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Modern Wood Nightstands
I used the plans for the Modern Nightstands (narrow) with a few dimension modifications to build these nightstands for my daughter’s tiny apartment bedroom. She preferred drawer pulls instead of the finger pull edge and is very pleased! - Nancy Dotson
Built from Plan(s)
2x4 Modern Adirondack Chair
This was my first project.....my husband does woodworking projects all of the time but this one I picked out and he helped me. I really love how it turned out. We love the darker stain and can’t wait to do our second one!! We only had to purchase the wood for seat and back. We already had screws and 2x4’s.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$22
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Red Mahogany
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Ryan's Washer/Dryer Pedestal
I loved this design. I couldn't believe that they wanted to charge me almost $600 for the pedestals for the washer/dryer set that I bought on black friday, so I decided to give this project a go. I basically used the same construction plans from Sausha's project, but I dressed mine up a bit. First, I chose a bit larger trim for the tops and bottoms of the posts. Then, I bought some 2" baseboards and did the top and bottom with baseboards. On the bottom, I had to use my tablesaw to trim off about 1/2" because I used 1x1" boards on the bottom so that I could have more space for baskets. Then, on the top, I inverted the baseboard and allowed it to overlap a bit so that if it were to vibrate, the washer/dryer could not fall off the edge. I also added some fabric on the top (stuff that I use to cover the bunk boards on my boat trailer...kind of like a very thick and durable felt material) to cut down on vibration and also keep the units in place. Finally, I added sides by using wedge trusses on the inside of my side posts and then I put a 1/8" piece of plywood over top and nailed/glued it to the trusses.
It turned out great. Thanks for the plans Sausha!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$125
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
In reply to Nice Detail by earthbybike
Mon, 12/08/2014 - 11:42
Thanks. Yeah, I thought that
Thanks. Yeah, I thought that it did really dress things up. I really like the way it turned out.
Mon, 12/21/2015 - 17:38
Question...
Did you use sanded plywood? Did you use any veneers for the exposed 2x4's to get a smooth finish or did you paint right on it?
lastly, what is the name of the trim you put on the 4x4s? I've hard a hard time finding it. Thank you!
Mon, 12/21/2015 - 17:44
One more question
Did you plane the 2x4s? Because they look really straight.
In reply to Question... by Zlk200
Wed, 06/29/2016 - 13:59
Sorry for the super delayed
Sorry for the super delayed response. I didn't realize this question was here. I did not plane anything. I did sand the surfaces a bit, but I didn't get too crazy. I put 3 thick coats of paint on it which made it pretty smooth. If you look very closely in person, you can still see a bit of wood grain, but it is only noticable if you really get down and look. I did use a lot of wood putty to fill all of the gaps and crevaces and then I sanded those parts pretty well.
With regard to the trim, the top literally just standard baseboard material turned upside down, and then the little trim on the tops and bottoms of the 4x4s is just another standard strip of moulding that I got from Lowes. I think they call it "Chair Rail" moulding. Its the stuff that you put down if you are doing some sort of paint separation or wainscoting.
http://www.lowes.com/pd/1-625-in-x-12-ft-Mdf-Chair-Rail/3403018
I used woodglue on all of the moulding and tacked it on with a nail gun. Then I filled all of the nail holes with wood putty and also use the putty to fill gaps where the corners came together to make that look smooth.
I hope that helps...you are probably already done with your project by now, but I figured that I would answer anyway. :)
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
New Workshop - Let the Fun Begin!
I was really into building things and DIY over 10 years ago, but due to work/life I hadn't done anything since 2009. I was going pretty crazy working from home during the pandemic, and decided to get back into home improvement to have something to look forward to. After doing some painting and building a few accent walls out of shiplap and reclaimed wood (and loving it), I decided to turn my single car garage into a shop. This is when I found Ana White, and absolutely loved the plans and videos around the wall storage and workbench. I can't believe how sturdy everything is, how straightforward the plans are, and how well this turned out. It made me want to build all the things, and I'll be taking on many projects in the future. (my apologies for the pictures being in the wrong orientation - can't seem to adjust them)
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
500
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
None.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Modified Garage Shelf (w/ Workbench)
Great plans allow for versatility and easy customization. Put the whole thing together in a day w/ one other person. My set up is 16' long - 5' on the side shelves and 6' for the workbench. Added a pegboard and fluorescent light under the top middle shelves. I'm also designing a slim drawer to go under the workbencheck area. Thanks a bunch!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
~$150 including pegboard.
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Will stain dark in the future
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Comments
Modern outdoor 2x4 chair with modification
This chair was made off Ana white'smodern outdoor chair with modification to add back support. Without the back support the back pillow would keep falling off. The cushion are 25x25 but very thick for comfort.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Thu, 07/04/2019 - 12:48
What degree angle is the…
What degree angle is the extended back cut. I can't find any instructions on this?
DIY Farmhouse TV Console
This was the second piece of furniture that my husband and I ever made. We had built a coffee table that had a lift up top so that we could eat dinner on the couch and store all of our board games. Once we tackled that, I thought we could conquer the world (even though the table was pretty basic). So when my now-husband was about to move into his first apartment without a roommate and I saw it as an opportunity to decorate my own place (even though I wasn’t living there). Luckily,he agreed it was time to get rid of his tiny Ikea TV stand that was probably 2ft off the ground and not a great height for a TV, and agreed to build this awesome TV console with me. To this day, it’s still my favorite piece of furniture in our house.
Comments
Sat, 11/09/2019 - 14:12
Love this, needing one in my…
Love this, needing one in my front entry way. How long did it take?
Lawnmower Shed
Modified the design to allow me to roll lawnmower directly in the end. Fun project.
Built from Plan(s)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Husky Turned Leg Farmhouse Table
Modified Husky Farmhouse table.
Made with reclaimed barn flooring. (lots of planning and sanding), and smaller size legs.
Built from Plan(s)
Football Lockers DIY
Here are a few pictures of the football lockers I built for our school. I used your mudroom locker plans and changed the dimensions to accommodate the boys' football gear. It worked great! I built 6 sets of 4 lockers, for a total of 24 lockers. I also used one of your plans to build 6 benches for the fieldhouse. Three for the home locker room and three for the visitor locker room. Each locker is 30 inches wide and 6 feet tall.
Melinda Glenn
Comments
Tue, 05/06/2025 - 05:13
The football lockers you…
The football lockers you built look amazing! It's clear that you made thoughtful adjustments to accommodate all the gear, and the end result speaks for itself. The benches you added to the fieldhouse are a perfect touch, ensuring comfort for both the home and visitor locker rooms. If you're into sports, make sure to check out yesterday's live scores here for all the latest updates. It's an excellent way to stay up-to-date on all the games and results. Keep up the great work!
Pottery Barn Inspired Chaise Lounger
I followed Ana’s Modern Chaise build. The number of 2x4’s specified in the instructions is incorrect. You need 3 not 2. Other than that, a great plan.
Built from Plan(s)
Comments
36" Planted Box Stand
I needed to fill a larger space. I modified the plans to make a 3ft planter.
Built from Plan(s)
Porch Swing
I wanted to make this porch swing ever since seeing it in the plan catalog (Large Modern Porch Swing). Just a matter of setting aside a weekend to get it done and then to find A frame to support it. I made the A-frame from a combination of this post:
http://www.buildeazy.com/newserve/swing_seat_support_dec07_1.html
and this one:
http://www.hgtv.com/home-improvement/custom-a-frame-childrens-swing-set…
I made the back a bit higher on our swing... and not quite as wide.
Reading several other blogs on this- I chose to attach the chains to the top back of the swing to keep it from tipping backwards...
Now just get to enjoy it!!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Exterior Sealer/protector
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Easy Wood Potting Bench
A labor of love. Sanded every piece prior to assembly. Countersunk the wood screws. Joined the 2x4’s with (16) 3 1/2” carriage bolts. And found it a good home!
Built from Plan(s)
DIY Bailey Dog Chair for Dogs with Megaesophagus
Hello everyone, today I’m sharing details on something I built recently: a Bailey Chair for dogs suffering from Megaesophagus.
Dogs with megaesophagus have an enlarged esophagus. This makes swallowing food difficult. Eating while in an upright position helps and the task of keeping the dog vertical is easier when the dog is sitting in a Bailey chair.
This blog post is less of a detailed how to and more of showing in progress photos. Adam, over at Lazy Guy DIY, has put together a great tutorial on how to build the Bailey Dog Chair. I followed his instructions with very few modifications.
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
clear spray
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Sewing/cutting table
This has become my dream sewing/craft desk!! This project took about a week from start to finish (with work days in between). The shorter portion of the desk is used for my machine and sewing. The taller portion is used as a cutting table. The plans (dimensions) were tweaked some to get the perfect heights for me :).
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
After sanding I painted 1 coat of interior primer the about 2-3 coats of mint flat interior paint. I decided not to add a clear coat just because I wanted to use my amazing desk ASAP!!!
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Wed, 03/25/2015 - 06:31
Measurements
Your desk is GORGEOUS!!!! It's exactly what I've been looking to build for my space. I would love to know how you modified the plan to make it.
Wed, 03/25/2015 - 07:21
I really like this
I need to modify my home office/craft space and building a couple of these just may do the trick.
Wed, 03/25/2015 - 07:23
Thread Shelf
I also wanted to comment on the thread shelf you build, that is really awesome, you can see all your colors right in front of you. Mine are in a drawer and I have to pull the whole thing out to see what I need. This is really giving me ideas.
Fri, 09/04/2015 - 08:45
Plan Instructions
Would you please send the plan instructions (with measurments). It is perfect for me as I sew and embrodery both and have two machines.
Modern Outdoor Sofa
We are building memories and patio furniture! We're total beginners and we built an outdoor sofa and coffee table! My husband and I have never built furniture before and really needed some patio furniture as we prepare to host our son and his sweetheart's wedding reception! We learned that it's a lot of work, but so worth it!
The plans we used are from Ana White's website (Ana, you've made a wanna-be carpenter out of me!) https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/outdoor-sofa-modern-comf…
Estimated Cost
Under $200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Helmsman Polyurethane
Lightly sanded between coats and applied 2 coats all over and 3 coats on arms
Lightly sanded between coats and applied 2 coats all over and 3 coats on arms
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
DIY Outdoor Sectional
I used the armless chair plan, and altered the one armed plans to make two chaises. Then I increased the size slightly to accommodate the 25x25 pillows I bought. This took about 12 hours with one person working. I am super proud of it! Finished today, and will eventually stain after the wood has dried out a little. Thank you, Ana, for making straightforward plans that gave me the confidence to do my first woodworking project!
Andrea in Michigan
Square Coffee Table
Square coffee table based on a discontinued design from West Elm.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum Dark Walnut. Wood Conditioner. Rustoleum Polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Wed, 10/13/2021 - 13:18
asking for plan
Could you please post the plan and cut list and others info??
It is so nice and i like to make it .
Comments
Marholmes
Sun, 03/30/2025 - 10:42
Hardwood Planter
Hardwood Planter