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Narrow Farmhouse Table

Submitted by kylihoot on Sun, 05/01/2011 - 14:32

This is my favorite build so far! When I saw the plan I pretty muh obssesed over it for weeks until I finally gave in and here it is!
I must confess...I have no where to put it haha. I don't care, I saw it and had to have it.

Built from Plan(s)
Narrow Farmhouse Table
Estimated Cost
$40 maybe a bit more for others...employee discount ;)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I used wood conditioner on the table top and end support aprons, and followed with a stain called Provincial.
I then primed and painted the legs satin high hiding white. I took my sander and distressed the edges, and finally rubbed on stain over the paint and quickly wiped of the excess. IT looks worn, but not too worn as the husband is not to excited about old looking stuff.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Ottoman (Inspired by Upholstered Bench plan)

This is my second woodworking project (first was a toy chest with a LOT of help from my Dad). I made the wooden frame at my parent's house with the use of my Dad's power tools and brought it home to finish and cover. I used Ana's Upholstered Bench plan but modified the dimensions to what I wanted.

Built from Plan(s)
Upholstered Bench
Estimated Cost
$40
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
I used leftover stain and finish my Mom had from an old project. Not sure what it was or where she got it except it was OLD - still worked though!
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Oak - Hutch And Buffet

Submitted by UeckerFan on Tue, 07/16/2013 - 17:43

This project was on the honey-do list. My wife was looking for antiques and had a pretty specific look she wanted this one fit. It was a fun and relatively fast build. I choose Oak as that is the most regular wood I use and had some on hand.

I modified the dimensions a bit making the hutch a foot taller and the buffet a little larger in width and smaller in depth. I used full extension ball bearing drawer slides for the drawers.

I rabbeted the back in and put a middle brace in for support and so that I could hide the back seam. I don't like to face nail face frames, but for this it turned out pretty nice nonetheless.

Blog Link
http://www.afrugalfamily.com/
Built from Plan(s)
Dresser with Open Bottom Shelf - Open Leg Version
Hutch for the Open Shelf Dresser
Estimated Cost
$125
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I used min-wax pre-stain conditioner, followed by special walnut stain, then 1 coat of satin pre-catalyzed lacquer, then 320 sand paper, then a second coat of lacquer.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Lasso the Moon

Fri, 07/19/2013 - 11:52

Oh, man could I use one of those in my house. At some point I'd like to flank a doorway with two "half versions" of a hutch like this one. Yours is beautiful. Love the oak!
Btw--combining those two plans--brilliant!

Anna

DIY POTTERY BARN "ADDISON" STYLE HEADBOARD

It took us about 2 days to cut, assemble, and paint.  

 

http://www.whisperingwhims.com/2015/03/diy-pottery-barn-addison-style-headboard/

Blog Link
DIY POTTERY BARN “ADDISON” STYLE HEADBOARD
Built from Plan(s)
Mantle Moulding Headboard
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Custom King Bed Frame

This was my 2nd woodworking project. My wife had been asking for a farmhouse bed for some time, so I figured I'd go for it. The end result was even better than I was hoping. It came together really well and the bed is just perfect. Thank you Ana for the plans!

 

I used the Ana White Queen Bed and King Bed plans as guides, as well as another blog called A Lesson Learned. I modified the dimensions to fit our specific bed, then I drew up the plans using Sketchup and got to work. All the wood is pine from Home Depot. The total project took a couple months because I could only work on it on weekends and didn't have full days to commit to it. In the end though, totally worth it and we love the bed!

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Bed - Standard King Size
Farmhouse Bed - Queen Sized
Estimated Cost
~$250 (not completely sure of that as I didn't track it, but with the lumber & everything, it was probably $200-$300)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Pre Stain
Minwax Weathered Oak Stain
Minwax Clear Satin Polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Reclaimed Cedar Board 10x 10 Barn Greenhouse

Submitted by bailie on Sun, 04/24/2022 - 13:02

Thank you for sharing your plan!

10×10 greenhouse made with re-claimed cedar boards from old barn on Menlo, WA

Built from Plan(s)
DIY Greenhouse

Comments

rick1956

Wed, 06/08/2022 - 05:52

Beautiful! I like the fact that you bucked the trend and turned your clear panels for Washington rainwater runoff. There are good and bad with both directions, vertical makes the most sense. I can see myself re-doing ours at some point to change the panel direction. At least they're pointing the right direction on my skylights.
Great design, and of course, I love the 'live edge' details you added throughout!

Greenhouse

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 06/01/2022 - 06:08

I am so in love with my greenhouse, it is amazing the plans were perfect and it went up without any problems, your designs are amazing and beautiful. We are going to do the chairs next!!!

Built from Plan(s)
DIY Greenhouse

Comments

Outdoor Bar Table and Stool

Submitted by Titus2000 on Thu, 06/09/2022 - 14:38

I love this bar table! I needed something long and narrow for our small patio - just deep enough to fit a plate and a drink, or a laptop, and long enough to fit three stools, so I modified Ana's dimensions. Also, living in Florida, we occasionally need to bring our furniture inside for hurricanes, so I made it a lighter by using 1x3s and 1x4s instead of 2x or 4x4s. I still need to paint the bottoms a cream color and build two more stools, but I already use it a lot. Thanks Ana! (The photo was upright on my computer, but I didn't see how to rotate it once it was uploaded)

Built from Plan(s)
Outdoor Bar Table
Simple Modern Bar Stools

Comments

first time builder

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 10/18/2018 - 06:15

Thank you for these plans - they were great for a first time build. Definitley learned a lot building this...and now on to the next project!

Built from Plan(s)
Beginner Farm Table (2 Tools + $50 Lumber)
Estimated Cost
I also built one bench - total cost with stain and some other materials about $100
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane Golden Oak (One Coat/One Hour dry)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Husband made this table for us ( part of my Christmas gift)

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 01/05/2019 - 18:40

We just got the table up into the kitchen area today! (1/5/19) So glad he finished this! Next will be a bench or maybe two. Thank you Ana for the plans to make this! It came out very nice and everyone who I’ve sent the pics to have given my husband praise! (I also included the photos and the link to this site in my blog! Whoo! Positive vibes!)

The project took him a little bit since he works FT

Blog Link
Monica Q
Built from Plan(s)
Fancy X Farmhouse Table
Estimated Cost
77.01
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Off white paint with primer for legs, stain and sealant (unsure of the shade used)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

5 Board Bench

Submitted by truckrun on Tue, 09/17/2013 - 20:50

I was looking for a plan for a 5 board bench so naturally I came to your site. I made your basic design but made it a little bit smaller in all dimensions and I put a half inch split down the middle of the top. I built it out of pine and painted it flat black. I gave the legs and underneath 3 coats of satin polyurethane and the top and sides received 5.

You can follow the build on my blog at :
http://funwithwoodworkingtoo.blogspot.com/2013/09/project-how-to-build-…

You can also watch a video of the build on my YouTube page at:
http://youtu.be/1_hz2n7v9ss

Thanks for the free plans!

Blog Link
How to build a 5 board bench
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
MINWAX water based satin polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Shoe Dresser

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 11/29/2022 - 13:04

Modified the shoe dresser dimensions to fit the space.

Built by Janae

Built from Plan(s)
Shoe Dresser

Home Office Project

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 12/20/2015 - 13:43

The Classic Collections was exactly what we were looking for when we decided to re-do our home office.

Built from Plan(s)
Classic Storage Wall Side Base Units
Classic Storage Wall System Bridge
Side Hutch for the Classic Storage Collection
Estimated Cost
>$500
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Rosewood gel stain, Poly and Semi-gloss White paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Made for DUCKS!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 03/17/2019 - 08:12

Built in 2017 for our ducks! They use the ramp just fine! I am now working on editing this coop plan to make a coop for 4 chickens we just brought home. I'm going to leave out the planting area, since it's going inside their open run. 

Estimated Cost
$600 with materials for run fence as well
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Dog kennel

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 06:54

In January, I came across your plans for the farmhouse, coffee table. I made it, and loved it! I had been wanting a new spin on kennels for our dogs. And thought your coffee table transformed into a dog kennel would be perfect, and they are!!

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Coffee Table [Beginner/Under $40]
Farmhouse Side Table

Comments

2x4 patio couches

Submitted by Sner77 on Mon, 05/27/2019 - 10:49

I built 2 of the 2x4 couches with slight modifications.  I didn’t like the straight bar across the back so changed it to a leaning high back.

I also added a square box that can be used for a dividing table on the couch or side table when additional seating is needed.  

Plan on scaling down for a love-seat and chair.

Kreg jig for pocket holes was time consuming but well worth it! 

Built from Plan(s)
2x4 Outdoor Sofa
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Urathane.
Not pleased with the urathane finish after 2 years. I have begun sanding them down to try a linseed oil finish instead.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Faux Fireplace

I tweaked the plans to fit the spot I had in mind- It's a little skinnier, but still super cute!

I eliminated some of the extra trim, but I don't think it suffers any for it.

It's super cute!

Built from Plan(s)
Fake Fireplace Mantel built from Pine Boards
Estimated Cost
50
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
I sealed the knots with kilz primer and then used a paint and primer in one that I had laying around for the white.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

jackiemacrae

Mon, 11/11/2013 - 14:47

Thanks Ana!
I have this set up in my photography studio. The floors are just ripped 1/4 inch plywood painted brown, then the crackle stuff, and then a top coat of white, and a poly to seal it.

Pam the Goatherd

Thu, 11/14/2013 - 09:50

The "fireplace" looks really good! And I'm glad to hear how you did your floor. I've been trying to convince my hubby to do a 1/4" plywood floor in our trailer as a temporary fix until we can either afford to put down "real" flooring or build the house we have been intending to build on this piece of property for the past 17 years. I've pointed out that we can replace the almost 30 year old, worn-out vinyl and carpet in the living room, kitchen and main hallway for less than $300 including paint/stain and polyurethane. But he thinks it will look tacky. I'm going to show him your picture so he can see for himself that it can look pretty doggone good!

jackiemacrae

Thu, 11/14/2013 - 10:37

Hi Pam- try googling plywood floors if you haven't already. I know I've seen some bloggers use plywood floors in their laundry room , and rec rooms.