DIY Outdoor Wood Chairs
Thanks Ana! Appreciate all the plans and how much I’m learning.
Thanks Ana! Appreciate all the plans and how much I’m learning.
I designed and built this kitchen island for my daughter and her husband along with the cabinets. the island top is made of walnut.
Outdoor couch is a delight.
Damian
Bench made with A frame ends. 5 feet long, 17 inches high and 14.5 inches wide.
I love how sturdy and beautiful these planter steps turned out! They were easy to build and work perfectly with the new deck/front porch I built this summer. I only needed one step and I used the same 1x material for the top of the step as I did the deck. I just added a couple more supports for the 1x material, as it isn't as sturdy as 2x6's. Thank you so much for the wonderful plan!
I had a bunch of extra wood sitting around the garage, so I decided to build this. Reclaimed wood 41 1/2 long by 17 1/2 wide and 19 inches tall. I used natural stain so it could keep it's beat up charm.
We've been desperate for more storage in our little house and this build really helped. The whole bench is 103“ wide and each drawer gives us 24"x17" of usable space. We had to do some custom shaping for the benchtop (two joined fir 2x12's) fit as the walls are not square but in the end we were really pleased.
The hardest part of the project was getting all of this built and in place while working around a busy family as this is our only meal space and the majority of cutting/forming was done either on the weekends or after bedtimes. If I were to do this again I'd prioritize sending the kids to grandparents for the weekend and know king everything except for paint out in one go.
We could have spent less time with the benchtop by using plywood like in the plans but we wanted the look of a separate benchtop. We may replace the fir with stained oak down the line but this should be plenty sturdy for the next several years.
Fancy X Farmhouse Table in stained cedar with concrete table top. Concrete top made using 4’x8’ melamine coated MDF boards for form, reinforced with welded wire fabric, standard Quikrete concrete mix.
MDeMotte
Essential bed frame with headboard customized from various Ana's bed plans. Side table nightstand from Ana's plans - easy and simple build. Great thanks to Ana and Jen for all they do.
we have finished my sons room, it has taken us nearly a year but this bed looks fantastic and is much sturdier than the ones you can buy!!!
My hubby built this from saushas washer/dryer pedestal plans. He modified it a bit because we needed the storage taller underneath for shoes and baskets. Our closet is right by the front door and it was always a mass of shoes in front of the washer and dryer that you couldn't shut the door! It works great. We have beautiful hardwood floors (that was my hubby's trade for 12 years) and didn't want to cover them up either:)
I used the plans for the simple outdoor lounge chair and just made the arms wider, the cushions came from Target.............the dog loves it !
Thu, 05/31/2012 - 07:14
This is BEAUTIFUL!!! Nicely done woodwork and cushions too!
Thu, 05/31/2012 - 07:15
This is BEAUTIFUL!!! Nicely done woodwork and cushions too!
Thu, 05/31/2012 - 09:28
I love how you made the arms wider and rounded. Adirondack chair meets school desk! Bravo!
Sat, 07/28/2012 - 18:06
My husband and I love to sit outdoors and read with a hot cup of tea. The wide are will be perfect for us. Would you mind sharing the cost of your project?
Sun, 09/14/2014 - 22:04
Hi! I would love to make this patio set but I am having some trouble with cushions. I noticed that Ana stated this chair will use a standard size 20x20 cushion. On your notes it says you got your cushions at Target, are they 20x20, I love the deep cushions but cant seem to find any that sized. Are yours 20x20, or did you modify you project? If so, what dimensions did you use? Thanks so much!!!
Sun, 09/14/2014 - 22:05
Hi! I would love to make this patio set but I am having some trouble with finding cushions. I noticed that Ana stated this chair will use a standard size 20x20 cushion. On your notes it says you got your cushions at Target, are they 20x20, I love the deep cushions but cant seem to find any that sized for the bottom ones. Are yours 20x20, or did you modify your project? If so, what dimensions did you use? Thanks so much!!!
Laundry Mudroom Storage
Great project and super easy! Made such a difference in organizing our tool shed. I modified one of the handles because several of my tools would not fit over the 2x4. I also had a challenge hanging it in my shed due to the metal sheeting for walls, but the build itself was very easy. No more messy tool shed! :) As an organization freak, like Ana, this makes me so happy!!!!
Just built this today, very easy build. I used cedar tone treated lumber for the frame and the cedar pickets. I modified the size some, little smaller than the plans. Total material cost about $70.
I wanted a bar stool for my kitchen counter and this plan was perfect for what I wanted. I painted it turquoise to match a bookcase I had in the connecting living room. Since I already had the paint and wax all I had to pay for was the wood.
So why did I decide to build my own bed?
1. Cal King Frames are hard to come by in Canada and if purchased from a store, they cost an arm and a leg. Also I wanted a new mattress made of solid latex - very spendy - so our budget was already maxed out from that.
2. You come across a Kijiji (canada's craiglist) listing for 200sq ft of 3/4" solid oak flooring
3. You know Ana's plans will help tremondously and it gives you the boost to finally decide - yes I can build my own furniture.
So the upcycling made this all doable! Some random Kijijier thought to pass along the left overs from a flooring install (the other option was burning it he said) I said thank you very much and took all that wood home. Now he had bought raw rustic grade oak. Only $1.89 a sq/ft to buy FYI)
So it was not perfect, with many pits, wormholes, cracking and complete holes. But the raw oak was great for a number of things - the distressing was real - no extra effort required, also the raw oak was easily stained with my homemade iron acetate stain (steel wool and vinegar) and I was able to bevel the edges without ruining an existing finish.
Thankfully I only needed a few long boards for the framing and was able to use the better short boards for building out the foot and headboards. I improvised the posts on the end with a clever mitered 4 board combination. Cutting just the tongue and the inside edge of the floorboard created a inset detail on the post that is very forgiving to my crappy cuts and ended up doing the trick. I also saved my sawdust from cutting to mix with glue and fill the major holes and pits in the wood. This took the stain very nicely and didn't add any extra cost to the project. Anyways if anyone wants more suggestions on making use of cut off material just message or comment below.
By the way the plan is awesome and I much appreciated it during the process. I did complicate things by making the drawers 24" deep vs 16" and having to upcycle a product rather than just buying material.
To make use of the depth with a cal-king I decided to go with 24" deep drawers - fyi this means more material, more dollars,and more weight! Huge amounts of weight, once since I decided to go with 3/4" Birch ply for the build. I lift for fun and fitness so I managed, but beforewarned - the plywood frames are awkward and heavy.
I ended up needing 4 sheets of 3/4" Birch ply b/c of the upgraded sizing. Even at 50% off (lucky me) this still was $160 in plywood + $50 for Luann for drawer bottoms and closing the back of the frame behind the drawers. I also used full extension drawer slides so that I can actually access all that storage so set me back another $180. I got the lights from Lowes for $60 for the pair.
Total cost $500 + free oak floor cast off + time = a priceless project
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.
Wanted something for the outdoors. The minute I saw Ana's post I new this would be my starter project. Next on the list is work bench. Then coffee table for sectional, then some chaise loungers!
These were so easy to build and look amazing! The only challenge was finding cushions. Finally found the 25x25 cushions at Lowe’s.
Started to renovate hubby’s bathroom, got annoyed with lack of space on his work bench, built my own. Since this pic, I’ve added locking casters, a power bar up one leg, and a plain metal tool holder on one side. Still have some thoughts rattling around in my head about various other upgrades. Super plans, easy one-woman job.