Eco office work space
We (my husband and I) were in desperate need of a better work space, and this was perfect.
We (my husband and I) were in desperate need of a better work space, and this was perfect.
Based on Ana's 2x4 patio furniture blog and plan wirh some modifications.
Built all in cedar.
Seats are 1x6.
Seat back height is at 36"
Backs are 1x6 .
Cushions are from Home Depot:
Bozanto Sunbrella Deep Seating Cushions
24" x 24" seats with 6" thickness
Back cushions are at least 6" thick.
2200 UV hour fade life.
Aceent cushion are from Lowes.
Stain is Cabot Gold Sunlit Walnut put on with 2 coats.
Covers are custom ordered from Covers and all. Www.coversandall.ca
Estimated all in cost lumber, supplies, stain, covers - $2,500.
Much cheaper less than half than the retail cost for similar quality patio furniture.
Our new home has a 21'x17' screened in porch that needed somthing, anything to occupy it! We looked for sectionals from online retailors and could not believe how much money they were demanding for them. Being new homeowners we could not afford/justify spending that amount. I found Ana-white.com while looking for shoe bench plans and found these 2 plans for the sectional. It was time to justify all of my tool purchases! lol
I took the 2 plans for the sofa and armless sectional and increased the size on the armless sectional by 1 seat to fill the area better. Future plans also include a bar, serving area and coffee table in the space. I bought (30) acq 2x4x8's and, not including scrap pieces, had 3 reamaining full pieces after completing the project. Total for the wood materials was $130 and I also had to buy a Kreig Jig ($37) and 2-1/2" ext deck screws so all in all about $180 for the materials
For the cushons I searched local retailors and found since we were going into the winter season a lot of local stores were selling off their patio supplies at big discounts. I found a local Home Depot selling Hampton Bay deep cushions for 75% off (normally $49.98 on sale for $13.xx). I needed 8 seats and since one was a corner I ordered 9 sets (9 backs, 8 seats).
Project took me less than 5 hours pick up the wood, set up on-site shop, make all the cuts and assemble. That 5 hour timeline also included a break for dinner. The sofa sections are heavy when put together, if you plan on moving them more than once or twice a year I'd suggest putting some caster wheels on the base with locks to keep it from rolling away when being used.
Tue, 11/17/2015 - 17:58
Looks like some nice pieces of furniture you have here! I actually built the same sofa from that same plan as our outdoor furniture, along with some chairs built with the same style to match. Mine is a few months old and I'd like you give just a tiny bit of advice (if you'll accept it lol) so yours doesn't end up like mine... On the back, top horizontal support (the ones that traverse the entire length of the sofa) I would put 1-2 vertical support posts spaced evenly. After just a month of having mine I started to notice a slight sag in the board :( No doubt after 6 months to a few years it would become pretty bad. Its just a matter of cutting a couple scraps and screwing them in, so its a pretty simple fix! I hope it helps, and keep up the tool collection and builds!
-Jeremy
In reply to I like your style! by kbdesigns
Wed, 11/18/2015 - 04:09
Funny you should mention that, I was thinking it while showing it off to the in-laws a few nights ago. I'm a big guy and leaned back on it and naturally it had movement. I was torn between a 2x4 on end running under the rear piece or horizontal supports... I didn't want there to be any undesirable spots to sit in if my guests leaned back. So, since you did this addition does it effect the seating area?
Good call though and something I'm going to do!
Thanks!
In reply to Great minds think alike... by mdj1281
Wed, 11/18/2015 - 04:11
I was torn between a 2x4 on end running under the rear piece or horizontal supports... - See more at: http://ana-white.com/comment/68564#comment-68564
Sorry, I meant to say vertical supports
I used plans from the classic Adirondack chairs and modified the arms for a wider width to place cups/glasses on them. I also curved the top as well. It was a fun project and took about a day and a half, off and on. Thank you!
I wanted to build a small shower bench. I used the Providence Bench Plans and just made it a bit smaller with a few adjustments. This bench is 35" long and 18" tall. I did not use the cross supports on the bottom because it was so short. Also, you will see that I turned the bottom stretcher and side supports flat/horizontal. I put the screws for the seat boards through the top down just because this was the easiest way for me to do it. The plans did not show in detail how to attach the seat boards from the underside. It just said "finally, the seat boards." I guess they probably used a pocket jig. I bought a pocket jig and used it in the couple of places, but this was my first time using it. I used brown, coated decking screws in the places I did not use the pocket screws. This was my first attempt at building anything and my first time to use a pocket jig. I used a natural wood stain and Behr Weather-Proofing since it will be in a wet area.
my wife tagged me on facebook right before Xmas with the plans and picture of this, so i dusted off my tools and built her one as a present. its not only great for her but it makes the laundry easier for me as well. I had to mofidy the base of mine because my dryer vent comes up through the floor in the corner.
I had a client send me a pic of the bed she wanted. It was very similar to Ana's tall panel bed. She was upsizing from a queen to a king and wanted it to match her previous set.
This was a really fun build. The bottom side boards were put on the outside instead of the inside (this was an accident) but it still seems very sturdy. Perfect for 2-5 years old.
Fri, 07/19/2019 - 16:01
Super cute! I don't think it matters if it's on the inside or out, looks awesome to me!
This was our first ana white build. Bed build took one Saturday - to finish up took another week or so working nights - most of our time spent on getting the color we wanted and sanding and finishing. Building the 2x4 frame took more time than anticipated as well. We are super happy with how it turned out.
The plans for this bench fit out mudroom perfectly! All ready for winter now with the boot storage in back ☺️
Wed, 10/02/2019 - 09:29
We love this shoe bench!!! So much storage, great job!
This was my first time doing a big project like this . Thank you for the plan for this.
Thu, 06/15/2023 - 09:19
These look awesome, can't wait to see them all in place and filled up! Thanks for sharing.
$10 ledge and first build with a kreg jig!
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Here is the outdoor sectionAL I built with redwood.
Sun, 08/01/2021 - 18:37
Looks great! How did you fasten it together? Pocket holes, or another method?
I was asked to surprise someone with a 12 ft. bench. After searching and searching I found a plan I really liked, but I felt it just wasn’t enough. I modified the plans to give it a little more of a farmhouse look. I also had to double the size of the original plans.
Inspired by the hanging day bed- everything was built as directed- then 5in X 3/8in lag bols used to secure to wall, as well as eye bolts and rope. Extra support added with ladders & 2X4's. Could have been a 1.5-2 day project but we kept breaking bits, missing tools, running out of screws as soon ad home depot closed... so we did it in 3.5 days
I have been eyeing up plans to build a table for awhile, but wasn't sure exactly what I wanted. I like this plan because it's a beginner plan and is pretty simple to follow. I have built a few smaller projects, but this was the first big piece. I love the way it turned out.
Things I changed: I made it a little shorter (table top is 68 inches) to accomodate the size of our kitchen. I used 4x4 legs - I like the chunkiness of thicker sturdier legs. Used 2x8 for the bench. Again, I like the thickness over a 1x. I did use 1x10s for the table top, but I added trim (1x2) to make it look chunky. I would have just used the 2x10, but b/c they have rounded edges, and I didn't want gaps for crumbs to have to clean out. I wouldn't have minded this for a dining room table, but we're using in kitchen with 3 small children. The 1x10s are squared off so they fit together better. And adding the 1x2 trim gives it the chunky look I added the corner brackets and lag bolts, mainly for decorative style I used kona stain and white paint.
Used 4 coats of satin poly. I built both piece in a weekend, but I would say it's more of a week project on a realistic timeframe.
Outdoor sectional and coffee table
by Stephanie
New Deck Chair
My wife and I are very happy with this piece. It was challenging but not too difficult. The plans were very easy to follow.
These four raised beds are just the beginning!!!!
Amarilys Flores
I wanted to make a built in storage bench for the breakfast nook in our eat-in kitchen, but wasn't entirely sure how to go about the process. After seeing Ana's "Mimi's Storage Bench" I thought the plan could be modified to fit our space, so I convinced my husband to give it a shot. We've done a fair amount of carpentry in our house, but this is the first piece of furniture that we have ever built. Thanks to Ana's plans and our new Kreg jig, it turned out better than I ever imagined. We absolutely love the new bench, where my toddler spends every morning eating his breakfast while staring out the window and giggling at the squirrels in our backyard.
Fri, 08/02/2019 - 21:25
What did you use in the area of the floor grate? I’m going to be doing a built in bench over a floor grate too. Thanks!