This was my first project. It was relatively easy but I did make some mistakes that are now design features
These were a quick weeknight build! And.... My very first “all by myself” build! I’m really proud of how they turned out and love how much style they add to my front porch!
I built the original cabin bed for my son when the plans first came out and it has been such a huge hit. After seeing the loft version on RH, I decided to modify the original plans in an effort to give my son more floor play space in his room. The loft bed was his Christmas gift and I've never seen him more excited (he's four). Both he and his brother spend hours a day playing in the bed and underneath. It's hands down the most satisfying project I've built.
Mon, 06/24/2019 - 10:00
Hi!
I am so sorry I didn't see this sooner! I added the modified plans to the "blog link" section above. The modifications I made are in red. Feel free to email me if you have questions. I don't seem to get notified of comments on here.
Fri, 06/22/2018 - 17:50
This is absolutely stunning!!! I want to build the same one for my kids' rooms! Did I mention I love the colors as well? You did such a great job! Did you have to add anything for additional support since it's lifted higher than the original plan? Anything else I should be aware of or anything you can share if I were to build this bed? Thank you so much!
Mon, 06/24/2019 - 10:07
Thank you! I'm so sorry for the delayed response. I don't seem to receive notifications of comments on here. No, I did not have to add any additional supports. It is really sturdy. The build itself is very similar to the original, I just adjusted the height of the bed, and changed the dimensions of the upper cabin to leave more space on the bottom for play or another mattress. Hope that helps some. The plans are linked above in the "blog link" section if you're still interested.
Fri, 06/22/2018 - 17:56
Is your room 8' or 9' ceiling. Would you mind sharing your dimensions?
Mon, 06/24/2019 - 10:11
We have 8' ceilings. If you're still interested in the plans, I linked them above in the "blog link" section. Sorry for the seriously delayed response. I apparently need to check my notification settings. Feel free to email me if you have any questions. [email protected]
This project was quite easy and did not require many tools. The plan allowed me to adjust the measurements easily so it could fit in that space. I used regular 2x4’s and treated the wood with Mountain Ash colour in a semi-transparent stain from Sherwin Williams, I just love the colour! I build 2 - 2 seaters exactly the same. The one side has no arm, as I wanted it to look like a lounge chair. I love to sit in the corner and stretch my legs 😊. I bought the cushion covers from IKEA, and got good quality foam.
This was made from the simple daybed plan, took more time than expected but the end results are worth it. Build and paint first then assemble in the room it is heavy. Used non mortise bed rail hinges to detach easily.
We built the letters bookshelves for our kids' room. First, we wanted to write READ on the wall, but in the end, we arranged them as DARE. We hope it will be a motivational message for our kids to have the courage to make the impossible possible.
The letters are built entirely out of MDF. The hardest thing was to make the curved walls. We cut a lot of curved MDF strips and glued them together to get the rounded shapes.
We described better the process on our blog!
Hope you like them as much as we do!
Sat, 04/23/2022 - 09:59
Congrats! I am so proud of them. I wish I also could write good essays, but it is very difficult for me to express myself and organize my thoughts and ideas. This is why it takes me a lot of time to write a good essay. So, sometimes I pay for paper writing because I like it when everything is done at the highest level. However, I really hope that these essays will help me to achieve my goals especially since I feel very motivated right now. Wish me good luck!
I learned so much for this first project. I used redwood instead of cedar and finished it to match our fence. I coated the inside with flex seal. Next time, I'll drill drain holes nearer to the front edge of each box so they drain into the box below a bit better. I angled the bottoms of each box with a band saw on a 15 degree tilted platform. They fit like a glove! Thanks for a great plan.
I needed a picnic table to go with a playhouse I built for my daughter, this one is a modification of one saw on here with a few amendments. the original plan has the top from 6x6 in a traditional looking row and the seats also from 6x6 however, finding a straight piece of 6x6 in Cyprus is like trying to find a unicorn so I opted to use 2x4, I also decided to change the look of the top give it a solid edge all around. We can't get Cedar etc over here so I've had to use Nordic fir treated with high protection wood stain by V33.
I used the Ana's Cedar Planter plans and flipped it, placed a bucket with cement inside to support umbrella and made a simple table top for drinks. Hope you like it ✌🏾
Welcome to our labor of love. This is our first build and while my bf did most of the work, it was a great project for us as a couple. It was definitely work, but well worth it. We love the way it fits perfectly in our courtyard and people keep commenting on how high-end it looks. Thanks for the plan, Ana! The project took a little longer than it probably should, since it was the first project for us. You should account fort he time it will take to cut, sand and stain your pieces before assembly. There are times you will need to allow for the lumber to dry etc.
Burnt and stained with a semi transparent mahogany water sealer
This pantry cabinet was inspired by a design from Ballard Designs. I needed something a little less deep for my space and couldn't afford the $1900 price tag. I was able to build this one for just around $100 and was able to customize it to fit my own space requirements. The arched doors and half round moulding add a nice touch. This versatile cabinet could be used for linens, kitchen storage, crafts, or just about anything else you can think of!
First wood project, thanks for the great plans Ana! I made the bottom cushions using 3" thick firm foam, 2" thick memory foam, and 1" thick batting (purchased in bulk and then cut to size), and covered them with outdoor fabric. The back cushions are 4" thick soft foam. I added easily removable/washable drop cloth covers on top of all the cushions. I don't have a finish on the clear redwood, but might add a clear coat to protect it. The memory foam makes this sofa very luxerious!
Quick and easy to follow plans. Only issue I ran into was that my miter saw only cuts up to a 50° angle. I set up a jig to hold the 2x2 perpendicular to the saw and set the miter to 30°. Viola, easy 60° angles! Pic attached for reference.
The plans were very easy to follow for non avid woodworkers. We decided to upholster the seat on the bench.
Tue, 10/05/2021 - 10:43
Looks professionally done and well built, the upholstered bench is a beautiful addition!
Super Easy.. I like it better without the doors. Recommend getting a KREG Jig. I have the Jr and it was perfect for this project.
We have a rental unit and decided to fill one room with 2 sets of bunk beds. One is a twin over a full. The other is a full over full. Due to a duct running through one corner, and limited amount of space, I decided to build a set of stairs on the 17" gap. I used the simple bunk bed plans, but modified it to the style of the farmhouse. Also, I changed several of the heights of the foot/head boards. The full over full will have a ladder coming off the end and is in progress.
I’ve made several of these bunk beds now and my oldest was wanting a oregon beavers/San Fransisco giants themed one after we donated his during our move. It’s made out of 2x4’s, 2x6’s and 1x3 pine.
We built this table for my brother and new wife's wedding present. We modified it to use as an outdoor dining set. Instead of using the 1x10 for the tabletop we used 2x6's and for the legs we used 4x4's. We attached the top boards with a Camo fastening system we used last year on our deck (works great to conceal the screws). I stained the frame in Behr Cordovan Brown and the top boards in Behr Cedar Naturaltone. It was our first attempt at building a table and I think it turned out great, only problem was giving it away!
Mon, 06/17/2013 - 10:57
Very nice! I'd been considering this plan for my outdoor table, but my husband liked the modern farm table better. Same idea--I am leaving gaps to allow the water to drain. Love the two-tone finish! It's amazing what you can do with plain old 2 x 6s!
This was an easy project although it took us 3 weekends to get it finished. My son loves to help now but it slows down the process. We used wood we already had and reclaimed oak to make this table.
We had to resize the table to fit our entryway. The table design was 64” long and we made ours 48” in length. It was easy to do the math, the cuts for length were 75% of the original size. For example, the table top trim piece calls for a 64” cut, take 64 x 75% and you get 48. So that cut piece would be 48” instead of 64”. We kept all other measurements the same, both width and height. The only other change we made was in bottom shelf, it calls for a 1x12 and we already had a 2x12.
I am still looking for a metal piece(towel holder) to go on the front of the table.
We needed furniture for our back patio and as I was searching for plans online, I stumbled across Ana-white.com. I was so excited to show my husband who built this in a day. I had thought that I would sew the cushions myself but after a few failed attempts at sewing box cushions with piping, I decided to buy the cushions. Buying them is actually a LOT cheaper as foam is very expensive in this size. I bought our cushions and back pillows from Walmart and the accent pillows from Target.
Cost: $355-cushions
$115-Wood
$25-Primer
$20-Paint
