how easy, Inexpensive and fast this method of customized drawer organizers was to make.
Joan Johansson
Built from Plan(s)
Kids Loft Playhouse Bed
My Kid loved his new bed, I made an extra storage for his toys in the space under the bed so he can play.
Juan Carlos C.
Built from Plan(s)
Garden Tool Storage Rack
This isn't an Ana White plan but I've learned so much from this site that I designed and built this garden tool rack. Its pine 2x4 construction. I love it!
It is 84" tall x 72" long x 26 wide (opening) and 48"wide for garden tool hangers.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
100
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
No finish
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
First furniture build
My first real furniture build. I think it came out great. Decided to use 1x5 instead of 1x10 for the seat and back. Really easy build. After I did the first one the second one went together quickly. I did sand and finish before assembly. Next time I’ll probably wait until after to finish it. I had to make several small adjustments durning assembly.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$110 for both
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar Pre-tinted Canyon Brown Transparent Stain and Sealer
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Tiered planter
I built this tiered planter for my strawberry plants.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
15$
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
None
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Modern Outdoor Chair from Pallet wood- OH MY
It's a Friyay! and we have a bunch of used pallets at work the boss is wanting to get rid of. Well he is on vacay so ....
We (me and my office manager) had to alter the directions a bit but the end result is great. This was our first project and tools were very limited. Even so its a win win and we will be making more. Thank you Ana!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
FREE
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
none yet but paint is being considered
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Baby Ray's New Closet!
This was the second building project I've ever completed. I had to make a few adjustments to make it fit the size of ray's closet, but it was totally worth it. most of the work was in the measuring, sanding, and sealing of the wood. Ftting the frames can be a little tricky if your planks aren't perfectly straight. Otherwise, this project was pretty straight forward and can be done in just a few days depending on how much time you have to dedicate to it. Thanks Ana!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
About $150
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Early American stain and polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Outdoor Sectional and Pallet Coffee Table
Hi Ana!
My husband used your plans to build the 2x4 outdoor cedar sectional :) He did it in 1 day and it couldn't have been easier! He even tried first time working with pallets to make a small table and it came out perfectly too! Can't wait to enjoy family time on our new back porch.
Thanks Again & Love From Austin ❤️
Kathleen
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$350
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Thu, 10/24/2019 - 16:35
Stain and cushions?
Hi, your furniture is beautiful. May I ask: Where did you find your cushions? And what color/ brand stain did you use? Lovely job.
Simple 2x4 Bench
I made this in an afternoon. Loved this project. It is made with 2x4's using a Kregs Jig and mitre saw (plus additional tools like a drill and square). This was my frist time using the Kregs Jig and I am sold!!
The free plans were taken from another website. They are very detailed and there is even a video (I recommend it as he gives a great tip for making sure the back stays equal/level to each other before putting the back on). Even though you can build this by yourself, I did have help for the heavier sides once they were assembled. I plan to build the additional side table soon and finish them both with sanding and staining when the weather seems less iffy for rain.
If you are looking for a good beginner project that doesn't take forever or have complicated steps, this is your project.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Around $50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Farmhouse Style Toy Box / Blanket Chest
I built this for my daughter after Christmas sinse she had the living room covered in toys. The dimensions are 37" x 18" x 20"
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$75
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Watco Danish Oil - Medium Walnut (2 coats) with a light sanding between coats with 220 grit, I allowed 24 hours between each coat to dry. To protect the surface I used water based polyurathane matte finish (3 coats) with a light sanding - 400 grit.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Tue, 01/09/2018 - 05:51
More details!
HI Anna,
Can you provide more pictures or instructions on how you assembled this toy box? i want to make one just like it!
Thanks!
Wed, 03/10/2021 - 16:31
Pronounced panel edges
Looking at the wall panels they look like the long edge of each panel has a small bevel cut on it. This gives each panel edge a more pronounced or well-defined edge? Is this true? Was it done with a router?
Stocking hanger with added top
Started built from https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/stocking-stand plan.
My finished product is mostly the same, except I added a little to beef it up. I added decking board size wood for the feet to give it more stability. Santa leaves heavy things in sticking sometimes. I wanted to be prepared! 😁 I made the top 2x4 flush with the top of the sides and added a 1x6 across the top like a shelf. If I get to do it in time, I'm going to add a 1x8 (or 2x8) stained a dark wood color on top and may add a little trim between it and the 1x6 to beef it up. I love it! Might be able to repurpose someway during the rest of the year. Thanks Ana White for the plans!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Less than $20 because I had most wood and finishing materials on hand.
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I painted it with a gray color satin wall paint I bought from the sample section and after it dried, sanded it up to distress. I then wiped on a Chestnut Minwax stain for a short time and wiped it right off. After that dried I wiped it all over with the Minwax Wipe-on satin polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Triple Pedestal Farmhouse Table
I did many 2020 (Covid projects) and this was my favorite. My wife has an 8' church pew that she wanted a farm table to go with it. The table ended up being 8'10" long. The most time was spent on sanding, painting and finishing. Enjoyed this project.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Satin Poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Mon, 06/07/2021 - 16:10
Gorgeous table for gathering!
You've been busy! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful projects!
Raised planter box (modified)
Completed the project in about 4 hours including pre-staining the cut lumber (Thompson's water seal). I made a few changes on the fly.
1: I assembled the front and back panels by tacking them together with a nail gun using 2 1/4 inch finishing nails. This allowed me to forego the drilling of pocket screw holes and instead drill pilot holes through the 2x2's and into the 1x12 panels then securing them with 2 1/2 inch deck screws (see the second picture).
2: after completing assembly I found that I did not like seeing the 2x2 legs from the side. I cut some more 1x4's at 45 degree angles and nailed them to the sides in order to conceal the legs (see third picture).
3: I decided to add some pegs to one of the sides to hang garden implements (third picture). I used 7/16 round dowel stock, drilled holes for them using 3/8 bit with some tape wrapped around it at 1/2 inch mark in order to avoid drilling completely through the board. I slightly whittled the first 1/8 inch at one end of the pegs which I had cut to 3 inch lenghts. Applied some wood glue to the holes and gently hammered the pegs into the holes.
All in all a good looking planter.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100.00 Usd
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Thompson's water seal (cedar colored). Sand boards before applying 2 coats 1 hour between coats.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Amazing Farm Table and Benches
Built this deck dining table and benches from Lowes cedar, and the results way exceeded my expectations! The plans were so well written, it was easy to slightly modify (made both table and benches wider and longer) and the build was very simple. The clear directions helped give me the confidence to do this and we have got so many nice compliments. There was nothing this sturdy and simple even available to buy. I even built a coffee table and bar table after modifying the plans a bit. Thank you Ana!
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Dog Sleeping Kennel Night Stand
Dog kennel I built for a friend of mine. They have a pure bred poodle and had to build this big enough for the dog to keep growing. Made out of red oak with rebar on the sides and cabinet doors. I added a phone charger and electrical outlet to the top so they can plug in a lamp and their phones.
Comments
Thu, 12/16/2021 - 13:39
Great nightstand/dog kennel!
That is fantastic, love the extra power support option!
Patio Stools 35 inches
I adjusted from the plan to build the stools to 35 inches and found they remianed very stable! Used Cedar for the seat and aprons, and redwood for the legs and supports.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
25 per stool
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Jacobean stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Finally a bed for my little girl
We are poorer than poor which I am sure some of you can relate to. This means I have been looking longingly at Ana's site for more than a year now with no hopes of ever getting anything of my own started. But, I borrowed my brother in laws tools. I started small and sold some stuff and now I am building (still slowly) with 100% money earned by my new craft, talent, and sweat! This means I only get to build something for me every two projects or so, but feels AWESOME not to be taking from a very tight monthly budget.
I sold everything in my daughters room that counted as storage to help along the process. So she has needed this for a while now. I am so excited that it turned out looking so well. It was a pretty easy build and I am so happy. She loves it too. THANKS ANA!
I extended the sides from the original plan so that it was all open and then designed a footboard. I'll post the plans for that extension.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$70 but I bought the cheapo plywood to save about $30
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
One coat primer, Two coats semi gloss
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Comments
Sat, 06/18/2011 - 12:55
Good for you!
So exciting that you paid for this bed from profits from other builds! I'd love to do that myself, and seeing this post is such an inspiration!
Sat, 06/18/2011 - 13:29
inspiring
I do relate to this post, but just the first part. Poorer than poor and looking at the sight longingly. In fact, I haven't been on here for awhile because it just makes me antsy and frustrated.
I would love to get some tools. I told my sister in law that my brother should just gift me some of the old ones he wants to sell, in repayment for all of the back scratches and sunburn peelings I did for him. Haven't heard back about that yet :) But he lives a long way away so I could buy some cheaper than the gas prices to go get them :)
Sat, 06/18/2011 - 13:57
you must be so proud!
now THAT is what i call being a good steward(ess) of your money; and your daughter must be ecstatic to have her own beautiful bed!
Sat, 06/18/2011 - 20:15
Beautiful!
Your daughter must be so happy! It turned out beautiful! Great job!
Sat, 06/18/2011 - 22:31
Thanks for the inspiration
Thanks for the inspiration and congratulations on a great project!
Sun, 06/19/2011 - 02:53
Waiting for your plans!
Love your take on a storage bed. I'd been thinking about making a few adjustments to take the storage off the end of the beds. Looking forward to them.
Sun, 06/19/2011 - 06:58
can definitely relate...
I LOVE the headboard, i still have plans to do this in the near future...what a lucky girl!
Sun, 06/19/2011 - 11:43
Truly your determination
Truly your determination touched my heart. Thank you for inspiring us all!
Sun, 06/19/2011 - 18:47
Awesome!
YOU should be very proud!.. This is very ecclectic, chic, elegant.. multipurpose grow with you bed.. AND YOU did it.. Awesome... !!! I bet your daughter is very happy with her bed....
I love the headboard.. Ingenious.. i've been thinking on how to integrate the tufted look with Ana's plans.. And now i have you to thank for the Inspiration....
Mon, 06/20/2011 - 10:36
Inspiring!
Your candor and honesty about your situation really hit home with me .. though I suspect there are more than just a few of us struggling along. Thank you for sharing and proving again that it IS possible. Your daughter is fortunate to have such a great role model (and such an awesome bed and room!). Thanks for sharing - truly inspiring! And thanks again to Ana for helping us all to expand our roles as home-MAKERS!
Mon, 06/20/2011 - 12:51
THANK YOU ALL
I am so touched that everyone took time to look at my little project, and obviously read my story. Thank you all for such encouraging words. I LOVE that Ana has enabled us all to be a little "family" in our venture out of our comfort zones.
Tue, 12/04/2012 - 15:41
Hi redhead_61, I love the
Hi redhead_61,
I love the projects you have posted on here and think it is amazing that you now build custom projects. I have just done a couple projects and want to do more because of the thrill of seeing something and making your own creation from it. If you don't mind me asking how did you start selling your projects? Do you have a website?
Tue, 12/04/2012 - 15:42
Hi redhead_61, I love the
Hi redhead_61,
I love the projects you have posted on here and think it is amazing that you now build custom projects. I have just done a couple projects and want to do more because of the thrill of seeing something and making your own creation from it. If you don't mind me asking how did you start selling your projects? Do you have a website?
Wed, 12/05/2012 - 08:00
Hi redhead_61, I love the
Hi redhead_61,
I love the projects you have posted on here and think it is amazing that you now build custom projects. I have just done a couple projects and want to do more because of the thrill of seeing something and making your own creation from it. If you don't mind me asking how did you start selling your projects? Do you have a website?
Fri, 06/24/2011 - 05:37
Love this bed
I have been searching for plans to make a bed for my daughter for over a month now. I found a few that would serve the purpose but were not quite what I wanted. This bed, however, is perfect! I love the storage and it seems easy enough for us girls to handle. I plan to pick up the wood tonight and make it over the weekend. Thank you for the great project.
Wed, 07/06/2011 - 18:55
great job:)
I have been longingly looking at several plans from this site for awhile myself, but we too are poorer than poor! I mean like struggling to keep toilet paper in the house not sure where the groceries will come from next week poor! BUT your post inspired me:) I'm soo glad for you that you are able to build things for yourself from the profits of other builds. Your daughter is very lucky:)
Sun, 08/07/2011 - 11:28
I Love This Headboard
Can someone give me instructions on how to make a headboard like this one?
In reply to I Love This Headboard by mkkayla
Sun, 08/07/2011 - 21:22
headboard
I just used a sheet of plywood (you could also use OSB which is cheaper) figured out my measurements and shape and then cut it out with a jigsaw. The good thing about this type is that it doesn't have to be a beautiful cut because it will be covered up. You will then need to pre drill your holes figuring out what type of design and where your buttons will be.
I used two layers of batting as my foam layer. Professionals use a thick layer of foam and spray adhesive it to the board. This could be VERY expensive depending on density and size. I had a friend tell me she used a couple of those waffle bed pads back to back (so the flat side is out) That would be cheaper and still give you some good tufted look. My buttons didn't end up indenting very much because I only used batting.
Then you cover foam with batting and then fabric and staple it all to the back of the board. Make sure to pull tight as you go and keep checking that your fabric looks good. Then you use thick thread or string or twine to thread through the back, through all the layers, through the button holes and then back through. You will need an anchor of some sort on the back to keep the thread pulled tight against the back of the board. You could use a nail, a dowel, or I just used another button because I had a bunch. You then pull as tight as you can and knot.
And then do it LOTS more times! Fairly easy but a little time consuming, but SO worth it. I used regular buttons and then hot glued big rhinestones onto them for a sophisticated bling!
Sun, 08/14/2011 - 19:10
I have been working on bunk
I have been working on bunk beds for my girls for over a year now. I should be done soon. I can totally relate to the money being tight. :) Beautiful bed
Tue, 04/17/2012 - 07:48
If nothing else, you are
If nothing else, you are certainly RICH in talent:) You did a wonderful, inspiring job, and you are teaching your daughter to be independent and resourceful. I am giving you a virtual pat on the back!
Sun, 01/06/2013 - 06:12
Hi! I'm so happy I found this
Hi! I'm so happy I found this because I'm in live with your design! I loved Ana's too but I didnt likehow the three benches came together and there was the block of wood on the side. Anyways, could you tell me what sized bed these dimensions are for!? It looks like a queen to me but I'd hate to second guess myself.
In reply to Hi! I'm so happy I found this by shwalton (not verified)
Sun, 01/06/2013 - 13:21
The bed pictured on here is a
The bed pictured on here is a full size mattress. However, I have since put a queen size mattress on this same frame. It still fits pretty well. I did have to pull the mattress away from the headboard, but I had never attached mine, and since I have the little curtains hanging on the sides it hides the difference well. A queen is 6 inches wider and 5 inches longer if you want to add in the difference when you build.
Wed, 09/18/2013 - 21:07
cut list
Hi! I just went and bought all of the lumber and had the cuts made at Home Depot but when I got home to assemble I had some areas of confusion...
1. I thought I might be short one 1/2 plywood cut to 12" x 78" as the list only called for one but I thought these were being used as the back to the two side cabinets
2. Do two of the four 3/4 plywood boards cut to 11.5" x 78" need to be cut to 76.5" to be used as the bottom shelf of the cabinet?
Thanks!
Fri, 09/20/2013 - 13:49
you are right.
Yes two of the plywood cuts are to 76.5". They actually sit inside the side legs of the cabinet space. Look again at the cut list pictures on here and it will show better. THANKS. good luck
King Farm House Bed
My husband designed this after the farm house bed. I wanted panels on the head board and foot board to "dress it up a bit" and storage drawers. He did a wonderful job. I don't think I have ever had a more prized piece of furniture. Now to find some tall night stands.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Off white oil based semi gloss paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Thu, 07/23/2015 - 07:56
is there anyway to get the
is there anyway to get the plans from him? for the adjustments and cubbies he made?
Wed, 09/23/2015 - 11:54
Adjusted plans
Any chance you or your husband would share the adjusted plans to include the storage under mattress?
Thank you so much! love your site and your work!
Thu, 01/21/2016 - 21:52
Plans for bed
Hi Ana!
I was wondering if you had the plans available for this bed with the drawers underneath and the head and foot board ?
:) thank you!
vanessa
Wed, 09/25/2019 - 10:40
King Bed Frame
Ana,
Can you provide plans with pics for this bed? My wife wants it and I got tasked with doing it.
Sun, 06/07/2020 - 06:27
King size bed plans
Do you have the plans for this in a King size bed with the drawers? This is a beautiful bed!!
thank you!
Tue, 01/26/2021 - 12:26
California King Bed Frame
I would love to have plans for this bed with draws for a California king bed if at all possible.
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Ana White Admin
Mon, 06/26/2023 - 13:21
Wonderful chairs!
Thanks for sharing, they look amazing!