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Farmhouse bed, King
We raised the headboard about 6 inches from the plan and modified the size to king. (sidenote: did you know that California King is actually narrower and longer than a standard king? I always assumed it was the widest bed on the market.)To cover the "seam" of the 2x4s on the posts, we added crown molding. Slats are tongue and groove instead of 2x4s.
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Fancy X Farm Table and Benches
I made this table and benches for my daughter
Alaska Farmhouse Canopy Bed
My dream project...took me a lot longer than anticipated. But a very sturdy bed when finished. I only have the matress and not a box spring, so i raised the support for mattress almost to the top of the sideboards. The large posts gave me problems at first because i was unsure if ''special 3x3'' meant actual 3x3 or 2.5x2.5 so i ended up having to send them through table saw twice.
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Clara's Table
Our daughter said she wanted a desk like Daddy. When I found these plans I was so excited! My husband doesn't know it yet but it was his practice for a large farmhouse table that I want for our dining room. The Clara's table plans were easy to follow, I can not remember the exact prices for our materials since we built this back in the fall (over 6 months ago). We will eventually make the chairs. I was pleased with the way it turned out with the stained top and the legs were painted a ballet pink. I believe the stain is Dark Walnut, it was something we had leftover from another project and the paint for the legs was leftover from painting her room. It has held up well the past 6 months, it has a few dings from markers and other toys but I love the character it adds to the table. We plan on making the chairs soon.
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Tue, 06/05/2018 - 14:50
DIY Kids "Desk Like Daddy's"
Such a cute little desk/table! Love the two tone paint finish!
Thanks so much for adding a brag post, much appreciated!
Banquette Seating with storage
You didn’t have plans, so I had to “wing it” without you; however, I couldn’t have done it without all the practice I’ve had from all your plans on this website these past several years!
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Tue, 04/26/2022 - 11:34
WOW, so much storage and just beautiful!
Job well done, that looks amazing! Thank you for sharing.
Modified modular bookcase
I started this build after coming across the plans on this site. My son has a small bedroom and had received a tv for his birthday. It has a small screen and so it needed to be pretty close. So, I adjusted the measurements to be compatible the width of the end of his bed. The only other change to the plans was the addition of the 1x2 trim on the center shelves. I didn't use the greatest quality plywood and it just looked a little unfinished without it.
He wanted black and I wanted white. I primed, then painted flat white. I then sanded out some places and on the 1x10 and trim to stain for an antique look. However, when I rubbed on the ebony stain, I really liked how it looked over the white paint. So, I rubbed the whole thing. Then sealed it. The result is sort of an antiqued gunmetal gray that we both love. Thanks again for the plans!! Next?!
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Sun, 09/04/2011 - 18:28
Looks great!
You did a terrific job building this! My son is in an apartment while going to college and asked for a bookcase for Christmas. Problem is, he lives 8 hours away and I need to make something that will fit in his car!Haha! This looks like a lot of storage so I'm going to give it a try.
Reclaimed lumber Adirondack chair
For my brother's 35th birthday, I helped him build a fence and side deck on his house. Using the leftover lumber scraps and screws, I adapted the DIH Adirondack chair plans to build this for him. He wanted a big, sturdy chair with a wide arm rest that looks "rustic". I used 4x4 and 2x4 post scraps, deck boards, and fence pickets. I also widened the seat just a bit for comfort. This is definitely the perfect chair for him!
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Thu, 08/08/2013 - 14:47
This chair is wonderful!!! I
This chair is wonderful!!! I love the mods - really something special! Thanks for doing this project and sharing! Ana
Fri, 08/09/2013 - 14:38
Thanks! I always enjoy
Thanks! I always enjoy building with your plans, and it was a bonus that I didn't have to buy anything to build this, since I used leftover materials.
Outdoor table in Norway
I found the plans for a farmhouse table here on Ana White`s and decided that this would be a great design an real outdoor table.The table seats 12 people and I also made four benches to go with it. The reason I made four benches is that it is easyer when someone needs to get up and leave the table. Under the feet I mounted small blocks of wood since the table will be standing directly on the ground. This way the rainwater will pass under the feet and if necessary these blocks are easy to change. The feet and the supports are made with 2X4" and the tabletop is made with 1,5X6" all in pressuretreated pine. Pressuretreated pine workes well outdoor in the nordic climate here in Norway and is cheap and widly awailable.
Greatings from Norway
Behind Closed Doors (Media Center)
We used Ana's plans for simple bookcases and a larger but equally simple armoire to build a HUGE media center that could somehow manage to take some of the focus off of the television. We added doors everywhere that we could and lots of glass display shelving. The hubby is thrilled because his beloved flat-screen and infinite related electronic gadgets are within easy reach. And I smile every time I walk into our family room and don't have to see everything that is hiding behind closed doors!
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Fri, 07/08/2011 - 22:57
Wow! Wow! Wow!
Cbeach1717,
This is exactly what I want!
Can you provide the dimensions for the armoire and the shelves, please? Can you tell me also the paint color and how many coats?
Mon, 07/11/2011 - 08:52
Dimensions
Ana's "Nursery Armoire" is the best starting point, and here are our dimensions:
Armoire basic box structure:
2- 1x16"@ 8': (Sides)
2- 1x16"@ 42" (Top and bottom)
2- 1x16"@ 40.5" (Two shelves for television and electronics)
1- HUGE 1/4" plywood as the back and for support
*bun feet and crown moulding also add some height
We used a "Country White paint from--GASP- Wal-Mart! And it is the best off-white color I have ever used! We used one coat of primer and two coats of paint.
I hope this helps, but feel free to ask for any further clarifications! Best of luck :o)
Sun, 07/17/2011 - 16:30
That's exactly what I'm going
That's exactly what I'm going to do. Thank you!
Sun, 01/15/2012 - 18:17
Gorgeous!
I am dying to get this built for our house! I see the cost estimate is listed at $150, is that for everything needed for all 3 units? I know it depends on what store is used and the location, just trying to get a better idea of what I need to save up. I was trying to find something similar on Craigslist that I could just refinish, but being able to make a piece that is exactly what I want for around the same price (or less) would be incredible!
I'd love to know where you got the glass shelves from if you don't mind sharing.
Mon, 01/16/2012 - 13:06
Thanks!
Hi Sarah,
I hope you'll give this plan a try! The $150 estimate definitely includes the wood and supplies for all three pieces and most likely includes the bun feet and knobs as well (I can't be absolutely certain since we built this nearly a year ago). The glass shelves were bought from a local glass cutter who also cut the glass panels for our kitchen cabinets. It really shouldn't be too expensive though!
Oh and the absolute best advice I could give you is to invest in or borrow a Kreg Jig. We did not have one ourselves until well after this project, but it would have been an immense help! I wish you all the best of luck--let us all know how YOUR masterpiece turns out :o)
Tue, 02/28/2012 - 21:39
LOVE THIS!
I absolutely love this, my husband had been designing a unit very similar to this but this just made the job twice as easy not having to do all the hard thinking ourselves haha! Thanks so much for sharing, it looks fabulous!
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Mon, 03/05/2012 - 06:23
Thanks!
Thanks so much! I wish you lots of luck with your project, which you'll barely need because it is really simple to make and provides for a stunning result :o)
Classic Storage Wall
Since moving into our house almost 3 years ago, I have wanted a large piece to house the tv. The husband did not want glass, I wanted shelving on both ends and it had to hold a 60 inch tv (not pictured). To avoid paying thousands of dollars to a furniture store, I decided to build my own.
I used 1x2's, 1x3's, 4x8-3/4" plywood (sanded on one side) edge banding (super easy to use), nail gun and wood glue. I spent roughly a week building and staining, interrupted by 2 kids. The staining being the most tedious part. Cost was around $450 for all the pieces. I did attach the bridge piece by drilling holes through the bridge to the side hutches. I then installed nuts and bolts through the hole to attach it all together. Makes it easy to take apart when moved and I am not constantly drilling screws into the unit.
My husband is deployed so this was built solely by myself. My experience level is novice, this is only my 3rd piece of furniture, but I am hooked. The plans are easy to follow and use.
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Back to school 2015
I was just thinking "Where can I put their backpacks and folders this year so we don't lose/forget so many things this year?" Thanks Ana! Modified the plans to make use of my scrap pile. I ordered the vinyls off Etsy from, The Vinyl Things in Life, she custom made them to my dimensions and I love the pop of color! Sorry I can't get better pictures, our entry is tiny.
Rustic X console table
My 14 year old son wanted a piece of furniture to put under his TV. We made it 20 inches less in length but kept the other dimensions the same as the plans. I made the cuts for him, but he did all of the work putting it together, sanding and staining. He loves the outcome and it only took us about 6-8 hours over the course of two days.
Thanks for the plans!
Happy Mother's day
My sons and I decided to tackle a project for mom this year, and the farmhouse coffee table was a great project. Tweaked the design slightly with offset full length cross pieces and a distressed paint finish on the base. Great plans, fun project with the kids, and mom loved it!
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Cubby Storage for the Playroom!
I used Ana's plans for the open cubby base and hutch with doors to create my storage system for the playroom. I had Lowe's rip my 2 sheets of 3/4" MDF and I made the smaller cuts with my miter saw. I used 1/4" white bead board panel for the doors and cubby backs. I built the pieces in 1 day and painted the next. It was simple and fun! You can see more details at http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2011/07/storage-for-the-playroom.html!
Narrow end table
My kids (11 & 12) made these in about 3 days. We have to work during my 2 yr olds nap time so I would say 6-8 hrs total. We always have a lot of scrap wood lying around so this was a great way to use it up. Unfortunately, sometimes when using scrap wood, it is not always the exact measurements that you need but some plan reworking and measuring as you go can fix that. On this particular plan, the only thing we changed was the thickness of the top and a little fudging on the drawer box. We also used our router to round over some or the edges and we made our own drawer tracks along the bottom w/ scrap furring strips. Honestly, those studs you see in the picture, did most of the work and since their skill set usually involves a reference to the newest video game out, I would say this was defiantly a simple project! ;-)
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Wed, 08/14/2013 - 16:47
Thank you! I showed them you
Thank you! I showed them you comment. As you can tell from their studley poses, they are not lacking in the ego department ;-)
Doll Beds
A little late uploading these. Made these for Christmas 2014.
Coffee Table
Burned wood finish with stain and lots of coats of poly for protection and shine
X Book Caddy
SImple and easy to make. I had leftover wood so all I had to buy was 1x2"s. I'd say the total cost was $15. It's sturdy and holds a lot of books.
Twin Farmhouse Bed with Jeremiah 29:13 carved into headboard
This is the second farmhouse bed that i've built from these plans. I made a slight modification to shorten the headboard for this bed. Overall, it was a fun and enjoyable project.
Modern Farmhouse Bed with changes
I needed a bed frame to go around my adjustable mattress and cheapest I found for pre-fabricated was greater than $200 and I thought why not go on Ana’s site and see if I could build one cheaper and I found this design. I did everything in the instructions but build the platform as I was only getting it as a frame around the base that I already had. I ended up using carsiding as it was cheaper than 1x6’s I also did not use pocket holes I just used regular screws that I countersunk and it gives it a bit of a more rustic look I did have to adjust a few things as the side rails the 2x4 toppers went over too much on the adjustable portion of the bed and I didn’t allot for additional width on the head and footboard so I had to remove them - to me it presents a little bit of a cleaner line I figure I can always go back with a 2 x 2 if I want a capped look. The weathered recommended product turned it to a grayish purple hue no matter how much I sanded it - it grew on me but definitely not the same color probably different tannins in the wood I was able to find not sure.
The build took about two days total I built it all on my own the bed hardware was tricky though after failing to find anything local I ordered bed rail hardware off of Amazon for 12 bucks it’s a lot easier and your able to connect the side rails to the head and footboard on your own.
Total cost with the bed hardware probably about $130 if I took off the stuff I wasted it may be closer to $115.