Community Brag Posts
Laundry Basket
This was super easy. Just make sure you bolt it to the studs in the wall. I bolted them to each other and to the wall for added support. It only took me the afternoon and then I stayed up all night to finish it and get it done. I made this system over 3 years ago and it still works great for our family.
Window Seat
I made this window seat for my home office from your mudroom bench plan. Turned out fantastic. Loads of storage in these huge drawers. Loving it!!
Comments
Tue, 10/05/2021 - 10:57
So much storage!
Looks amazing , along with a place to sit and store things! Thanks for sharing:)
custom desk
Custom sized desk to fit between a radiator and wall. Combination of cubby desk with added lower shelving and upper hutch with shelf unit.
All other pieces:
1. one coat Kilz primer
2. two coats Behr off white satin
3. distressed with 220 grit sandpaper
4. Minwax cherry stain
5. one coat Minwax satin poly
Floating "Book" Shelves
I wanted to make floating shelves. As I was making them, I got the idea to decorate them like books.
Outdoor sectional!!
My husband followed your design for an outdoor sectional for our pool deck. We LOVE it!! Our boys helped and we were able to get the whole thing done in two days!!
Sunbrella Cushions: $584 (on sale through Home Depot)
White Paint: $30
New closet
This closet system was designed and ordered using the Ana White Shelf Help configurator. I put it together using my Kreg pocket hole jig, Kreg shelf pin template, and Kreg screws. I’m 70 years old and I was able to do it all myself. My husband helped me move it into the closet after I assembled it. Very sturdy! I planned to paint it white. But, I really liked the light natural finish of the plywood, so I just put several coats of poly instead. I am VERY pleased with the finished product. I would never have attempted this if not for the Shelf Help configurator! Thanks.
Comments
Tue, 10/05/2021 - 09:56
Thanks for trusting us!
Thank you so much for trying out Shelf Help! The end result is so functional and pretty, thank you so much for sharing, you are amazing!
Adorable Rustic Bench
Love the rustic bench! This project took my husband about an hour or two to build and then a little primer and paint and it was ready to use. It was a pretty easy build and we didn’t modify the plans at all. We liked the bench so much that we made another one! My biggest tip is to always read the comments on the plans because people leave great feedback about their experience as well as any tips that they used. It cost us less than $30 to build two benches. Sanded really well and then filled screw holes with wood fill. Primed and painted with Behr’s powdered blush.
Pin For Later!
2x4 cubby
These cubbies are the next step in organizing my sewing/guest room. I plan to fill the shelves with fabric and books very soon!
Bunny Easter Basket
My son loved his new Easter basket! This was super cute to make and I just used scrap wood. The paint was CeCe Caldwell's chalk paint in Blue Montana Sky. I used CeCe Caldwell's Clear Wax for the finish. Love these projects!
OUTSIDE FARMHOUSE TABLE
We just recently moved and we need a dining table for outside. I wasn't happy or interested in the high cost of a low quality crappy steel table set. So i went out and bought the lumber and built the table.I noted that it took me a week to build this table. If I had the weekend dedicated to building it, it would have only taken me the weekend, but life got in the way and it took me a solid week. I used treated lumber for the legs of the table and went with untreated for the rest. I applied some Behr Weatherproofing stain. I thought it turned out great. The only problem i had with the table was that in the plans they are made for a 4X4 that is actually a 4X4. The ones i acquired was 3 1/2 X 3 1/2. It did not cause to much of a problem I just added an extra inch on the skirt. I also was not a big fan of having the feet of the table in direct contact with the ground. Especially on those rainy days. ( Which we have been having a lot of this season) So i went out and I got some Hockey Pucks. Yup some good ol' Canadian hockey pucks. I centered them and screwed them in. Not only do they elevate the table they act as a good grip to the patio stones. By the way this was my first build ever. Excited to get the benches done now.
Rustic small island
I have actually made this island several times and modified the size each time. I really like this and it fits my kitchen well. Thank you for the inspiration
Comments
Farmhouse doll bed
I am in the process of making my own queen size farmhouse bed but this one came along a lot quicker and my daughter loves it. :) She recently got zebra and hot pink bedding so we made a blanket to match.
My first dining table!!
My first attempt at a country farmhouse style dining table, my children managed to also use it as a playhouse within minutes!!
Dog Kennel End table (small)
I loved this plan, but needed to cut down the size. I added fabric to the side panels to make it a little prettier. I had my ply cut at Home Depot, but cut all of the rest of the wood with my little had miter box, which added a lot more time to the process, but it was worth it! More details on my blog. Great plan, as always, Ana!
Modified Tall Panel Headboard
I built this headboard as a birthday gift for my grandmother. She had a rickety, old makeshift headboard composed of a couple of 2x4's and some lattice that was spray painted. I modified the plans to fit her Full size bed and lowered the height down to 62".
Comments
Mom End Table
Finished the X end table, turned out great.
No pocket holes farm table w/bench
I used a few pocket holes and cut it down to 5 ft long(I have a smaller kitchen). The plans made it real easy to do so. The bench was also cut down.
Comments
Tue, 10/05/2021 - 09:12
Very nice!
Perfect solution for a smaller dining area, love it! Thank you for sharing:)
Nightstands for Christmas
I made this pair of nightstands as Christmas gifts for my husband in 2010. They were my first project and I'm pleased with how they turned out!
Triple Pedestal Farmhouse Table & Bench
When my wife and I bought our new house, our little apartment-size table looked dumb in our new dining room. With the help of Ana White's plans, my first ever building project was a great success. The project took some extra time because I was doing it by myself in the afternoons and whenever I found the chance. The plans were for a 9ft table and matching bench, but our dining room wasn't quite that big. I shaved about 14 inches off the length and planed the boards for a flat surface (making the table and bench slightly narrower.) As an absolute amateur, I cannot stress how important the use of the Kreg Jig was for this project! With a little bit of patience, love, and faith in yourself, you can do anything you put your mind to. I am so honored to have built the table at which my children will grow up sitting. Thank you, Ana White!
Comments
Wed, 08/21/2013 - 12:26
Planed wood
I love how smooth your tabletop looks! I grew-up with a kitchen table with a grove all the way around it and can't imagine dealing with that again. Can you go into more detail about how you planed the boards and how difficult the process was? I have built a couple pieces from Ana's site but am still new to all of this...any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Sarah
Alexis Bench
This is only my second build. I love it and am very proud. I made this for my son and daughter in law to put at the foot of their bed. It took a couple of times for me to get drawer glides on right but I did it! I love wood working and want to keep learning!
Comments
Wed, 04/15/2015 - 15:49
I really love the two tone
I really love the two tone colors :) I've got this bench on my todo list too :)
Fri, 04/17/2015 - 07:09
Alexis Bench
I know, I do too, thanks. Seriously, not that hard really, I say give it a try.
Comments
Ana White Admin
Tue, 03/31/2015 - 12:01
Beautiful!
Great use of space, love this! Thanks for sharing!
anb80
Wed, 04/01/2015 - 06:55
Thanks! We just sold our
Thanks! We just sold our house in under 48 hours and I think all these built-ins helped! Thanks Ana for all the great plans and inspiring me. I learned so much coming from some one that had never built anything. You're awsome!