1x12 Wood Bulk Bins
I added legs to mine so it would lean up against the wall above the molding. I liked the look of it without plywood backing. I'm really happy with it and it was pretty simple to make.
I added legs to mine so it would lean up against the wall above the molding. I liked the look of it without plywood backing. I'm really happy with it and it was pretty simple to make.
Hi Ana! I'm new to these internet sites, my wife was showing me your Farmhouse Bed so I gave it a shot. this is the first furniture piece I have ever built. I did make a few changes to your plans, I hope you don't mind. I added drawers on both sides of the bed. I also king sized it. let me know what you think of it. I think it turned out well. (of course) It sleeps better that any bed we have ever had. Because of the built in storage we were able to remove a large dresser giving us more room in the bedroom. I really enjoy your site, thank you! P.S. I still don't understand what the "PIN" thing is or how to work it.
Sun, 03/28/2021 - 18:59
What an amazing first build, you should be very proud! Can't wait to see what you build next!
Mon, 03/29/2021 - 16:16
Thank you. I would have never tried it without your drawings. I gotta tell ya, your really good at what you do. your the only one I follow. Thanks once again. Love your work!!!
Made from reclaimed pine moulding.
This was my first time using a plan from this site, it was my first time using a kreg jig, and pretty much my first time using a circular saw on anything that mattered. Also my first time staining. I'm real happy with how it turned out except for the staining! I used a stain + polyurethane in one and found it very difficult to get the color even without streaks. Next time I think I am going to stain all my cut wood BEFORE I assemble. I think that will let me have a nice even stain. Any thoughts on that?
I enlarged the plan by adding 12 inches to the top and 6 inches to the width. So I added a shelf 12 inches above the top one. It feels big and I love that.
Another thing that worked out nicely for me, I noticed when I was buying lumber from HD, the 2x2's were all a little bit warped or crooked, So for the four legs I opted for the premium perfectly strait and smooth pine. It was 8 bucks a piece instead of two but worked out I think. For the back I used mahogany pickets - not smooth, hard to sand down, but looks nice.
Took me about 20-25 hours over two weekends. Sanding and staining were the only laborious parts.
Fri, 01/23/2015 - 14:36
First I think your shelves look beautiful! I generally do find it easier to stain before I assemble. The corners can be really hard to do properly otherwise. The other thing I would say is that a stain primer can help make your application more even.
Thu, 11/10/2016 - 11:34
I like the size that your book shelf is better than the original. What are the dimensions of your altered plan?
Nice and easy work bench to complete my garage setup.
Mud room bench with recycling cabinet
I can take no credit, except for choosing this amazing project! My man took off a couple days from work to make this as a late Christmas gift. It's beautiful and gives just the organization I needed in my homeschool room. I could not love it more!
We added a few more inches height to each shelf to make it taller than the original design. It's perfect.
I spent a lot of time looking at photos that my wife tagged on pinterest, most from builders who frequent Ana's site. I learned a lot just from looking.
I stole particular ideas from Ana, Tommie and Ellie, and another site that I can't find right now, but they really did the trestle / farmhouse hybrid idea first and I just modified their idea a bit. If anyone has seen their site, please remind me so I can give credit where it is due!
I didn't really use a plan other than having a general idea of what I wanted the size of the table to be. I believe it came out to about 102" x 44"
I built 6 chairs and the bench.
All is built out of construction grade lumber, and gets lots of compliments.
The table came together in a solid weekend, the bench took a couple of evenings, and the chairs...those chairs took forever to cut out, shape, assemble, and finish.
Mon, 02/02/2015 - 18:15
Wow these are so great! Beautifully built, and your finish looks flawless! You have a dining room that will last for generations! Love it!
Tue, 03/07/2023 - 12:47
Truly an inspiration for when we are to the point of building our table. Thank you for sharing.
Took us 4 months cause we have kids so we have to work during naps and after bedtime and then we were hesitant to work on it for a while after a little stressful episode building the drawer. We had to lower our expectations for perfection when working with pine and no clamps. We're happy with how it turned out though! Reminds me of Van Gogh's "The Bedroom" for some reason.
Come across these plans when looking for a new room/bed for my 2,5yo. Unfortunately the room is under the roof so I had to lower the entire house. I am currently building a drawer from leftover wood that fits under the bed (for bed linnen or maybe even a mini bed for our dog to sleep in 🥰)
I saw a brag posted by jaimecostiglio (mudroom locker and bench unit) and really wanted to build one for my mudroom! I didn't extend the bench out as far out as her original plan but there is still plenty of room to sit and put shoes on. We are a family of 4 but I built 5 lockers. Kind of wish I had built 6 because my husband is occupying 2 (one for his regular coat/jacket and the other for his motorcycle gear - so not fair).
Anyway, we love it and everyone who visits are amazed that we built it from scratch! This was our very first building project and it took a while because we wanted to make sure it was perfect. It's actually screwed into the wall so it will most likely stay with the house if we ever move.
Sat, 03/30/2013 - 14:29
I am looking forward to building one of these, too. Yours looks great! I would definitely unscrew it and bring it with me with a move!:)
This project started by using the Ana-White Dress Up Tower Plans. Modifications were made to increase storage area and to include a lazy susan base.
My first big project. It turned out great! There are a couple of issues with the plans but nothing a little common sense couldn't resolve. Also, for any beginners out there, make sure when you're going through your cut list, start with the larger pieces first then work your way down to the smaller cuts. You'll end up having to take another trip to the hardware store if you cut the smaller pieces first. Great plans Ana White! I built this as a Christmas gift for my girlfriend. She was blown away! She absolutely loves it!
~Justin~
Pretty straight forward plans.
We ended up deviating more than we were originally intending from the Farmhouse Bed plans. We started off planning to modify so that it was able to be disassembled (used metal brackets and to fit storage drawers at the foot of the bed. The my finance got a router, so we ended up with a lot of mortise and tenon and tongue and groove joints, and a fancier headboard. I LOVE the end result but we were definitely in over our heads at times!
Sun, 07/30/2023 - 09:26
awesome modifications, looks wonderful. Enjoy.
I made this train/activity table for my niece's 2nd birthday. I did omit the bottom shelf to allow more leg room when sitting/kneeling on the floor. The one BIG issue I encountered was that I cut the top inset to fit perfectly. Then I painted it.... the pieces no longer fit due to the extra paint thickness. UGGGGG! So, I had to go back to sanding to get that nice fit again.
I put in a scrap of indoor/outdoor carpeting for "grass" for the train set to sit on. This is not glued in, so it can be removed if they decide to use it for something other than the train. I painted it using cabinet paint to give it a little extra protection against scratches and scuffs since it will be used by a two year old. I painted the inset white on one side, but I put chalkboard paint on the other side. This way, it's like three tables in one! An activity table, chalkboard table, and a train table! She loves it!
I need to get a picture of it with the top on so you can see the white and chalkboard sides. It was a really fun build!
I may build the smaller Lego version for my own house - not to play with Legos, but to keep the dog's tail from knocking over any beverages I set down! It also would be a nice place to store the laptop when not in use.
With another baby on the way in a few months, we decided to move our 2+ year old daughter across the hall into her first big girl room. I built big sister the Kendal Extra Wide Dresser, Traditional Wood Toddler Bed, Letter A Shelf and a Dollhouse Bookcase and matched the colors with her new comforter, lamps and princess canopy tent from the Land of Nod outlet.
This is a pretty easy project to build with the right tools. For the backing, I used beadboard plywood that I had leftover from the headboard of the toddler bed. The one tricky thing was how to actually hang the bookshelf. The weight of wood for the shelf is somewhat heavy and that's before anything even goes in/on top of it. After a few trips to the big boxes, I decided on using a heavy duty mirror hanger, which so far, has worked great.
Fri, 02/06/2015 - 11:28
What a lucky little girl! You inspired me to make-over our little girls room now that she is 4. What a gift to create all these beautiful items for your home. PS - Love your outdoor sectional too!
Tue, 02/24/2015 - 13:05
It took a lot of work, but it was well worth it. The best part about completing a room make-over is her reaction to having all new stuff. Our daughter has not once wanted to go back to her old nursery room. p.s. I cannot wait for the cold/ice/snow to end so we can start enjoying the sectional again.
Fri, 02/13/2015 - 12:36
This is soooooo cute! I bet your little girl loves this! Great job!
Tue, 02/24/2015 - 13:01
She loves all of new big girl room furniture, which mostly came from your plans!
Outdoor Couches made from the plans on the website. Added 2 2x4's on back top to add support when leaning back. Also added vertical supports on the back to help with added weight.
Stained and Sealed with Natural Cedar Stain and Sealer
Having a home for your feathered friends will encourage the birds to keep visiting your backyard. If you have a garden, you want to attract birds to establish a healthy balance. Birds consume thousands of insects, especially in the spring when they’re feeding their young. To help support this environment, I’m made DIY Birdhouse Plans from scrap wood. If you have scrap wood laying around, you could easily build this birdhouse for your backyard.
A simple bird nest box with correct dimensions will help a mother bird with a reliable place to live in and raise her young. This helps mother nature to keep the cycle of life in order.
See my website for additional pictures and how I've built it, THeDIYPlan.com