Community Brag Posts
Refreshment center console with barn door
My wife and I built this Refreshment Console as a birthday present for our daughter. She had previously purchased a beverage refrigerator and wanted us to adapt it inspired by your barn door console project. Thus, we modified your plan to accommodate the height of the refrigerator. Also, she wanted three shelves with a closed back on the right side of the cabinet. Simply plan adjustments were all that was needed.
Using your plans, material list and excellent video we were able to construct the barn door rails and hangers using 1 ½ inch fender washers which sandwiched three 1-inch fender washers. The metal bar was sized to fit the top of the cabinet and connected to the top trim board using spacers, washers and bolts. As we decided to place a middle support for the bar, we added a t-nut into a center plywood partition so that we could use the same bolts, spacers and washers to support the rail.
As we were following a rustic theme, we decided to add the X Braces to the barn door and used a project panel board as the top. The barn door is guided at the bottom using a simple U shaped metal bracket that we lined with felt for a smooth glide.
Cabinet carcass and surrounding trim painted with one coat of Behr Premium Plus Ultra Satin Finish Metropolis Grey.
Entire cabinet finished using MinWax Paste Finishing Wax Natural applied with a rag and buffed for a durable finish.
Minimalist Farm Style Outdoor Sofa
It was easy to make and we decided to paint it instead of stain. It goes perfectly with our mid century modern home!
F. Kimmel
Magazine Boxes
This project took us about a day. We made 15. Other then an incident where my boyfriend almost shot my father in the foot with a nail gun (accidently of course lol) it went pretty well. Way better then the paper and mismatched ones that I had before!!
American Girl Doll Horse Stable
My two dauirlghters wanted a stable to protect their beloved American Girl Doll Horses.
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Sun, 10/18/2015 - 19:55
AG stable
Hello Scott,
The links provided for the AG horse stable does not work or exist. I probablly cannot create one like you did because I don't have wood working tools but if you have the pics available somewhere I may be able to do a rough version for my daughter. It pains me to buy a horse she wants knowing she won't use it much but it's on her xmas list! :)
Christina
Mon, 10/19/2015 - 08:38
AG horse stables link
Here's Ana's plans
http://ana-white.com/2012/12/plans/horse-stables-american-girl-or-18quo…
Bathroom Cabinet
My niece had an area in her master bathroom that she wanted to make into a closet. Since she is very interested in woodworking I was happy to assist her on her first project. It was a challenge as one wall was out of plum by 1.5 inches but we managed to successfully address the problem.
The project turned out very nice and now my niece has a large closet with lots of storage space. But we also created a monster as she has definitely caught the woodworking bug! Her birthday is coming up soon and all she wants are tools!
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Farmhouse table
I just finished this table for our new house at the beach; I did a small modification at the moment of fixing the breadboards; besides the pocket holes I also used dowels for extra strength. If someone sits on the front of the table it could be a problem.
Another detail I included,is a simple way to clamp the diagonal pieces, much more firmly than with tape.
I am quite happy with the results, I will now finish the table with lacquer.
I Built an Outdoor Sofa Set!
I have been wanting outdoor seating by my pool forever but couldn't afford anything I liked. When I came across Ana White's plans for the outdoor sectional I knew I had to build two. They are just what I was wanting and cost under $200. It took my brother & I one afternoon to buy the supplies and put it all together. Since this furniture is outdoors 24/7, I had to caulk the seams & paint the whole thing. That process took two days. The biggest expense was of course the cushions from Home Depot that Ana White recommends for this sectional. I have to admit, they are well worth every penny. They look amazing! Can't wait to spruce them up with some throw pillows.
Outdoor Sectional
We built this sectional for approximately $700. The wood and supplies cost about $200. The cushions were the most expensive, about $500. We wanted 24 inch wide and 5 inch thick cushions that were well made. I ended up ordering them online from Wal-Mart. The project could have taken about one day, but due to work and kids, it took us about a week.
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Fri, 03/02/2012 - 04:50
This is just gorgeous! Great
This is just gorgeous! Great job! I really LOVE the red cushions contrasting with the wood.
Corona Coffee Table
I first saw this table on the Shanty 2 Chic website and when I saw that it was based on a plan from Ana, I knew we had to build it. I asked my husband David to get started on it right away.
It turned out perfectly!!!
Live Edge Modern Farmhouse Tables
Here is my version of the modern farmhouse end table and coffee table. I used a 4/4 slab of live edge red oak for the tops and put a drawer in each end table.
Red Craig
Dresser
I originally wanted the Hudson Dresser from Pottery Barn but I wanted it a little more feminine. I also really liked the Madison Dresser plans posted on this website so I combined the two and this is what I got. It took me a weekend to build and a week to stain (a layer of stain after work a day). I got the drawer pulls from World Market and I got the bunn feet on ebay. I'm overall very pleased with it.
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Sun, 03/04/2012 - 22:47
Nice job! It's gorgeous. What
Nice job! It's gorgeous. What are the dimensions? (just curious).
Mario Castle Bunk
So my son needed a bunk bed and we came upon the sweet pea bed. It was too girly for him so we decided to go with a theme that would be timeless, something he wouldn't mind having when he is 18 (or older, he is 10 now). What is better than Mario! (We are a house full of gamers, my 17 year old is super jealous of this bed lol). The build was fairly easy and the plans were straight forward enough, the time consuming part was the painting (without all the painting we could have probably build this in a long weekend). We changed a few things, like not arching the top windows, adding the 4 inch 2x4 squares to the top to give the castle look and stairs are made to look like stairs from the side so we stepped out the banister instead of angling it.
New Brick, Black, Polar Bear White, Green Crush, Green Acres, Lemon Zest, Windjammer, and French Silver. Some of the colors (like pinkish tone on the stairs) we created on our own mixing the New Brick and the Polar Bear.
Polyurethane. I mixed regular oil based polyurethane (gloss) with mineral spirits (50/50) and wiped it on. It was remarkably simple and gave it a nice seal/finish. Last coat I used Satin Polyurethane because I didn't want the gloss finish. I opted not to sand between coats because this is a kids bed and I wasn't looking for that "perfect" finish, just wanted some added protection.
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Wed, 01/01/2014 - 06:11
This is the coolest bed I
This is the coolest bed I have ever seen! I wish I could make this for my youngest. I could probably build it, but I 'm pretty sure it would go downhill when I started painting it. You did an amazing job and your son is a very lucky boy!
Wed, 01/01/2014 - 16:10
Painting...
You can totally do it! I am a horrible painter (I'm too impatient) and you can't tell with this because of how forgiving the design ends up being. There is so much going on it's hard to pinpoint the mistakes. :)
Wed, 01/01/2014 - 06:31
Awesome bed!
Super creative. I can't think of a word to say just how cool this is! Wow!
Wed, 01/01/2014 - 06:58
Holy Mother of God
That is the most spectacular bed I've ever seen. I have a 5 year old son. :) You are a genius.
Wed, 01/01/2014 - 16:07
Thanks!
Thanks so much! This was the first thing we ever built (although my husband did a lot of building stuff in his youth we have never done anything together and I was a total beginner) so we are very happy with it. :D I appreciate all the kind words.
Wed, 01/01/2014 - 18:27
Wow! I'm super impressed,
Wow! I'm super impressed, your version is awesome! The stairs are very cool- well done!
Tue, 08/08/2017 - 05:14
This looks amazing! :o The
This looks amazing! :o The kid version of myself would adore this. (haha no the adult version would too)
Fri, 05/03/2019 - 22:00
Full size conversion
We are super excited to build this for our 9 year old son. To make this a Full size bed am I correct in thinking that I only need to alter the side panels by adding 15inches? I am paranoid about building it and the mattress not fitting. Thanks so much!
play table (24" x 36") with storage bins
I modified Ana's plans to make a smaller size play table (24" x 36") and built the frame using pocket hole joinery. I've included free plans for the smaller size in my blog post.
Clara inspired kid's table
Child sized table. Used a 24" project-style top (all-in-one), 1x2s for the supports, and 2x2s for the legs.
White cabinet paint for the legs and supports
Modern Outdoor Couch with Backrest
Modern outdoor chairs and loveseat with a slightly modified loveseat for my husband who insisted on having a backrest.
Entry/Console Table
A friend needed an entry table, so I went with the Cheap and Easy Console plan and found the baskets at Ross. I modified to include lower shelf and did a single board top because I was trying to avoid buying more wood.
Baby boy misunderstands the concept of the 'Man Crate'
Men come in crates - who knew?
My crate is a gift for a friend, to be filled with manly foodstuffs, but in the mean time, the little 'un loved trying it out.
I didn't follow the plans rigidly, but I absolutely loved the idea and was inspired by all the great photos on this site. Mine looks the same from above and below, but the front and back side slats are attached to the lid while the left and right ones are attached to the box. Also, everything uses the same 18mm ply (what I had available!) which means you can easily lift it using the side slats, but lift the lid off with the front and back slats.
Enjoyed this project - will more than likely make others in the future. Maybe even spend a bit of time on the finish next time - the 'rough 'n' ready' look works well enough for this kind of project though, so it plays to my strengths!
'Man Crate' lettering added with a sharpie and a template.
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Thu, 01/02/2014 - 11:04
Great job!
Your man crate looks great! You can definitely say your little guy has "man tested" it as well! (super cute pictures with him, by the way) The idea of using the top side trims for handles is super! Thanks for sharing this build! :)
Joanne
Bigger Kids Art Center
Ana sized her plan for 2-6 year olds, but a friend asked me to build this for her 9-year-old granddaughter as an art table that would live outside, on their covered patio. I made the table top 28x48, and set the top at 28 inches off the ground. The bookcase part is 42 inches tall, in keeping with the "rule of thirds."
In light of the larger size, I decided the legs needed some braces, so I added a cross brace at the bottom and some curvy side braces.
I considered adding some cupboard doors to keep the dust out, but decided to leave it open so it wouldn't become a haven for spiders. Doors don't really keep dust out anyway, the way the wind blows around here.
As shown, the birch ply top has natural stain on it. I'm going to finish the top with spar varnish. For the rest, I'm going to primer it, and deliver it with a few pint cans of water-based outdoor paint in basic colors so the girl can paint the rest of it herself.
Thank you, Ana, for another enjoyable project!
Garage shelves
Added some storage to the garage. Wife got some more room for her canning. Looks much better than older metal shelving. Thanks for the ideas, again!
Toddler Canopy Bed
I designed and built this canopy bed without knowing Ana had already done a toddler canopy bed! Talk about reinventing the wheel. I should have known she already had plans up. ;)
Full plans are on my site, but I thought I'd add this as a brag post instead of a project plan since Ana's plans are already here. They're different, but the end result is very similar!