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Farmhouse Potting Bench

Submitted by vegeta692k on Sun, 07/05/2020 - 12:29

Saw this video and shared it with my fiancé. She loves plants and really wanted something like this. It took me a couple of hour to build. I stained it and sealed it over two days to be nice and weather resistant. She loved it. I added some suppor on the top because she wanted the shelve a bit higher on the top. I made a little change to it. This is my first Ana white project and i look forward to doing some more.

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Potting Bench
Estimated Cost
60.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathen special walnut and a clear waterproofing sealer
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

My Julia Nightstand

This summer my wife and I remodeled our oldest's bedroom. I found this nightstand on Ana's website, and my wife fell in love with it. I had to make it! I noticed there were no brag posts for the Julia, so I felt that I had to contribute as a thank you for finding these plans. Thanks Ana!

Built from Plan(s)
Julia Nightstand
Finish Used
Cream colored Paint, and Lime colored paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Picnic Table

Submitted by asaldanha on Fri, 06/27/2014 - 07:20

Wanted to kick start my summer projects with something that would not take too long. So I built this picnic bench for a friend over the last weekend. Thank you Ana for the plans.

Built from Plan(s)
Easy Build Picnic Table Plans with Free PDF
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Benjamin Moore Red Barn Stain
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

gkatie26

Sun, 03/01/2015 - 12:16

I was just wondering if these are 5ft boards from the plan or if you used longer boards? If so what length did you use? Love the way this one looks! :)

Craft Table/Sewing Desk

Tables for my unhealthy sewing machine habit. :)

Blog Link
Mostly Aunt Dottie
Built from Plan(s)
Desk with Drawers and File Cubby Slots
Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Paint (sigh)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

We did it!!

This is the second thing I’ve built made based off of an Ana White plan! We followed as best we could? It got a bit dodgy around step 5 but we made it!

Built from Plan(s)
Outdoor Loveseat - Modern Comfort Collection
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
We used Behr outdoor seating paint in a brown that matched our house.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Shoe Rack

I needed a compact way to organize and store my running shoes. As you can see in the pictures above, the answer was relatively simple. My google search led me http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/shoerack/ . I simplified the idea using 1x2, 1x3, and 1x4 boards. You can see the simple shape these make holds the shoes by the toe. I used a 1x2 board for a spacer between the two levels. On a whim , I added another spacer board and topped it all off with another 1x4 which fit perfectly as a shelf.

Before I assembled the pieces, I predrilld holes across the 1x2 boards. When I installed them piece by piece, it was only a matter of leveling and installing drywall anchors.

Estimated Cost
$30
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Modern Farm Table and Benches

Submitted by slpierce39 on Mon, 10/03/2016 - 07:25

Used the Kreg Jig for the table top. I followed Ana White's Youtube Video "How to Build a Tabletop" for instructions on how to do it. 

Weeklong project for all three. Started on a Saturday and had it in the dining room and eating a meal the next Saturday!

Blog Link
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLCvWuhD_Ac/?taken-by=shaynahikes
Built from Plan(s)
Modern Farm Table
Modern Farm Benches
Estimated Cost
$108 for lumber, stain, and screws for both benches and table.

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Red Oak - 215
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

King classic storage bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 07/07/2020 - 10:08

Built fairly close to original plans. Though we did modify slightly to create a slightly taller bed.

We placed a simple - but sturdy 2x4 frame between the sides. The span seemed a bit wide and we did not want any sagging.

We skipped the optional drawers, instead we will be building lightweight wooden storage crates to fit the storage spaces specifically.

Not a hard project. Though be sure to measure twice before you cut. 🤣

Built from Plan(s)
Classic Storage Bed (King)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
VALSPAR SIGNATURE INTERIOR PAINT & PRIMER in ebony field.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farmhouse Table - Newbie edition

Submitted by MrsVwal on Tue, 09/04/2012 - 07:33

My first project!

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Table - No Pocket Holes Plan
Estimated Cost
$175
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

JoanneS

Tue, 09/04/2012 - 18:25

Congrats on a wonderful first project! Looks beautiful and very professional. And I love the inscription you did underneath. That is so sweet! :)

spiceylg

Tue, 09/04/2012 - 19:15

Welcome to the community. You did a beautiful job and I love the idea of the personalization underneath. Very sweet indeed.

brookifer86

Sat, 09/08/2012 - 14:28

The table looks really great! And I have to say I adore the inscription on the bottom. I'll have to do something like this on my future builds!

Rustic X Console

Submitted by phs429 on Wed, 10/05/2016 - 18:50

I spent about 2 weeks off and on working on this project. I was happy with the outcome. It was a project for my daughter for her 23rd birthday. She loved it! Thank you for the plans!

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X Console Table
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Benchright Farmhouse Bench

Submitted by Huthbert on Thu, 09/06/2012 - 05:09

Our first Ana white project! My husband and I are both really excited with the results. We plan on making the table too. I followed the plan and added comments/details/changes we made on my blog http://thehuth.blogspot.com/2012/09/diy-pottery-barn-bench.html I added pictures to follow along the steps from the tutorial.

Blog Link
http://thehuth.blogspot.com/2012/09/diy-pottery-barn-bench.html
Built from Plan(s)
Benchright Industrial Farmhouse Bench
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
2 coats- Minwax Oil-Based Dark Walnut Wood Stain
2 coats- Minwax Polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Taylors coffee table

Submitted by Joagirard on Fri, 07/04/2014 - 20:37

Coffe table for our living room. Really fit our style. I had problem cutting the plywood but i turned out great. I love the colour: Varathane early american.

Built from Plan(s)
Taylors Coffee Table
Estimated Cost
50$
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I coat of varathane early american color applied with an old t-shirt followed by 2 coats of varathane satin professional finish. I sanded between the 2 finish coats.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Seesaw

Submitted by Pskov on Sun, 10/09/2016 - 08:32

Thanks Ana for the great plans!

Built from Plan(s)
Wood Seesaw or Teeter Totter
Estimated Cost
25
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Haven't painted it yet
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Modern Farmhouse Coffee Table

One of my friends asked me to build her this coffee table after seeing the gray one I built, so that's how I spent my weekend. She wanted something a little bit bigger than the original table I had built, so for this, I used 1x12 boards, and increased the height of the table by an inch and a half so she can add some slightly larger baskets underneath. My brad nailer is out of commission at the moment, so for this project, I used ¾" pocket holes and 1 ¼" kreg screws. I used a hammer and finishing nails and a bunch of glue for the 45 degree braces. I filled gaps with wood filler, then went crazy with my sander. I finished this project with Varathane American Walnut stain, then sealed with two coats of Minwax Satin Polyurethane.

Built from Plan(s)
Coffee Table [Modern Farmhouse Collection]
Estimated Cost
~$110.00
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane American Walnut
Minwax Satin Polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Rustic Table and Benches

Submitted by Veenstra on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 06:14

Originally built this to be part of a set and then took it home. (My two year old loves the bench!) Used 4x4s for the legs and increased the table thickness to 2".

Built from Plan(s)
54" Bench with Cross Bracing - Made with 1x boards
Simple Rustic Table
Estimated Cost
About $175 (very good quality wood)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Danish Oil
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Shari Hurley

Thu, 03/07/2013 - 23:47

I love what you have done here with the 2" top, and the 4x4 legs. Do you have any plans for this or can you tell me how you attached the wider legs from the inside? Still just screwed it in or some kind of bracket? Thanks :)

Veenstra

Tue, 06/24/2014 - 11:53

I am just seeing this comment now! I used the plans provided, just switching out the top and legs. I did add a few extra 2x2s under the table top. The end 2x2s are right next to the legs and add a little extra support.

Easy small space side table

Submitted by Dedavies3 on Mon, 07/07/2014 - 17:57

This was my first project. It was relatively easy but I did make some mistakes that are now design features

Built from Plan(s)
Rolling C End Table or Sofa Table
Estimated Cost
Reclaimed wood
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax English chestnut
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Fancy X farm table

Submitted by coon_ta on Tue, 10/11/2016 - 20:11

This is my first attempt at furniture. Anna's plans were very easy to use and I had a lot of fun building this table!

Built from Plan(s)
Fancy X Farmhouse Table
Fancy X Farmhouse Bench
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

drew_jc27

Thu, 10/13/2016 - 22:58

Awesome job! what stain was used on this? I really like that table top color.