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Spa Vanity for Bathrooms

I love this vanity, It is one of the first serious pieces of Ana's that I have made. We altered the leg from the 4X4 posts to a premade turned leg, which we think turned out awesome. Mom was a real skeptic before we started, but now she is hooked too!

Built from Plan(s)
Simple Open Farmhouse Style Vanity
Estimated Cost
Around $100 since we made 3 we were able to use off cuts for additional vanities
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Carrington
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Dining chairs for X based pedestal table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 10:15

I made the 4 chairs to complete the dining suite. The table was made from the X based pedestal table plan.

The timber was all cut from 200mm x 50mm pine sleepers and finished with Cabots clear finish.

Built from Plan(s)
4x4 X Base Pedestal Dining Table with Planked Wood Top
Classic Chair Plans

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Easy Build wood headboard - King

Submitted by nestbliss on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 19:14

We used this plan for the reclaimed wood look headboard from Ana-White and these dimension mods for a king. We used lots of tips from Create and Delegate who made the same headboard last year. I love how it turned out! I posted more photos and blogged about everything we did for the finish, etc. at - http://nestbliss.blogspot.com/2011/04/we-made-bed.html

Blog Link
nestbliss
Built from Plan(s)
Easy Build Wood Headboard (All Mattress Sizes)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Perfect End Table

Submitted by monster on Sun, 10/27/2013 - 16:23

I actually made this table to fit inside a wardrobe as we needed some shelf storage space. It worked out well!

Built from Plan(s)
Rectangle End Table with Shelf
Estimated Cost
$80
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
White interior paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Handmade by Ken

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 01/11/2016 - 22:22

Barn Greenhouse

Built from Plan(s)
DIY Greenhouse
Estimated Cost
$600 US
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

She Shed Bookshelf Desk

Submitted by Chriss45 on Mon, 05/20/2019 - 20:05

I designed this bookshelf/art center as a baby gift for a friend. The windows are shelves with motion sensor lights. When opened the desk lifts up to provide an art station or reading area.

Built from Plan(s)
Dollhouse Bookcase
Estimated Cost
200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Latex paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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S'mores Charcuterie Board

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/13/2023 - 13:38

I took the Charcuterie board and turned it into a S'mores board. Have given them away to neighbors as gifts and they love them.

Built from Plan(s)
Grazing Board or Charcuterie Board - Serving Tray

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Modern Farm Bench

Submitted by jackkatie on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 11:52

I was looking to make my foyer a bit more kid friendly while still being coze and practical. I came across the modern farm bench plans, and I knew it was the perfect fit!

I have done a few other plans, but all with help. This project I started around 9 pm (after bedtime) one night, and by 11:30, it was completely built and stained. My son was climbing all over it by the next morning :)

I love it - I think it adds the perfect bit of rustic charm to my foyer, while still giving my little guy a sturdy spot to get his shoes/coat on. I have since added baskets underneath for winter storage.

This will definitely not be my last build! Thanks Ana!

Built from Plan(s)
Modern Farm Benches
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I stained using a mixture of both Kona and Dark Walnut stain from Rustoleum. It definitely wasn't a science - just slopped a little of each on, waited about 3 minutes, and wiped off.

I love the finish - rustic, but not too "country". The dark Kona stain definitely highlights the knots and grooves of the wood!
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Sliding mirror cabinets

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 01/15/2016 - 18:42

I made a sliding mirror cabinet for each of my  5 girls as Christmas gifts this year.  I added a stencled back and provided lots of hooks for hanging jewlery and varied shelf distance for hairs sprays, lotions and nail polishes. They love them and filled them full. Thanks so much for the great idea and plans.

 

Blog Link
Wonderful gifts
Built from Plan(s)
DIY Sliding Mirror Door Featuring That's My Letter
Estimated Cost
$35.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
I sprayed them with a sprayer and used a stencil with 2 different paint colors.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Large Rustic X Bench

Submitted by RHgaijin2 on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 18:41

I made this bench using reclaimed 2x4's.  I made a video of the project. 

 https://youtu.be/PdbMJPvWU8M

Blog Link
https://youtu.be/PdbMJPvWU8M
Built from Plan(s)
54" Bench with Cross Bracing - Made with 1x boards
Estimated Cost
Wood was free from reclaimed pallets
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Base was painted with 2 coats of primer
Seat was torched and then covered in a waterproof spray
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Adirondack Chairs

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 03/19/2023 - 18:40

My husband built this Adirondack chairs. They are so comfortable.

Built from Plan(s)
Modern Easy Build Adirondack Chair

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DIY Dust Collector

I have allergies to wood dust, which can make working in my shop a challenge. To help deal with the large amount of dust I've been kicking up lately with my table saw, I built my own dust collection system. It's not as good as a professional dust collector, but it's pretty good, and it was really easy to build.

Blog Link
DIY Dust Collector
Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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claydowling

Sun, 12/04/2011 - 07:13

On facebook somebody suggested that putting the port for the vacuum in the center would improve the vortex action. That would match the configuration of the vortex collectors, which draw from the center as well.

StacieM

Wed, 12/07/2011 - 16:23

I have got to try this! My boyfriend complains about the sawdust EVERY time I make something and this would really reduce the justification for complaining :-) Thanks for the plans!

Guest Room Farmhouse Bed with planked wall

Submitted by The Allens on Sat, 11/02/2013 - 15:05

We loved the first farmhouse bed we built so much, that we decided to build another one for our guest bed. We loved the red paint, and weren't too sure how to accent it, so we went with a planked feature wall. Just need to build some night stands and hang some pictures and our guest room should be complete!

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Bed - Queen Sized
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
We primed and then painted 3 coats of red paint, I think California Poppy BEHR paint. Then I used a glaze, that I tinted with black paint, brushed it on and then wiped off with a damp rag. Finished it off with Minwax Polyurathene semi gloss clear coat.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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JoanneS

Sat, 11/02/2013 - 18:16

Awesome project! Love the bed and red finish, and the plank wall is brilliant! Love it!

The Allens

Sun, 11/03/2013 - 19:22

We didn't have any old distressed wood, so we bought pine tongue and groove from the hardware store and stained them ourselves. Then we just used a nail gun to attach them to the studs on the wall. It was surprisingly easy to do, just a bit time consuming. And nerve wrecking, we figured it would look either really good, or just awful! W are very pleased with how it turned out!

Slightly smaller version

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 01/18/2016 - 20:23

I love how this fits our space. I shrunk the measurements to help use up some of the scrap fence board pieces I had left over. Holding up to the pounding of a 2 year old and his legos pretty well.

Built from Plan(s)
Rectangle Box Frame Coffee Table
Estimated Cost
$25
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
spray paint, and minimax stain with poly on top
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Ana White Fancy Farm Table

Submitted by davemd1820 on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 14:05

This was a fun project which took me way too long, because we moved to a new house in the middle of it.

Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Wood Finish Early American, Minwax Polycrylic Satin
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Patio furniture

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 22:55

Custom cedar patio furniture

Built from Plan(s)
DIY Double Chair Bench with Table - By DIY Pete
Modern Planter Box

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Kitchen Island

Submitted by lbrown on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 19:52

I made this kitchen island for my mom last year by repurposing two cabinets and building a bookcase for the back.

For details: http://www.homeandawaywithlisa.com/blog/2011/11/28/kitchen-island-for-m…

Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I used white paint for the finish
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Finished the amazing playhouse loft bed

Submitted by gftl33 on Tue, 11/05/2013 - 12:27

My granddaughter is so in love with her loft bed! She feels so special, and she is! Thanks for such wonderful plans.

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
I created the brickwork by using 1/4 " tape 3 colors of paint sponged on to create 3 dimensional looking "bricks". Added trim at seams, mitered corners around window and door. Fabulous house!,,
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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JoanneS

Tue, 11/05/2013 - 14:05

Love this project! It is absolutely beautiful! Your paint details and trim work make it a castle! :)

Shelving the idea in Texas

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/20/2016 - 20:33

We tweaked a few things, to make the brackets more personalized. We changed the measurements to suit our space, added a decorative bevel to the bottom of the brackets, and used 2x12's for the shelves. We love the warm open feel these shelves give to our farmhouse kitchen! Thanks, Ana, for providing so much help and inspiration!

Estimated Cost
Less than $40
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Early American stain and Rustoleum glossy white 2 in 1 spray paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Simple Writing Desk

Submitted by Chuck1979 on Wed, 06/19/2019 - 14:41

Love making this simple writing desk for my daughter!

Blog Link
https://youtu.be/BggSHFORgdU
Built from Plan(s)
Simple Writing Desk with Drawer
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
White semi-gloss paint, dark walnut danish oil
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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