Camp Loft Bed (slightly higher)
I made it slightly higher with some extra bracing for additional strength. Added a table underneath and some colored lights. The stain and satin clearcoat finished it off well I think.
I made it slightly higher with some extra bracing for additional strength. Added a table underneath and some colored lights. The stain and satin clearcoat finished it off well I think.
I've been building Ana White American Girl doll furniture for my two daughters for the last three years, culminating with my biggest build of all - a modified version of Ana's dollhouse.
My wife kept telling me it would end up being huge, and she was right. The great news is that it doubles as storage when the girls aren't playing! 2 Bedrooms, kitchen, living room, bathroom, and upstairs bonus room for dance and gymnastics. 78" tall x 76" wide, mounted to the wall studs for safety. Lots of joy in our home on Christmas day. Thanks Ana!
I built this low loft bed following Ana’s plan as soon as I found out that I was pregnant with baby #2. We needed a “big boy” bed for our 3 year old, and I couldn’t find a loft bed on the market that was priced reasonably or looked sturdy. This the biggest challenge I have taken on to date, and I was certainly sore after building. I don’t have a workbench, so I worked on the floor of my garage and used a couple of saw horses that my dad had next door. I am so proud of this and can’t wait to build more after baby boy comes!
I wanted a big rustic farm table, didn't want to drop thousands on one from a store, so I decided to make my own!
I built it in the (formerly empty) dining room, with tarp on the floor and plastic to seal the doorways.
Was a big project and my first project so I started with the benches as this site and users recommended.
I used the farm house bench plan - just shortened the dimensions so that I could have two benches on either side of the table. Then I merged the two table plans so that I could have the top with the bread boards but legs that attached underneath (like the rustic table) so that they could be removed when we move. I'll work to upload my plans too.
Used Minwax Wood Stain in "english chestnut" and Deft Satin Wood Brushing Lacquer (instead of a Polyurethane).
Sun, 09/25/2011 - 12:18
Your use of short benches makes the set more family and guest friendly. I usually hand rub my finish, I think i want to build this and probably use 0ak 2X12's (know it will be heavy).
Suggestions?
I will use it on a Florida roofed concrete deck for an outdoor dining area. Typically more formal dinners. Deck overlooks beautiful cove.
Thu, 10/13/2011 - 11:00
Can you explain how you merged the plans to add the bread boards? I would love to do the same!
Tue, 03/06/2012 - 01:30
Would love to see the plans for this!
Looks amazing!!
Are the table legs 4"x4"?
Fri, 06/01/2012 - 09:09
This is exactly what I am looking for in a table to build. We want bread boards on the end and we don't want stretchers on the bottom. How did you combine the two to do this. Can you send me a copy of your plan? [email protected]
Fri, 06/08/2012 - 12:59
i would the plans for that table my daughter loves and wants me to build her one
send to [email protected]
Mon, 06/11/2012 - 13:19
We love this table! Could you please send plans to [email protected]
Thanks so much!
Mon, 06/11/2012 - 13:21
We love this table. Please send plans to [email protected]
Thanks!
Fri, 06/15/2012 - 10:00
Your table turned out awesome!
I already have old boards waiting on plans to be turned into a table. Any chance you could send the plans for your table to [email protected]?
Sat, 08/04/2012 - 13:35
Could you please send me the plans for this table? I love it and would love to attempy making it. Thanks so much!
Sun, 09/23/2012 - 14:37
Hi, Can you please send me the plans to make this table?
Thanks!!
Alex ([email protected])
Sun, 09/30/2012 - 18:34
I love this table. Can you please send the plans to [email protected]
Sun, 11/04/2012 - 11:07
I would love to attempt this!Would you please share your plans?
[email protected]
Thanks so much
Sun, 11/04/2012 - 17:17
This table is exactly what I've been looking for!! Could you please share your plans? [email protected] Thank you.
Sun, 11/04/2012 - 17:25
This table is exactly what I have been looking for! Could you please share your plans? [email protected]
Tue, 01/01/2013 - 06:09
Can you send plans for this table build to [email protected] thanks.
Wed, 01/02/2013 - 15:53
Your farm table and benches were exactly what I was looking for. Please send me the plans if they are available. Thanks
Wed, 01/02/2013 - 19:18
I would love your table plan. This is absolutely gorgeous!! Please forward table plans to [email protected]
Wed, 01/02/2013 - 19:23
I would love a copy of the plans for this gorgeous table you made. I am inspired.
Fri, 01/18/2013 - 18:01
Could you please send plans? I love the look of your table!
[email protected]
Sat, 03/16/2013 - 20:12
Can I please please please have the plans? I have a very narrow dining area and this table is PERFECT. Thanks
Sun, 05/12/2013 - 14:30
I would REALLY like the plans for his version as well. I am going to combine them. Can someone ask him to post or his he sending via email? If so, [email protected]
Thank you SO much!!!
Wed, 06/26/2013 - 13:09
Thu, 06/27/2013 - 13:34
Fri, 06/28/2013 - 10:49
Great table! I too would like plans - please send to [email protected]
Thanks!!
Mon, 07/15/2013 - 09:48
just bought a cabin and need all sorts of furniture. I love what you did and would sure love to have your plans and how you merged the two----both for the table and especially for the benches. Trying to do a 10' table for huge family gatherings. Thanks so much! You rock!
Tue, 07/23/2013 - 14:28
This table and bench set is exactly what I am looking for. You did such a great job!
Do you have plans that you wouldnt mind sending to my email? [email protected]
Mon, 08/26/2013 - 13:09
Hi! I noticed MANY requests for the merged plans. Did you post them somewhere or can you please email the plans to me at [email protected]?
BIG THANK YOU! Tina
Fri, 09/06/2013 - 13:49
I would love the plans for this table... could you please email them to [email protected]?
Thank you so much!
Beth :D
Fri, 01/09/2015 - 19:54
Hi everyone,
Well I didn't see all these comments! Sorry to have ignored your requests for plans!
This is the bench I made (I did four of these, and adjusted the measurements so they were each about 40" long)
http://ana-white.com/2011/01/farmhouse-bench
I was going to do this table, because it matches the benches, but decided I wanted a table with removable legs so it would be more maneuverable when we move!
http://ana-white.com/2009/12/plans-farmhouse-table-knock-off-of.html
I ended up using more of this plan in terms of how I assembled it, but adjusted the plans to have the tabletop include breadboards (the plank on top perpendicular to the long tabletop planks) and I used 4x4s for legs, plus the top was from 2x8s not 1x10s. I put in the optional cross supports too, and additional supports under the breadboard to connect it to the table frame and table top slats.. this is more info than you need, all to say, plans are flexible and you can do what you want!
http://ana-white.com/2010/03/plans-very-rustic-table-and-cool.html
Sorry I don't have detailed notes. I was very picky about the dimensions (based on space) and how high I wanted the table (about 1.5" taller than a normal table). I also measure the distance between the underside of the table and the tops of the benches so I could cross my legs under the table (an odd requirement).
Happy Building!
Sat, 03/21/2015 - 17:34
could you send me the plan for this rustic table that was made from the farm house and rustic table if they are available? Email to [email protected]
Sat, 03/28/2015 - 12:45
can you please send me the plans [email protected]
i love it!!!
Wed, 04/01/2015 - 15:10
I like the english chestnut stain. That works so well with this type of lumber. Great job. I plan to use the same stain on the Tryde coffee table I am building. Thanks for sharing your work!!!
Sat, 08/08/2015 - 12:30
Thu, 08/13/2015 - 19:17
Sorry! I accidentally hit the spam button but I really would like the plans for the table. Sorry for the confusion!
Thu, 08/13/2015 - 19:23
Ok, now I feel really silly. Obviously, this is my first time leaving a comment. I love the table. It is exactly what I've been looking for. Could you email the plans to [email protected]?
Thanks!
Fri, 01/08/2016 - 17:38
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Sat, 02/13/2016 - 05:04
Your console looks wider than some of the others and exactly what I am looking for. Can you provide the dimensions of your console; including the dimensions of the doors? Where did you find your hardware. Thx.
Beautiful bed build. shared by Leslie.
Fun and easy project!
You may remember my green stratton day beds that I built a long time ago- finally I have another project to post- I am soo happy I found Ana White's website. We just got back from a 2.5 week vacation in Israel and my dogs were staying with my sister. She told me they had been sleeping in the same kennel together instead of separately. Their kennels are too small so I decided to build them one using wood I already had. But since they are small dogs, I decided to size it down- but I wanted it end table height- so I built a smaller kennel- 20"H x 19"W x 28"D. but... I added a drawer to the top to bring it to the right height. You can read all about it on my blog- link below.
Fun and easy project
I built this 10’ long potting bench to fit into a 12’ barn stall. It fills the need to have a work surface plus room for storage on top and underneath. The hooks provide a place to hang my many hand tools and my Bluetooth speaker.
Fri, 03/10/2023 - 12:19
This is such a great idea for a house stall! Thank you for sharing that it can be done.
Just wanted to do something a little more original.
Sat, 12/10/2016 - 17:57
Hi. Are there any plans for this piece using the lift top hardware?
Wed, 12/21/2016 - 20:46
Just curious about the hardware and design if there are any actual plans for this coffee table
Wed, 04/08/2020 - 05:01
Where can plans for this lift top version be found?
Finished the second chair using Kreg holes fir the arms
Cedar looks good I think
Mon, 05/08/2023 - 10:59
The cedar looks great, thanks for sharing your beautiful build!
A friend asked for a kid sized farmhouse table and I knew immediately what plans I wanted to modify! The 4x4 truss table is my favorite go to table because it is extremely solid, easy to build and looks so nice! I know this table will hold up to the wear and tear of 4 kids for years! I also modified the 2x4 truss benches to match. They are the same style but not as chunky as the 4x4 truss bench plans.
Dimensions for table are 24”h x 24”w x 48”L
benches 16”h x 13.5”w x 33”L
A friend of mine wanted a new queen bed in a rustic, weather grey look. I have built many projects from Ana's site and decided on the Farmhouse Bed. The plans were perfect and building the bed didn't take me long. The time consuming part was the finish. I really wanted an old, weather wood look so the entire bed and night tables were first stained with a dark Kona stain. Once this dried I applied two coats of a watered down (50:50) light grey paint. The thinner paint made it easier to sand. Once this was completely dry I used a medium grit sanding sponge and selectively sanded everything. This took a while. Once complete I carefully cleaned all pieces and then applied three coat of semi-gloss varathane. The bed is incredibly solid with the 2 x 4 slats and will last a few generations. As always great plans from Ana.
Tweaked the Tryde Coffee table plans to fit daughters desired look with added magazine shelf and appropriate dimensions. Weekend project turned longer due to top color changes and re-sanding off stain a couple times. Settled on Ebony stain and ivory paint bottom. Love the plans from Ana White.
Tue, 05/30/2023 - 16:14
Thank you for sharing, it looks fabulous in her space!
I made this play kitchen as a Christmas present for my kids, and it’s been a big hit! It’s built mostly from leftover hardwood plywood, and a couple of 1x12 pine boards. The oven knobs and faucet were cut from redwood scraps and attached with 1/2” dowels to freely rotate. The vertical surfaces were painted with leftover house paint and sealed with water-based polycrylic. It was a fun build, and I learned some new skills (like installing hinges)! Thanks for the plans!
Mon, 06/05/2023 - 07:50
WOW, this is just too cute, can I get one in my size please! Thank you so much for sharing, love your finish choices.
We adjusted the plans slightly to better fit our room. Rather than an angled set of stairs leading to the platform, we replaced it with a short vertical ladder. We also increased the height of the bed to allow for another bunk in the lower section for when Callaghan outgrows his crib. Plus, we added handles to the bed which made it easier for Luke to get up and down.
Thu, 12/12/2013 - 08:20
This looks great! Love the mods and the play area underneath.
I downloaded the plans for the octagonal table. I have made several and used a few different woods, made a few minor design changes as well as creating a routine and using a jig or two. This jig fits in between the two boards that form the seat support frame. I used a large paint stick and a scrap piece of 2 x 4. Using a table saw, I cut a groove in the 2" edge, approximately 1/2" deep, this took two passes (pass it through, turn it and pass again), a slight adjustment and another two passes. Insert the paint stick and seat all the way down. Place jig between seat support frame, might be a little snug or use a clamp to hold in place. Adjust so just the paint stick sticks up enough to separate seat boards. With seat boards against the jig, it forms the perfect angle/guide to match cuts. I also used 1/2" spacers to create consistent spacing. Love the various plans you make available as well as your videos.
I really wanted a new entertainment center but could not find one in the stores that I liked and looked to be made of good quality. I liked the Apothecary Console but needed to make a few adjustments to the plan, which is why I marked my project at an intermediate level.
I built this about a year ago and love it as much today as I did the day I finished it. I have had a ton of compliments on it and many are impressed when I tell them I made it myself.
Hi Ana! - I'm so glad that I found your site. Thank-you SO much for your plans and video tutorials.
I was recently in a car accident and found myself away from work for several months. Though I've always been hesitant to build anything (for lack of having been taught), I've found a new passion for woodwork. It's been a wonderful pastime and has created hours of fun with my young daughter.
This is my first project (save for a few small boxes). - I'm very proud of the final product and was thrilled to be able to share it with my family for Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend.
The project was quite pricey, due in large part to the live-edge lumber that I sourced (2 x (2x6) @ 8ft). - The project includes the Fancy Farmhouse Table as well as 2 matching benches.
Thanks again :)))
- Kyle
Such an easy build with a little woodworking experience. I am in love with this project and am so excited to have done it myself!
Amy
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Fri, 08/26/2022 - 17:03
Awesome Loft!
This looks amazing, thank you so much for sharing!