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Our basement "Ana White" Room
We have a room in our basement that has very dark paint on the walls and NO windows, so we were looking for options to add lamps, as well as brighter colors to offset the darkness. I built two modified cabin collection end tables (no doors and the tops overhang by about an inch) for the lamps we already had. Once the tables were done, I saw the plan for the squared headboard and decided it would make an awesome large scale wall decor for cheaper than anything I could buy at the store. I modified the plan but cutting the "legs" down to 34.5 inches, but otherwise followed the plan pretty closely, laying out the pattern completely before I began assembling. It was a tedious process, but well worth it! (I used my kreg jig on both.)
As a side note, our 2x2's are NEVER straight, so I usually glue 2 1x2's together and sand the seam so it appears as one piece of wood.
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Fri, 06/10/2011 - 12:09
This my dear is the basement
This my dear is the basement that Ana White wishes she had! Love the wall decor! Adds just the right touch! And cute little end tables! The wall color is perfect too!
Reading center.
I was asked by a friend if I could build a reading bench for his daycare and this is what I created.
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Wed, 07/31/2013 - 13:17
which plan ?
I really like this. I know a new teacher that might like something like this for her 1st grade room. Which plan did you use? Thank you.
Washer/Dryer Pedestal
This was an easy build and after 2 months I am still in LOVE with it:)
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Fri, 12/16/2011 - 10:59
Love these!
We have a HE front-loading washer and because of the power of the spin cycle, it vibrates/moves a lot. Anyone who has these pedestals have problems with that? I don't want a very expensive washer to take a tumble. :)
Love the end table
I really love this table, even though it didn't turn out perfectly. I'm not sure what happened, but the shelf on the bottom ended up not fitting well and is sticking out some on one end at a weird angle. But you really can't tell unless you're looking and I plan on just putting that side on the wall. It was REALLY easy to make and took barely any time. I love how the stain turned out (it looks a little darker in the pictures that it really is). I think this table could be used for a lot of different things too and could be modified in height for different uses. Thanks Ana!
Box Sofa
Fun easy project. I built it for my wifes classroom. We used 4 2 x 10 instead of 3 and I used a kreg Pocket Jig instead of biscuit joiner and l brackets. Very easy fun project.
Our New Custom Closet and Table
Our cheap wire rack in the closet pulled out from the wall...twice. With input from the wife, I took inspiration from the various tower style closet designs and built this epic masterpiece. I still go in and marvel at what I did...two years later. We doubled up the hanging space, provided shelves and cubbies for all the shoes! And even built the table out of scraps from the project (a neighbor gave us the tabletop material as scrap from a project they finished). I had some stain left over from yet another project that was accidentally tainted, but turned out as a great color on the table. Thanks Ana for all the inspiring work!
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Sling Chair for Father's Day!
Once I saw these plans on here, I was thrilled to get started on them. I let the girls do most of the miter saw cuts (with lots of supervision) and they were a huge help sanding. Pine has really sharp edges, so they helped me round down every edge by hand. I would have used an electric sander, but *gasp* I couldn't FIND IT!
Aaargh!
Anyhoo, this is a gift for Daddy for Father's Day! I bought enough wood and fabric for a matching chair for myself. :) The girls are begging for matching kid-sized ones too. :)
I just LOVE how it folds up so flat (last photo below) to be hung under cover outside. :)
I used Connecting Bolts & Connecting Cap Nuts rather than just bolts and I love them!!! I did keep a washer in between the 1x2's to keep the wood from rubbing. PERFECT fit! Check out my last photo below to see it up close.
The bolts fit through the 1/4" holes Ana's plans instruct you to drill, but the caps need a larger hole. I drilled 3/8" holes into all OUTER 1x2 where the connector caps needed to be and kept the inside 1x2 holes at 1/4" per Ana's instructions. Hope that makes sense!
Then I finished them with Rustoleum Oil Rubbed Bronze Spray Paint.
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Fri, 06/17/2011 - 15:51
Great job! How fun for the
Great job! How fun for the girls to be able to help. Can't wait to begin my own chairs
Fri, 06/17/2011 - 16:31
I think that you should print
I think that you should print and frame the first picture to give to him along with the chair. Great job!
Mon, 09/18/2017 - 09:54
Connecting Bolt Size?
hey there...this looks REALLY good! I especially like the bronze bolts you used.
I'd like to do the same, but I'd love your advice on bolt length. If they're connecting two 1"x2" boards, I assume the width of those two pieces together is 1.5" (.75+.75), right?
Therefore, do you recommend a 1.5", 1.75" or 2" connecting bolt?
Thanks!
Nightstand
Decided to build a bedroom set and like the Rhyan end table, but fell in love with tiled version. So we used porcelain tile on top.
Mission Style Bed
We have a small extra bedroom in our basement for out-of-town guests that needed furniture. This plan was perfect. For the time being, Clarence the Dog will keep the bed warm.
Modern Farmhouse bed
Love this bed! My first build from Ana White. Took 3 weekends but could have been finished in one if I was fully prepared. Did most of the build first weekend and stained the next. Third weekend was putting it up in the bedroom. Nice guestroom addition.
Book Ledges in the Tree House
I love these plans! I build a reading loft tree house for the kiddos that they love... and I might love even more.
Pine End Table
Original plan modified slightly: Length reduced from 42" to 25"... select pine used and seamless table tops used instead of separate boards.
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Mini farmhouse bedside tables
Side tables made from leftover pine and spruce, using Ana White's Mini farmhouse bedside table plans to match the headboard. Took about a day to do two.
Inspired by the Farmhouse Bed..... for my Dog!
Inspired by Ana's Farmhouse Bed plans, I built this dog bed for my Jack Russell. I measured and planned for it to comfortably fit two standard bed pillows (in waterproof covers of course!). She loves it!
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In reply to This is so cute!! You did a by benfoldsfivealive
Thu, 06/23/2011 - 14:20
Thanks! I figured after 14
Thanks! I figured after 14 years she deserved a comfy bed. :-)
Toddler bunk beds
well after I made my daughters bunk beds my toddlers were begging and begging me to make them a bunk bed so this weekend I decided to make a toddler bunk bed. So here it is and I'm here to share with you all.
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Tue, 01/07/2020 - 12:23
We will be making this for…
We will be making this for our toddlers. I love this.
Sun, 10/13/2013 - 18:07
plans
http://ana-white.com/2010/09/classic-bunk-beds-cleverly-designed.html
Use these plans but scale ut down to size for a toddler matress or crib mattress
plans arent available for the toddler size because its not standard compliance. Retarded I know ...I used the classic bunk. Bed plans and modified them....they are perfect for a beginner
Put Away Those Plans!
Hi Ana,
Just wanted to take a minute to show off a few of my finished projects. I started doing this about a year ago when I found your site and downloaded the $55 fancy x desk plans. Well I've since put those plans away and am making my own! I use all new lumber from the big box stores and have discovered a few techniques to achieve the finishes on these. Thanks for looking and I'm about to post some more!
Johnnie
Modified outdoor truss beam table
I made this one three inches taller and two feet longer and decided to miter the top. I also used a LOT of glue and blue Craig screws.
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Ana White Admin
Thu, 04/21/2022 - 15:02
Awesome Projects!
Thank you for sharing, these all look fantastic!