This was my first ever project. I initially intended to use it for office storage but it ended up taking its place in the kitchen - and proving most useful for storage there too!
Stained with Minwax Jacobean. Thank you for the plans!
I just started wood working this past few months, and this is I think my 6th project already. Super easy to make and so sturdy!! This will definitely help make building easier!!
Mon, 06/29/2020 - 12:44
I also made one of these last week and it has already proved it's worth many times! Yours looks great - I hope you get lots of use out of it :)
We built your farm table following your instructions for a table on our back deck. It was our first project and we had no clue what we were doing, but it turned out wonderfully! We have already received many compliments! Very excited to do the benches next!
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Mom's Fancy Farmhouse in California King, Glazed.
I used the headboard measurements from the original plan, and the width/length measurements from the California King plan. My first plan was to distress (above picture) and I loved it, but when I brought it downstairs it didnt really match... So I repainted and Glazed :) Not to bad for buying my first "power tool" less than a month ago!!
I'm homemade woodworker. This is my first job!
Thu, 06/19/2014 - 21:49
Very nice looking! I really like the blonde stain.
I built this for fun and my sister ended up wanting it. Therefore I never stained it as she has her own style. Hopefully I can update it when she stains it.
Full storage bed made from farmhouse storage plans.
This was my second project (first was a work bench) and it came out great.
W. Knight
This is our first build. Instructions were easy to follow but we didn't go much on the bottom center drawer runners!
I love the second layer of slide out drawers we use for the printer , paper and electronic gadgets!
Wed, 06/25/2014 - 05:37
Love this. What great mods and you even tackled drawers for a first build?! I'm too chicken and still haven't tried. Especially love how you used slide outs in the middle. Clever!
Inspired by Ana's Flip down wall art desk. It has different dimentions since wall space was limited. I used a magnet as a lock, added upholstered back, dowel for storage and extended the bottom part to add some strength. It is very handy!
Thu, 09/22/2016 - 09:06
Very cool, love the upholstered back! Thanks for bragging your project!
Followed Ana’s plans down to the measurements. Didn’t have a brad nailer, so I attached the 1x4 sides with 3/4in pocket holes and 1 1/4in PH screws. Additionally used trim screws and 1 1/4 finish nails throughout it for places I couldn’t put a PH. Plan on getting four more brackets for the bottom half, like the top. Very proud of myself.
Stained the legs, top, and base before completely assembling them.
After the high of finishing my first build (http://ana-white.com/2012/08/farmhouse-table-rustic-table), I was quick to find my next fix. My mom was so impressed with the table, she trusted me to build her another piece of furniture for our very empty new home. She liked the look of this coffee table, so I adjusted the dimensions to meet her needs and away I went. It was pretty fun and not too difficult. It was a little more time consuming that I had anticipated, but that was mostly due to the two different finishes on the legs/apron and the top.
I cannot believe how easy and inexpensive it was to get the Pottery Barn look for SO MUCH less!
We used Ana's plans for her Tiny House shelves and the only real difference was that we decided to use slightly thicker wood. We stained the wood espresso and painted the brackets Albaster by Sherwin Williams.
The longest part of this process was the staining because the sealer took quite a bit of time to dry before being handled, but this was overall a very simple project with not a lot of effort. It just requires patience!
We couldn't be happier and it was MUCH cheaper than the custom shelves we had quoted!
Thanks Ana!
These plans were great. Easy to put together and they look quite amazing. And they are solid! Bought cushions from IKEA and the wood from Home Depot. Stained and sealed.
I made a couple changes to the plans to better suit my needs, but Ana's plans were my inspiration! And my veggies that were outgrowing their jiffy pots are happy to have a new home!!!
An Outdoor Wooden Cooler is the perfect way to accent any deck, patio, or garage. Can be made from Cedar, Pressure Treated, Cyprus, etc. Sizes can vary from small 28 qt coolers to Large 120 qt coolers capable of holding hundreds of drinks. These coolers can be themed for your favorite sports team, favorite hobby, or anything of your choice. Engraving or wood burning is available.
Fri, 08/31/2012 - 09:52
Well, actually, two. My beer loving son-in-laws would love this, and Christmas is coming! Do you happen to have any "step-by-step" directions you'd be willing to share? I can figure out the dimensions but it would be really helpful to read - or see - the components and how you put it all together.
Thanks for sharing!
In reply to I want to make one of these by sgilly
Fri, 09/28/2012 - 11:43
I had to make a new page because of some password issues. Thanks for comments. I have no plans yet, I've built so many it's sort of muscle memory now. Shoot me an email at [email protected] and perhaps I can help.
Sat, 09/01/2012 - 10:59
I want to make one too. Is the lid tricky at all?
Fri, 09/28/2012 - 11:41
I had to make a new page because of some password issues. Thanks for comments. I have no plans yet, I've built so many it's sort of muscle memory now. Shoot me an email at [email protected] and perhaps I can help.
And no, the lid style I like is nothing more than some tongue~n~groove boards cut to length, attached with pocket holes and nailed to the lid frame. Tongue~N~groove is optional of course, you could just use regular boards.
Thu, 03/14/2013 - 21:08
I don't mean to hijack Adam's great build, but I have some step-by-step plans available for a cooler I built with a similar style. It has a 2x2 frame with old fencing facing. For those of you looking for plans/tutorial http://www.killerbdesigns.com/rustic-cooler-a-how-to/
Thu, 05/07/2015 - 07:20
My husband used a similar design to Adam's but made it a double. :) He also added wheels and a bottle opener/cap catcher. Great work Adam!
http://purposefulproductions.blogspot.com/2015/04/diy-wood-drink-cooler…
I modified the rustic x coffee table plans. I did not need a coffee table, but I loved the looks of this plan. I actually needed a TV stand for our basement, so I made this instead. I kept all of the dimensions the same except I made it 4" taller. I also took out the side "x's".
I used regular pine boards from Lowes. I bought a Kreg Jig, Kreg clamp and screws to get started, so my initial cost was pretty high just gathering all my supplies, as this was my first build.I wanted a rustic, worn look, so I chipped the wood, made fake cracks, etc.
I used Minwax Walnut Gel stain, and then went along the edges, over the cracks and knots with an Ebony stain. 2 coats of satin poly.
Can't believe how well it turned out. Next project is going to be the matching end table. Don't laugh at the size of the tv, it is all we have for the basement. We will be planning on getting an 55" for it and the kids to enjoy.
What could be more luxurious than an upholstered leather headboard? The inspiration for the design of this headboard came from the super cool textured wallpaper I recently installed in our master bedroom. See the full tutorial on my blog, The Handyman's Daughter!
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JoanneS
Sun, 06/15/2014 - 15:38
Looks Great!
Great job on your project, love the finish!