I built my girls' beds using two of Ana's plans. I used all whitewood boards for the construction. It took a few hours to build both beds and I love the result! I used my brad nailer and gorilla glue for both the headboard and bed base. I also used drywall screws (my fav) to attach the bottom bed pieces. You can see more details at http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2011/01/beds-finished-well-almost.html !
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Under $100 for each bed
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Two coats of custom cream color you can find in my blog post above. I use Whizz 4" rollers on almost all furniture painting... LOVE.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner