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Rustic Table w/ two tone finish
This was totally my first real build. Like most others I modified the plans to fit in my mother-in-law's dining room. I used 4x4s for the legs and built two benches to go with it.
Grandy Console with Barn Doors
Built in about 2 days. Hardest part was definitely the hardware. Looks great!
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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 :(
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!
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!
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!
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!
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
Rustic x console table
Built this for a friend of mine, but didn’t need it quite as long…I absolutely love this table!!!
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Tue, 06/28/2022 - 11:36
Wonderful gift!
This looks gorgeous, thank you for sharing, I'm sure your friend is thrilled!
Bedroom Dresser Cubbies / Media Stand
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.
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Wed, 07/27/2011 - 14:23
Don't fret -
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
Plans
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.
Chunky Rustic Kitchen Island
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!!!!
Garage shelv
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.
Outdoor chair
I have not yet sanded or sealed the chairs. I made two in 5 hours because I ran out of screws and had to go and get some more but I made these for my husband and my 15 year wedding anniversary to be able to spend more time outside after the kids go to bed. It cost me $130 plus the cushions to build
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My Ikea Lack Inspired Bookshelf
This was my third project, but it is my favorite to date!
2 Coats of poly acrylic
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Fri, 09/30/2011 - 21:21
thanks!
thank you!
Wed, 04/04/2012 - 10:39
Love your bookcase
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.
Cedar loungers
I used 2 x4 x8 cedar instead of the the 1x4x8
Mini Farmhouse Bedside Table
I'm just learning to make things with wood, I made two of these for the bedropom update last year.
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Tue, 10/30/2018 - 11:03
Thanks for sharing all these
Thanks for sharing all these brags!!! Love them all!
Extra Large Canopy Bed
I followed the plans on the site but made the rear posts the full size of an 8 foot 4X4. For the front posts I had to cut down to fit around the fan/light. For the headboard I simply put 2X6's spaced out 3 1/2 inch between, I used scrap 2X4 for spacing. To attach all the piece I use those newer large Kreg screws for large lumber, way bigger and stronger screws. The bed platform is 1/2 plywood, added a 2X4 for support and skipped the support in the middle. Extra screws and metal L brackets hidden and added for support. Used a router to round out all edges and multi-tool to sand the rest.
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Simple Oudoor Dining Table
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!
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Thu, 08/04/2011 - 08:31
This is lovely!! I love the
This is lovely!! I love the the two-tone finish, and your chairs look great!
Fri, 08/12/2011 - 04:43
The cedar is fabulous!
I love this piece. You totally showcase the gorgeous cedar! Great job!
Fri, 08/12/2011 - 13:30
Thanks debandtom and lori e.
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.
DIY Storage Lockers {No Mudroom? No problem!}
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
Hint--one quart of paint is not enough! I bought one quart of primer and one quart of paint. I scraped the cans clean and had to leave a few hidden spots with only one coat of paint. I have nothing left for touch up. Splurge and buy the larger can. You can always use it to paint accent pieces to match!
My Julia Nightstand
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.
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Simple Teenager Desk
Loved this simple desk project for my teenage daughter. She has spent many hours here with her school work. My favorite part is that it only took a couple of hours to build, is lightweight and doesn't take up much room. I think it would be perfect for a dorm room or small space. Thanks for the great plans Ana!
First Furniture Console
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.
Rub a candle on the corners and edges where you plan to sand to give a distressed appearance.
Coat the piece with 2 layers of polyurethane paint.
Use fine grit sandpaper to sand edges to give a distressed vintage look. The candle wax applied to the stain will protect the wood from the sandpaper--sanding will only remove the paint layer and leave the stain layer intact.
Cover with two coats of a satin finish varnish to protect. Make sure there is plenty of drying time between the varnish layers--2 days +
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Sun, 08/07/2011 - 14:16
I really like the color of
I really like the color of paint with the walnut stain!
DIY Wall Mounted Concealed Jewellery Organizer
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:
- Be a handy place to store jewellery
- Feature a custom layout / organization system
- Be concealed, meaning it shouldn't be directly obvious it's a container, or if so that it contains jewellery
- Be mounted on the wall (just because where else would you really put it)
- The cover should be a painting on a canvas or another form of artwork. I mean not really SHOULD, but this was the original idea, you can modify it for your purposes
- Should be styled to match the decor and interior design
Great, lets start with the:
Materials
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.
Step 1: Assemble the box
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).
Step 2: Attach the cover
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.
Step 3: Screw the hooks
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.
Step 4: Attach the magnet catches
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
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Thu, 10/22/2015 - 05:05
I love your animations!
I love your animations! Really cute project you've done there! Cheers
Over Bed Indoor Playhouse (loft)
Simple project. Only took 3-4 hours. The kids love it!
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Ana White Admin
Wed, 06/22/2022 - 08:12
Fantastic seating!
Very nice, love the look and finish choice!