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Number Cubby Shelf
Very easy project. It took a few hours from beginning to end including measuring, cutting,assembling and painting. I used salvaged wood from a pallet I got for free. The only cost for this project was for a can of spray paint. Great shelf for the playroom to organize art supplies. You can see more details of this project in my blog: http://blueberryjunkie.com/uncategorized/diy-number-cubby-shelf-a-potte…
Farmhouse Table - Pocket Hole Plan - Modified
In addition to adding two matching benches (idea from another post based on this plan), the following changes were made to the original plans:
1. Shortened the length of the table by about 14 inches.
2. Cut notches into the leg posts for the aprons to rest in.
3. Eliminated the stretchers (my wife didn't want them).
4. Cut the square 4x4 posts to an octagon shape (wife didn't want square legs)
5. Trimmed edges of 4x8 and 4x10 boards (wife didn't want the notches in the top caused by the rounded edges).
6. Used biscuits in addition to the pocket hole screws to assemble the table and bench top pieces.
7. Used a 1/2" rounding bit and router on the top and bottom edges of the table and bench tops.
8. Attached 3-1/4" Floor Protector Gripper Furniture Feet to the bottom of each leg.
End result: a very happy wife!
Made 2 twin kentwood beds!
Made two of these twin Kentwood Beds for my boys by myself! Super easy and a never study bed! Can't wait to decorate their rooms now!!
Mud Kitchen
We live in the south so we opted for treated wood. We weren’t able to locate all the connectors to combine sink sprayer and water hose so we ended up just getting another garden hose and sprayer. Works just as well. We used Smokey Mirror exterior stain to add some color. Didn’t have all the tools handy so we opted for a farm style sink that sits on top of the wood. Kids loving it so far, they have been playing non stop. Thanks for the great plan.
Outdoor Lounge with Slanted Back
I modified your plan for a friend who wanted a slanted part. She is thrilled and so am I. Thank you so much for the plans and step by step instructions.
Susan Brubaker
Farmhouse Island
I loved everything about this island, and knew I needed it for my craft room.
This was my first try at furniture building, and the step by step instructions were amazing, and so simple. It took me about 5 hours to build, and another 2 to sand/paint.
For the top, I used a table top from Ikea, and also added the rod and baskets from Ikea to the end of the island for holding craft supplies.
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Channing Desk and Hutch
Made this desk custom for a friend and I am so happy with how it came out. Took around 4 days with finishing. I didn't put a back on it because drilling those holes for cords always goes rather splintery. If he wants a back we can easily put it on. The top ended up having strange coloring with the Dark Walnut stain, I think because of the wood filler, but I like it because it gives it a rustic old world kind of look. I saved a lot of money by hounding the scrap bin at Home Depot several times a week, looking for wood on Craigslist, and raiding my leftover stash. I modified the side so there was a tower partition and a shelf on shelf pins- courtesy of Kreg shelf pin jig. I used moulding I had sitting around to cover the exposed edges of plywood.
Very easy garage shelving
Wanted some easy storage shelving that didn't break the bank. These were perfect! $79 is what it cost for ours (which includes the $20 Kreg Jig). Lumber was only $58.68 and I bought and extra 8 foot 2x4, so it could have been slightly cheaper!
Grandkids built Cedar Planter
Two of my grandsons built this cedar planter after I did the cutting of the wood. They did all the measuring and put it together very nicely!
2x4 Laundry Basket Organizer
This is my first time building for resell, I learned a lot in the process. This is an easy beginner friendly project with a 2x4 frame and 1x top. I love that you can stack them or put them side by side. This plan is also easy to modify for basket size or height! Thanks Ana
Magnetic Spice Rack Drawers!
So our oven died back in July and we ended up having an unplanned mini kitchen remodel. One of the things I wanted to implement was magnetic spice racks in drawers, simply because we had a little space left on either side of the oven. Note: we hired a contractor to modify the existing cabinets because we had already been without an oven for over a month by the time home warranty decided they would have to replace the oven and we knew us doing it would take too long - a whole different, LONG story (read about that here: http://christinashaw.com/?p=1203).
But if you want to read more about the magnetic spice racks (which I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, by the way!), you can read about that here: http://christinashaw.com/?p=1168
Side table
My Dad wanted a table for his chessboard to sit on with the wood from the board to match the table. I had seen this design on the website and liked. It was different then the last table I built, so a new thing to learn. This is my 3rd wood project. Not an overly challenging build, but like anything, special attention to getting everything square and (lesson learned) drilling the 2x2 with the pocket holes, ensure they are lined up, centered and the correct depth. It came out very nice, and I'm sure Dad will enjoy.
Modified TV stand
This measures 70in wide. I added a second shelf as well. I used plexiglass in the doors. I really love how this turned out!
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Farmhouse Table & Bench
I've built tables from this plan several times. This one was a little different in terms of the colour wanted. I also beefed up the support in the table frame itself.
Murphy Bed - queen
Taking the plans for the full sized Murphy bed (http://ana-white.com/2010/03/plans-a-murphy-bed-you-can-build-and-affor…) I added a few inches to convert to a queen and raised it off the floor 5 1/2 inches with removable fence post toppers.
The yellow head board lifts up and stores inside the frame when up. If I had it to do over again, I would sand and paint as I built. Thanks to Ana, I now have a guest room!
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Mon, 10/08/2012 - 11:13
Great job!
Holy smokes! Great job! I just got my early birthday present - a Kreg Jig Master System!!! One of the first things I will be building is a murphy bed, so thank you for the inspiration.
It looks great!
Fri, 11/30/2012 - 20:18
This is fabulous! What did
This is fabulous! What did you use at the backing of the box? Is that fabric? The whole thing looks so nice!
Wed, 02/13/2013 - 11:45
Love the bed
I just wanted to know if you used the jig required or if you used something else? Camille
Thu, 04/25/2013 - 11:44
Not required but....
The jig is not required but it sure makes everything fast and easy
Wed, 04/24/2013 - 19:55
Queen Murphy
I love your adaptation of Ana's plans. Would you be willing to share the dimension for the queen murphy? Thank you!
Mon, 04/29/2013 - 14:32
Queen Murphy
I am wondering what king of hinges you used for the bed. Did you use continuous (piano) hinges or regular door hinges? How wide are they? I am not sure what the acceptable width for the hinges is to be safe. Thanks.
Wed, 06/12/2013 - 16:35
Measurements
What were the altered measurements and exactly how did you raise it? I really like Anas plan except that the mattress was so close to the ground. I want to make this for my apartment and I'm painting the outside like a tardis. (:
Fri, 07/26/2013 - 18:50
measurements
I raised it 5 1/4 " using fence post toppers from home depot. The fence post toppers unscrew for upright storage. You could leave them in for a more dramatic look but I liked the cleaner lines with them out until needed
Sat, 11/02/2013 - 15:33
queen dimensions
Would you be willing to share the dimensions you used when building your queen murphy? Even if they aren't exact, it would be such a big help to me!
Sat, 12/28/2013 - 22:56
In that same picture, if you
In that same picture, if you look at the bottom 6 inches of the closed bed (under the hinge) there is a storage section where I hide the legs when the bed is raised. It is otherwise dead space and made for an easy storage conversion at the last minute.
Homework Table and Chairs
Needed a small "homework" table for my 6 year old. Looks more appealing in the living room than the Disney Princess table she's has since she was 2. Super simple build and very affordable!! This is my 3rd project from Ana White and definitely not my last.
I made Adirondack chairs!
Hi from Pittsburgh! I’ve always wanted to make stuff from your site, and I finally did it — I made Ana’s favorite Adirondack chairs and man, are they comfortable! I made them out of cedar 2x4s and cedar shelving pieces for the slats. Very comfy and I hope they last a long time. Awesome instructions, Ana— I’ve directed my neighbor to your site bc he wanted to make some, too!
Chris's Custom Beds
After seeing my daughter's bed. A guy I work with asked me to build his son one. He told me it could be just like Lillians, but if I could make it pirate themed that would be great. So here we are and the first bed from "Chris' Custom Beds" is done.
Cornhole Boards
Custom cornhole boards, made with pocket joinery