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Maple Mission-Style Farmhouse Table

Submitted by Tinia on Mon, 03/24/2014 - 09:44

Using the Farmhouse Table plans I just modified them to the dimensions I thought would be best for my space. Tried mortise/tenon joinery on the legs and that took a lot of time since it was my first time. The table top is put together with pocket hole joinery. I love my Kreg Jig.

Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

DIY Media Console

Several months ago, my sister approached me with the request of helping her build a media console for her home.   We left off the doors and drawers in favor of having open shelves.  We worked on this project over the course of several weekends and my sister is very happy with the final result!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Jacobean, ECOS Paints WoodShield Satin Varnish
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farmhouse Storage Bed - Twin

Submitted by Abby721 on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 13:26

Modified to have storage boxes on only one side since it was being placed next to a wall.

Estimated Cost
150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Custom white color paint to match trim.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Extra Large Shoe Shelf

Submitted by Booooozle on Tue, 06/05/2012 - 20:10

Like just about every woman, I have LOTS of shoes! Well I couldn’t find an attractive enough shoe rack to fit in with our “Closet” furniture. We use an entire bedroom that our bedroom is connected to because the closet in that bedroom is minuscule. Anyway the closest I came was a simple design from the particleboard stacking closet unit line, you all know what I’m talking about. Well the problem was that they were $10 each & I would have needed like 6 of them & they didn’t come in black, which I tend to like because it doesn’t show dirt & that way all the furniture in the house is interchangeable if I feel like moving things around. I had plywood left over from my bed project so I just copied the design but made it a bigger single unit.

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar Flat Black Indoor/Outdoor Enamel
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Chalkboard Coffee Table

So I used the tryde coffee table plans and modified to size I wanted. For the top I cut off round edges on my table saw and them laminated with glue and pocket screws. I used 2 coats of the chalkboard paint allowing to dry 24 hours for each coat

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
75
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar Chalkboard paint
Colonial Maple Minwax stain
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Outdoor couches

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 06/26/2016 - 08:12

Started off with the intention of buildings the 2x4 sectional.  Decided on building two couches instead to be able to move around based on needs.  The biggest expense were the cushions ( found the back pillows on clearance).  Plan to stain later.  

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse Coffee Table

Submitted by rincon1986 on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 04:11

Worked on this table last week to save me some money on buying one from a store. This was my first ever time in my life building something on my own and I was surprised how easy it was. Came out better then I expected.

Estimated Cost
50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Barstools

Submitted by lazyLiz on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 21:22

A 30" tall bar stools inspired by the plan simplest stool.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$ 40- $60
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
valspar white paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Handygirl

Sat, 07/07/2012 - 18:47

I love these stools! I love the curve in the top. Are yours square on top or rectangle?
Also, what size of board is the top (seat)?

Rusty Cottage

Fri, 07/20/2012 - 05:32

I like your design. Finally made an account and will be making matching ones. Thanks for the inspiration. If the better half doesn't like the first one I will have a new stool for my workbench

MrsPowers

Fri, 08/31/2012 - 20:27

Hi! You're stools came out wonderful. I was wondering how you got the seat to be curved that way.
Thanks!

Taylor Console

Submitted by raybotelho on Fri, 04/04/2014 - 14:57

I love this plan and had already built one a few months ago. It is an easy project to tackle ;) I did change things up a bit. Will be building another one soon :) Thank you so much for sharing the plans.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Dark walnut stain followed by white dry brushing on the base.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Braden Bench and Hutch

Took the standard Braden Bench/Hutch plans and used a English Chestnut stain to really make them pop. If used a few plans from this site but this one turned out the best. Unfortunately I didn’t have enough space to use the mail sorting hutch plans for a middle locker.

Estimated Cost
150.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
English Chestnut stain and multiple coats of polyurethane. Sanding after each coat of poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farmhouse Bedside Table/Nightstand

Submitted by mrsmay on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 10:09

This was much more expensive than I had anticipated... but that's Oregon prices for you. Now that I've started with Home Depot woods I'm kind of stuck with it until I finish the bedroom set. But, I LOVE IT! It was my first project with the Kreg jig as well and the top of this nightstand is very flat.

No wood conditioner... went without it so it would match the bed. I like the wild look now.

I had to do it during my son's naps on the weekend so it took me quite a while to finish it.

Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Dark Walnut satin stain and polyurethane finish. Rubbed on with an old t-shirt.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Tasha Cordel (not verified)

Wed, 06/13/2012 - 18:13

I am about to try 2 of these next week. (eek!!) Any tips on building these in general? Any troubles or things to watch out for when it comes to the drawers?
Yours look amazing....and I like the WILD wood looks too...seems more natural :-)

MayCustomMom

Tue, 10/16/2012 - 13:18

Hi Tasha (I have a new 'name' as I can't seem to log into my old account)

How did they turn out? Sorry, I didn't check for comments! I had trouble with the first nightstand set of drawers but by the time I built the second one I'd figured out how to keep things square. I made sure I focused on the bottom of the drawer being square and on a flat surface and then when the drawer was done I sanded it even on the top. Since then I've built a dresser in a similar style and made my own hardwood drawer slides... MUCH better. It's more difficult but it's well worth it if you have access to a table saw.

4x4 Farmhouse Table with Video

Submitted by petesveen on Sun, 04/06/2014 - 14:55

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!

Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Steel Wool and Vinegar Mixture. I then used an oil based Polyurethane from Minwax to protect the wood.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

country media console

Submitted by Preece76 on Sun, 07/03/2016 - 18:58

nice little project had fun building it with my wife. looks way better then the store bought junk we had before

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$130
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Our take on Modern Chairs

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/28/2020 - 17:27

This was our first try at chairs and they came out super! Even our Yellow Lab, Cassie was pleased! We made a few mistakes on the first chair which were easily corrected. The only thing I would add to the buy list is a 2x2 .

Estimated Cost
$40
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Thompson’s Water Seal

Sleeping Tent

Submitted by Robinwood on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 19:11

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.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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