Queen storage bed modified
I used wood from an older Ana white project of a loft bed my daughter had out grown. I liked the look of Ana's Mom bed but wanted storage so I modified the plans slightly. I will add drawers later.
I used wood from an older Ana white project of a loft bed my daughter had out grown. I liked the look of Ana's Mom bed but wanted storage so I modified the plans slightly. I will add drawers later.
Finished building this table with the plan provided by Ana White! Worked out great. I stained it in a with a transparent deck stain in natural sequoia. Happy to help if anyone has any questions!
Tips: Definitely cut as you go. If you get the angles are off in the center when all the long pieces connect is it makes each top piece larger or smaller.
I used the armless chair plan, and altered the one armed plans to make two chaises. Then I increased the size slightly to accommodate the 25x25 pillows I bought. This took about 12 hours with one person working. I am super proud of it! Finished today, and will eventually stain after the wood has dried out a little. Thank you, Ana, for making straightforward plans that gave me the confidence to do my first woodworking project!
Andrea in Michigan
This was my first project from Ana's site. I wanted something simple and cheap to make, so all in all, this project was very simple.
I think I will paint instead of stain next time though as the quality of the wood I purchased from Home Depot wasn't the best.
Very happy with it though, and I'm planning on making more.
This project was fun and I learned a ton! I used the Modern Geo Headboard plans and then modified them to fit my room. This was my first project and I'm glad I did it but I should have started with something simpler to learn about my tools and understand the process better. I'm proud of myself and I'm looking forward to my next project. Thanks to Ana for the plans and the inspiration, staying busy during this pandemic is a lifesaver!
Love this picnic table. I have 2 grandchildren, Kayden is 3 and Kinsley is 1. They both love using it.
I needed this to be a little taller, so I added another drawer. Other than that, all the other dimensions were the same. I built it in one weekend, but the finishing took about 5 days (for drying time between coats). I was trying to match a baby bed (expresso) so I stained it dark. I also used plywood on the sides, top and drawer fronts instead of pine boards. It really turned out great and matched the bed perfectly.
Mon, 08/04/2014 - 08:52
This turned out so nice, and the finish looks exceptional.
Mon, 08/04/2014 - 08:52
This turned out so nice, and the finish looks exceptional.
In reply to Finish by sharshar1960
Mon, 08/04/2014 - 11:43
No, I didn't alternate. I needed the base color to be a deeper brown so it took 3 coats of English Chestnut. Then 2 coats of Ebony over the English Chestnut, to get the black, layered look. I put each coat on, then wiped it off after a few minutes. On the last layer of Ebony, I only lightly removed the stain. The brown shows through in some areas which is exactly what the bed had. I used the oil-based Minwax.
In reply to Finish by sharshar1960
Mon, 08/04/2014 - 11:43
No, I didn't alternate. I needed the base color to be a deeper brown so it took 3 coats of English Chestnut. Then 2 coats of Ebony over the English Chestnut, to get the black, layered look. I put each coat on, then wiped it off after a few minutes. On the last layer of Ebony, I only lightly removed the stain. The brown shows through in some areas which is exactly what the bed had. I used the oil-based Minwax.
Sat, 12/06/2014 - 18:40
I used Minwax poly (in the can), satin finish. I brushed it on with a foam brush.
Wed, 10/21/2015 - 11:44
can you comment on the stain with sandeply. did you use sanding sealer?
i have read many a comment on issues with staining sandeply but yours looks awesome.
i like the approach.
Thu, 08/08/2019 - 19:48
hi where is the plan for the taller version of this - looks great!!
This project was so fun to make. When we have a bigger room, we will put a slide on the other end. My son loves his bed!!
Mon, 12/14/2020 - 11:28
Did you use larger boards for the posts in your build? I noticed the connecting boards seem to be centered. Looks fantastic and would love if you could share your modifications!
This was a pretty strait forward project, the only change i made was the wood used. I did not use the 2x2 furring strips i opted for the upgraded Select Pine Boards. So it changed from 3 bucks to 12 a board. I also used metal nylon feet.
Wed, 09/23/2020 - 11:37
You've been busy! Thank you for sharing all of your amazing builds!
This was my FIRST DIY piece of furniture and I am thrilled with the outcome!
Since I am not really one to go for the rustic cottage look I wanted this DIY coffee table to have a bit more of a modern feel. I chose a grey gel stain to do the job. It gave the table a thicker stain but I am still able to see some of the wood grain beneath it.
Ana White has the best tutorials & free plans to get a crafter to switch to the dark side and become a DIYer!
I did a full blog post on my progress throughout with a lot more pictures.
I made one fairly major change. When I was buying the boards, I noticed the store sold a panel of joined wood that was just a bit bigger than the final table top was going to be for just a couple dollars more. My kiddo likes to write and color, so I figured a smooth-topped table might make sense. I could have cut down the panel, but as it was only a few inches bigger (36x20x1) I modified the design a little bit instead and just made the cross beams a little longer. My only concern is that the large panel won't drain water as well as the the four boards in the original design, so after I painted the stencil (I got a die cut machine for Christmas, so suddenly everything needs a stencil...) I applied 4 coats of spar urethane to the top and two coats everywhere else. We'll see how it holds up.
With six people in our household, we were in desperate need of easily accessed storage for our off season clothes/gear. This ended up being a perfect solution. We customized shelf heights to fit the bins that we use for storage as well as made an area for our cat box (at the bottom right). It's such a relief to finally have everything tucked away but easy to get at when we need it.
I am a complete newbie to anything woodworking. I just turned 60 and used a drill for the first time about 9 months ago. Thanks to Anna and her plans and videos, I have developed some some self confidence in this art and absolutely loving it.
Farmhouse coffee table and king size bed is next.
Thank YOU Anna!!! You totally rock!!!!!!!!
In reply to Amazing! by Ana White Admin
Tue, 01/19/2021 - 14:31
Awwwww thank you sooooo much! That means so much coming from you! I appreciate you. 🤗🤗
Step stool to match our living room set. Thanks Ana white for the plans!
A friend wanted a T-shaped desk, but I couldn’t find plans for it, so I was inspired by these plans to build this!
Tue, 12/28/2021 - 14:22
Do you have plans for this desk? I want to make the t shaped desk and I have been looking for something like this. I love how you modified it
I had my nephew build this outhouse for our new 70 acre lot - no neighbours in sight so I had him put in an acrylic window (with a view). I left off the deck and had him put the boards tight together so 'critters' didn't get in as easily. I made a sign for above the door - 'Waste Management' for a touch of humour. The plans were easy to follow and I love it. Thanks, Ana.
Thu, 04/20/2017 - 16:45
So excited to see this one built! Your nephew did a great job, love the window in the back!
My dream bed is finally done. Blood, sweat and tears.....not really, but after making a few mistakes along the way, I can finally say it's done. I am happy to report that it only cost $300 -- a whooping $ 1895 savings from Restoration Hardware's Maison Bed Collection. I am in love with my new chic bed. I will be posting my tutorial for the Chestwick Bed - King size - very soon. In the meantime, thanks for looking.
So the husband was not happy with the fancy x dining table he made and thus, within a short 4 month period, he made another dining table :/ This one, however, he loves, so no more dining table making for him anytime soon! He veered off plans by joining most of the projects using dowels. You can read more about the build at our blog:
http://tonyandkristine.blogspot.com/2013/03/diy-farmhouse-table.html
I LOVE the chairs, not only am I making them for me but I am helping my friends make them as well. The plan is so easy to follow (once you figure out how to cut the stringers). I needed a foot rest so I made this one with the scrap. The angle is from the stringer and I just used the scrap that I had left over from making the chairs, no more cutting needed. Thanks!
I saw this chair and was looking for something for back yard BBQ's I just beefed it up by using 2X3's instead of 2X2's left the measurements the same. I was playing around with Minwax Express Color to see how well it does and I like it helps control Blotching very easy to use except be careful when squeezing the tube or you like me will have a permanent shirt for staining