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Farmhouse Indoor Playhouse - I May have gone a little overboard...

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 01/08/2021 - 19:38

Thanks for your amazing Farmhouse Indoor Playhouse plans!
So easy to follow your directions! I may have gone a little overboard.
I used some scrap wood from recent Renos and wood from an old boxspring my parents had.
The kitchen was originally from Ikea with some updates.
The shrubs are silk plants from Ikea and scrap wood.
The only real cost was Paint $30 ish.

Blog Link
https://www.instagram.com/p/CJzfOGwjLT4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Indoor Playhouse
Estimated Cost
50
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Seasonal And Holiday
Christmas Decor

Kentwood Book Shelf

This was my first major build with plans from Ana. I actually found this bookcase via Shanty2Chic. It went smoothly and all in all took me a few evenings about an hour at a time. I have 3 kids so it did take me a little longer to finish. I am so impressed with myself and so is my husband. I used a 10" chopsaw for most of the cuts. I also used my KregJig. Thanks Ana!

Blog Link
Bookcase Reveal
Built from Plan(s)
Rustic Bookshelf Plans with 2x2 Face Frames
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Special Walnut followed by Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Dark Wax Finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Brook Laundry Basket Dresser

Submitted by krochelle on Thu, 01/01/2015 - 15:42

Used square laundry baskets instead of regular rectangular baskets. The square ones aren't as deep but are a bit taller so I had to modify the plans. I added a backsplash and some wooden tags to the baskets to designate them for certain colors. I also added some decorative trim and finished the bottom in a gray stain and used white chalk paint for the top.

Built from Plan(s)
Laundry Basket Organizer Tower - 4 Tall and Lengthwise
Estimated Cost
$70
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Weathered gray stain
White chalk paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Attic Reno and Built-ins

This was my first-ever woodworking project, which followed a pretty significant renovation of my attic. The built-ins were inspired by the plans and videos from this site. The renovation started with removal of the wall-to-wall carpeting (including 20k nails and staples), repairing the subfloor, replacing the stairs and landings, including the drywall. I used Home Depot’s Lifeproof floating vinyl flooring, which I’m really pleased with.

Built from Plan(s)
Mudroom Bench with Easy Drawers
Estimated Cost
$3500
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
White paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Do not test the seating until all table is comlete (humor at my expense)

Fun build. Thanks Ana. I made the mistake of installing one set of seat boards and testing the strength. I weigh over 300lbs. No harm no foul but you can probably figure out the rest. On my backside soon after.

Looking forward to building my next 2 without this mishap.

Jim

Blog Link
https://www.facebook.com/buildsbyjim
Built from Plan(s)
Square Picnic Table
Estimated Cost
200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
behr stain mentioned in plans and spar urethane poly exterior by minwax

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Fancy Farmhouse Headboard with Modified Trim

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 05/14/2017 - 17:02

Fancy Farmhouse Headboard with Modified Trim. There was a lot of trial and error as this was my first ever project, but now I'm hooked! We only needed a headboard to attach to our King platform frame. 

Built from Plan(s)
King Size Fancy Farmhouse Bed
Estimated Cost
$100.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Made chalk paint using Extra White by Sherman Williams.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Jeep Bed

Submitted by papamike on Mon, 07/05/2021 - 17:15

I hope this is OK to add here. It's not an Ana White plan, so moderator please delete if it is not allowed. I made this bed for my grandson. I bought a plan online and modified it from a twin to a full size bed. The dome light and running lights work as night lights. A motion sensor light activates if he crosses the door to illuminate the ladder. Front tire is made as a step so his parents can climb in and read to him. The whole thing is on EZ Sliders so they can move it away from the wall to make the bed.

Estimated Cost
$150.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Latex paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Farmhouse x coffe table without the x

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 06/17/2017 - 07:18

We loved the look of the farmhouse x table but my wife liked the slatted look of pallet furniture, so I replaced the 1x12 boards on the bottom with 1x4 cross pieces. I also changed the dimensions somewhat to fit in the space intended for the table so I got rid of the x frames on the ends because their angles changed with the dimensions of he table. Now our cabin looks even more rustic!

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X Coffee Table
Estimated Cost
$65
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax dark walnut with tung oil finish
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Tiny house apothecary cabinets

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 06/26/2017 - 06:37

These worked perfectly for the space in our tiny house. Loved the way they turned out!

Built from Plan(s)
DIY Apothecary Style Kitchen Cabinets
Estimated Cost
$500
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Benjamin Moore Aura paint with primer. Sanded for a distressed finished
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Green House

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 07/13/2017 - 08:31

I built this amazing green house following your plans!  My wife and I moved our family from the city to an amazing 5 acre homestead out in the country here in Wisconsin. We are super happy that we will be able to keep our new garden going longer!  Thanks so much for the plans!

Built from Plan(s)
DIY Greenhouse
Estimated Cost
We spent about $800 for the frame and plastic panels. Then we spent another $250 for the reclaimed barnwood siding. We found the door at a reclamation site for $25.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
I followed Ana's plan pretty closely. This was the first building I ever built from scratch. It was a little difficult to get the foundation level. But I figured it out. I used pressure treated 6x6s on top of gravel. I was able to screw the actual walls down to the 6x6s.

I'm actually building a second building from these plans to use as a chicken coop. Once it's done I will post photos.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Seasonal And Holiday
Spring

"Barnwood" Head Board

Submitted by uglyrhino on Mon, 06/17/2013 - 15:06

This my version of the Farmhouse Bed.

http://ana-white.com/2010/03/farmhouse-bed-calif-king

A friend of mine wanted just a headboard and so I set out looking for a style that would compliment his home.

My lumber stash is primarily made up of reclaimed pallets and salvaged 2x4 lumber.

The only thing I had to buy was the 10' 4x4 post that I used for the legs.

I used star drive, self tapping, deck screws to assemble this beast. As the style is rustic I didn't bother trying to hide any of the holes.

Once assembled I sanded it twice and then "pickled" it to get that "barnwood" look.

The vinegar used in the pickling process should kill any microbes for those who would be concerned about using reclaimed lumber in a residential setting.

Blog Link
http://ana-white.com/2009/10/farmhouse-bed-save-158100_7467.html
Estimated Cost
$11.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Pickling solution
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Ana White Greenhouse

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/06/2022 - 12:41

We built the first one about 8 years ago, and then the wind flipped it over and scattered it all over the back part of the property. I then dug footings and anchored the second one down; I was able to save the Dutch Door I made for the first one. Thanks for the plans!!!

Built from Plan(s)
DIY Greenhouse

Comments

Seasonal And Holiday
Spring

Curved Bench

Submitted by stevez8420 on Sat, 08/08/2015 - 13:41

I followed your idea but i think my bench is a touch smaller. I decided to add arm rests on each end, I kept the top beverage ledge or "Bever-ledge" as I call it and ofcourse I added rope lighting along the underside. This was my first ever DIY project.

Built from Plan(s)
DIY Curved Fire Pit Bench - Featuring A Beautiful Mess
Estimated Cost
150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I used a Cedar Tone semi-transparent finish which turned out a little more orange than i though but it still looks good!
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Garden outhouse with composting toilet

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 07/16/2022 - 17:48

The cool thing about Ana White plans is they are straightforward to modify to use materials you have on hand. Everything but the frame is either leftovers or from the barn.

Built from Plan(s)
Outhouse Plan for Cabin

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Farmhouse Toy Box

Submitted by frmoody on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 15:01

My second build from Ana's toy box plan. I had my son use his CNC machine to carve boy's name into the front. Depth of the letters is about 0.25". Looks really good.

Blog Link
Fred Moody Art
Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Toy Box

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4X4 Truss Table and Bench

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 02/09/2019 - 14:46

My daughter moved into her first apartment and asked me to make her a dining room table. I used the plans found on Ana's website and made a slight modifcations. I used 5/4" pine boards to build the tops and regular douglas fir 4x4s and 2x4s for the bases. All screws are hidden exept the lag bolts I painted black and used to bolt the end trusses to the center truss which gives it kind of a industrial type accent. Thanks to Ana White and Shanty 2 CHIC for the great plans. My daughter loved the table and bench and she is going to find chair for the other side of the table. 

Built from Plan(s)
4x4 Truss Beam Table
4x4 Truss Benches
Estimated Cost
Approximately $275 for the table, bench and misc stain, screw, sandpaper etc.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane Stain and Poly Mission Oak in Satin. Two coats on the bases and three coats on the tops. Used a pre stain conditioner prior to applying the Stain and Poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Patio sofa

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 14:02

Went with regular cheap studs and extended the couch to make 4-across seating.  Probably should have used better wood because it was hard to find studs that were straight and not full of burrs and knotholes!  AND...studs are actually 1.5" x 3.5", so keep that in mind if you go that route when you're cutting from detailed plans because your dimensions will be off slightly.  Staining and adding spar urethane coat took the longest amount of time.  Cushions are 24" x 24" from Lowe's.  Wood = $80, Cushions = $180.  A little extra for screws and a few pieces of hardware.  This pic shows the couch without a back brace that I added later.  It's a beast, too!  After all that wood the couch probabaly weighs close to 150 pounds!     

Built from Plan(s)
2x4 Outdoor Sofa
2x4 Outdoor Coffee Table
Estimated Cost
$280
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Puritan Pine Wood Stain, Spar Urethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner