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Restoration Hardware- Inspired chalkboard
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For my niece's birthday, we used Rayan's plans (over at the Design Confidential) to build an industrial folding chalkboard sign. I used 1/4" MDF for the chalkboards for smoothness and 1x2 pine for the frame, stained one coat of ebony & one coat of rustoleum "sunbleached" stain. I totally forgot to take pictures before we dropped it off, but it was super easy and a real hit!
Playroom Stage!
I had a perfect corner in our playroom that was reserved mostly for clutter and always wanted to do something fun with it. The base is made with 2x8"s topped with Handscraped Hickory laminate flooring. Bored holes into the floor and installed 1" diameter color-changing LED decklights. Added theatre-style tracklights, disco ball and other dance floor lighting for extra effect. Of course the stage wouldn't be complete without wireless microphones for karaoke and mic stands hooked up to a small amp and speakers in the ceiling. I made the shelving on the right side with 1/2" black pipe and used leftover 2x12" shelves from an old garage shelving install from 7 years ago! The kids were ecstatic on Christmas morning for the reveal!
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Sun, 07/27/2014 - 15:52
This is great! I was just
This is great! I was just wondering what your dimensions were? I've been looking for something like this to do for my niece but have been struggling to find a plan and figure it out myself LOL.
Tue, 08/05/2014 - 05:58
Stage dimensions
Hello, the back wall is 8' and side wall is 6.5'. The stage comes out about 2.5' on each side then the front is around 7'.
Hope that helps, good luck!
Sun, 04/10/2016 - 14:44
led lights
Actually, I was wondering ,what lights did you use? I'm working on a very similar project and was curious to the lights your used please.
Sun, 12/08/2019 - 17:11
Can I ask about the lights…
Can I ask about the lights you used or would recommend? Getting started tomorrow. A stage from Santa. Please help! 😬
Sat, 12/18/2021 - 14:09
Hello! Also wondering…
Hello! Also wondering which lights you used. Thank you!
Outdoor Sectional
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Outdoor sectional. Modified the sectional piece to be 48" rather than 72" as in plans.
$400 for cushions and pillows
Can organizer
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I adapted the wall mounted can organizer to take advantage of the stud spaces at the top of the basement stairs. It perfectly frees up some of the horizontal space on the shelves that we use for overflow of the pantry.
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Storage Headboard
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This project changed 3 times from the day i started.
It was supposed to be a simple vertical box to hide 2 twin mattresses
Then she decided to do a horizontal box (chest).
Then she decided to put it behind her be.
By the end it became a headboard storage and the design is Modern Geo Headboard
by Ana White
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Benchright Coffee Table
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After searching for months for a coffee table I found one and put my DH to work. This is his first time making any type of furniture and I think he did an awesome job. We used Red Oak for the table and it weighs a ton :)
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Sun, 03/11/2012 - 17:03
Handles
We found the handles at Lee Valley 'Diva Suite'
http://www.leevalley.com/en/hardware/page.aspx?p=52433&cat=3,49938&ap=11
Farmhouse table
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This plan was spot on but i do suggest when sinking the pocket screws to secure the table tank it slow and do not over sink them they will protrude from the table top. This was fun to build.
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How to Make a Farmhouse Coat Rack
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This past summer I was blessed with an opportunity to get some really old wood out of a barn that was built before the civil war. The barn sat on a 1000 acre farm.
Pantry from Simplest Armoire
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Used Chalkboard paint for the doors.
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Double Pedestal Table, Benches and Bar
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I was so inspired by Ana's plans I made two tables, that can be put side by side, alongside each other or used as two separate tables with benches. I also made a bar with granite top...... It was lots of sanding as I did not have a planer at the time, but I love the finished project and get compliments by all that see it. Thank you Ana White.
Cathy B
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Tryde Media Console
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This was our first build, so it was definitely a learning process! We followed the plans pretty closely, with a few minor modifications to suit our needs. The finish was inspired by CreativePineapple's stain/white paint combo - we loved it so much that we had to do our own version!
The center console section was built out of 3/4" MDF - we knew we were going to paint, as opposed to stain, and it was quite a bit cheaper. We primed and painted this section as we went, as we knew that getting our hands/brushes into the cubbies after assembly would be difficult. This added to the time to finish, but it did make for an easier (and probably more even) paint job.
The side panels and back (not shown - we still need to do cutouts for cords before we attach) are 1/4" plywood. The legs are untreated SPF 4x4s, and were definitely where we ran into the most problems. Finidng untreated 4x4's was difficult enough, and when we finally found one that didn't have a ton of chunks and dings in it, we had problems with wood cracking when we got it home. We waited until the wood had acclimatized to our home and stopped cracking, wood-filled the cracks where we could and tried to position the legs so the cracks were facing the console, and hidden. Luckily, this approach was successful, and you can't tell that cracking was an issue. In retrospect, I probably should have just gone with cedar, particularly since we weren't staining it and it wouldn't have mattered that it was different from our other pine boards.
The only placed where we really differed from the plans was adding additional trim to the front section, as opposed to edge binding. The trim was simple 1x2s, similar to the bottom trim.
We primed and painted the entire white bottom section before attaching the top, which was made of stud-grade spruce 2x4's. We used a wood conditioner on the spruce before staining, as it is such a soft wood. The stain was left on for 15-20 minutes before wiping, as we knew we wanted a darker, richer colour. Two coats were required to get the shade we wanted (3 on one board which wasn't soaking up the stain as well). We then finished with 3 coats of Varathane Diamond Wood Finish, to get an especially glossy finish.
Stain - Minwax Wood Finish in "English Chestnut" (2 coats) plus 3 coats of Varathane Diamond Wood Finish in "Gloss"
Comments
Wed, 03/14/2012 - 19:29
Beautiful piece of furniture!
You better not stop with this project - absolutely beautiful!! The finish looks amazing...I am wondering if you used a rag or a sponge brush to stain the top? I am very new to staining furniture, so any tips would be appreciated. :)
Sat, 03/17/2012 - 09:22
Thanks! We used a foam brush,
Thanks! We used a foam brush, as we had a bunch hanging around, and just wiped ta the end with a rag. We also left our wood conditioner overnight, contrary to the package directions, which we heard allows it to sink in and dry more evenly. Other than that...we'd never stained before in our lives, so don't be afraid to just give it a go!
Fri, 03/16/2012 - 16:01
nice work...
i can't seem to find the detailed plans for the console. do you happen to have them? thanks!
Sat, 03/17/2012 - 09:23
There's a link in the post
There's a link in the post above (after "From Plan")
Mon, 03/19/2012 - 07:36
maybe safari doesn't like the
maybe safari doesn't like the link for this one. no detailed plans will open
Farmhouse Media Table
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We were blessed with a LARGE TV for Christmas. Totally unexpected. So I needed to build a table for it to sit on. I previously made a narrow farmhouse table and liked the look of it. So I decided to make a smaller version with two shelves underneath. To reduce clutter, I built a couple of "towers" for the x-box, dvd, and wii to sit on (2 half boxes with 1x4 sides with 1x4's nailed across the top.) Dimensions of table are 48 inches long x 22 inches wide x 32 inches tall. (TV is a 60 inch and I think it fits great!) I used pocket holes and 1.25 inch pocket hole screws to attach everything-except I nailed the shelves down to the supports using 1 1/4 inch finishing nails and used 1.25 wood screws to attach legs to apron and supports to legs. I ripped the 1x4's down to 3 inches on the leg front and 2.75 on the sides to make them uniform. Also the aprons I ripped down to 3 inches wide. The shelf supports are about 1.5 inches wide and the shelves themselves are about 18.5 inches wide.
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Rustic X Console Table as TV Stand
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Hubby followed the plans exactly, using cheap whiteboard from Lowe's. I stained using Minwax dark walnut and a water-based Minwax poly with a matte finish. I would only use this kind of wood again if I were painting the project. It is hard to stain and my options were limited, because the wood doesn't take stain well. Love how "pottery barn" it ended up coming out, though!
Modified Farmhouse Standard King Size Headboard
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Thoroughly enjoyed building this Farmhouse headboard. Thank you so much Ana, for the great plans! I couldn't find any 4x4s suitable for indoor furniture, so I ended up following another plan on your site that used 2 2x4s per leg for the Farmhouse headboard. I didn't need the footboard or side rails since our bed already had a frame (it's also a bed that raises up and down at the head and foot sections) Anyway, I just needed a headboard and it works perfectly! We anchored it to the wall to avoid any possible accidents. Keep up the great work!
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Cedar Planter to Conceal Pipe
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I modified the tapered planter plans to create a decorative open-bottom well cover. I used cedar picket planks and a 2x4 and 2x2 frame.
Paul Tautges
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Wood Storage Box
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My wood scraps were definitely getting out of control, and I needed something to store the wood vertically. I had some spare wood (free from Craigslist), so I put together a wood storage bin. All in all, the project cost me the price of some Kreg screws.
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Comments
Mon, 03/19/2012 - 20:13
Love it! I'm building some
Love it! I'm building some crates from pallet wood to store my scraps in. Your box turned out very nice.
Wed, 06/06/2012 - 13:21
just what i needed
I have been struggling to organize my space because my lumber is on one of my work spaces. I have the perfect space for that, thanks for the great post!
Herringbone Wall Coat Rack
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In an effort to cure our current lack of organization downstairs I decided to build a wall coat rack in hopes that it will help keep our coats, diaper bags, uniforms, purses, baby carriers, bags, and who knows what else off the counter, couch and floor.
Going into this project the only thing I knew I wanted to use in some way was some ripped 2x4's we used as floor spacers during our floor installation. Really happy with the end result :-)
For more pictures and a brief tutorial check out the blog post :http://thehuth.blogspot.com/2014/01/diy-herringbone-wall-coat-rack-usin…
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1 coat of Rustoleum wheat stain
1 coat of polycrylic
Modified Grandy Sliding Door Console
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I made my console a little shorter (71 in). I used reclaimed wood for the exterior and sanded/stained wood for the shelving and doors. I used screw eyes and galvanized pipe for the sliding door hardware. A lot of fun!
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Mon, 06/25/2018 - 00:21
Plans are here: http://www
Entry console table
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Thanks for the awesome and easy plans
Reclaimed Wood Outdoor Sofa
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We had a small deck with many rotted boards. The contractor who demoed it, knowing my interest in diy projects, sorted out any usable boards. I loved the idea of an outdoor sofa, so altered your beautiful pattern to accommodate decking boards - I literally only had to purchase 2 boards for the entire project! I’m so thrilled with how it turned out! Thank you!!
Camey Brown