Knotty Alder Console Table
Built from reclaimed knotty alder
Built from reclaimed knotty alder
This is the table I made from your plans, but I changed up some of the dimensions and such to fit my needs...it turned out amazing and my wife, family and friends love it...I have been asked if I take orders, but my wife says no...I can only make one for her...lol
Outdoor coffee table with lift top. Modified the top slightly but went by the plans otherwise. Still need to paint/stain. A fun build and super functional!
I had to adjust the height and width of this project to fit on my wall in this corner. But I just LOVE how it came out. It's one of my favorite pieces of furniture in my whole house!
MY FIRST PROJECT
See the before/after pic for the difference. My daughter was pulling everything off our open TV stand so it had to go! I designed this to give us the toy storage we need as well. The niche was over two feet deep so I wanted something to utilize all the space. I also wanted the fireplace to stand out so added the board and batten treatment.
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Wed, 04/01/2015 - 06:53
Thanks! We just sold our house in under 48 hours and I think they helped. Thanks for all the great plans Ana!
I needed a table along side our hot tub, primarily for drinks or appetizers while using the hot tub. The farmhouse table plan worked out perfectly to its height and how it fit in well with the structure of the hot tub. It also does double duty with my grill directly across from it allowing me some storage shelves or grill items.
Tue, 10/05/2021 - 10:56
YES, love the multiple uses, gotta have a place to set your drink and relax! Thanks for sharing:)
Custom sized desk to fit between a radiator and wall. Combination of cubby desk with added lower shelving and upper hutch with shelf unit.
Thank you for your doll house plans!
This was a gift for my granddaughters 5th birthday. I altered the stair design a bit to provide a little more durability.
The only part I struggled with was the wallpaper.
All-in-all the project was a success and she LOVED it!
This is my first large project and I'm very happy with the result. Since I knew we were using regular (thick) mattresses instead of thin bunk-style mattresses, I built the guard rails taller than in the plans. The bunk beds are painted Benjamin Moore Citrus Orange http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-ca/paint-color/citrusorange. The walls are Benjamin Moore Waterfall http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-ca/paint-color/waterfall.
Helpful Hint: IKEA's LONSET slatted bed base fits perfectly instead of needing to cut your own bed slats. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80278715/#/30278732
So my sister moved back to Southern California from New York. She found a great place but needed a table. I made one table and one bench. My sister then found two chairs for the other side. This is the second or third thing I have made/built from Ana’s site. Thank you for making me feel more manly with great instruction. I also built this pre Covid-19 when lumber was not so expensive.
Tue, 10/05/2021 - 09:55
Great housewarming gift, and very pretty too! Thanks for sharing!
With a few modifications, I made this table into an actovity table for my son.
I made the lid out of 1/4" plywood so it would be lighter, painted one side in chalkboard paint and glued down lego base plates to the other.
Instead of a shelf underneath, I added sliders to hold storage bins.
I also mounted a curtain rod on one end to hold a roll of art paper and cut slots in the end trim pieces to feed it through.
Sun, 04/05/2015 - 17:55
I love this! I love the two colors too. I'd like to build something like this for my little guy too :)
Great table and easy to follow plans/ directions! First time trying something like this and couldn't be happier. Kept debating if I should by the Kreg pocket hole jig, couldn't have done this project without it. What a difference it make! Can't wait to start the next build.
I wanted to build a planter box by our front door, which is not exposed to the weather. I based the design on the video I saw on YouTube for the “Easy Build DIY Planter Box” made from cedar and painted white.. Being based in Australia I amended the dimensions to metric, and used plywood rather than cedar. I am delighted with the finished product. So many thanks, Ana, for your part in making this planter box on the other side of the world.
Cheers Noel
Tue, 10/05/2021 - 09:33
Thank you for sharing from across the world, that is absolutely gorgeous!
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.
Super easy project! Love it and made it in a weekend (taking breaks of course). Did paint all the pieces before assembly to make it easier, and added little pieces to the sides to make it resemble the West Elm Double lounger. Total cost for the wood and hinges was $50! Compared to buying it at $549... Im in love with what I made! Thanks again Ana for an amazing plan. Now to work on the cushion <3
Tue, 05/21/2013 - 16:19
I thought so too! But its really solid. Looking at the West Elm version it has the same size legs. I might beef them up though just to give me more piece of mind! But so far so good.
Wed, 05/22/2013 - 03:17
Cool, but then I thought the West Elm version's looked so thin, too, lol! When we built the outdoor sectional, we used 2x4s because several people we know, well let's just say extra support was needed! Be sure to post the pics of it with the cushion. Will you be making it?
Wed, 05/22/2013 - 17:49
Ill be making the cushion here soon, I found its really not hard at all and then you can get exactly what you want. I plan on using the same fabric will all of my DIY outdoor furniture. Will post once its done ;)
Simple beginner project. Would have preferred a more durable wood, but still a fun and quick project.
This was a little more difficult than we anticipated but totally worth it. We shortened the width to fit our space, and kept the sides straight instead of angled, just for simplicity's sake. The Kreg jig really came in handy here. We anchored the shelf with cabinet screws and will be adding small L brackets at the top into the studs. With a tall toddler at home we are being extra careful.
I built this headboard to coordinate with the nightstand, tv console and blanket ladder I had previously built. We recently purchased a King size bed and found ourselves in desparate need of a furniture makeover. I modified the plans to fit our bed, and wanted a beefier look so I used a combination of twelve 1x6s and three 1x4s as opposed to only using 1x4s for the panel back. I also used 1x6s for the trim as well. Legs were made of 1x4s, doubled up at the bottom for additional support. I built it so that the legs could bolt to the bedframe using lag bolts. I also wanted it to be a bit taller so I increased the height to 56" tall.
Fri, 04/10/2015 - 23:19
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This was a custom build for one of my clients. It is a full over queen bunk bed. Scalloped trim on the top, and a balcony/platform from the top bunk. Access to the top via ladder and window! The pic with the messy bed is the FINAL finished product after I added a few more trim pieces to the front.
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Ana White
Mon, 03/30/2015 - 15:15
This is beautiful!
This is beautiful!