Three Cube Bench
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Pretty straightforward plans. No adjustments were made.
Pretty straightforward plans. No adjustments were made.
I really loved the look of the benches for this table, so decided to change the top of the table to have a side slat. We painted it to go with our porch.
This is the fourth time I have made these to give as gifts. They are just so cute, easy, inexpensive, and versatile. Now that the growing season is among us, Im sure Ill be making even more.
This was my first piece I have ever built. I probably spent just as much time on the finishes as I did building it. It is something I am so proud to give to my newborn son Beckham and I could not have done this without the plans and inspirations from this site. Can't wait for my next build!!!
Built this plan and it came out amazing. I used a sheet of siding for the back to really bring out some grains!
Built this dresser for my daughter’s room and added a modern base!
Kristen Kobeszko
We had a couple of these bar stools from our apartment-living days. We didn't have a need from them in our house since we have no bar -- so my husband made a small porch table that we DID need.
You can read about it here: http://crabandfish.blogspot.com/2012/06/fish-made-porch-table.html.
Thanks!! :)
We followed the king sized Farmhouse bed with a few changes. We added 5 inches to the footboard so that it was almost flush with the mattress. This was just a personal preference. The bed went together pretty easy and looks amazing in our room. We LOVE it!
Since we did the king sized plans, the side runner boards do not fit inside of the headboard but we did make them flush with inner edge {attached to the front though instead of to the side}. Since we did this, we had to go and buy brackets to attach the side rails to the headboard and footboard. We also had to go back in and cut off the 3 inches that they add to the side rails for it to be able to be screwed to the inside of the headboard. Just a few minor adjustments and it all came together great.
We finished it with minwax dark walnut and two coats of clear coat.
We already had the stain and clear coat so this project cost us about $170 for the wood.
Fillman storage bed made using the plans for the twin. I changed the measurements to fit a queen. This took about 2 and half weeks to build and stain. The head board and foot board were built as pieces and then stained, then put together after as the stain was earlier to apply and avoid blotching. The drawers were straight forward. Thanks to kreg and the rip cut for making it easy to cut the plywood easier to handle. I used about 4 sheets of 3/4 inch oak, 1 sheet of 3/4 inch plywood select for the drawer boxes. Then 1/4 inch plywood for the back and bottoms of the drawers. I used euro slides which I put on after I had the boxes made. I used a router to route the edges for the faces of the drawers. We used a royal mahogany colour for the stain and used 3 coats and then one clear coat. This was a big project for me, and my first big project. I have a few extra pictures that I will upload later showing the building phases. materials used, oak, plywood, pine and spruce lumber for the legs of the head and foot board. I live in a northern community in Canada and material is hard to get here. I used what was available. Estimated that this project costed about 400 to 500.
My son and I made this quick for a gift. Thanks so much for the excellent plans. A couple modifications to use supplies on hand. Turned out great! Remember to fasten seat down before putting on arms.
We built our house 5 years ago and I’ve disliked our stairs since then. They were never finished and were big and bulky compared to the rest of the house. These plans were the perfect fit. We switched the top 2x4 for an actual handrail, purchased from a big box store. We used pocket holes to install it and I couldn’t be happier. It’s now my favorite thing in the house. We plan on adding a loft and will use these plans for the railing.
@livingsmallerintheholler
Amazing what some basic lumber can make! Read the comments included with the instructions ... the 1 x 4 cut list was especially helpful. All told it was under $30 for a very comfortable sturdy Adi !! Some modifications I did for mine ... I used pocket screws to attach the seat slats and arm rests ... no splinters :) I found it easier to attache the middle back support loosely to the arm supports, then attach to the back slats in the correct position Paint was Clark & Kensington All-In-One from Ace in Fairfield Manor -- it's a beautiful watery green ... perfect!! Thanks Again Ana!!
This project was simple as long as you follow directions. I had some problems with the finish but in the end it all worked out!
Didn't know what to do with the center open square. I didn't want to use plywood, so I used 1x3 slats for a Mission style bed look.
I am not a fan of the unfinished, raw look of the two boards meeting on the sides of the headboard in this plan. So I filled with wood putty and sanded (a lot).
This headboard is very top heavy. I wish I would have tried using 1X4's instead of the 2X4's like I read someone else did.
I enjoyed making these outdoor chairs! I had to make two for when company is allowed to come by again. The plans were simple to follow, and making the cushions was a bit more of a challenge. I ended up having to use a mattress topper cut into 25"x25" squares. I found some great seat covers on Wayfair.
My husband and I built the Hemnes Linen Cabinet for our daughter and it turned out beautifully! Thanks for the plan, Ana.
Cheryl
I've never thought that I could build any piece of furniture.. then I found a blog called Shanty-2-Chic and it was two sisters who built any piece of furniture you could think of from Ana White's project plans. So this is my first brag and I'm soo thrilled at how they turned out. Of course it didn't run smoothly the entire time.. I had some bumps along the way (that meaning I had to rebuild a chair like twice to get it right). I really don't know much about different type of work tools and all the different size wood and nails... but I did it and I can't wait for my next project!!
I didn't list the time it took because I did a little here and there.. it took me a month or so to complete! I also didn't have a lot of the tools, so price would include cost of wood and tools. I also would like to mention I used the Kreg Jig to build and I love it and would totally recommend it!
Sun, 07/08/2012 - 09:30
Thanks, I really love it and can't wait to build more!!
I used your plan to create a breeding pen for my little brother's millie fleur d'Uccle. I am using it as a 4H project. Thank you so much for the plans.
This bed is a modified version of the farmhouse queen. Instead of a footboard I allowed the side boards to continue around the foot of the bed. The frame was built to give support and also house the motor and other moving parts needed to lift and lower the head. In the linked text is a video of the bed with the head lifting and lowering on the mechanical base.
Built this table and bench for my son and his wife's new home. Made from southern yellow pine.
Pat Sprunk