Grandy Console with Barn Doors
Built in about 2 days. Hardest part was definitely the hardware. Looks great!
Built in about 2 days. Hardest part was definitely the hardware. Looks great!
Hi. Just thought I’d share this for those who are on a really tight budget.
My nephew wanted me to make him a coffee table but to be honest, I didn’t have the funds. Wood is expensive here in Australia so I ought it from a place that sells wood recycled from pallets and crates. I had to work with what they had so it’s not as lovely and chunky as Ana’s and The wood was different sizes than the plan.
Where there were boo boo’s and pieces that weren’t quite matching, I covered them up with metal straps which I rusted to look old like the wood.
I hope he likes it. Thankyou so much Ana for the plan;))
Sun, 06/26/2022 - 19:33
Great use of material! A one of a kind piece your nephew will love!
This is inspired by pieces I've seen here, though I sketched it out on paper myself to make sure it would suit the limited space in our room. I built the simple piece to match our bed (made from Ana and her reader's plans, see my photos below).
Originally, I planned to include cabinet doors, but with the limited space we have, this is better for us.
For nightstands, I stained plain wooden crates I had in the basement. Still working on how to hide the cords.
The baskets under my bed are from Bed Bath Beyond. The baskets in the "dresser" are from Target.
Sorry about the poor photo quality.
Wed, 07/27/2011 - 14:23
I see that they all go together, and they look great! I'm especially loving that dresser, it is beautiful.
Sat, 12/10/2011 - 07:41
Sorry I haven't logged in in so long--the bed follows plans for the king Stratton, combined with the reclaimed wood headboard. The headboard is attached to the wall. We can slide the foot bench part out to hide presents behind, which is really handy (though heavy) to do.
I wanted a Super Rustic and Super Chunky Island with out the Super High price tag. So I turned to pintrest for inspiration. I switched up a few things , but the end result was EXACTLY what I was looking for. Score!!!!
I built this case for my Grandma when my Grampa died. I wanted to be able to display the shells as well. The design is a combination of a few I saw and like different aspects of.
104.5” long, 17 1/2” wide. Heughan varies but on average is 72”. My garage slopes downward, so each front leg is a different length which made the unit level. I used joist hangers instead of pocket holes.
Needed a chair to sit and drink a beer in, this was a quick and easy build, and does the job of being sat in whilst drinking beer admirably well. Good work all round.
This was my third project, but it is my favorite to date!
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Fri, 09/30/2011 - 21:21
thank you!
Wed, 04/04/2012 - 10:39
Love this - a little scared to try this project but going to give it a whirl. I also like the color you chose to finish it with.
I used 2 x4 x8 cedar instead of the the 1x4x8
I'm just learning to make things with wood, I made two of these for the bedropom update last year.
Tue, 10/30/2018 - 11:03
Thanks for sharing all these brags!!! Love them all!
I know, I know...Where are the legs? Unfortunately, I have to store this until December while our multi-family mountain house is being constructed. This way I can store it up against a wall and save a lot room in storage for more Ana White projects. FYI - The legs will be white 2x4's about 29.5 inches tall. For the top I used 1x4 cedar slats spaced 1/4 inch apart. As for the painted white frame, I used treated pine. Why spend money on nice cedar if I am just going to paint over it, right? The contrast of the white and natural cedar was appealing to me for some reason. I used Thompson's clear wood protector/water sealer on the slats to prolong the natural cedar. BTW, if you can build the simple outdoor bench you can definitely take on this project. The two are not very different. I'll have to take pictures of the finished table with legs when I haul these up to the Blue Ridge Parkway and upload them again. Thanks again Ana!
Thu, 08/04/2011 - 08:31
This is lovely!! I love the the two-tone finish, and your chairs look great!
Fri, 08/12/2011 - 04:43
I love this piece. You totally showcase the gorgeous cedar! Great job!
Fri, 08/12/2011 - 13:30
Thanks debandtom and lori e. I am almost finished with a matching outdoor sink with cedar countertops. I'll try to post it in the next couple of days.
I love my new lockers, and I am in love with building! I think the Kreg Pocket Jig is my new best friend!
This is my first project, and I made a couple of changes to Ana's awesome plans. I used bead board for the backing instead of ply wood, and I added divider shelves on the bottom shelf. I also added hooks on both sides of each locker so that my kids can hang lots of stuff.
Since I am a total beginner builder, I made a few mistakes as I built these lockers. If you are a beginner, too, please check out my post on OneCreativeMommy.com so that you don't have to make the same mistakes! I included a chart that shows the order I used to put everything together and added instructions for the extra dividers.
I am loving my organized space (and so are my kids)!
See the project now: http://bit.ly/lockers-kids
Pin it for later: http://bit.ly/14FpeHD
I decided it was time to use up some of the leftover materials from previous projects. This little nightstand is a mix of spruce, mdf and plywood. I constructed the little "feet" from a stair baluster that I cut up and drilled a hole into the top to add a piece of dowel before gluing to the table leg.
Bath Board! My very first woodworking project. It's 2 pieces of 2x6 cut to about 36" inches long each. You will need to measure your bath tub to see what size boards you will need to fit across it. I ripped 1 long side of each board on my table saw so I could join them togther. I used 3 pocket screws and glue to join them. I plugged the pocket screw holes and sanded the plugs down smooth. You can barely tell in the pictures after the stain was applied. I mixed saw dust with the glue when I put the plugs in so it would take the stain better and blend in. I marked up the outline of the areas that I needed to cut out with my router and penciled them in. The areas I cut out are for a wine glass, phone, soap bar, and a candle. You can arrange your board however you want, this is just the order I did mine in. Then, I used my router to cut out those areas free handed. I stained it with a dark wood stain. I used my wife's vinyl cutting machine to cut out the word "Relax". I painted over the vinyl with white chalk paint and pilled it off. Mother-in-law was very happy with her new bath board. Being my first wood project, I thought it turned out fairly nice and exceeded my expectations.
Ask any questions and I'll try to help the best I can.
This is my version of the Balin Console, presented by Ana White.
I used knotty pine for the wood and finished the piece first in two layers of walnut stain.
Over the stain, I painted two layers of Vast Sky blue by Sherwin Williams.
To finish it off, I used a polyurethane satin finish varnish--two coats.
Sun, 08/07/2011 - 14:16
I really like the color of paint with the walnut stain!
The idea for this project (and the final image that you see) came from the Whiskey Drink Studio ! Cheers to them for the original design.
So, this is a really fun project that has to solve the following problems:
Great, lets start with the:
The sizes are entirely up to you, but if you're going to be using a canvas as a cover, you should first pick the size of your artwork and then scale everything else to size.
They go as follow:
1 x A3 Canvas Painting (420mm x 100mm)
1 x Same size hardboard cover (420mm x 100mm)
2 x Wooden Boards (420mm x 100mm x 50mm)
2 x Wooden Boards (287mm x 100mm x 50mm)
1 x Bundle of nails
1 x Bundle of screws
1 x Bundle of screw hooks
1 x Magnetic catch set
3 x Standard cabinet hinges or 1 x Piano Hinge
This a very very beginner level build, so we're using the easiest techniques possible. Advanced users, who want to make the strongest box possible, can use alternative materials and methods.
So, very straightforward, just start building the box, starting from the frame. In the GIF above you see how we put the shorter boards in between the longer ones and just nailed them together.
If you want this to be extra strong, you can use corner braces on the inside.
After the frame is ready, flip it on it's face and nail in the hardboard. The hardboard should be thick enough so it holds the screw hooks and your jewellery. It should also be pretty sturdy and well attached to the frame so use plenty of nails (well, don't go overboard).
Take your canvas (or whatever other cover you picked) and mark equidistant locations on the lower back side. Take your measurements and mark the same locations on the bottom of the frame. Put the two together and see if they match.
Now screw the hinges in the cover and then, into the frame.
At this point the door should open and close, lining up perfectly.
The next step is to think about the internal layout. Using a pencil plan and divide your space to represent your needs for storage. Then simply screw the hooks in.
The last part is attaching the magnet catches. They will hold the cover tighly close, with no accidental falls and issues. This can be substituted for a hydraulic arm, but we chose the simplest options.
Special thanks to Rachel at Whiskey Drink Studio for the inspiration !
Check out the full tutorial over at my blog - DIY Wall Mounted Jewellery Organiser
Thu, 10/22/2015 - 05:05
I love your animations! Really cute project you've done there! Cheers
Simple project. Only took 3-4 hours. The kids love it!
Cute Corner Cabinet by Thrifty and Chic Decor!
Comments
handmadewithash
Sun, 10/04/2015 - 07:34
this looks really great! I
this looks really great! I really want to bulid this but I don't have anywhere to put it :(
Jelmelda3
Sun, 10/18/2015 - 10:49
Awesome!
This came out so awesome. Did you use the same dimensions given in the example? Also what size is your TV? I ask because I want to build this but I'm scared my TV would be too small but this actually looks really great!
HankTheTank
Thu, 02/11/2016 - 08:32
TV size
I used the same dimensions as the plan. That TV is a 42". We have since upgraded to a 60" and it now looks more proportionally correct.
kgemmell
Fri, 12/11/2015 - 19:49
Looks great - hardware scares me!
Looks awesome...we've got ours built...now to make the doors and the hardware? Any tips would be appreciated!!!! Thanks!
HankTheTank
Thu, 02/11/2016 - 08:32
Hardware Tips.
The hardware was a pain in the butt. The metal bar was easy to cut actually. I just put one of my old blades back on my mitre saw and it worked great. Extracting the wheels from their casing was the most challenging. I ended up putting the entire thing in a vise and drilling through it. It is totally worth it though. Everyone who comes over is obsessed with it. Also, I did not attach the boards on top. It's much easier to move if you take those boards and the doors off and carry it. Good luck guys!
HankTheTank
Thu, 02/11/2016 - 08:29
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I used the same dimensions as the plan. That TV is a 42". We have since upgraded to a 60" and it now looks more proportionally correct. The hardware was a pain in the butt. The metal bar was easy to cut actually. I just put one of my old blades back on my mitre saw and it worked great. Extracting the wheels from their casing was the most challenging. I ended up putting the entire thing in a vise and drilling through it. It is totally worth it though. Everyone who comes over is obsessed with it. Also, I did not attach the boards on top. It's much easier to move if you take those boards and the doors off and carry it. Good luck everyone!
jonjake
Tue, 03/08/2016 - 09:31
Looks great.
What Kind of wood did you end up using for the top?
Ashlin
Sat, 03/26/2016 - 08:41
Barn Door Hardware
Hey, love how this turned out! Was wondering where you purchased the barn door hardware? Been stuck with trying to find some that won't break the bank!
ddmilner
Sun, 07/24/2016 - 14:13
Barn Door Hardware
Where did you purchase the hardware? Thank you!
Rgoodwin1206
Tue, 01/03/2017 - 00:02
Hardware
Can you please help me as to exactly what hardware to get
My husband and I can only find the hardware for the big barn doors. We are so lost and no one can help us!
Irish-Carpenter
Tue, 01/03/2017 - 00:47
Those are 6 foot decorative sliding door hardware
By the pic of that hardware, they are interior decorative sliding door hardware. Home Depot, Lowe's and other big box stores carry them are can be bought online
Anh3s
Fri, 01/06/2017 - 19:03
What color paint/stain did
What color paint/stain did you use?
Jeremylieder
Sat, 01/27/2018 - 19:01
Hey
Hey