Hi Ana and family,
A couple of months ago I contacted you to see if you had a video on how to build a Turntable/media console out of 2x4s with a picture for inspiration. I did get feedback and it really helped. Thank you so much for always being available to help.
I have recently started working with wood and I love it!!! It started with a few little cubbies, then a small primitive cabinet and today I built my farm table and I absolutely LOVE it!!! I kind of combined plans,,used the size of the narrow farm table and did the basic frame of michaelas kitchen island
I built cedar raised beds out of cedar decking, 3 pieces 5/4" x 6" x 8', actual dimensions were 1" x 5.5" x 8', plus 1 - 2 x 4 cedar. I made 48" x 96" boxes. I cut 1 of the cedar deck pieces into 2 - 48" long pieces. For the corners, I cut the 2 x 4 into 8 - 5.5" long pieces. I then screwed 2 of the 2 x 4 pieces together to form a 4 x 4 block. I used these as the inside corner to screw the decking to. The total cost was $60 to build 2 cedar beds. The other option would have been to make them double height, by cutting the 2 x 4's 11 inches long. This is more expensive then the boxes Ana did, but I could not find cedar fence slats, they appeared to be Northern White Pine which would have deteriorated quickly. I obtained the lumber from Lowes.
My husband modified these plans by making it a 42" tall bar high table. He built it and I stained it with Dark Walnut Danish oil and it came out better than we imagined. Thank you for these awesomely cool DIY plans.
Another great tutorial and project done. Thanks Ana
Wanted a Patio table and when I saw the plans on this site I really liked it; I just changed the plan a bit. Everything was screwed from the underside of the table, also I attached the legs with 2" lag screws.
The bench was easy to build with great instructions. I had Home Depot make my cuts for this first project and then I went and bought a miter saw and other power tools for future ones. So much fun.
Mon, 03/14/2016 - 08:35
Great work. DId you do anything different to the swing itself? How did you build the frame. I'm looking to do this exact thing for my patio. I don't have anywhere to hang the swing.
Thanks for sharing any info.
Sat, 06/13/2020 - 16:54
Made the chair and then built the glider frame for it just eyeballing the picture. I can't figure out how to upload a photo of my design, but can try to describe it.
I made mine with a 4x4 on the base of each leg, but a 2x4 would work as well, it was just what I had on hand. The base board on each leg I made 48". From there I put two 48" vertical boards. The vertical boards were centered and from the front edge of the first board to the back edge of the second board. Two 16" boards were then used at the top and bottom of the vertical boards to hold them in place. Cap it off with a 30" board on top of the verticals. This is where you'll attach your eye bolts. I put both eye bolts 3 1/2" back from the front (a scrap of 2x4 works well as a guide). To join the two legs, I used two 52" boards on top of the base 4X4 of the verticals (one in front of the legs and one behind).
I made this after seeing the Rustic Wood Entertaining Shelves on the Pottery Barn website. I fell in LOVE with the wine glass rack, but $80 was way too much for me. I had some leftover 2x6s in the garage, so I Kreg jigged them together to make the shelf. I found some under cabinet mount wine glass racks at Bed Bath & Beyond for $10, so I bought them and spray painted them with Rustoleum oil rubbed bronze, and attached them to the bottom of my shelf. I found some shelving brackets at Home Depot and used those to hang the shelf on the wall. I could not be more proud of my wine glass rack/shelf!
This was adapted from the Farmhouse bed plans to match our king size farmhouse bed.
This project was a great learning experience and turned out fantastic. The mitered/beveled cuts were a bit tricky for me, It took me a while to understand how to use my miter saw to make the cuts correctly. Other than that, the building plans were clear and easy to follow. Cara, an author at Inspired Workshop, posted the plans at the following link: https://theinspiredworkshop.com/diy-slim-truss-console-table/
-Drew Cameron
Built this for a friend of mine, but didn’t need it quite as long…I absolutely love this table!!!
Tue, 06/28/2022 - 11:36
This looks gorgeous, thank you for sharing, I'm sure your friend is thrilled!
I decided to tackle my very first build this year. I built the full size bunk beds for my girls for Christmas!!!!! I built the rail and ladder (except the 2x4 long posts) out of scrap wood. It took 2 weeks to build & paint only because I did it weeknights after my kids went to bed. I’m in love!
Fri, 12/04/2020 - 13:22
You should be incredibly proud, it’s BEAUTIFUL! I am planning to build full-sized beds for my twin daughters, and your post is very inspirational!
Customized for a California king.
Found this on the website and had to build it. Turned out perfectly.
Finally I have made a project that is nice enough for our living room. Now I am so i spired to build more!
Sat, 11/26/2022 - 14:48
Beautiful job on your corner cabinet, thank you so much for sharing!
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
Fri, 01/08/2016 - 17:40
We needed an inexpensive alternative for our master bathroom remodel. After looking at Ana-White.com, I decided I should build a vanity myself.
I had been gifted some newel posts, which I thought would work great for legs. The aprons and shelf slats were made with "choice" pine that I purchased from a big box store. I had two drawers leftover from a piece of furniture that was repurposed and I added new fronts from a piece of wood left from that same piece of furniture. I also had some leftover 1/4 inch plywood that I used to partition the drawers.
The overall length once the counter is installed will be 72 1/2 inches by 23 inches wide. Because we are using vessel sinks (sitting on the countertop) I choose to make the base of the vanity 32 inches high.
Thank you for the awesome banquet plans! The banquet will have cushions added and be a nice place to put an extra table for the kids at holidays. It is also amazing storage.
Great plans; thanks Ana . . .
Pretty basic but fun to build
I built this to go with my outdoor sectional. It's perfect for storing the cushions and the gardening tools that I like to keep on the porch. It doubles as a table and extra seating in a pinch, so it's a great addition to the space.
I'd recommend either spray painting it or pre-painting the pieces- I wouldn't want to try and brush between all the slats.
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Sun, 12/26/2021 - 17:42
OOOH you did it!
That turned out awesome, so happy to help, thank you for sharing!