Twin Farmhouse Bed
I made the farmhouse bed and patrick cottage dresser. This bed was so simple to make and looks great! I have step by step pictures on my blog.
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I made the farmhouse bed and patrick cottage dresser. This bed was so simple to make and looks great! I have step by step pictures on my blog.
I love how my co-op turned out! I added a few things. I made a door for egg collecting, I built 2 nesting boxes. I made a door for access to food and water and I made the middle 2x4s 10 feet so we found move it around the yard. It cost about $130 for me. I had some extra wood that I used for the boxes and ladder. The chickens and myself are enjoying the new coop.
Tue, 04/07/2020 - 15:12
Love how it turned out! You've done the add ons I was also thinking of: adding nest box and egg collector.
Still happy with your design after real life experience?
I am so happy with how this shelving unit turned out! I adapted Ana's plans to the size of our closet space - the shelves are actually 33" deep. One side of the wall is studs, which is how I secured the unit. Now we can put away all of our Christmas decorations!
This might be my proudest build to date...crazy since it's just a closet shelving unit :D
Fri, 01/04/2019 - 13:32
This is perfect for your space! I know how that is, sometimes a simple project can be the best! Thank you so much for sharing a photo and using our plans. We appreciate you! Ana
This was my first project I've ever built, although I have wanted to build something for years. I needed a bench for my cat to sit on in front of the window, and also extra seating for my dining room table when we have guests. I didn't buy any lumber. I just used scrap wood that was left in our garage when we moved in for the base and old bed slats from bunk beds we no longer have for the top.
I made one HUGE mistake....I didn't have a carpenters square and didn't realize how important it was to use so my bench turned out a little wobbly, but I found a solution to fix that. It took me a couple of days to build because I kept having to stop and run to my sons school and do many other mommy duties. I found a tutorial for the finish on Pinterest.
Easy plan to build. Used scrap 3/4" maple plywood for lower shelf instead of 1x12. Finished top with Minwax Gel Stain in Coffee color and top coat with Minwax matte poly. Painted bottom with primer and 2 coats of SW ProClassic in Soji White.
Sun, 01/06/2019 - 16:44
Your coffee table is stunning! The white really makes that wood top pop!
Thanks so much for buidling and sharing! Ana
Made from pine with Special Walnut for the stain. I didn't need a tall bookshelf, so I modified a little. Thank you Ana!
Sun, 10/09/2022 - 20:35
Love this, and the finish is stunning! Thanks for sharing.
My husband made the little helper tower for my son. After using it for a day I asked him to add a seat so that my son could eat lunch at the counter while I worked in the kitchen. I LOVE this tower!!!
In reply to Love the added seat! by cdswhite
Mon, 07/20/2015 - 10:47
does he have the material and tool list that he use
In reply to Love the added seat! by cdswhite
Mon, 07/20/2015 - 10:47
does he have the material and tool list that he use
Fri, 08/26/2011 - 09:20
This is what custom furniture is all about! If you had a store bought tower, I bet you would not even think about messing with it to add that seat. It looks great and now it is multi-purpose!
Sun, 08/28/2011 - 20:25
I have a two year old who is going to need this soon. Does your son try to stand up while the seat is in place? Do you have any trouble with him trying to get out of it? Would love to know because my son is always climbing on stuff. I am worried he might fall. I wonder if I could put a seat belt in it. hmmm....I am a first time parent so maybe I am a little paranoid. lol
But it looks so cool. I want one.
Tue, 12/13/2011 - 09:54
I absolutely love the idea!!! We have a real small house and we are always looking for ideas that will help to maximize the space and functionality of our furniture. My husband built a couple of months ago the tower and our 2 kids (2&4) can climb in there at the same time and help me to cook, wash dishes or just look what I'm doing around the kitchen. It is a little bit crowded when both are in there but they learned to make it work for both :). Thank you for sharing your idea... it is awesome!
This is my vision of what a fine lady’s treasure trunk might have looked like back in the days of pirates. It is made from the Pirate’s Treasure Trunk plan. I used another alternative hinge for this one. It is a 2 ¼” radius quarter-circle of heavy craft leather, attached to the box top with some super glue and decorative furniture nails. The bottom acts as the pivot, and is attached with a furniture nail.
The decorations are made from craft leather, and attached with super glue and furniture nails. The keyhole escutcheon is made from a piece of foam shelf liner, cut to the shape of the keyhole template from the plan, and spray painted gold.
The finish for this is 2 coats of Clark & Kensington paint (white, with a little brown stain mixed in to make it a cream color).
This build was nearly free – the furniture nails were left over from the prototype build, the wood was scrap, and the paint was left over from previous projects. The craft leather is from Michael’s (cost was about $3.99 - I think it was on sale, but couldn’t find it on the web site to attach a link, so a picture of the packaging is attached).
I’ll be using this one for trinkets, and it’s not going to get heavy use, so this was a good project for trying out the leather hinge idea. I’ve wanted to try that for a while. Not sure how durable it will be over time, but I think it looks cool. :)
Tue, 09/17/2013 - 17:51
Or as they say in pirate-speak: Thank ye so much! I be glad ye like them! Many hearty thanks fer postin' a comment! :)
Thu, 04/17/2014 - 05:48
For a more durable hinge could you use an angle covered by the leather? Just a thought
Wed, 12/03/2014 - 18:28
Yes I think that is a very good idea! I'm going to try that for the next one I do with leather. Thanks for commenting! :)
Thanks for the plans!
I have a large master bedroom, but a severe lack of furniture. I love love love my king bed, but couldn't find any night stands to meet my needs or budget. So I built the farmhouse bedside tables! I love how large and tall they are, adequately flanking my large bed. I missed the mark on matching the stain color of my bed, but I worked so hard on these tables, I still love them.
I call this a master bedroom transformation because I also painted, added new bedding, and new lamps during this project. I'm so excited for my husband to come home from his month-long business trip to see all that I have accomplished in his absence!
I made this with the help of my dad. This was my first project and it turned out so well! Such a great addition to the house, it really warms up the room. So glad I found this!
Built off Sausha’s Washer/Dryer Pedestals Plans, project was easy and quick. We removed closet doors to the hall laundry (gross), installed new trim & installed a cabinet overhead. Came out pretty great.
This is our very first building project from plans. We loved them. Our first night stand twisted because our 2x2s weren't as straight as we thought they were. With a few times of repositioning them, it turned out fine. The 2nd night stand went together much quicker and easier.
We are hooked! Thank you Ana for great plans!
Sun, 09/04/2011 - 19:47
These look wonderful! I love the look of the wood grain through the stain. Good job :)
Super fun and easy! This was my first kreg jig build! Not sure how I got by before I got one!
Aged rustic turquoise
Cabin Bed for toddler. Alternate take on the Jen Woodhouse bed. Built to fit the space
kids step stool made using scraps, personalized with name and flowers
Sat, 09/03/2011 - 10:02
LOVE the name and flowers! Just adds such a charming touch!
In reply to LOVE the name and flowers! by Ana White
Sat, 09/03/2011 - 19:14
comments from you truly make my day. I'm working on a big build (Brady Entry units x 2) custom size, mixed finishes. Thank goodness kids go back to school on Wed., Mommy needs some 'build time'. Enjoy the long weekend.
My husband surprised me by making this sectional after I found the plans on your site. THANK YOU! We love it! It's been the centre of many cocktails and conversations over the years!
Note: cost includes the cost of the outdoor cushions which were purchased at Lowes Canada and slightly modified.