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Craft Room Cupboards

My wife was wanting to get some cupboards and a hutch for her craft room that we were setting up. I looked to buy something but it was very hard to find anything the right size and combination. I was looking at different plans and I came across your site and was inspired to have a go myself. I used the plans for Patrick's Jelly Cupboard and also the Schoolhouse hutch.
I had to change some of it to get the right fit. It took a fair while to complete but I now have a very happy wife

Built from Plan(s)
Patrick's Jelly Cupbard
Schoolhouse Wall Hutch
Estimated Cost
$800 au
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Enamel Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Our Leaning Wall Desk

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 09/13/2016 - 14:59

I followed your plans, with the exception of the computer desk. I mede it just a bit deeper, 1.5" or so. If I were to do this again, I think I'd go a little deeper still, maybe.  Anyway, great design.

Built from Plan(s)
Leaning Wall Ladder Desk
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
White latex paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

DIY Attached Garage Shelves

Thanks to Ana's plans for the attached garage shelves, we've managed to change 12' of garage space into 60! A quick trip to the local Home Depot and following the included instructions, these SUPER easy shelves were perfect for our needs. Thanks, Ana!

Built from Plan(s)
BEST DIY Garage Shelves (Attached to Walls)
Estimated Cost
$160
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

4 Drawer Entry Way Bench

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 04/15/2024 - 10:49

I had an empty space next to my stair case and desparately needed a place for my kids to hand their back packs and put their shoes that wasn't all over the place! I adjusted Ana's plans for 4 drawers since there are 4 of us and added board and batten. I also was placing the bench over an outlet which I didn't want to lose so I got an extension piece and cut a space out for it on top with a jig saw. Love the way it came out!

Built from Plan(s)
Mudroom Bench with Easy Drawers

Reclaimed-Wood Headboard, Queen Size

You can't tell in the pictures but the frame where the bolts are supposed to be barely touch the legs on the headboard. I have a standard queen bed on a standard queen frame, but it's just a bit too wide to bolt the frame to the headboard. I also had to take about 8 inches off the original plans because of the window the bed is under. Measure, measure, measure.

Get straight wood. The straighter, the better.

I used standard finishing nails and liquid nails glue to hold it. I didn't need to break out the Kreg Jig as the original plan stated.

Blog Link
Home Sweet Homemade
Built from Plan(s)
Easy Build Wood Headboard (All Mattress Sizes)
Estimated Cost
$40
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I made my own finish using steel wool in vinegar. This is what took the most time.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Sewing/cutting table

Submitted by drc3924 on Thu, 06/19/2014 - 19:53

This has become my dream sewing/craft desk!! This project took about a week from start to finish (with work days in between). The shorter portion of the desk is used for my machine and sewing. The taller portion is used as a cutting table. The plans (dimensions) were tweaked some to get the perfect heights for me :).

Built from Plan(s)
Modern Craft Table
Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
After sanding I painted 1 coat of interior primer the about 2-3 coats of mint flat interior paint. I decided not to add a clear coat just because I wanted to use my amazing desk ASAP!!!
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

tamaralyn79

Wed, 03/25/2015 - 06:31

Your desk is GORGEOUS!!!! It's exactly what I've been looking to build for my space. I would love to know how you modified the plan to make it.

TaylorMade1205

Wed, 03/25/2015 - 07:23

I also wanted to comment on the thread shelf you build, that is really awesome, you can see all your colors right in front of you. Mine are in a drawer and I have to pull the whole thing out to see what I need. This is really giving me ideas.

kchess

Fri, 09/04/2015 - 08:45

Would you please send the plan instructions (with measurments).  It is perfect for me as I sew and embrodery both and have two machines.  

West Elm Knock Off Coffee Table

Submitted by Mike F on Sun, 09/18/2016 - 07:02

This was the first West Elm Knock off I attempted.  This was the first coffee table my sister requested.  This was also my first experience welding.  All in all it turned out pretty amazing.  She wanted one with a lifting table.  I bought the lift off of Amazon for around $60.  The wood is all Poplar and she used a mixture of stains to get the look she wanted.  I also added a hinge to the back other half of the table top so you can lift it to add more stuff inside the table.  I do not have any plans for this project as well i mostly just looked at the website and used the dimensions they had posted.

Estimated Cost
$150-$200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

Nightstand shelves

Wanted new nightstand but also wanted so shelving for pictures and stuff. Saw a picture on here and google images and decided to make it my own.

Built from Plan(s)
Leaning Wall Shelf
Estimated Cost
$80
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
paint is Rust-oleum Chalked (linen white). Had this from pervious project.
Stain is Minwax semi-transparent Dark Walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Garden Enclosure with Raised Beds

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 04/20/2024 - 07:39

I finished my first project. Although there are some cosmetic errors, I think overall it’s amazing. We had a lot of wood left behind by the builder of our log home. So, I was able to use a lot of that. I made some adjustments to the height of the boxes to help the back!

Michelle M - Jefferson, NC

Built from Plan(s)
Garden Enclosure
Seasonal And Holiday
Spring
Summer

Modified Hailey Platform Bed

Submitted by amjoear on Mon, 08/27/2012 - 16:54

Our first building project and couldn't be happier with the outcome!

My husband and I were in the market for a new bed frame, but nothing in the shops were what we were looking for. We discussed making it. I came across these plans (http://ana-white.com/2012/01/plans/hailey-platform-bed) and off we went! The headboard was something we "designed" on our own (we did not work off any plans). We wanted something simple and functional.
We started from scratch .... had to buy tools, wood conditioner, stain, etc. But unbelievably thrilled with the outcome (and cost)
It is a very sturdy and heavy bed, something that is great for use, but may cause some issues when we move .... ;)

I did not include the time needed to dry, only the time it took to get items/measure/cut/build/assemble.

Built from Plan(s)
Essential Platform Bed Frame
Estimated Cost
Approx. $300 (includes all tools needed, wood, stain, etc.)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane Premium Wood Stain
*conditioned, stained, top coat (glossy), once over with sandpaper (220 very fine with handheld sanding block), second application of top coat
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Hallway Table

Submitted by DawnB on Sun, 06/22/2014 - 22:51

Turns out this plan was made for this random spot in our hallway! I used leftover butcher block for the top.

Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Corner computer cabinet

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 09/22/2016 - 11:23

Flip down tray added for computer keyboard.

Built from Plan(s)
Corner Cupboard
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

DIY Pantry Shelving

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 04/26/2024 - 13:56

We have a small pantry as well, so we used the shelving featured on your website to help!
I absolutely love it. They’re not as beautiful as yours but I’m happy with what I made :)

Alison

Built from Plan(s)
Built-In Pantry Shelving

Ten Dollar Ledges for Books

What a quick easy project!!

I bought 8 ft long boards....and was able to make a 3 ft shelf and a 5ft shelf with each set. (The 5 foot shelves are going in my bedroom for photos...I'll be finishing those up this week!)

I hung these (3 foot) book shelves behind my daughter's bedroom door....so I adjusted the 1x4's to 1x2's....that way the door can open all the way and not bump in to them. A perfect fit for usually wasted space!

I staggered the shelves in my daughters room, so some taller books could stand up on the sides. She LOVES them!!

~Don't mind all the other chaos in the photos....that is all my daughter's "projects". She's a doer- like her Mama! =)

Built from Plan(s)
Gallery Ledge Shelves
Estimated Cost
About $3 per shelf (since I used the remaining wood on other projects)
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
I didn't even stain/paint these. They look adorable just bare wood!
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Repurposed Pallet Dinning Room Table

This was done entirely with thrown out pallets. Lots of work and sweat but I love it! Used polystain as the finish. Only spent about $30 in supplies ie screws, nails, stain.

Estimated Cost
$30
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

"Slightly Off Productions"

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 09/25/2016 - 08:32

First attempt. Used Vaseline to distress corrners and shelves. 

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

hidden powder station dresser

We did some small edit to the original plan. Putting six large drawers and only one chair which was moved to the center. We also extended the chair legs the full length of the cabinet. The outer legs are 2x2s instead of 2 1x2s since no chairs were placed there.

Built from Plan(s)
Hidden Desk Apothecary Cabinet
Estimated Cost
400
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
minwax early american on everything and then red oak stain on all except the drawer fronts and the red oak chair legs. Finished with an oil-based satin polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Riley's Big Girl Bed

My husband built this bed using the plans for the Hailey Storage Bed but added a few extra features of his own. Our 2 year old could not be more happy about her new big girl bed!!!

Built from Plan(s)
Hailey Storage Bed - Twin
Estimated Cost
$400
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

JoanneS

Sat, 09/01/2012 - 02:42

Beautiful! Love the headboard and footboardand, and the lift top center storage is a super idea. You did a teriffic job on this!

tommirhea

Mon, 09/03/2012 - 19:08

This is so nice! I love the uniqueness of it. I just did the farmhouse bed for my little girl, sooo fun to get them in a bed!! It's a milestone.

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