Had to resize length to 64" so it could fit in the room. Took me a little longer than 20 hours. Also distressed the wood to make it look rustic. Plans were great! Thank you!
This is a mix the "Side-Street bunkbed" plan and the "How to Build a Loft Bed." I used "Spax" 3 inch wood screws to attach the side rails instead of bolts used in Side Street plan. I used KregJig pocket holes for everything else.
My spin on the 4x4 truss beam table. Fun and rewarding project. I received many compliments on this build.
Slight mod, table added from wood picnic table that the sectional replaced.
I love how these turned out! I did use my Kreg Jig to attach my back and bottom boards, but you could easily pre-drill and use regular screws. You can see a full tutorial at http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2012/01/20-shelves-anyone-can-build.html !!
Tue, 01/24/2012 - 18:44
Whitney these shelves are so beautiful! Th stain is amazing, and I love the art!
In reply to Whitney these shelves are so by Ana White
Wed, 01/25/2012 - 04:31
I love them... One of my very favorite projects!
I used the plans for the fire station loft bed (http://ana-white.com/2011/11/fire-station-loft-bed), but added the stairs from the camp loft bed (http://ana-white.com/2012/07/plans/camp-loft-bed-stair-junior-height) since my son is young. I was afraid of him climbing down the ladder at night if he wakes up. The stairs are not attached and can be removed when he is older. They were designed so he can climb through the space where the lower rungs of the ladder were and use underneath the stairs as a fort, etc. The project took quite a bit of time and cost about $500 (not including the Kreg Jig or mattress).
My husband and I have been married for 14 years and have never had a new bed. In fact we have been sleeping on hand me downs our whole lives. I completely fell in love with this bed plan and it was in our very tight budget! We are in heaven. We now have a beautiful farmhouse bed and even a new mattress. We couldn’t be happier with how it turned out.
Lots of fun building all of this - very easy to do as well. Built a coffee table, 2 end tables, 2 console tables, and the book case. I changed a couple things up like doing 1x4 instead of 2x6 for the tops, and used the advice on aging/oxidizing the boards as well.
Wed, 06/14/2023 - 10:21
These look amazing and I love your finish choice! Thanks for sharing.
This was a particularly fun build for me since it was for my little guys' room! Hope Santa fills it with tech goodies on Christmas!! Please check out the details on my website! Happy Holidays!!! :D
Fri, 12/13/2013 - 05:38
Great job. The molding looks perfect too!! I love the name of your site. I live on an island and when I'm working on stuff I like to wear my cowgirl boots :) my friends all tease me for them...but I love getting 'sawdust on my boots'! Again, great job!!
After contacting two cabinetry carpenters to do this project for me, I came upon Ana's plan for the Momplex. I made some adjustments for my home abd surprised myself.
My motto "what's the worse that can happen? I have to call someone! "
I built this table a few years back when I was just starting off with my woodworking hobbies. It turned out beautiful thanks to the easy-to-follow plan from Ana! This is a gorgeous, sturdy farmhouse table that can look good in any finish, and in any home!
Thanks for being there, love your designs
I needed a closet organizer for my daughter's room that could grow and change with her age. Right now it needed to have lots of shelves at her height to hold the massive amount of stuff an 8 year old can accumulate.
Once she transitions out of the toys, I plan on moving the shelves all to one side or the other for shoes, and adding another rod. Another possibility is shoes in the door organizer and 4 sections of hanging clothes...regardless, the end result has options that will grow with her!
I was able to keep the cost of this down because I used all scrap plywood to make the drawers. I did splurge in S4S pine lumber rather than trying to make rougher cuts nice.
On the left door is Ana's Behind Closet Door Storage plan as well :)
Sun, 02/05/2012 - 11:17
I love the idea of the stuffed animals on the door! Those things multiply so fast and get in the way of making the bed - great closet!
Sun, 02/05/2012 - 18:58
Right now DD's room is a blank canvas. One of the first projects (after getting her window in) is to figure out the closet. I think this will be my inspiration!
Looks great!
Sun, 02/05/2012 - 19:25
Thank you! I am loving how organized her whole room is because of the closet being in good shape. And everything has a spot now, so it's easy for her to get it back where it needs to go!
Oh, those stuffed animals. I mentioned to her the idea of paring her collection down and she was horrified at the idea!
Mon, 02/06/2012 - 06:40
A shocking notion. I think there's a box in our storage area with my wife's stuffed animals somewhere. Keep in mind, my wife isn't a 20-something who just moved out of her parents' house. We have a grand-daughter. Stuffed animals are forever. In fact I think one of my nephews still has my teddy bear.
In reply to Paring Down Stuffed Animals?! by claydowling
Mon, 02/06/2012 - 09:04
...at the bottom of the basket where her stuffed animals used to live, were two of mine from when I was little, lol!
But you bring up a good point about forever. I think I need to put a ban on any new ones joining her stuffed animal family from here on out. Pretty soon I'm going to need to add another closet to her room just for those!
In reply to drawers by Guest (not verified)
Sat, 06/30/2012 - 20:46
Hi--sorry I missed this comment somehow this spring! I blogged the entire build, but here are the posts specifically on the drawers:
http://pinktoesandpowertools.com/2012/01/28/how-to-build-a-closet-organ…
http://pinktoesandpowertools.com/2012/01/30/how-to-build-a-closet-organ…
http://pinktoesandpowertools.com/2012/02/01/how-to-build-a-closet-organ…
Here's the reveal post with links to all the other posts:
http://pinktoesandpowertools.com/2012/02/05/how-to-build-a-closet-organ…
Thu, 02/23/2012 - 19:12
The easiest way to do a quick drawer, if you don't know how to do dovetails (and that's a simple skill totally worth learning), is to drill holes through the sides and into the front, and pin it with hardwood dowels. Use a domestic hardwood, you'll be a better dowel and a dimension that matches drills you own. The cheaper white imported dowels don't match any drill diameters that I can find.
In reply to Me likie! by hoffer5353
Sat, 06/30/2012 - 20:53
Here is the post with the plan mock-up with dimensions:
http://pinktoesandpowertools.com/2012/01/24/how-to-build-a-closet-organ…
It says 65.5" wide on there, and I don't believe I made any changes, so that should be accurate. I think you could get away with having an approximately 46" wide closet. You could have the drawers in the middle and then 12" wide shelves on either side that would fit sweaters, jeans, shoes. If you made them adjustable like mine, then you could really maximize the space in there. Just make sure you give yourself plenty of room in front of the shelves if there is wall there--you want to be able to easily take things in and out.
Good luck!
Tue, 02/05/2013 - 15:08
I'm looking forward to doing this to my closet too!! It's a good project to take on once you want to try out drawers for the first time--since it's behind doors, it doesn't have to be perfect. Good luck!
My husband and I built this together. Once we figured out how to use a Kreg Jig it was sooo easy!! I stained the top in English Chestnut and then chalk painted the based.
Very versatile and easy to build design. With some tweaking I was able to build a bookshelf, hall table and coffee station fro the same basic plan. End tables are next!
I made these for my daughter’s bedroom it was small and the wanted smaller tables to fit. It was my first attempt at drawers. They are pretty primitive. I use a router and drawer slides now.
This is my first Anna White Plan build! I think it turned out pretty well. It's a variation on the Square Pedestal Table Plan. Obviously, I went with an oval top. The gussets are actually leftover shelf brackets from IKEA. We ordered too many for a different project. I had a lot of fun doing this one and it only took me about 8 hours total (not counting dry time for paint and poly) Hope you like it.
- Built by Bob G
I built this 3 times, the first time, I wanted to beef it up, so I took it apart and decided that I was going to use a frame to make it more sturdy. This was for my 6'4 football playing husband, wanted a place for his sweats, jerseys, etc, so the 2nd one is the white beadboard one in the pic....Then, when I finally did move it into the house, boy I missed it in the garage. I had been using the baskets for my paint brushes, tack clothes, tarps, etc.....So, I built another one, just for me and my sundries. That's the one you see in the pic that is just the frame with baskets. My 180 6 ft tall son actually was caught sitting on top of it, and I'm proud to say, it held, no problem. I love Ana's plans, you can follow to the tee, always a good idea, or add in your own flavor. It's like adding your own spice to the soup. This is one of my favorite pieces to build, used my kreg, and the one that gets the most compliments and requests. For the top, I didn't have a 1x16 on hand, so I kregged together 2 1x8's. Absolutely beautiful.
Tue, 02/28/2012 - 13:14
Durability was my one concern with these plans, so I am so glad you shared these modifications! I am a very visual person, so seeing them made with the 2x4 frame has really helped me know how I want to build these. Thank you for sharing.
Tue, 03/20/2012 - 10:00
Both of these are awesome! They look great and STURDY! I'm inspired again :~)
Thu, 09/12/2013 - 02:25
very durable, glad I went with the 2x4's, both going strong.
Fri, 07/17/2015 - 18:21
Long shot since this was posted so long ago but I would love some more details on the supply list for this particulr version of the laundry dresser. I really like the bead board and frame but am struggling with the dimentions of all of the 2x4's for the frame. Thanks!
I built this table from the all the great info on this site. I used Purebond Plywood in Oak for the top and pine for the base. I created an opening for quick access to items I use frequently. I also used cup hooks attached underneath the tabletop for my scissors. Painted in Ultra white from Valspar with several coats of Polyacrylic. I used my Kreg Jig to build the whole thing.
Entry way bench made from some 3.5 by 3.5 inch posts, 2 by 8 for the top and 2 by 4 for the rails and under seat supports. Finished in Varathane Kona.
4 feet long, 17 inches to top of seat and 14.5 inches wide.
Tue, 04/05/2022 - 18:37
Where may I find the tutorial for this bench? It is beautiful and just what I am looking for. Thank you!
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ehays216
Thu, 05/22/2014 - 07:29
great job!
I love your version of this sideboard! The weathered-looking finish looks great.