Cedar Planter DIY
Followed your plan for cedar planter had fun building it thank you so much I added my touch to it of the burn look
JR Lopez
Followed your plan for cedar planter had fun building it thank you so much I added my touch to it of the burn look
JR Lopez
These were made for a charity auction and ended up selling for much more then I expected.
I was suprised and how strong the chairs ended up being. I'm thinking of making another table chair set only with 4 chairs and a longer table.
My best man (and his wife) are expecting their first child and this was my very first project. The Kreg Jig is great but you need a right angle clamp to put this box together. I stained the project using Minwax white tint base in their driftwood color, I'm not a big fan of the color on the entire box but it serves it purpose as being gender neutral for any future kids. I bought the letters at a crafts store and painted them white and then sanded off the edges and rubbed Danish Oil on it to give it the "distressed" looked.
I used Ana's simple closet organizer and some other brag posts and created a closet organizer for my craft/kid size room.
I used:
(6) 1x12x6' pine for tower and shelving
(4) 1x4"x6' pine for all the cleats
(3) sets of closet rod holders
(2) 4' 1.25" wooden dowels
I primed everything outside after cutting the pieces, which took way too much spray primer - I should have just used brush on. Then painted the finish coat in place using some good Benjamin Moore trim paint.
I'm happy with how it all turned out - errors and all.
Built by Holli Peterson
Coffee station with trash can holder and storage.
Royce and Lynn Ledford
A friend contacted me about building a custom sized desk to coordinate with a set of dressers that she purchased used (I refinished them years before). We started with the Simple Modern desk (more in overall look), but made some changes away from "Modern" such as the bases, overhanging and routed top and trim on the side aprons. The legs of the desk aren't solid 4x4, but1x4s and 1x3 furring strips kreg jig'd and sanded till nearly seamless. The support under the desktop was redesigned to create a large, single drawer faced as two. The top is made from pine boards edge joined together. The two "bases" combined, have 96 pieces of trim to create this look. It was alot of work to get some tiny pieces just right, but well worth it in the end.
There are two comparison pictures uploaded. the photoshopped photo is the inspirational photo that came with the "Can you build me one of these?" and the second is the side by side with one of the dressers I was asked to compliment.
At 4 ft by 2 ft, she says its the perfect size for her home office laptop.
Overall, I was pretty surprised about how different of a turn this desk could take in style as I went from bare to adding the trim. Perhaps it can inspire others as well.
Tue, 05/08/2012 - 12:49
I have been looking at some different design ideas for a desk. I love what touches you put on the table legs. I might have to try something like this when I start building.
Tue, 05/08/2012 - 17:13
Gorgeous finish. What's your method? Pine has been killing me. I put 6 coats on my last table top or polyurethane. Time after time the wood just soaked up the finish. I could never get a smooth surface. Maybe if I would have applied 10 more coats...
Wed, 05/09/2012 - 05:22
Washington- keep in mind the size of the trim pieces if you do a base like this. Some of those trim pieces are 1/2 wide and angled... not the easiest to get to fit right. If I were to do it again, I would cut in more to make the cuts a little easier. However, I loved this result.
These legs are hollow also, a definite idea to keep in mind for anyone wanting to do a 4x4 leg project but unable to find treated 4x4's.
Patrick- everything was well sanded in advance. then a coat of wood conditioner. Then the stain (2 coats of the gunstock and 2 coats of the Golden Oak). With the Poly, In between coats, I buff with 0000 Steel Wool then wipe clean. That surface, minus the places where I left the charachter in the wood on purpose, is VERY smooth.
Wed, 05/09/2012 - 06:31
You did a really beautiful job and it does match the dresser so nicely.
Thu, 05/10/2012 - 19:15
Ahh poly in between coats. What a great method. Will try that.
Wed, 05/16/2012 - 05:40
Patrick.. you apply poly, give a very light sand with the 0000 steel wool (A little more than running over the surface with minimal pressure) until the surface feels smooth with no drag. Then wipe down with tack cloth and apply a new layers of poly.
Keep in mind that with polyacrylic.. the water based stuff, you can't use the steel wool. I'm told it will rust. This is strictly for polyurethane.
Wed, 05/16/2012 - 05:42
Washington- the middle layer of trim is on top of spacer to raise it up. It provided a great look.
Wed, 03/27/2013 - 21:25
The desk looks great. I was trying to figure out how you attached the four pieces of wood that make the legs. You indicated a Kreg jig, but it would seem that there would need to be some pocket screws on the outside. I don't see any...what am I missing here?
We modified the plans a little so that our little girls bed would fit snug into the bedframe. We also cheated and bought round short legs from Lowes and stained them with Rust-Oleum Dark Walnut. We wanted the bed to sit low since she is only 3 and I also didnt want her to be able to stuff things under her bed!!
I altered the plans just a bit so that I could make use of the drawer closest to the headboard, while using bedside tables as well (not the ugly ones in the pictures, but some that only exist in my mind as of now). With the plan as is, I didn't think that first drawer would be able to open if you have a nightstand. So I left about a 17" gap that can be used as an open shelf for storage, and still had room for 3 drawers. I also wanted to include a bookshelf as the footboard to make it multifunctional. We have a ton of books and no place to store them (fear not, a large bookshelf/media center is coming soon!) I also altered the top of the headboard just a bit to give it more texture and visual appeal (hopefully, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder so I've been told). Lastly, I did not put the 1/4" plywood backing on the drawer carcasses. They were pretty sturdy as is, and only got more sturdy as they were attached to the headboard and footboard; I'm not worried about racking at all. Leaving the back off also allows me to pull the drawers out and access some hidden storage in between the two drawer carcasses.
I wanted a simple finish, so I rubbed it with dark walnut Danish oil. Super simple finish and I think it'll hold up as the bed is not like a desk that needs poly or something.
Sun, 08/28/2016 - 19:50
This bed turned out amazing. I love the modifications and agree the first drawer will be more usable.
Thu, 05/28/2020 - 06:11
Could you please tell me how you attached the footboard on this one? I thought about using some bolts and counter sinking them from inside the self. How did you do it?
I desperately needed a cart and working space for my new sliding saw and other tools. I built an extra shelf to store the Kreg Jig! Awesomeness. My friends at the big blue box cut the plywood to spec for me! I am enjoying already! Most of the cost came from the brackets and casters - I chose heavy duty!
I needed a screen door but one on hinges wasn't a option. So I built one as a barn door. The center bottom panel is a doggie door. Lynda Westbrook
Fri, 10/20/2023 - 06:47
Do you have a problem with insects coming around the edges? Or is this an interior door and you just needed good air flow?
I'm a father of 4 girls ages 6,5,4, and 1. So a regular bunk wasn't enough so I decided to add the 3rd bunk. Each painted in my girls favorite colors. The paint was Martha Stewart signature paint which was on clearance on Lowes. Think it was 3 or 4 dollars a quart. The cubby steps are basically just 4 boxes stacked on top of each other and nailed together and made from 3/4" furniture grade plywood.
It didn't come out perfect but I'm pretty happy with the results. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks.
PS, Ana...my wife is a big fan of yours. She's the one who turned me onto your site.
Fri, 05/11/2012 - 17:30
That looks awesome! It's definitely one of a kind too. Nice job.
Sat, 11/24/2012 - 09:06
Hi,
We are looking to build something very similar, but are needing more information. How did you attach the loft bed to the top bunk bed? What do you have at the foot of the loft bed to keep it up? Thanks so much for any information.
Thu, 07/31/2014 - 14:17
This is BEAUTIFUL. I bet your girls have loved it and worn it well. :) I would love to see 2-years-later pics to see how it has held up over the years. :)
When we bought our bungalow, the entire attic was refurbished as a master bedroom. With so much space in such a narrow and somewhat awkward area, we thought we should convert the nook at the end of the room into a master closet area.
Definitely one of my favorite rooms in the house. Not shiplap but reclaimed wood. Had to deal with lowering everything because of the trunk lines but overall we love it.
Leslie Webber
We used cedar for these nice, little chairs and based the table on the chair model, only 24" tall, rather than the 18" of the chair seats. It took longer to cut than assemble these - total time: @4 hours for all.
Thank you, Ana!
Darin
I combined a few different plans here, mostly the Playhouse deck, swingset.
I haven't finished it yet, this spring I want to finish the exterior as it's just primed plywood right now. Still going to add a window above the balcony (there is a loft up there).
I insulated the roof/ceiling and will insulate the walls when we finish it. In the bottom we'll be putting in a sandbox with a cover that folds up into benches.
It was a fun project and should give our girls many years of fun.
I built these tables for a friend in need. I enjoyed building these. Need these for my house now.
I built this potting bench using leftover pieces of pallets and play wood from other projects...
It is a three-level bench to maintain order with my pots where we start our seedbed crops and reproductions by cuttings.
Any comments to improve my design will be sincerely appreciated.
Regards
Claudio from Chile
My wife has been wanting new patio furniture so here is my version of the simple outdoor table, I shortened it to fit our needs. Next is the chairs to match.
Sat, 06/16/2012 - 16:00
What are the dimensions? I am trying to build a similar table and am thinking 40" square.