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When I saw Ana's plans for this table I had to build it. I did modify the size to make the table top a little wider and longer. The extra width is great for putting more food or a center piece in the middle of the table.

I thought the build was pretty simple and everyone who visits our house loves the table. It is definitely a conversational piece.

The table and benches are heavy duty and will be able to passed on for many generations. I love the rustic look and so the steel wool/vinegar stain was my finish of choice.

I decided to document the entire build and created the most in-depth farmhouse table video tutorial online. The goal with the video is to show how easy it is to build the table using Ana's plans!

40 inch tall weathered Gray table

This was a rewarding build as it was not complex but really adds to our music room. We built it to fit guitar cases under nearth. Basically like bulding 3 ladders and inserting shelves in between the rungs.

My grandson has special needs and getting him out of his parent's bed has been difficult. His dad had put up a temporary "blanket" tent in the room and has successfully moved him into sleeping in the tent; but the next step is moving him to his room.

This tent is perfect - I added some pockets on the side for his books and a few bed toys and put an "S" hook at the top to hang his lanterns. I made it longer, so his dad could get in with him if needed.

As usual, love this site - always can find just the right plans.

The final pieces to my kitchen / entryway remodel. Great plans!

simple build looks great inside and out

Our greenhouse. Long time coming but your plans were easy to follow. Can't wait to try some others.

Charles

We decided to put my husband to work during a hot Oklahoma summer! After about a month's worth of procrastination, he finally built the chair! It was very detailed but easy to follow. I was the one who stained it (in the dark - so don't judge) and got the cushion from Garden Ridge.

I had the wood to make this for about 2 weeks. Started on Tuesday and finished Thursday evening! I wanted the look to be different from the Apothecary look so I made the doors a little different!

Turned out great!   Not hard at all for a first project.   Instructions were amazing.  :-)

Cubby Bench

by wholistic.kay

This was our very first project made from the plan Shoe Shrine Shelves submitted by Anna White with a few variations. The middle, short cabinet was made from left over pieces using the same dimensions as the taller shelves. The width was determined using the mirror dimensions. The mirror was my husbands genius idea! It was an old mirror just sitting around in our garage, he sanded it down, primed with Kilz and painted Antique White to match. He also suggested the trim stripes on the front (painted Pure Black for contrast) to give the cabinet some unique character! This piece can really be designed many different ways to suit your specific needs. I LOVE it and can't wait for our next project! Thanks so very much Anna!!!

This was a pretty simple project as long as you make accurate cuts. Making accurately angled cut allows for tight joint also love the pocket screws. I did add a top brace for stability, seemed a little unstable without them. I pocket screwed them on from the backside, so they can't be seen from front. Than went with a two tone paint/stain.

Super fun, and easy, to build this toy storage bin from Ana's plan. I took your advice, Ana, and made the top rail a little taller than a 1x4 and it's working great! I also used a prefinished (white) wainscotting panel for the back. I really like the way that turned out.

I bought the prefinished (white) letters at Hobby Lobby. 

This bin is a fun, and functional, addition to our home.

Thanks again for the great resources, Ana!

Martina Bath Wall Storage
I proudly made this for my wife for Christmas 🎅🏻. She has been asking for something above the toilet. I enjoyed making the curved pieces on the sides. With the left over coping, I added a piece below the shelf. The most challenging part was squaring everything up. This was my first project like this so I definitely learned a lot along the way. Picking stains is an art upon itself.

My wife wanted to get a new rustic style head board in the Pottery Barn style. Thanks to your site and plans I saved around $800. My wife even made a comparison picture with my head board and two from Pottery Barn. This was my fist major project and ever since I built this, people just come to me with ideas of things to build. Now she wants a matching foot board. I love your site and it's the first place I look anytime I have a project in mind.

I was inspired to try woodworking after seeing plans for this toybox. After that, my imagination is running wild with projects. I've added a few other pics of projects that I've finished. Thanks, Ana. Just wanted you to know that you continue to inspire!