Take off of cubbies/with drawers
Thanks for the inspiration! First time building something this massive. I have 10 foot ceilings. Bookcases are about t 9 foot tall.
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Patio tables
Fun and easy project. If I did it again I would definitely follow the directions to stain the wood first. My first Ana-White project. I’m hooked!
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Fri, 03/03/2023 - 11:54
Great first project!
Way to go, can't wait to see what you build next! Thanks for sharing.
Farmhouse storage bed w/drawers (king)
Seen this awesome plan on Anas site and had to build it in KING SIZE. The drawers are enormous, the bed is rock solid. I love it
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Planters!
These planters are exactly what we needed to warm up this blank siding! The smaller planters are made from pine, the larger from cedar.
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Twin over Full Bunk Beds
I wanted my kids to have more space in their shared room, but I did not want to pay a ton of money for a new bunk bed. My husband and I found a plan for this bunk on Ana-White and fell in love with the design. It turned out so great that we will still be using it in our next home whether it's needed or not. We did change a couple of things on the plan that we didn't care for. The first is that we added a side rail for safety. Secondly we also traded the 1x6 boards on the head and foot boards for 1x4s on the top but kept the 1x6s on the bottom.
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Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Stain: Colonial Maple and polyurethane.
Used a sponge brush to apply stain and dry cloth to wipe off. Used a brush to apply poly.
Used a sponge brush to apply stain and dry cloth to wipe off. Used a brush to apply poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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Mon, 01/09/2012 - 17:39
Repyl: Guardrail
With pocket screws on the bottom and then one screw through the 1x4s into the post before the 2x4 on the top goes on. And then the 2x4 is screwed onto the 1x4 and post with trim screws.
Wed, 03/28/2012 - 13:02
Re: price
Cost us about $300 and over an entire weekend of time spent on this project.
It's not for beginners. My husband has had many many years of experience in carpentry and woodmaking.
Good luck to you.
Also, he changed a few things in the plans we found in order to make it look better.
Thank you
Jillian
Wed, 03/28/2012 - 12:59
price
Cost us $300.00 to make and almost non-stop making it for the whole weekend. And then stained for hours.
This is with many years of experience in construction and woodmaking.
This is not a beginners project and then expect it to look amazing.
My husband changed these plans a bit to make it look better than the other ppls that we've seen on here.
But, good luck to you and make sure to have plenty of room and time.
Also, we had to make this bed in 10-15 different pieces and put together in the bedroom we wanted it in. There is absolutely no way it will fit otherwise.
Jillian
Sat, 10/25/2014 - 22:25
Full/Twin over Queen?
I don't see how you could put the fill/twin over a queen since the queen is longer. Obviously you could spin the queen around and make it an L-shape but then you are looking at a different build.
Sat, 10/25/2014 - 22:28
Love the modifications you made!
I really like the look of this ... I'm going to try to replicate!
What does the bottom of the guard-rail look like? Did you space out your slats a little more than the original design? I like the 2x4 topper instead of the 1x6.
Sat, 02/28/2015 - 16:46
Not Impressed with Design of this Bed
We made this bed over the course of a week, both of us have extensive experience in woodworking and building. Ours is very wobbly on the long axis. We had a friend who is a structural engineer come in and take a look. He offered suggestions to shore it up and nothing really worked. The 3/4" overlap is not enough to secure the side rails, imo, and we used a variety of brackets to make it not wobble, to no avail.
This bed is coming apart in a few weeks and will be stored. If it is ever used again, it will be as two separate beds. I spent about $400 on this. My son never felt safe sleeping on the top bunk and has slept on the bottom exclusively.
Just my $0.02.
Six cube shelf
Really fun project. My dividers were a little off, but for kiddo storage- it's not too shabby. Bins were on sale at target. Because I trimmed the whole case out in 1x2s- 11x11 was the size I needed. The labels were extra, but totally worth the cost in my opinion. Loved this project and love the organization it brings!
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Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Kids Modern Picnic Table
This is my very first wood working project! I know its not perfect and I learned from my mistakes. I found a miter saw at a garage sale and after three hours of plugging it in and unplugging it, I finally worked up the courage to make it make a noise! Then I eventually worked up the courage to cut wood lol! I'm pretty proud of myself for building something and I am going to continue practicing until I can make really cool stuff!
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Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar, Quart Size, LA218, Fuchsia, Duramax, Exterior Semigloss, Base 4 214-4.75, 113-31.75, 105-3.63, 115-2Y7
I used 2 coats
I used 2 coats
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Starter Project
DIY Wood Shed
I am a mathematics teacher in Central IL. I teach a class called Geometry in Construction. I had my math students build this wood shed in pieces at the school, then I brought it home and put it together with a few of my son's friends. The students enjoy a math class that gets to go to the wood shop to apply their math skills to a wood working project. I am proud of my students hard work and dedication.
Shari Bruyn (I'm old, so I do not have Instagram or a blog page. lol)
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"Thomas" Train Bunk Bed
We wanted a short bunk bed for our sons, age 4 and 1. Our 4-year-old insisted on a Thomas Train bed. We modified the fort bed plans slightly to add stronger barriers on the top bunk and add a barrier on the bottom for the little guy. We also used solid plywood rather than MDF. We used 2x4's and steel angle to hold up the top bunk. It should be sturdy enough for them to use into teenage years. Because we beefed up the strength, the cost increased as well.
We tried staining it and it didn't come out as nicely as we had hoped, but the boys added their own stickers to it and now they have a Thomas bed that they love. When the 1-year-old gets older, we will probably remove the barrier on the bottom bunk to make getting in and out easier.
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Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
modified bench swing
Luv your site. Took your bench swing plan and modified it a bit (shortened depth) and then created a small pergola to hang it from. Just need to stain/poly to finish it off. Thanks for your plan and website it is very inspiring.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Easy Kitchen Island Built-in
Built-in Kitchen Island by Nick Wiedenfeld
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Laundry Room Storage and Organization
When looking for ideas/plans for designing my mudroom I came across Ana’s plans for the bench with drawers. I’ve NEVER built anything like it, or cabinetry, or anything like that type of stuff, but with her videos and plans I was able to design my own layout and make it all completely by hand and by myself. I’m in love with how it turned out!! Her designs/plans are so easy to follow and customize!! I can’t wait to do more in my house.
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2x4 modern Adirondack chairs
Chose 1x6 instead of the 1x10s in the plan and made the back supports a few inches taller to support my head laying back. 1st chair came out great however the second chair I made the seat wider just under 24in wide (had all the 1x10s precut to 24in at home Depot to easily transport them home.) My knees feel less cramped when sitting down in the wider chair.
Since I used warped scrap wood I had laying around I milled the 2x4s with jointer and planer. Way too much work honestly.
Glued and assembled the frame with dowels, Routed a 45° bevel on all edges then finished and sealed all faces before assembly. I used untreated lumber so I sealed all faces before assembling to give it a better chance of surviving on my uncovered patio. I also used a thick epoxy on the feet base that touch the ground to prevent rot.
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Estimated Cost
Under 50 dollars
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
shou sugi ban all faces of the assembled 2x4 frame and 1x10 seat/back panels. Stained with varathane weathered gray and sealed with clear deck sealer.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Two-tone Large Cube Shelf
Large cube shelf made to fit 13" cubes or milk crates, for my two and a half year old son. For the larger cubes, I added 2" to the measurements for each cube, so 6" to the horizontal and 4" to the vertical measurements. Total shelf measures 46.5" wide by 35" high by 13.5" deep.
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Estimated Cost
$75
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Body: white latex primer, two parts paint to one part water.
Trim: special walnut stain
Everything: Minwax Paste Wax
Trim: special walnut stain
Everything: Minwax Paste Wax
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Adirondack chairs
Thanks for the awesome plans Anna! God bless.
Eddie Jimenez
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Outdoor 2x4 Sofas
Super simple build! Thanks for the plans!
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Estimated Cost
$120 for wood (per sofa), $12 for screws, $25 for water seal, $150 for cushions (per sofa)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Sanded with 120-grit sandpaper, two coats of Thompson's Water Seal (transparent).
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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Wed, 06/05/2019 - 08:39
Hi this looks beautiful! I…
Hi this looks beautiful! I was wondering where you bought your cushions?
Farmhouse Dining Set
This was a bit more work than I anticipated but I think it turned out great. The quoted buy list was a little off so I had to make an additional trip to the hardware store.
I used the Fancy X Table plan and the Fancy X Bench plan to make this set. Since I wanted it only 6' long I had to do some modification to the plan but not much.
I also designed the table top into two pieces that fastened together through the center piece so I could take it apart easily and fit it though a standard door.
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Estimated Cost
$120 (since there were two benches and the table). I found the wood in my area to be a little more expensive than quoted on the plan. Particularly the 2x10's.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
MinWax - Dark Walnut. To get the finish even I had to invest ALOT of time into sanding. I had to use 60 grit in some spots to even out the factory cuts but most of it I was able to go over with just 220 grit. DON'T FORGET TO SAND THE ENDS!
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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Foldable Farmhouse Rustic Dining Table
My wife wanted a portable farmhouse style rustic dining table that she could take to photoshoots and other events. I started with a top made with 2x6s and make the legs with 4x4s and the rest with 2x4s. Stain is dark walnut with a clear coat on top.
The legs are attached with door hinges and can fold into the top for more portable use. There is also a board that can be inserted in the bottom slots so that when in use the legs can not fold in.
So far the rustic dining table is working out great, although this table is VERY HEAVY and needs 2-3 strong people to carry it around. I have also made a lighter version using 1x6 tops and all 2x4 frame and legs.
Photos courtesy of Jennifer Blair Photography Designed by Amber Veatch Designs
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Estimated Cost
150.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Miniwax Dark Walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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Wed, 06/12/2013 - 04:15
oh plans pleeease
Oh I really hope that you are able to put these modified plans up!!! A foldable farmhouse table.... what will they think of next!
Sat, 10/22/2016 - 12:25
Stunningly beautiful! Thank
Stunningly beautiful! Thank you for sharing and inspiring!
Sat, 10/22/2016 - 17:21
Toe kick drawers
I cannot find the plans for the tiny house drawers any where. Can someone please point me in the right direction. Thank you!
Channing Bookcase
We needed a bookcase to fill a void in our living room and this was it. I altered the dimensions to increase the height to 72.5". I also added crown molding to the top which turned out nice. I used the same Bombay mahogany stain suggested by a previous post.
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Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Super Hero House
This was hard for me because I am horrible at using the jigsaw. If I do another one I'll probably not do as many door openings.
It took longer than expected due to filling in all the pocket holes an waiting for the wood filler to dry.
My grandson loves it, he didn't care about my mistakes on it.
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Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
None
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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Ana White Admin
Wed, 02/08/2023 - 15:43
WOW!!!
Superb job, this looks amazing! Thanks for sharing. Would love to see it when it's all finished!