Headboard and nightstands
I made this headboard a year ago and it was my first Ana White project. I finally got around to making the nightstands last weekend and I just adore them. My guest room is finally complete!
I made this headboard a year ago and it was my first Ana White project. I finally got around to making the nightstands last weekend and I just adore them. My guest room is finally complete!
Thanks to Ana White and fsmumford, I was inspired to create a castle bed for my princess. It was a lot of hard work but it paid off seeing her going up the stairs and down the slide a million times the 1st day!
Wed, 01/13/2016 - 05:12
I am looking for the plans for this bed as well.
Have you had any luck finding them?
Thu, 11/26/2015 - 15:49
Thanks so much for being so generous with your plans. I just had my first granddaughter and you've given me so many options for what I can do for her. The castle bed will be great in a few years. Thank you.
Love this! The farm house table and bench (1st photo) were my first 2 wood project ever. They came out great so I decided to make a coffee table using modified dimensions (2nd photo) and used poplar for the table top instead of pine. Poplar took to the stain I used really well. The farm table is Danish Oil, Light Walnut and the coffee table is in Danish Oil Dark walnut. I used wipe on Poly to finish both tables and I used matte black wood screws for an accent on the base of the coffee table. Everything else was assembled with a compact circular saw and pocket holes w/ a Kreg Jig. Thanks for the plans!
Mon, 10/19/2020 - 23:48
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I was tired of stooping to do laundry with my front-loading washer. I used the plans for Sausha's washer/dryer pedestals and tweaked them a bit.
For this project, I used 6 foot cedar fence posts and 8 foot cedar 2x4s. I used a pencil to space the boards and allow extra air flow. More space between boards is acceptable - even to the extent of dropping off one full board and putting an inch between each side rail.
Another option is to make your sides interlocking layers, one or two boards high - http://cedarstackingcompostbin.blogspot.com/
Since I am composting large amounts of leaves and grass clippings, mine is made in one piece. I don't turn my pile often - when I do, I can either lift the whole thing up or move the pile from side to side. I cut the 2x8x8 posts - cut a 3 foot length off of each end. Save the 2 foot center piece to brace the long sides. Affix your 1/2 (3 foot side) and full fence (6 foot side) boards to the 2x4, leaving the desired gap between each board. Affix each board with 2 weather proof screws - I used coated deck screws.
Attach the vertical posts to the inside of the cedar fence boards, including the short 2 foot boards that are just long enough to brace the long sides. I alternated the dog eared sides, so that each corner had one flat and one notched board.
I used 24 cedar fence posts and 16 feet of cedar 2x4. Note, I was able to do this all along. The trash cans acted as supports - no clamps or saw horses needed.
Fri, 12/07/2012 - 18:43
This is a little heavy when finished. I can easily flip it over to turn the compost, but after building it and tiring my arms out with the cutting and drilling, it was a long haul to the back yard to position it. You might be happy with a 3x3 bin, in which case, I suggest making it 1 board shorter and leaving wider spaces - if you think through the math, you can probably get it down to 10-12 cedar fence posts and 1 longer 2x4. Cost would be about $35 that way - cheaper than most compost bins.
A couple more passes of finish and this will have a new lease on life. Beginning as a mixture of reclaimed wood and some shelving that Brian Carla Baker Smith had in their garage, it will soon be sporting a television as life begins anew for our friends. The most gnarly pieces turned out to provide the most character. I think that is a wonderful observation of life. Great plan from Ana White!
In reply to Wonderful details! by Ana White Admin
Fri, 07/16/2021 - 17:02
Thank you for the great plan Ana. Your plans, the details, and equipment required for the project have gotten me into woodworking. I appreciate all the work you put into your project posts.
This reclaimed console was not build from one of Ana's plan but I did want to share it to inspire others to work with reclaimed wood. I used reclaimed pallet wood for this build, except for the drawer, I used MDF. For the finish I used an oil based poly.
In reply to Love it! by tracygator
Wed, 04/08/2015 - 15:43
Hi Tracy. Everywhere there is a joint or seam, I cut each reclaimed plank on a 45 degree angle to hide the exposed raw wood after being cut.
Wed, 04/08/2015 - 19:38
It looks just like west elm. Did you lay the boards on plywood first? It looks like there are a few pieces per row on the side if that makes sense. Seriously I love this
In reply to Thank you! by tracygator
Wed, 04/08/2015 - 21:11
You are correct, I build a plywood box basically with a face frame. I rip down all the reclaimed pallet to 1/2" thickness and then nail it to the plywood. The pallet wood is basically a veneer.
Outdoor pallet bar with sink I found in the garage. Just a dumping sink under cabinet,not hooked up to plumbing.
This was what I built for my daughter during quarantine! I had never used a Kreg Jig before and now I love using it!
These are made from the three drawer plans but modified the size to meet our needs and used planks for shelves instead of drawers. Painted white and black gel stain.
UPDATE FROM ANA - We have received MANY requests for this plan and have created a plan inspired by this post here.
Shopping List (for ONE bedside table) + Tools
Cut List (for ONE bedside table)
Cut 1x4s and 1x2s with miter saw. Layout side panel 1x4s as shown above. Measure and cut 1x2 to length. Nail the 1x2 to the 1x4s, two nails per overlap with glue. Make sure your side panels are square. Build two.
Drill 3/4" pocket holes on inside edge of 1x4 ends as shown above. Cut 2x2s with compound miter saw. Attach to the 2x2 legs with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.
Set Kreg Jig to 1-1/2" setting. Drill 1-1/2" pocket holes on end of each 2x2, one per end. Attach to 2x2s with wood glue as shown above.
Cut 1x4 shelf boards with compound miter saw. Nail and glue to the inside of the project as shown above.
Cut 1x4 top boards with compound miter saw. Nail and glue to top with 1-1/4" nails and wood glue.
If you wish to add a back, measure and cut from 1/4" plywood and attach with 3/4" brad nails.
Mon, 02/12/2018 - 16:24
Is there plans for this one? Its gorgeous and I'd love to build it!
In reply to Is there plans for this one? by laurahamer07
Thu, 06/07/2018 - 15:37
Hello, this nightstand was built using these plans http://www.ana-white.com/2011/06/reclaimed-wood-look-bedside-table instead of adding drawers the builder added shelves. The shelves can be 3/4" plywood or 1x boards.
In reply to bedside end tables by karenlouder
Thu, 06/07/2018 - 15:40
Hello, this nightstand was built using this plan, but instead of drawers, simply measure and cut shelves to fit from 3/4" plywood. http://www.ana-white.com/2011/06/reclaimed-wood-look-bedside-table
Wed, 07/24/2019 - 09:24
It's taken us a couple of weekends, but we finished our bedside table. We made two, but one still needs painting.
Thank you for the plans. We had a great deal of fun and learning experience making these.
Want to see it? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2830583376957272&set=pcb.283058…
The plans were easy to follow. I modified my island to fit my space and cut it down to 44 inches in length.
Fri, 07/22/2011 - 14:13
i was looking for THE PERFECT ISLAND.. thank you so much for posting this. love it and can't wait to start building it. where did you find the shelves?
Mon, 10/31/2011 - 15:33
Your island is gorgeous, and I love the modification you made to the original plans on the shelving support! I would like to know what size the boards are that you used so that I can duplicate. Thank you!
Tue, 02/07/2012 - 19:43
I would think it would be basically the same build, just add brackets to support the extra wood.
Mon, 03/05/2012 - 15:20
I want to make this Kitchen Island but if can't find the Supply List. Would you mind posting it or emailing me please! This will work perfect in my Kitchen
Mon, 03/05/2012 - 17:46
Wow! Just a wonderfully simple project! I can figure it out by looking at it. I have a piece of Rock Maple Counter Top 24"x6'that needs legs. I'll probably use 4x4' for legs, six of them. But the shelves will be just like this. Thank you!
Mon, 03/05/2012 - 17:50
Wow! Just a wonderfully simple project! I can figure it out by looking at it. I have a piece of Rock Maple Counter Top, 24in.x6ft., that needs legs. I'll probably use 4x4s for legs, six of them. But the shelves will be just like this. Thank you!
Mon, 03/05/2012 - 18:59
I have enjoyed what I have seen so far. You are an awesome designer.
Mon, 03/19/2012 - 11:57
Do you have instructions on how to build this? It's awesome!
Wed, 04/04/2012 - 11:58
Just click on the link for the instructions. It's under the heading 'About This Project' titled as 'From Plan: Easy Kitchen Island Plans'.
Click where it says 'Easy Kitchen Island Plans'. When you hover your cursor over the words, you will see that is a hyperlink.
Sun, 05/20/2012 - 06:48
I love your island and I also have a small kitchen...would you happen to know the sizes of the boards you used? Thanks
Wed, 07/25/2012 - 14:31
Yours looks so different and so much better then the one that show how to make it, how did you do it? I really would love to build it but have no idea how...
Thanks so much!
Wed, 08/15/2012 - 13:08
This island is perfect. I love the shelves and the size. Any chance you could send me the dimensions of this island and details on how you did the shelves? Great job!
Wed, 12/31/2014 - 07:37
Hi, this is my first time building anything. I really like the modification made to the original plans. I like the legs facing the other way. I can't figure out how to modify the cuts on the sides and front and back supports for the top to adjust for turning the legs the other way. Are there modified plans. LOL I need instructions, I’m not quite there yet on doing it myself. Thank you
Sat, 06/06/2015 - 18:33
Hello, i love this island but maybe i missed it. What kind of wood is everyone using? Frosting said $47 but that could only be for pine right? Are people using pine to build this? I would like it to look just like the picture. Any help would be appreciated! thanks!
Fri, 08/14/2015 - 14:34
I wnat to kow how much wood and what size I need ans the saws i need to build this project
Fri, 08/14/2015 - 14:35
I need to know how much wood and what size wood and also what kind of saws do I need for this job
Fri, 08/14/2015 - 14:35
I need to know how much wood and what size wood and also what kind of saws do I need for this job
I've been wanting to build this bed for awhile and finally got around to it. I made a few small changes to the plans:
-I used 2x8's instead of 2x6s, so it wouldn't be so low to the ground.
-I ripped 3/8" off of the 2x8 supports in the middle so the mattress would nest inside the frame and not slide around
-I didn't add the headboard because it seemed a bit chunky/rustic for my taste. I will come back and do something else for the headboard. Maybe a cool paneled wall with built in sconces? We'll see!
Love these plans though, appreciate it!
Mon, 07/25/2022 - 21:44
Love the look and your mods, well done! Thank you so much for sharing.
Since we don't have a garage or any really good place to keep our tools, they end up all over the house while we're working on a project. So, we decided to build a cabinet that would look nice in our house, and also house our tools. We chose the armoire plan because it has plenty of space.
This project took us forever, so it's hard to really estimate the actual working time. We began working on it back in June, then we were evacuated because of a forest fire.... By the time we got back into our house and we were organized again it was the end of July.... and now finally the end of August it's finished. It took us a while, but it's a great addition to our house!
We modified this cabinet by using 1/4 inch beadboard backed with 1/4 plywood for the doors. We also modified the size of the armoire to make it deeper.
I wanted a window seat that would fit my window. There was no way I could afford to buy anything. Ana's site inspired me to modify her plans to create what I wanted. My husband and I worked on this during the weekends and between my son's nap. The piece is so large that 2 people were needed just to pick up the wood. The finished piece is 8' long, 2' deep and 18" tall. If we ever move, it might have to stay with the house.
Mon, 01/23/2012 - 16:47
Working on a plan for my own window seat ... attached to a book shelf to hug my big window. This is inspiring.
Dona
Great plans! Fun project
Sat, 05/25/2019 - 19:34
Your chicken coop is beautiful! I love the farmhouse feel of it! Thank you so much for sharing a picture! Ana
My wife showed me this wine rack on a you tube video so I checked it out. She really wanted one so I made her two of them. I also made a longer one for liquor bottles as well, ill post it as soon as I hang it on the wall.
We chose this project because we have a small garage and space is at a premium. The dimensions of this build fit well in our limited space and allowed us to organize items such as paint, stain, screws and nails into one central location. I chose 2x4's on the sides to give it a more stable feel. Our garage and parking lot are all sloped and with the 2x4's this prevented the twisting. It feels solid and the wheels are smooth. We picked everything up at Home Depot. The screws that came with the hinges are to long and my husband used the Dremel to grind them down. You could just buy shorter screws. This is one of my firsts builds and I've definitely learned a lot of lessons along the way. Measure, measure, then measure again before you cut a piece and use a level surface to make level pieces. Overall, everyone in my family played a part in helping me build this piece and so I love it and will cherish this piece and the memories always. Thanks Ana for all your fun videos, sharing your life with your family, and providing resources like this plan to us for free. I'm thankful for my son who bought me a compound miter saw for Mother's Day and other family for buying me a Ryobi circular saw. I'm truly blessed and loved. Thanks
Mon, 08/31/2020 - 11:19
I love how you used the 2x4 on the sides. great idea
For more information and photos see House of Rumors in Instagram www.instagram.com/houseofrumours
I knew I needed a sandbox for my toddler, and saw the original on pinterest. I was so happy when I came here looking for designs and saw that someone had created a plan for this. I think I'm more excited about it than my little guy is.
The plan was easy to follow, and it went together quickly. Thank you very much for these plans
Tue, 04/10/2012 - 10:45
Your son is adorable, and I totally "get it" when you say that you're more excited than he is! haha. Great job!
Wed, 04/11/2012 - 19:43
Great sandbox, it looks awesome! Your son is going to have so much fun in it this summer.
Tue, 10/16/2012 - 19:32
You rock Ana! Your plans are some of the best quick builds with lots of features. I built this sand box in two hours and my son is having the best time. This is a Texas winter replacement for the beach and the backyard pool.
Mon, 05/23/2016 - 19:44
So I just started making this box and it's truly an awesome design but I couldn't get 1x8 lumber instead I got 2x8... For the box base, will this make an difference in the mechanics of the seat and back opening..and the overall size of the box is 1.5" longer at 49" instead of the 47" the plans detail.. I was hoping that it won't but I think it might interfere with the 2x4 support the seat back..
I right in the middle of this project so I need to get on with it as it's nice tomorrow..
THANK YOU
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The bed is a mixutre of the loft bed plan and the farmhouse loft bed plan with some modifications of my own thrown in. I liked the headboard look of the farmhouse loft bed and incorporated it into the plan. I also made the side rails out of 1x10's to make it more beefy looking and I think it works better. The supports for the mattress are made out of 3/4" bookshelves, cut down to fit as it added more support than 1/2's. The desk is based off the loft bed desk plan, but I made the top piece out of 3/4" MDF. I think it makes a nicer look. I added 1x2's to the face of the bookcases and desk top to finish it off and make everything look more finished.
I also added a programmable, remote controlled, RBG LED lighting system under the bed. My daughter can go from dance party to mood lighting depending on the situation. This bed will deliver.
I also modeled everything in 3D CAD using Solid Edge. This was a very helpful tool to get all the measurements correct as well as incorporating 3 different deisigns blended with my own.
We modified Ana White’s excellent Mud Kitchen plans, adding a third section and scaling the whole thing slightly larger to be a better size for our 4 and 6 year old grand daughters. It was so much fun to make and accessorize!