We are on a tight budget so this was built total from scrap lumber from when we removed a wall in our house and a few other scraps. So the dimensions didn't turn out exactly right but that was my fault. Thanks for sharing your plans. My girl is going to love it!
Thank you Ana!
Love your site!
That was my first wood project, and it turned out awesome!
Here are the unfinished, and the finished version, with transparent matt lacquer.
I also added some wheels for easy moving around.
Yokhai
"These “built-in” bookshelves are a fun IKEA hack and just about every book we have comes from library book sales and thrift shops. There’s nothing like paying 50 cents or $1 to find out you discovered a rare gem of a book worth hundreds! Our desk is also a #diyproject made with an Ana White plan." - rootedchildhood on Instagram
My husband and I love entertaining, but our small kitchen table was just not cutting it for both our space and our hosting abilities. We decided that instead of searching for the perfect table and spending a ton of money, we would just build our own table. We found that Ana's Rustic Table plans best matched what we were looking for, but my husband being the detailed person that he is didn’t just want to take her measurements and run with them. So we taped off the floor around our old table to decide how large we wanted our own table to be.
We basically followed Ana White’s plans to a T. 
Until it got to the legs. Ana White used 2×4′s for her legs, but we decided we liked the look of chunkier 4×4 legs instead. 
We also did things in a different order, like attaching the legs to the apron before attaching the table top. This did make everything way easier when it came to painting, no tape needed. 
We also stained the bottoms and sides of the tabletop boards before attaching them to the apron. After the top was attached I stained the top side and applied about 3-4 coats of Matte polyurethane. I like the matte finish because it doesn’t add any sheen and makes things look even more rustic; however, we’ll have to add a regular coat of poly as well because the matte is too soft for something that will see such rough use over the years. 
And now for what you’re all wondering about, how much did this project cost us?
Mon, 12/31/2012 - 09:43
Your table is gorgeous! You did an amazing job.
I am getting ready to attempt my first two projects, bookshelves and a buffet table. I had a couple of questions about how you got such a consistent stain.
1) The Stain - What kind of stain did you use? How many coats did it take? Did you use a conditioner first?
2) Wood filler - How did you get the wood filler to match the stained areas so well? What kind did you use?
Thanks for the advice! I was thinking I would have to paint the buffet but after seeing your table I think I may actually attempt the stain.
Just finished this project...took a little longer than I expected...it was a low cost project...I had most of the stock...but probably would cost around $75 to make. Paint and stain were the most expensive items. This was a lot of fun to make...Now to make the matching table...LOL
I used the "square x bass pedestal" plans to complete this 4' card table. The top is made from reclaimed gym flooring from the local high school. The "x base pedestal" provides a nice sturdy base for the large table. The project was completed over several weekends when I had time to work on it.
I built this chair out of scrap lumber and leftover stain I had on hand for proof of concept. I love it. I’m calling it the sherbet chair, lol. I’ll definitely be making more in the future. I learned a lot in the process.
Kids gear was getting so mildewy in between practices. This was easy to build with scrap wood I had laying around and really helps the gear dry. - KuhnTosa
From Closet to Reading Nook ... it took me a month from start to finish to complete and worth every minute spent on it! Come by to see the full story ...
http://www.joy2journey.com/2013/01/01/reading-nook-before-and-after/
No plan was needed for this project, just imagination :)
Hugs and Happy 2013!
Bj
http://www.joy2journey.com
The kitchen remodel left me with 400sqft of old-growth-pine laying around(60year old subfloor). While still pine, this was too good to throw away. So I decided to build a kitchen table and some benches.
Given these were old tounge and groove 2x6 I spent a lot of time with the planer, so hardly a weekend project. Further more I decided to use biscuit joints. The table probably took me like 5-6 weekends and the benches another 4...
My kids already managed to put some dents in the table, but that just makes it look more rustic.
I’m very excited for my first project. Not to be boastful, but I am very proud of myself. So my wife decided she wanted a kitchen island. I began from the top of the plans and about halfway through I realized I have a small kitchen. The wife came in and said “that’s way to big). So I had to make a lot of adjustments. For instance, the 4x4 legs became 2x2. I was afraid it would not be sturdy enough, but it turned out nice. I left out the portion of the plans for the range and just made a bigger shelf to accommodate my wife’s mixers and other large kitchen items. Instead of a second shelf I made a slide out trash can (single instead of double). It fits the kitchen well and more importantly the wife loves it. Now to build stools. Thanks to your site Ana, I was able to make a place for my family to have dinner together. My daughter helped me with this project and has been asking when we will start our next project.
Sun, 10/18/2020 - 12:50
You did a fabulous job, huge pat on the back! Can't wait to see your next project!
After building the Cabin Bunk system for my 5yo son, my wife wanted a buffet for our foyer. It took ma a Saturday to build and about $150 in materials.
Built using the plan except for removing the back angle supports and creating a top that resembles a live edge look. Most of the build is done with pocket hole screws, glue and nails.
Tue, 10/21/2014 - 18:02
What a great build! That live edge effect on your desktop is super cool! (looks very real) I'd love to know how you achieved that look, it's stunning!
Wed, 10/22/2014 - 06:25
Joanne,
Thank you! Grab a belt sander and go at it. I tried using a grinder and that probably would work too, but mine doesn't work very well. I also found that it burnt the wood. Since the wood is soft, I used a belt sander to cut through the wood. Dug in the edge of the sander to make deep gashes. Its a lot of work but can be acheived with a great results. Use a low number sandpaper to get rid most of the wood off (50 grit was good). I practiced drawing out an idea on a spare block of wood off the same board and tried it out. When the sample went well I got ready for the big board. Once completed the initial slicing and dicing, I changed grit levels, 80, 120. Lastly, with my orbital sander I used 120 again and then finished with 220 to get it all nice and smooth. Hope that helps. Then just stain and poly. I hand sanded between layers of stain and poly with 220. Lots of work sanding. But it turned out smooth and flat.
We needed a way to store our 6 month old's toys in our main living area. We were previously keeping them in a pack and play and that wasn't going to cut it. We decided this plan would do the trick. It works even better than we anticipated. Built exactly the same as the plans with the same finish as well.
This was my first woodworking project and it was fun and easy. A few words of advice though...painting the wood first is a good idea. I did not so it took a bit more time. Using glue instead of staples would make the finish much nicer as you can see my staples, but it is rustic so that's okay. Thank you Ana!
The 4-foot "classic beadboard" wall shelf is simple and cheap to make and it looks great for hanging pictures or decorations on the wall. The project requires only about $10 in materials, but it does required more advanced tools such as a chop saw, table saw, jig saw and router. Comparable shelves sell at between $60-$80.
I can build the project is about 1-2 hours, but it may take longer if you don't have all your tools set up. The plans are free on my woodworking blog at: http://www.jrlwoodworking.com/
You can also make the shelf in 2-foot and 3-foot lengths, simply shrink all the horizontal dimensions by one or two feet.
Fri, 01/04/2013 - 12:37
We actually built three of these for my husband's siblings for Christmas. The best part of it was the low cost. These only cost about $10 a piece and we left them unpainted so they could paint them to match their home decor. And whenever they look at their shelf, they will remember the hand-made Christmas present!
The wood came from a 60-70 year old barn that was torn down out on a friends property. The wood was fee and materials cost around $175. Took a couple weekends to build.
Fri, 10/24/2014 - 19:56
My wife wanted a large table to entertain. She mostly wanted to be able to decorate the center and not have to move it during dinner. The table measures 10' x 4'8" and is 29" high.
My daughter loved Crate and Barrel Atwood bed so I built her this bed that is very similar.
My wife wanted a console table for our dining room but the original plans were too big for the spot next to the grandfather clock, so I shortened them a bit and this is the result.
Tue, 10/27/2020 - 11:56
Love the two tone finish and great mod to make it work for your space!
This was built using Ana's plans plus an inspiration photo my daughter took at an antique store in Chicago. Notice the lower shelf stabilizing the bottom of the table. It also had to break down into sections to be moved three hours north to her apartment in Chicago. Used lots of glue, and my trusty Kreg jig. In the background is a tufted ottoman I also built at the same time.