DIY Rustic Sideboard
I worked on this project over the course of a few months, and I absolutely love the result! I posted all the info at my blog: http://www.designatedspacedesign.com/2017/10/01/a-rustic-sideboard/
I worked on this project over the course of a few months, and I absolutely love the result! I posted all the info at my blog: http://www.designatedspacedesign.com/2017/10/01/a-rustic-sideboard/
I made these to create display space for my son's lego creations.
These are solid cedar. They also have several coats of polyurathane. They both got wet sanded and buffed for final coat. They were also modified with leg braces amd braces along side decking. Enjoy!
Wed, 07/10/2013 - 09:38
Sorry first pic got uploaded upside down some how ? Instagram acct is jrh413 for anyone who wants to follow. Thanks!
I had worked on this project a while ago, but did not had time to add my brag post. I actually modified the dimensions to fit my needs. I enjoyed making this pedestal along with my son.
My wife and I picked this out as our first somewhat complex piece from Ana's site to make. Most of the table is made from left over 1x4s I had from a fence we made. I only needed 2 1x12s as we didn't make the drawers as deep.
Because I cut down the 1x4s for the legs (and didn't examine the plans in detail first) I made them 3 inches wide when the ones in the plan are only 2.5 inches wide. This made for a few adjustments, such as the middle two drawers being a bit narrower.
The fronts of the drawers are normal height, but the boxes are only 4 inches high inside (so they don't fill up with as much junk, lol).
The 1x12s were only 11 inches wide, so I laminated some 1x2s on the sides to make it wide enough.
I think it really turned out well and we're already planning some complimentary pieces for our living room.
Counting the left over wood from the fence it probably cost around $50 including the stain and polyurethane.
My husband wasn't home this week, so I had to create something.. He's just lucky that I didn't give the kitchen a makeover! ;]
I modified and improvised with what I had lying around... I used a 1x4 for the bottom because I didn't have enough 1x2 scraps left, but then I decided to put the lettering on it because I thought it looked too plain. I like how it turned out!! :]
Fri, 08/12/2011 - 10:51
I used a word document and found a font I liked and then used that to paint the lettering on myself. :]
Fri, 08/12/2011 - 16:05
I love this mod! Lots of ribbons, only a little bit of space. Sits on your desktop too!
In reply to I love this mod! Lots of by Ana White
Fri, 08/12/2011 - 16:26
It's Just what I needed! :] Thanks for the inspiration!
loved the challenge first project ever, my suggestion to anyone buy the kreg jig best thing since sliced bread
Wed, 10/09/2013 - 19:49
Very nice!
Is this the full size table or a coffee table? I'm curious about your dimensions.
Fri, 10/11/2013 - 08:10
Full size outdoor table I used the plan located on this website outdoor beer table I believe
Thanks for the plans had to go with something like this to avoid putting cabinets in and risk hitting a water line in the wall.
Made my wife happy!
Mon, 05/06/2019 - 10:22
Hi Mike this is a fantastic project! Just fabulous!
We built Ana’s outdoor sectional in a few hours and it’s made a huge impact on our deck! It saved us so much money but looks like a high end piece! Thank you for the simple and structured plans!
Fri, 06/07/2019 - 10:53
This is gorgeous! You really have an eye for putting different colors, textures and patterns together! Thank you so much for sharing a brag post.
Still need to stain but this was my very first project and it turned out well! The directions are very easy to follow and I am very happy with it!
Darling Mud Kitchen by Sarah Jean Gammon
"I had this idea of making Sonny a mud-kitchen, a kids play kitchen for the yard. I mentioned it to Brent and he laughed saying he had enough projects on his list. This was not something he was going to build. Sooo I built this all by my self...or as Sonny would say, “me do this my own self”. It cost ~30 bucks in lumber and a trip to the thrift store for some second hand pots and pans. 3 hours later, a little paint, a little stain and voila... Sonny Side Up Mud Kitchen! Thanks for the plans Ana."
I needed some furniture for a summer tv room ( cooler downstairs) I was making. These sidetables and tv stand are loosely based off Ana's work.
Made this with pallet 4x6 and 4x4 posts, and construction lumber.
Fri, 05/05/2023 - 11:44
It is masterfully done, I love your use of material! Thanks for sharing.
Our nephew Nathan really wanted a captain's bed like his friend. We built him one even better for Christmas this year. I couldn't find one plan with everything we wanted to I used the plans for the Storage Daybed for the base, and used the plans for the Cozy Corner twin bed collection wide bookcase unit. We combined both the headboard and sideboard into one unit (by extending the top to the short end) giving him an L shaped headboard for all his hockey stuff :) The only thing we messed up on was the height of the bookcase. He wanted it higher so it's on blocks for now to raise it. My sister did all the final painting to match his room and it looks AWESOME!!!
Steve had everything cut at work and we put it together in one 12 hour day! Nathan LOVES his new bed. Thank you Ana!
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 16:52
That is one nice, cool looking bed. Interesting colors, is it his school colors? I've never thought of painting plywood, you've given me some ideas.
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 21:24
The colors are the official Montreal Canadiens hockey team's colors, My son is a HUGE fan! Nathan LOVES his bed. and it is very solid.
Fri, 01/06/2012 - 20:29
Ummm... The bookcases were too short because you didn't take the mattress height into account. Looks really good though.
This was so super easy. We are so in love with this. Thank you Ana for making DIY so much fun!
Thu, 05/18/2023 - 09:22
Way to go, so happy you enjoy it! Thanks for sharing.
My very first woodworking project and could not have done it without you!!
Mistakes were made and lots was learned but pretty happy with how it turned out in the end.
Wed, 05/24/2023 - 19:54
Absolutely beautiful, can't wait to see what you build next!
Closet by Joanie
This was our first attempt at making a woodworking project but knew it had to be done to save our plants from our son digging in them. It took us all weekend (mostly because of the staining) but we completed the project in 2 days. We went a little bigger (made a 6 x 6 box) to give our son some room and allow for friends. I loved putting the project together and look forward to many years of use from this box. Thank you for such simple plans!
This was our first build from wood to finished product! I had done some refinishing furniture project, but never a project from raw wood like this. It was easy to do, the hardest was installing the smart lights and making sure they worked!