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This was my first Farmhouse Table build. 8ft long with 2 benches. Distressed white with True Brown tops.

This was my first Ana White project, and I learned a lot from making it since I was also a novice woodworker. I am very happy with the end result, but it was probably a good thing that this went on the inside of a closet :) It gave me the confidence to go on and build something more difficult with the skills I built along with the storage.

The $30 estimate is only for the wood. Wood putty, sandpaper, screws, paint, etc. will make this more expensive, but you will use all of the extras on other projects since this one won't use those up.

The time involved is a guess--it has been a few months since I completed this. Someone with experience could probably do it faster and someone brand new to building might go slower. So I chose 3-6 hours, a nice in-between number.

Watch your caster size with carpet. That was my only snag with the instructions. Ana has hardwood floors that the casters roll on. I have carpet so I wanted larger wheels in order for smoother rolling. That added height to the caster also, so you want to modify the length of the sides of the storage unit to reflect the larger casters on carpet.

All in all a great plan and useful end result!

**UPDATE--January 30, 2012** We removed the casters from the bottom of this just yesterday and the door opens SO much easier. I would invest in some high quality casters and not the cheap ones I bought if you are going to use these. Without the casters I am only putting light things (stuffed animals) in this. If you are using it for heavier items, I would use the casters but make sure they readily turn. The casters I had did not want to turn as the door moved and they dragged on the carpet instead. Also, the overall height of your unit will depend on the height of your casters, so buy them first if you are going to use them. I still love this though!

weekend project that had been put off for about a year and finally got done. was not that challenging even for a rookie. turned out well and most of all the mrs. was pleased with it.
photo 1: materials
photo 2: lower level on left and upper level on right
photo 3:close up of each level, bottom level was stacked 2x2's plus 3/8 ply on top and 1/8 vinyl so that a 1x4 would cover the front flush and not have a lip so that tha baskets wont get caught.
photo 4: base with corner posts
photo 5: all set minus the trim boards!
final trim on the top level overlapped by 1/2" to act as a lip to hold w/d in place if they decided to "move" on me.

First time building and I'm in love with it!
So happy with the finished product. Used 100 yr old barnwood and matte finish with varathane.

I LOVE this stool!  I love the style, the function and how easy it was.  I  made this in just an hour while the kids were out front riding their bikes.  The best part was it was a gift for my dear friend for her nursery.  

I already have two more rooms in my house that are in need of this stool, so a few more are in my future. 

A good friend of mine needed a changing table to save space.  I originally planned on building her a standing changing station but then she wanted to have one that hung and she planned on buying one that you find in a store restroom.  I knew I could make her one that she wanted and that looked awesome.  Here are some of the photos I have of it pre-hanging on the wall.  Click the URL and you can see it being used!!!!

I love my new hobby and your site makes it so fun and simple, thanks for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm.
Cindy

I was inspired by your coffee station plans to build this unit. I added an upper shelf with gas pipping, along with LED lights under the shelf. This station has been very popular in our house.