Farm table
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Rustic X Bench
Simple x bench followed the plans posted below except I shortened it to fit our old table.
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Estimated Cost
$35
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
English Chestnut Minwax stain with 2 coats minwax polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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American Girl Sofa and Chair
We had so much fun making this sofa and chair for our daughter as a last minute Christmas gift. It went together quickly and we are so pleased with the end result. Thanks for sharing your plans just in time for a last minute gift. My daughter was so pleased!
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Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Glossy white enamel paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
$30 Farmhouse Style Hall Tree for Pool Towels
Seasonal And Holiday
Patio couch
I have been looking at your blog and always been interested in making my own furniture. However, I was scared to try. Your diagrams and measurements were awesome. Thank you! Gave me the encouragement to try!
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Farmhouse Doll Beds
For these beds I modified the original farmhouse doll bed plans to accommodate a few more dolls. In the process, I discovered that, while doll furniture turns out SUPER cute, it takes me about the same amount of time to build a little piece as it does to build a big piece, especially when you consider the time it takes to sew the bedding.
I put these together mostly with nails and glue, but used my kreg jig to join the rails to the headboards and footboards.
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Estimated Cost
$20 or less per bed.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint and Vermont Natural Coatings PolyWhey to seal. Lots of sanding before and in between coats.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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Wed, 12/14/2011 - 23:05
Hillary you are so inspiring
Hillary you are so inspiring and talented!!! Love!
Thu, 12/15/2011 - 06:00
Great job!
I love the mods you did on these. For the farmhouse w/trundle, I know you had to raise up the bottom and it looks like you did the headboard sized boards for the footboard and made the headboard w/even longer boards? Then for the bunkbeds, are those all headboard lengths for the head and footboards and then just very long 2x2s for the posts? I am never brave enough to mod anything just yet! I also absolutely love that bedding on the top pic! So bright and cheery!
In reply to Great job! by spiceylg
Thu, 12/15/2011 - 06:51
mods and bedding
Isn't that bedding beautiful? I love it. The fabric is from Hobby Lobby. They have so many cute calicos.
Yes, you got the mods right. If I were to do the trundle again, I'd make the headboard longer so that it goes almost to the ground like the footboard, otherwise you can see the trundle.
The bunk was easy -- much easier than the other bunk plans all out of 1x2s. I've made them both now and the farmhouse one just comes together a lot faster (once you figure out the measurements).
Thu, 12/15/2011 - 09:57
Cool
I love Hobby Lobby but never think to check out their fabric! Silly me, I'll have to do just that! Okay, thank you for the info. I just noted the additional detail of the feet, how nice! If you don't mind, I'd love the measurement of the 2x2 for the bunks, simply because I'm lazy like that, lol!
Thu, 12/15/2011 - 10:27
2x2 and other mods
The 2x2s are 22 3/4" and the slats in the headboard are 7". I think the bottom of the bottom headboard is around 2 3/4" or 3" from the bottom of the 2x2s. All the width measurements are the same as in the original plan. Also, I used lath strips for the mattress to rest on instead of a rectangle of 1/4" ply -- it seemed easier and I think it was cheaper, too.
Fri, 12/16/2011 - 08:00
Super cute!
You are so right about the time it takes.
I made a stuffed doll and her clothing for a niece, and I could have made myself two complete outfits in the time it took to sew one dinky doll dress.
Tue, 02/28/2012 - 07:40
Trundle
Hillary how did you do the trundle for the farmhouse single bed. I read where you said you would do the headboard longer,but this is going to be my first build and I need a little more instruction to make the trundle and how long would you do the headboard. Thanks!!!
In reply to Trundle by lmhaney (not verified)
Tue, 02/28/2012 - 09:05
doll trundle
Hey. I made the trundle using 1x3 boards just slightly shorter than the size of the overall bed (so it would fit underneath). I used two 18 1/2" 1x3s and two 14 1/2" 1x3s. I built it using pocket holes on the 14 1/2" 1x3s, screwing into the 18 1/2" 1x3s. Then I attached two 1x2 cleats to the bottom insides of the 18.5" boards so that I'd have a place to set support pieces for the mattress. I attached the cleats with glue and nails, I think, but pocket screws would work fine, too. I used pine lath for the support, attached with glue and staples.
For the headboard, I cut my panel pieces at 7", I think, but I should have cut them at 9 3/4" so that the headboard panel would extend closer to the ground like the footboard panel does. Here is an abbreviated cut list:
footboard panel -- 5 1x3s @ 6"
footboard legs -- 2 2x2s @ 7 1/4"
headboard panel -- 5 1x3s @ 9 3/4"
headboard legs -- 2 2x2s @ 11"
All of the horizontal cuts are the same as the original plan as long as you are using #1 pine. If you are using #2 pine or furring strips, your horizontal cuts will need to be slightly smaller b/c your panel board will be slightly narrower than the plans expect.
Just be sure to screw the side rails of the bed in high enough to get the trundle underneath.
Hopefully that all makes sense! Good luck! Can't wait to see photos!
Sun, 08/05/2012 - 04:04
You think that the hardware
You think that the hardware store will cut all the peaces for me?
In reply to You think that the hardware by Aida (not verified)
Sun, 08/05/2012 - 06:29
Getting wood cut
They -might- cut it for you. But based on the experience of a lot of people here, and the advice of some Home Depot employees also on here, it's a mistake to have them do that.
You can do the cuts on your own though. If you can't afford a circular saw, or you're uncomfortable with them, you can buy a hand saw for about $25. It's no good for cutting plywood or MDF, but for solid wood it's hard to beat.
Mon, 08/06/2012 - 19:26
Nope, I don't think they
Nope, I don't think they will. And if they did you won't be happy with the outcome. Too many cuts and there's no way they'll get every cut right. You'd be better off finding a friend with a miter saw you could borrow for an hour to get all the pieces cut. Good luck!
Sun, 08/12/2012 - 08:27
Farm house doll's bed
Thank you........ I may have to stop been afraid of using this tools and just use it lol............love this bed and my daughter want me to make it for her........ I will post pictures
Tue, 10/29/2013 - 08:53
selling one?
Just curious if you have ever thought of making these and selling them?? I have been looking for a doll bunk bed for my daughter for Christmas and love this bunk bed with trundle. So thought I would ask if you would consider making one and selling it!!
Sun, 12/08/2013 - 18:07
Beds and bedding are gorgeous!!!
I absolutely love what you did with the trundle and the bunk bed. You are so talented! Thank you so much for sharing the measurements that you used to make the bunk bed and sharing tips. I am going to attempt to make one for my daughter. This will be my first woodworking project. I am crossing my fingers it goes well. Thank you! :)
Simple Chair
I needed some new chairs for my kids play room as the ones that came with a table they received as a gift were cheap and I had reinforced them three different times.
I liked the simple design of them and the cost is right! Mine were a little more as I used 2x2's for the legs and made the body of the chair double-braced as my boys are hard on things!!
My boys picked the colors, which the blue was left over from a room and the red from my older son's desk!
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Estimated Cost
15 per chair
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I primed and painted the chairs with left over paint. On one of the chairs I used a spray polyurethane. On the other one, I used a foam brush with expensive (30.00 quart) polyacrylic as I wanted to see if there was a huge difference. I didn't care for the sprayed technique!
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
60" Round Table with Pedestal Base
I modified a couple of plans I found on this site. If anyone is interested in instructions or cut list, I can post it later.
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Estimated Cost
$650
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Sanded everything down to 120 grit, used prestain conditioner, stained the top with Minwax coastal gray stain, lightly sanded with 120 grit for extra weathering, and then did six coats of poly while sanding with 220 grit in between coats.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Queen Farmhouse Bed Frame
I am a newbie to wood working and was inspired by Ana's Farmhouse bed frame. I built this for my newly married daughter and she is so happy with it. It's very sturdy and has plenty of storage underneath. The instructions, buy & cut lists were super easy to follow. I can't wait to build the Extra Wide Dresser next.
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Doll Farmhouse Bed
I made these for my two nieces and soon to be born daughter for Xmas. I used 1" hobby foam for the mattress.
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Estimated Cost
Scrap Wood = FREE, $30 for bedding.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Primer, Interior semi-gloss white.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Mon, 12/19/2011 - 14:52
So adorable!!
Love the beds and the bedding is super cute! I bet your nieces will love their Christmas present!
Mon, 12/19/2011 - 16:54
Thanks, I hope so too!!
Thanks, I hope so too!! Maybe next year I'll make your bunk beds for them!!
Sawhorse Desk
I used Ana's sawhorse plans and painted the sawhorses black. I made up a plan for the desk top inspired by some of the farmhouse table plans. The top looks very thick and chunky, but is mostly made from cheap 1x6 boards put together with glue and pocket holes. The ends of the top are made from 2x2 boards attached with pocket holes. The sides are from 1x2 boards - all attached with glue and pocket holes.
For the finish I used a water based stain from General Finishes - Black Cherry. I started with one coat of poly-acrylic and did not like the look. I sanded it back and bit (distressing the edges a bit) and put on two coats of wax.
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Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
General Finishes - Black Cherry
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Baby changing station
Hand painted baby changing station with interchangeable shelves or hampers. Can grow with child into dresser or entertainment center.
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Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Tue, 02/09/2016 - 08:12
this is beautiful!
I love what you've done with the laundry basket dresser! I never would have thought to use it for a changing table it's genius. I also love your owl mural on the side.
Outdoor Sectional
I decided for my patio a love seat/sofa combo would work better than the sectional. It was easy to make both and modify the plans to have arms at both ends of the pieces.
Getting inexpensive cushions was a challenge. I ended up getting IKEA HÅLLÖ cushions. I added more foam to the back cushions as was suggested in another post since the IKEA cushions were a little flimsy and tend to fall through the back of the sofa. I might add some bigger cushions at some point
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Estimated Cost
$300
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Olympic Semi-Transparent Cedar Natural Tone
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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Wed, 07/10/2019 - 17:06
I want to try this as soon…
I want to try this as soon as we get into our house.
Farmhouse bedside tables
Made from reclaimed Douglas Fir wood I saved from a historical renovation in Northern Vermont. Knob and tube insulators from original electric service are well suited for drawer knobs.
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Doll Crib
I built this for my little girl for Christmas. I think it is one of the cutest $20 presents I have ever gotten her.
Thanks to my sister in law who made the bedding. I also placed felt squares on each corner to make sliding the drawer out of the wood floor a breeze.
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Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I used paint and then vinyl for the name to give it a personal touch.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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Wed, 12/21/2011 - 20:11
This is darling
What a lucky little girl to have a momma (or dad??) who can build her such a cute gift. Great job.
Tue, 01/10/2012 - 08:49
Sorry it took me so long to
Sorry it took me so long to get back with you. I got the plans on Ana-white.com all I did was search for doll furniture.
Doll bed turned day bed / mini sofa!
I started with the doll farmhouse bed. Someone made a super cute version as a dog bed- and I loved it as a mini sofa...
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Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
gel stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Tue, 12/31/2013 - 09:53
Height
Hi Brad- so sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I saw that you'd left a message, and I haven't had a chance to get back into the shed to check- The seat is only about 5 inches off the ground, and the backrest is about 17 inches.
I hope that helps!
Coffee table
This is the very first project of mine !!
Estimated Cost
100
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Mix of dark walnut and walnut.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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Thu, 01/28/2016 - 16:35
the coffee table looks very
the coffee table looks very nice. Awesome job on your first project. That's very impressive. :)
Jill's Simple Bed
Simple bed built by Jill and shared on our Facebook page
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Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
doll bed #8 and #9
Farmhouse style doll beds modified width one less slat.
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Estimated Cost
$10 each
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
1. One coat primer
2. Two coats Behr off white
3. Distressed and seal Minwax clear satin poly
2. Two coats Behr off white
3. Distressed and seal Minwax clear satin poly
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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Balustrade table with modification.
250$ I didn't use pocket screws because I wanted the wood to be able to expand and contract as it should. I used biscuits. All Home Depot pine. Distressed. Belt sanded. Orbital sanded. Upgraded "feet" trim out of 1x3. Made the brackets to secure the top to the bottom with a table saw. Grooves cut with biscuit joiner. This was a gift and I wanted it to be perfect. Total of about 32 hours. Could've done the original plans in 15-20.
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Estimated Cost
250$
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Varathane Kona stain. Still have to apply Varathane Matte Poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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Ana White Admin
Sat, 03/25/2023 - 09:22
Pretty farm table!
Very nice build, thanks for sharing!