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Farmhouse Bed
My wife is an avid quilter and I've just begun woodworking, so when we needed a bed for our spare bedroom, we combined my love of woodworking with her love of quilts to come up with this bed, modified from your plans. We couldn't be happier with the way that it turned out!
Modified Rustic X
Pondering how to finish it. I did modify the ends using 2 uprights rather than the X. It was a fun weekend project. Thank you for you inspiration!
DIY Brew Station
I used your workbench plan to build my Brew Bench. I changed the measurements to fit my space and used a butcher block for the countertop. Very sturdy and pretty easy project. Took one day to build.
Scott R
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Perfect Teenage Desk!
I built this desk for my 15 year old daughter. We needed to size it so that a neat yard sale find seat could fit under it. I also added supports for the legs at the bottom. It just didn't feel sturdy enough for me. Large, single drawer was painted on the inside to match the color of her walls, pulling the whole look together! Lots of fun to build!
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Tue, 03/20/2012 - 16:48
Turned out great!
Love your daughter's desk! And I also love that it was FREE. The Hubs always wants me to throw out the scraps and I just can't, especially after seeing projects like yours :)
In reply to Turned out great! by kristen
Tue, 03/20/2012 - 22:05
Thank you Kristen!!! I love
Thank you Kristen!!! I love dipping into the ole scrap bins... of course, I have three of them..LOL I also use the stuff that I can't make into a project out in the Ghetto Fire Pit so we enjoy it any way we can!!! Someday I'll have to take a pic and post it on Ana's site somewhere.. I doubt anyone will want one but it works for us!
Tue, 03/20/2012 - 23:07
Me love!!! It so well named
Me love!!! It so well named - perfect is many ways!
In reply to Me love!!! It so well named by Ana White
Wed, 03/21/2012 - 08:38
Thanks Ana! I always love
Thanks Ana! I always love getting compliments from you on the projects I've done. Actually, I love getting compliments period, but thank you very much! Couldn't have done it without you! :-)
Mon, 12/21/2015 - 15:08
Great Job, can you help me!?
I love how you changed the design alittle on this, I am trying to build something very similar to what you did for my vanity/dressing table! I noticed on yours the front aprons are not noticable how did you do that? I want your exact design, and my dimensions are 29" w X 16" d. Thank you in advance!
Rustic X Table
I hated my old flimsy coffee table and I decided that I needed another one. After searching online for tables that I could build, my wife and I came across this one. Its large, sturdy and has the underneath shelf for additional storage. Plus the styling was cool too.
Media Console
I built this console from the Grandy Sliding Door Console. I modified the plan slightly and lowered it to about 30 inches high, and have since hung the TV on the wall. I made the sliding door hardware at a local metal fabrication shop, and used patio door wheels for the hardware. It is stained with Rustoleum Dark Walnut stain wiped on with a cloth to ensure a non-uniform stain for a distressed look. I used the Kreg jig for most of the connections, and added support of the mid shelf in the back of the piece.
Farmhouse Bed - Canadian King
Followed Ana’s plans to the inch and I had no issues at all everything fit like a glove. I used knotty pine for all facing boards except for the 2x4 sandwiched second from the top on both head and footboard (used spruce). I used spruce for anything that would be hidden. Glue and #10 fasteners. Instead of screwing the side rail cleats to the foot/headboard post I used 3.5 inch bolts and washers.
A Canadian King is when your dog owns your bed and allows you to sleep in it.
Minwax white wash pickling stain.
Old Masters Wiping Stain - Dark Walnut.
Varathane Diamond water based clear coat - Satin.
Planked Wood Sideboard
I used a modified version of the Planked Wood Sideboard to fit the space I had. With the exception of the frame, it’s made of walnut. I love the way it turned out. Thanks Ana!!
Adam Benns
Flat back book racks
These came together nicely but I definitely advocate the right tool for cutting the curves on the sides. Also, the next time we make them, and we most likely will, I will make the roomy version. The wider size will give us a little more room for a few extra books. All in all the girls are very please with them. I like that they are just above their bed to make night time reading easy and fun. Couldn't have done it without you Ana. Thanks.
Simplest Armoire
We needed something to put clothes in. A dresser wouldn't of been big enough, so I decided on the armoire. I shortened the height so I'd only had to buy 2 1x12's. Everything else is the same. The 1x12's were so warped I had a heck of time with the doors.
I'm not digging the distressing. I tried the Vaseline thing. Never again it was a mess. I'll just stick to sanding it down from now on.
Son's new bed.
This bed came out beautiful! Thank you for the plans.
Rustic X End Table
This is a simple super fun build, you can easily make several in one day and there are so many options on finish. I
Cedar and Reclaimed Wood Storage Bed
Made from RedCedar and WhitePine. All rough cuts from the local mill.
Narrow Console table
I wanted a hallway side table, using Ana White's Simple, Cheap and Easy console table directions (as usual with most of my built) and revising the measurement and adding some thing in here and there I was able to build me this! Thanks to my new jigsaw my husband bought me :) Measures 55" long, 34" height and 14-1/2" depth.
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Thu, 04/12/2012 - 13:17
Pretty modifications!
I am looking at making this soon and really like what you did with the sides. Any tips should I decide to go a similar route on mine? I haven't done that type of work before with my jigsaw and am not sure can pull it off but it looks so good!
Tue, 07/24/2012 - 11:11
could you pretty please share
could you pretty please share how you did the sides and everything on this table...I love this exact table (the one you built) and it would be PERFECT in our family room under the t.v. Pretty, pretty please :)
First project
Rustic X Console, minus the X. And I used the finishing techniques from another project. I also built a bar before I found this site and we painted the bar stools the same color as this console to tie in the two spaces in the finished basement. I would say the most stress was that I couldnt find straight boards.. so being square was a challenge. Also when you follow the plans, it says to make both sides ( figure 8s) then attach the shelves.. I put the 2x4s on the top to connect and then did the shelves. I figured if all the pieces were right lenght, then it was best way of assuring the project would be as square as possible. I know it would be on carpet, so I wasnt too worried, but when I brought in into basement to paint, all 6 legs sat very flush on the ground with the slightest of wobble. So, I would say rest one side on the ground.. line up the 2X4s that connect the two sides at the top and then go from there, then do the shelves.
Ladder planter
Had a blast building this for my mother. Only problem now is everyone in my family wants one!
Bookcase
My wife wanted a bookcase for her office. She had an idea on what she wanted, so this is what I came up with.
Made the case with 3/4” MDF.
Easy to Build Workbench
Easy to build workbench. I added an extra 2 1/2 inches (width) to the top plywood cut. This gave me a 1 1/4" lip to the front and back sides. I wanted to be able to clamp on all sides of the bench. Also added casters since I wanted to use this as an outdoor table for entertaining if needed and to simply have mobility with the bench. So far I love it!
Modern Cutout Headboard
I was so thrilled to see this cut out, modern headboard included in Ana's plans, since I had been lusting over the expensive West Elm version for months. It was really easy, and I'm thrilled with the results.
Country Side Tables and Headboard
Great, matching bedside tables and headboard. Made it mostly from pine, and scrap lumber.
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allicat544
Sat, 05/17/2014 - 09:01
adorable- can you share your plans?
Would you mind sharing your modified plans? This is adorable! :) my email is [email protected].
mommylima0820
Sun, 07/13/2014 - 11:33
full size plans??
would you share modified plans I want to make this asap for my daughter! [email protected] Thanks!
Jaymacmore
Wed, 04/01/2015 - 13:11
Loft playhouse plans
Can you please send your plans for the full size? My email is [email protected]
Thank you so much
abbeysports
Sun, 05/17/2015 - 18:02
Plans for full size
Where can we find the plans for the full size version? Thank You! My email is [email protected]
PRB1963
Mon, 08/10/2015 - 09:04
PLANS FOR TWIN BED
Could I get the plans for a twin bed please. My granddaughter will love this. Recntly got custody and want her room looking great!! Thanks, Paula
PRB1963
Mon, 08/10/2015 - 09:54
PLANS FOR TWIN BED
Could you email me the plans for the twin size bed version of this. My email is [email protected]. Thank you very much!!
Breezwest
Wed, 09/02/2015 - 11:15
full size plan
Can someone please send me the full size plan. I wanted to get started this weekend.
[email protected]
Thanks!
riamber
Tue, 11/17/2015 - 12:37
I would love to have the
I would love to have the plans for the full size version. My email is [email protected].
belowbecky
Mon, 12/18/2017 - 23:02
I love this project, I would
I love this project, I would need full size plans though are there any printable plans available?
faceoff4
Fri, 05/14/2021 - 09:13
Playhouse Loft bed... Full size Plans
Could I please get a copy of the plans for the full size bed as well to [email protected]. I love your projects and plans and I already built the twin size version for my daughter and this one will be for my son. Thank you!