So fun. So easy. So beautiful.
This table was so easy and so much fun, even for a beginner. In fact, it's so easy I've built it three times. The latest one is my favorite. I think it's the beautiful blue color...
This table was so easy and so much fun, even for a beginner. In fact, it's so easy I've built it three times. The latest one is my favorite. I think it's the beautiful blue color...
I wanted to put a planter around our new mailbox. So, I took your single planter design and build it as if it were three separate boxes only leaving out the interior pieces. It required making a T section for the middle pieces, And I made sure I used plenty of glue to firm up the structure and provide stiffness.
Grandpa modified the simple changing table to match the rest of our nursery furniture.
1/2" oak ply, cedar fence post, 1/4 inch oak ply
First brag! I had a little time to play in the garage and decided to join the scrap wood bandwagon. The wife loves the bunny box and now the mother-in-law NEEDS one. Back to the garage I go...
I’ve been enjoying making the modern Adirondack chairs, only with reclaimed wood seats and backs. Finally made a love seat version.
I'm turning my messy sewing room into an organized craft/guest room, so I made a murphy bed to conserve space. I used corrugated tin on the the face of the bed so that I can use it as a magnet board while not in use as a bed.
Fri, 05/17/2013 - 09:54
The estimated cost is $100, but the hardware linked from the original plan was over $300. Do you have an alternate method of mounting this?
Fri, 05/17/2013 - 11:23
I think that link was a suggestion if you want an assisted lift/lowering system, and that hardware is part of what makes regular Murphy beds so expensive. I just used door hinges--3 for $8. It's not that heavy to lift and lower the bed, in my opinion.
Fri, 05/17/2013 - 11:40
Thank you for your reply! If I make this project, I think I'll try the door hinges. It won't be frequently used (a few times a year) and I'm pretty sure we can handle the minimal weight for those few occasions.
P.S. I really like the styling with the wood and corrugated metal, it looks sharp!
Fri, 06/28/2013 - 20:02
thanks for sharing the murphy bed. have been looking for a space solution for my daughter's bedroom. the corrugated tin look sharp in this project--my daughter would like the corrugatged tin as well--except for hot pink stain on the cabinet.
anyone know where to get hot pink stain?
Sun, 09/08/2013 - 20:58
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to bring it up off the floor some?
Wed, 02/10/2016 - 04:24
Paint tin with dry erase or chalkboard on one side for daily notes?
This is my first DIY project ever. No plans.
I haven't really done anything like this, came out quite well. I modified the back for what I think is better comfort, added side supports to hold throw pillows in place and added 2 extra 2x4's to seating surfaces. The sofa I built in an afternoon with an extra pair of hands to line things up and hold them in place. The sectional took a little longer to complete as my helper was off building his own couch (after he saw how simple it was to do). I also didn't use a pocket jig (couldn't find one in rural hardware store) but a countersink drill bit for all screw holes.
Fri, 06/28/2019 - 09:39
I love the changes! I wish I thought of them myself.
I adapted the plans somewhat. The headboard is made from Pucte, a trpical hardwood with frame of Cedro, a Mahogany. The seats of the stools are also Cedro and legs of Caoba, another Mahogany. I live in Yucatan so these woods are available. The Pucte was repurposed old salvage free
This was the first good-sized project I built by myself. I finished it more than 4 months ago and it still makes me smile every time I look at it. :-) A simple, functional and BEAUTIFUL shelf that will work anywhere and for anyone! I was so impatient for it to be finished I didn't put poly or any clear coat on it and I'm still in love!
Built three Adirondack Chair, got the dimensions from Ana's Adirondack Chair and modify dimensions for the smaller chair for my daughter. Used ceder and pine. Cost about CDN 40 per chair. Specially I would like to thanks Ana giving information about simple but beautiful furniture designs.
Here is a pic of kitchen cabinets I built using Ana's plans.
Tue, 04/07/2015 - 11:40
If you lived near me, I would hire you. If you can do this, your funk tire buying days are over ! Awesome job!
Mon, 05/04/2015 - 12:00
Thank you, this was my first Kitchen remodel. I am not sure if I want to do this for hire. I may just build the cabinets but not sure if I want to install anymore.
Mon, 05/04/2015 - 12:03
I still have to install the back splash and flooring. Going with a knotty pine flooring. I will distress it and I am going to install vintage Common Rose Head nails at the butt joints of the flooring.
I made this project for a friend. It was very important to get straight boards for the back in order to make everything square. Let me know if you have any questions!
Tools Used:
Jigsaw, Hammer & Sander.
FIRST Project! Made this for my brother who works out at home and uses his bed as bench when he lifts weights. tsktsk. It took me 2 days, on and off to finish this. :))
Thanks Ana for the plan. I learned a lot and I can't wait to try and build your other plans. :)
I made this from the kitchen island plans, but added a countertop. It's really sturdy and cost about $65 in materials. I love it.
I basically just followed the plans on this site. it is really a pretty simple build but it helps to have a second person and it is very time consuming.
Sliding door to my laundry room with etched, stained glass window
Comments
Juliebpappas
Thu, 05/09/2013 - 19:54
Kitchen island
I loved doing this table. Easy enough for any beginner!
Pam the Goatherd
Fri, 05/10/2013 - 09:52
The finish is beautiful! Very
The finish is beautiful! Very fresh!
Wood Hacker
Sat, 05/11/2013 - 15:05
The finish looks really
The finish looks really simple but effective, reminds me that I really should finish my other halfs kitchen island I made in February!