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Loft Bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 07/18/2016 - 10:33

I took the junior hight bed and made it 75 inches tall (floor to top of bed). I also reduced the side measurements by 3 1/2 inches so that it fit an IKEA twin mattress and added some 1x2 boards on the front for looks and support of the safety rail. I used a slatted base of 1x4 boards. These adjustments were to make the bed fit our room and mattress. I didn't do the platform stairs as we had no space for it. I added height so that I can walk under the bed and so that I could put a nursery under. Our space is a tiny 8x9 foot bedroom. I plan on making this a bunk bed as the baby grows. The big sister is in love with her new bed. Thanks for the plans ANA!! Oh, and the color I chose for the bed is Theresa's Green by farrow and ball. Color can be matched in both Lowes and home depot. Total cost for me was $82 for everything.

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint, Theresa's Green by Farrow & Ball
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Twin farmhouse bed with cubby bookshelf

Submitted by Natalieeh on Mon, 05/11/2020 - 12:51

My friend needed a bed for her son... she described what she was looking for but couldn’t find in her price range... so I told her it would be cheaper for me to build it... around $280 I built this bed.... it took me a week but I didn’t work on it everyday. All in all, I could probably do it in 3 days. I am a Slow builder though

Estimated Cost
300
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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DIY Linen Cabinet

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 01/08/2024 - 10:07

My husband and I built the Hemnes Linen Cabinet for our daughter and it turned out beautifully! Thanks for the plan, Ana.

Cheryl

Built from Plan(s)

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Round X Base Coffee Table

Submitted by jlmcgruder on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 17:56

I modified this design to fit the specifications I wanted for a coffee table. I think it worked out perfectly for what I wanted. I made the base completely out of scrap I had laying around, and I bought a 36" round top from my local Lowe's store.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
The base is behr white gloss paint and the top is walnut stain with gloss poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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silver202

Tue, 01/05/2016 - 17:31

do you think i could get the modified peramiters from you? It looks amazing and i really like this table design but its too big for what im looking for. Do you think you could help me out?

Hand Made by: Rusty Pine

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 09:27

I made this in 1 day from the plans here on Ana White what a fun project it was and fairly simple to build 

for such a beautiful piece..www.facebook.com/groups/ozaofwc/ 

Estimated Cost
it cost me roughly 49.00 to build materials got at home depot here in florida..
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
We used Varathane Dark walnut stain..
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farmhouse Toy Box

Submitted by Abby721 on Tue, 05/12/2020 - 17:58

Super simple build with fabulous results! I have been using as a coffee table and it looks awesome and is functional for lots of toy storage as well. It would also work so great to house extra blankets and throw pillows. I added a lid support so it does not slam shut on little hands. This would also be a perfect addition to any playroom for some nice looking toy storage!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
For the legs I used Rustoleum Canyon Black paint and for the rest I first used Minwax Weathered Oak with Minwax Early American over the top.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Birdfeeder

Submitted by beansurfin on Sat, 07/07/2012 - 07:30

Decided to use some scrap pieces of wood to make this for our backyard. Only difference I did was use 1x6 instead of 1x8 since that is what I had around. Thanks for the plans.

Estimated Cost
$0; had the wood lying aroung
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

laundry organizer

Submitted by oldman357 on Wed, 04/23/2014 - 14:28

found these plans online and threw them together slightly modified for my wife since she is the main laundry person in our house right now since I'm working two jobs. she was thrilled and posted this picture online now i'm signed up to build three more for single moms we know!

Estimated Cost
30$ maybe
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
no time to finish, wife demanded i install and secure to stud right away.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse Bedside Table

This was a nice easy build for a saturday or sunday morning. Build this as a house warming gift.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
65
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
N/A
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

2x4 Modern Adirondack Chair

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 05/16/2020 - 06:52

This was my first project.....my husband does woodworking projects all of the time but this one I picked out and he helped me. I really love how it turned out. We love the darker stain and can’t wait to do our second one!! We only had to purchase the wood for seat and back. We already had screws and 2x4’s.

Estimated Cost
$22
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Red Mahogany
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

New coffee table & a place to rest our feet!

Submitted by Quartney on Sun, 07/08/2012 - 18:43

We needed a coffee table that we could rest our feet on comfortably while watching television (how gauche!). I altered the plans so the table is 15.5" high--just perfect for legs!

Like any project, this one had its ups and downs. I had to remake the table top twice (using the same wood), as the pieces just didn't line up right at first. And then I had had the brilliant idea to stain the bottom part gold for a pop of color in the room. Not cute. I had to paint over the stain with oil-based primer (followed by latex paint); it was worth it to get the final result!

Estimated Cost
$110 for wood and hardware
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
SW Antique White oil-based stain on the top; SW Black Bean paint on the bottom
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farmhouse End Tables from Ana's Book!

Submitted by ksmith311 on Fri, 04/25/2014 - 10:48

I made two of these farmhouse end tables for a friend/client. She wanted them to be very light gray when painted. I went to the blue store to get some paint mixed and waited... and waited.. and waited... and couldn't find anyone for the paint section. So I eventually just mixed it myself. It does have a bit of a bluish hint to it but I think they are very pretty.

These were a fun build and probably the best drawers we have ever made but we did have to use wooden guides on the inside to be sure it will close perfectly.

I hope she loves them!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
100 for two
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
light gray paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Love this desk!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 07/26/2016 - 23:41

I have a tendency to kick my feet while I'm working at my desk so I decided to customize the bottom and have only legs. I love how it turned out!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Dark walnut varathane and poly clear coat
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Entryway Bench and Storage Shelf with Hooks

I modified the size on this a bit and as in a few of my other builds, I needed room for all five boys to put their stuff ;)

It is at the bottom of the stairs and I'm not sure what our house would look like without it!!!! EVERYTHING ends up here!!!

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

kids Adirondack

Submitted by jarsofclay on Mon, 04/28/2014 - 14:02

I started msking tgese for my kids and couldnt stop. first was the sonic and princess then spiderman then batman and last the brave chair.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint lots of fun painting
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Tip's Try

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 07/30/2016 - 08:59

My daughter needed a new bed after our second child came along. 

Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Modern 2x4 Adirondack Chairs

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 10:27

I'm pretty happy with this build being that I had no experience and I modified the plans a bit to add more support for the arm rails and only had access to 1x8x8 and not 1x10x8 lumber. Very comfy chair, my neighbor saw the build and offered to buy 4 if I would make them for him!

Estimated Cost
30-40 a chair
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
none
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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