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Modified Doll Bed w/"Trundle"
My son wanted a bed for his doll, Bobby John. We chose some plans for a bed to make and he helped me through the process. Instead of making this a trundle bed, we made the trundle more of a drawer. He can store clothing and some of the doll toys underneath instead of on the floor. ;) I modified the original plans by using drawer slides instead of the ball bearing casters, keeping is a single unit so that when it is moved around, it's only one piece. This also keeps it from banging around against the frame when pulling out or pushing in. Also added a few decorative elements like the ball post-tops and also used the Kreg Jig to hide the main fastening screws.
My wife made the mattress, bedding, and pillow and one of my daughters made a small, stuffed panda for Bobby to "snuggle". Turned out fairly well.
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Sawhorse Console Table
I saw a similar table on Shanty2chic.com and created my own version :)
Grandy sliding door console
This is my first piece of furniture to build. I love love love it!!! Now I can't wait to build something else! You may have created a monster in me. Thank you for the great plans!!
Beginner farm table
Absolutely love how this table turned out! I slightly modified the length to accommodate our space. Definitely a beginner friendly project. I used farrow and ball studio green for the base and just poly on the top.
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My First Ana Project (Simple Outdoor Bench)
This bench is the first project I have built from Ana White's plans, and I love how it turned out! The cutting list and instructions were very easy to follow. The most difficult thing about this project was the staining and painting, which I admit I have never been great at. I built this bench because my fiance and I needed additional outside seating on our patio for a party we threw, and I literally built it the day before! A week after the party I gave it to my fiance's daughter who wanted it as an indoor hall bench for her house. At first I was sad to give it up, but I figure I can easily make another! Thank you so much, Ana, for the fabulous plans you provide!!
Helmsman Clear Wood Sealer
Black Latex Paint
Cedar Planter Box
Here is a simple outdoor project built with the Kreg Jig and cedar from the home store!
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZjvj3mSeJ4
Kitchen Bar with Drawers
I decided to demo our old pantry and build a counter height bar in its place. I used Ana’s mudroom bench plans and added an additional drawer to the length and 2 more drawers to the height, making a total of 12 drawers. I also used Ana’s video on sizing drawer faces https://youtu.be/AlvlrPxXGUw
—at least for the bottom 4 drawers. I didn’t find that video until I’d completed the first 2 rows of drawers and they definitely require some tweaking still.
I added some moulding to the back and sides with 1/2” plywood ripped into 2.5” strips to complete the shaker look. Then I had a quartz top fabricated and installed.
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Fancy Farmhouse Double Pedestal Table
This is a combination and a scaled down version of a couple different farmhouse table plans. It is 60"x43" to fit our dining room. I integrated an inlay looking piece into the top with a 1x2 and mitered the corners of the outer two layers. The thickness at the edge of the table was accomplished with 1x4's with the middle layer inset by 1/2"... chairs to match are in the process of being built.
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A star for the bar!
This plan worked great to add a finishing touch to the front of our rustic barn themed bar project. Love it!
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Kitchen Island Trolley
Kitchen Island Trolley.
Base was made from recycled timber and the top was made with new pine.
The rails were made from curtain rails.
One end has wheels for easy moving.
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Narrow Farmhouse table - Triples!
I built a couple of farmhouse tables per the plans. However, I had person who wanted three narrow, 15", display table for her craft store. I followed the plans but just changed the width to 15".
These are my triples!
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Changing Table
My Grandson will be born any day now so I want to create a cozy environment for him. We still haven't put the bed up or added any of the decorations, but at least the changing table is finished . Painted walls, added new flooring, still have to customize the closet, but with Ana's help that will be a snap. I would have never gotten the courage to do some of the builds I've done without Ana's site. Thank You Ana!!!
Studio82 Build: Farmhouse table with quartersawn white oak and walnut
I love this design and I constantly get people requesting tour of the house just to see this table. Simple and beautiful.
Counter Height Table and Chairs
My husband and I made the table and chairs for our screened porch. We really like how the project turned out. Many more Ana White projects on the our list!
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Modified Fancy X Desk
I made this based on the $55 fancy x desk plan for my daughters room. It is 18" shorter (54") so I eliminated the diagonal braces at the back of the plan. It still is very sturdy. I made the top from rough sawn oak board that I had in the yard by handplanning the top and edges. You could just buy 1x12 oak if you wanted to, although it would be pricey. If you are in Connecticut let me know I have a few thousand feet of it! My daughter loves the desk!
Farmhouse Bed
Finally our 3 year old is out of her cot. Her long awaited bed finally got made! It took about 3 days to build (working around naptimes and school runs) and another week to paint it. I modified the plans slightly, using 70mm posts (instead of 90mm). I used 19x140mm for the rails so that more of the mattress was exposed (so we don't hit the rails when we sit on the edge of the bed) and also took quite a bit off the height of the headboard. I used bed brackets which made joining the rails very easy. Very impressed with how it turned out. The plans were really easy to follow and easily modified to suit our needs. A matching doll bed is in the works and her older siblings are also putting their orders in...
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Mon, 08/03/2015 - 17:16
love this!
we made a toddler size bed a few years ago recreating this farmhouse plan, and are wanting to make the regular twin size now. I LOVE your changes. Any chance you could post a picture 1) a close up of the bracket (I'm wanting to do the same), and 2) how it looked from the inside, but pointing to the footboard? I want to copy YOUR bed! :D
Cheers!
Mon, 08/03/2015 - 17:31
also, how high/low does the
also, how high/low does the bottom of the plank sit on the headboard? I see it's different than the plans (I prefer yours)
Sideboard by KC
This took me about a month to build. Ana's plans were great. Installing drawers was the toughest part.
Modern Deck Chairs and Loveseat
Love, love, love your projects. I have made 3 of the modern 2 x 4 chairs, with a modification. I had purchased both seat and back cushions for my chairs and the back cushion had nothing to lean back on, so I added some height and personality to the chair.
Your plans are easy to follow and make very nice, heavy furniture that I know will not blow away and end up in the field next to my house. Keep those plans coming!