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Reclaimed coffee table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 01/21/2016 - 10:31

I built this coffee table from reclaimed pallet. The design is based off of the West Elm Emmerson line.

Estimated Cost
$50.00
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Hand rubbed clear wax
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

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Entertainment Console

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 04/08/2023 - 08:27

We needed a new entertainment console for the living room but didn’t want to spend $$$for something everyone else has. I found plans on your site and tweaked them to fit our needs.
This is 70”x31”x24” live edge Maple top and doors have a black epoxy filling the voids. The shelving, sides and trim are ambrosia maple. The fireplace insert has a heat/no heat option. I trimmed it the back with 1/4” maple plywood with ventilation for the fireplace. The top and doors maple is from a tree we cut, slabbed and dried. I finished it with Odies Woods Wax.
All-in-all, $550 in materials. The best part, my husband loves it!

Built from Plan(s)

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Nightstand

Submitted by Klem413 on Sun, 12/18/2011 - 18:05

Another project my husband worked diligently on! It took him forever because he's a perfectionist, but he finally got one done. He used a piece of 3/4" plywood framed with mitered wood instead of the planks for the top. Now, on to the other one.

Estimated Cost
20.00 each
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Poly Shades Bombay Mahogany
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Debbie440

Wed, 01/22/2014 - 07:51

I love the way the top is done.......... I made a bed and stained it with the same stain as you used. I'm hoping my nightstand turns out like yours.

Toy storage

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 01/24/2016 - 14:09

Doubled the size of Ana's toy storage to accommodate my niece and nephew.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
135
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Fancy X Farmhouse Table

Submitted by melbuckner on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 15:30

Table top is tight knot cedar, sealed with ship n shore, 7 coats spar urethane.

Base is fir, sealed and painted in latex outdoor paint:

Estimated Cost
225 (cedar was 150).
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Spar Urethane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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melbuckner

Fri, 10/09/2020 - 16:19

aww this is so sweet~ for some reason I didn't see this comment till now! Thanks! I'm all star struck now :)

Also, my wife subsequently gave the table to her best friend - so now I need to make another one lolol.

Kitchen Table

I couldn't find an exact plan for the kitchen table I wanted, so I used a combination of the farmhouse table and pub table to create the perfect table for my space. I liked the look of the 4x4 legs, but my local lumber store did not have a good selection of 4x4 boards. So I used a 1x4 and 1x3 kreg jigged together in an L shape to get the look of the 4x4 legs. The overall table dimensions ended up 44" square by 31" tall.

Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Well, I asked for charcoal gray minwax stain. However, it turned out VERY blue, so I believe the paint machine must have made a mistake. I havent decided if I like the color, perhaps it will grow on me, if not, I'll be sanding it down and restaining it this spring. I used minwax satin polyurethane over the stain.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Erinski3 (not verified)

Mon, 04/16/2012 - 18:48

Great make, will you help with the dimensions and size of boards you used? What did use use for the top and aprons? 2x6? Any info would help. This would be a perfect fit for my place

MarioM

Sun, 10/27/2013 - 01:02

Is it necesery to drill holes on angle and what does it help (picture 3, under the table) ? Thank you

suedrakewest

Sun, 07/13/2014 - 05:43

Love the way the color of the table turned out and the size boards you used on top. Where did you find the matching chairs? This is the exact color scheme of my dining room remodel. Thanks!

Coffee Table

I tweaked the console plans to work best for my space, and to work with the reclaimed barn threshing floor boards that I used for the top.

I love how it turned out and it works wonderfully in my space.

Estimated Cost
60
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I painted the bottom with a melamine paint.
The top was stained with a walnut gel stain, and finished with a wipe on poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

The BEST 3rd Birthday Present Ever!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/27/2016 - 09:37

Hi Ana! Thank-you for the detailed instructions on how to build the indoor playground! We had our contractor build this for our twins' 3rd birthday present. The kids absolutely LOVE the playground and use it every day. I'm planning to paint it, reinforce and install a rock climbing wall up to the bridge, and install some easels in the bottoms of the playhouses. You can see more pictures of the kids playing and the construction here: http://feedingtwins.com/body/the-best-3rd-birthday-present/ Thanks again! Julie

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Little Cottage Loft Bed

Submitted by BGBuild on Tue, 07/16/2019 - 07:14

My daughter absolutely loves this bed, and everyone who comes over can't help but to compliment it. I was able to build it in 4 pieces in the basement then carry them up to our apartment and put them all together. It was not an easy build especially since I kept making little mistakes and had to go back and fix them. For example I did not use wood glue at first for the bars so after I screwed them all into place i relaxed they wobbled and twisted so I had to unscrew all of them, add glue and screw them all back in. But overall the instructions were pretty simple to follow and I am very happy with the way it came out.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$300
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Chalkboard paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Simple and fast

Submitted by Bread0186 on Tue, 04/18/2023 - 11:42

Took me maybe 30 minutes to put this together. Used 1-5/8 spacing, every other row is a little tight, but they work.

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Storage Bench

I followed the plans and everything went really well. Th bench was built to match a Farmhouse Bed and nightstand that I built. I added fake drawers and knobs to make it match the nightstand. The top of the bench is made from boards screwed together rather than plywood, to add a little character.

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
White paint with a clear acrylic on top.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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DIY Closet Conversion

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 01/30/2016 - 20:23

We built and designed this as we went while working within the existing closet.

Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Salad bar with handles

Submitted by Sara on Sun, 07/21/2019 - 11:18

My husband made this with a few tweaks: taller dividers to be even with the sides, smoothing of edges, and handles! It was perfect for our salad bar and pizza party!

Estimated Cost
$0 (used scrap plywood)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
none, but we plan to use butcher block oil/sealer
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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one more farmhouse doll bed

Submitted by justqltin on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 19:27

A cooperative project. Hubby made the bed and I did the bedding.

Estimated Cost
$10
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
going to paint it white
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Pottery Barn Inspired Dresser

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 07:21

My husband built the dresser for our three-year-old son. He built and stained the dresser over the course of a week.

Estimated Cost
$300 including slides and pulls. We used select pine which increased the cost.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Dark Walnut Stain. The drawers took more coats to match the frame and still ended up slightly lighter than the rest of the dresser.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Corona Coffee Table - Square

Submitted by oneillrp on Sat, 07/27/2019 - 11:44

Built this table out of solid Maple, which made it much more expensive to build, but such a beautiful piece of furniture. I bought the legs from Osborne Wood. One thing I did to cut down on cost was to use 1" X 6" wood for the 5 center table-top boards instead of the 2" X 6" called for in the plans. Underneath those, I put a piece of 3/4" plywood to increase the thickness to match the (4) 2" X 6" outer edges. This is not visible unless you climb under the table to look at it from underneath but I think it actually helped to create a flat (almost seamless) table top. Thank you for the plans! I put a lot of work into this piece and I think it will remain in my family for generations!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$700.00 (
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
-3 coats of Varathane Stain (the color is Briarsmoke)
-2 coats of Varathane Polyurethane (Matte Finish)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Cedar 3 tier planter

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 04/30/2023 - 09:33

I made the boxes a little wider than the plans called for but still came out great. I'm very happy. Thanks Ana for the inspiration.

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Entryway Closet Drawers - Done

Submitted by cdswhite on Sun, 01/01/2012 - 20:28

We're still working on these but I wanted to show an in progress picture. Getting organized is fun! I've got lots more details on my blog if you're interested.

Update: We're all done with the drawers and they are the perfect way to organize and create storage in the entryway. It was a lot work getting them to fit into the closet but well worth it.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$110
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
We'll be painting these white when they're all done.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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sdevost (not verified)

Tue, 09/04/2012 - 11:21

Do you have a detailed how-to for these closet drawers.
I love the cut out portion at the top - and I have been trying to find an affordable alternative to the Ikea Stolmen drawers ($120 for 2 drawers)
If you could perhaps send me some details on materials, sizes, how you did the cut out at the top - that would be great.
Thank you
Stephanie

Cayden Stool

Submitted by hechoenwi on Tue, 11/19/2013 - 15:06

This was my very first project. I wanted to jump right in and start with a Storage Farm House bed but my husband was convinced that I would start a project and just leave it hanging and insisted that I start with something smaller. He was sooo impressed with these stools! I originally had planned to upholster the top as in the plan but we preferred the look with out it! The plans were very easy to follow.

Estimated Cost
$80 for two chairs
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Ipswich Pine - Minwax
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner