After our basement remodel I decided we needed some storage for our growing collection of of toys.
This project went together much more quickly than I expected. I am so happy with the results.
This was a quick and easy build. My friend needed a changing table and I had several scraps left from a toy box build. I will mention that using 2x2 firring strips is always my worst nightmare. They're rounded, never straight, and full of knots. They just don't give that professional feel. I had to use 1/2"x3" preferred pine on the ends in order for them to sit flush inside the 2x2's. Used the kreg pocket holes and assembly was easy. The changing pad frame on top attaches to the back with an L bracket so they can remove it and still use the table down the road. I hope they enjoy it for many years.
This was a labor of love. I built it over a Christmas vacation. It took just under two weeks. The tables between the chairs were made to be removable, so each chair is an individual and we can take apart any of the chairs or tables on a whim. Very happy with this one. Thanks Ana!
Built this bed for my wife and I in our starter home. It has been a pretty easy project with good instructions. Id change up my order of operations to prevent the wood from cupping as bad as it did in places as well as be more strict with my wood selection but im very happy with it over all. I braced it up a little more than instructions called for since this was my first bed build.
My father in law was a very good woodworker. He had a great shop with all the power tools anyone could want. He passed away 2 years ago and one day I went in his shop and remember thinking this woodworking could be sort of fun.
I searched the internet and came across the Ana White instructional site. Your site and instructional videos have helped me so much. The photos attached are my first attempt at furniture making. I used and modified one of your plans for this piece of furniture. It was SO helpful. Thank you for making these videos and plans available for those that are leaning this craft.
I built this coffee table for my wife for christmas, it came out really nice. I didnt make it as wide to accomodate our living room space. the plans were really easy to follow and i had a lot of fun building this project. One thing i would recommend for this table is to get a plane of some kind to get all the planks flush with each other. For the legs i used cedar 4x4s because pine 4x4s are not available anywhere around me, that didnt matter too too much because i stained the table dark anyways. We are very happy with this table and thank you ana for such great plans to follow. now hopefully ana in her busy life will find time to post a farmhouse tallboy dresser from pottery barn to match our farmhouse bedside tables
Added a peg board and a couple of extra shelves... Great design.
I used this plan to build this cabinet space around the fridge. Before this was built, we just had a small dinky counter space and the overhead cabinet. I had to make a few minor adjustments in order for it to fit in the space.
Fri, 08/05/2022 - 08:38
This is awesome. I love the utilization of space. Is this a shelf that you built ? How deep are the shelves?
Husband and I always wanted a 12 foot table when we moved into our new home. Together, with my father-in-law, we came up with the plan, went to a lumber yard, and put together our beautiful table for all our kiddos and extended family to eat around for years and years
Wed, 10/02/2019 - 09:47
This table top is beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing photos!
Sectional painted with Glidden semigloss exterior paint in Phantom Mist. Cushions from Overstock and pillows from Homegoods.
Sat, 05/27/2023 - 19:31
Fabulous work, love all the color choices! Thank you for sharing.
Love the Modern Craft Table! It has lots of storage space and tons of workspace on top. We used pine for the shelves and plywood for the top and edged the top with pine.
There is a spot for two counter stools at the opposite ends of the table which is perfect to give kids their own spot to craft/color.
Sun, 01/15/2012 - 20:10
I love this table but I wonder how do you use it to sew with? or do you sew on this table?
Sun, 01/15/2012 - 21:57
Brook, wow!!! This table is simply amazing! Thank you for sharing such beautiful photos too!
Mon, 01/16/2012 - 10:03
the whole room is beautifull. how many of the other pieces of furniture were built using Anna's plans?
Mon, 01/16/2012 - 10:03
the whole room is beautifull. how many of the other pieces of furniture were built using Anna's plans?
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Mon, 01/16/2012 - 20:49
Everything but the dresser/hutch and barstools we built using Ana-White plans!
Mon, 01/16/2012 - 12:06
This table is fabulous and I'm really in love with the color! Thank you for sharing. So many new ideas for my room now!
Mon, 01/16/2012 - 12:06
This table is fabulous and I'm really in love with the color! Thank you for sharing. So many new ideas for my room now!
Mon, 01/16/2012 - 17:32
You won't believe this...but today I was shopping for the wood to make the Modular Craft Table, but I did not buy the wood because I was trying to tweek the plans to change the "cubbies" and size. So, I came back to this sight and here is this craft table that would be much better. I want to make it table height rather than counter height so I can sit down and sew at it. I also want to be able to drop the back 12 inches of the table if I do not need it and so it will fit better in my room, wheels on the bottom to pull it out easily so I can extend the 12 inch table when needed. I love what you have done!
Tue, 01/17/2012 - 11:36
You did a fantastic job on this project! Love the way it looks and the color!
Great job!
Sat, 01/21/2012 - 07:00
I love this table, but I can't seem to find the directions to make it. Can you point me in the right direction to find it?
Wed, 01/25/2012 - 17:24
Is there a reason you can't sew on this (from what I gathered from a previous comment)? I want to build something for my wife's craft room and love this, but she will need to sew as well. Help?
Wed, 01/25/2012 - 17:32
Joe,
It would be hard to sew at this table because the table is counter height. You wouldn't be able to reach the foot peddle to run your sewing machine. You could alter the plans to fit a spot that could hold the peddle foot. I sew on a different table in my craft room and use this for cutting fabric and general crafts.
Brook
Wed, 01/25/2012 - 19:26
at one time I had my sewing machine in a spot that was counter height. I used a wood box to put the foot peddle on. One of anna's steep stool plans or the bathroom platform for kids plan might be good to build with this. It was also nice when I was sewing small pieces that needed lots of ironing to stand and sew at the counter.
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 14:25
I have a modern sewing machine (within last 5 years) and I routinely sew at counter height with no problem. I prefer it because it really helps my back. I cannot wait to make this!
Fri, 02/24/2012 - 22:36
Joe,
I think it would work to mount the foot pedal on the inside of the shelf area. She would use her lower outer thigh to depress the pedal while seated.
Tue, 05/08/2012 - 07:47
I love this table! I'm with Brook and don't sew on mine. Height issue is easily worked around - main issue is usually back support. Sewing at a huge workstation tends to leave you feeling unsupported and sitting on a stool (I have a nice wide comfy one from Target) leaves your back unsupported so you usually slouch (bad! bad!). I sew at my smaller desk in a good supporting chair and use my table for everything else. I use this table for a true work area including cutting. I have an Accuquilt Studio and that sucker is HUGE and heavy!
Mon, 11/12/2012 - 11:22
I just talked my fiance' into building this for me to use as a desk. I need a desk for my work from home position where I can store everything as well as have a large area to spread things out. I loved this the moment I saw it and talked him into building it for me. Can't wait to post the pictures when it is finished.
Thu, 02/28/2013 - 16:15
My husband made this FABULOUS Craft Table for me last weekend, it turned out PERFECT! Thank you so much for posting this with such detailed directions....
What do you have in your galvanized pails? What do the labels say?
Thank you!
This project was our largest build to date, but the outcome was definitely worth the sweat! The build went relatively fast between my mom and I. I had a little problem assembling the tower bases, but we'll blame the 108 degree heat on my inability to figure out where to place my Kreg holes! I included a picture of how I did the tower base, in case anyone else runs into the same issue.
To accommodate for our base boards we added furring strips to the wall to bring all of the pieces flush. The hutch is secured into the studs with multiple L-brackets and so are the towers.
Finishing was very time consuming, but we'll worth the end result and look on my daughter's face! This system provides an incredible amount of storage. Thank you so much for the plans Ana!
I was seeing this coffee table everywhere so I knew we had to make it. It's the easiest build ever. I think the only tricky part is the painting near the edge. We like a more sanded/finished top. We tried spray painting the base and then attaching the top, but then we sanded the top and the spray paint on the base near the top came off, so I had to cut in and I'm not good at that.
So we're still working on a way to do this properly. We tried making the top on the ground and then sanding & attaching it. But the top needs to be completely exact/square in order to do this. We live in a old farmhouse, so we prefer to attach it as we go - then sand. We also plane the top for a more exact and modern look.
The plans for this bench fit out mudroom perfectly! All ready for winter now with the boot storage in back ☺️
Wed, 10/02/2019 - 09:29
We love this shoe bench!!! So much storage, great job!
Made with an ikea pallet and some other stuff.
I made this for my daughter based on one her uncle made for her when she was little.
Thu, 01/19/2012 - 09:00
What a lovely heirloom gift you've created. So much more meaningful (and much more beautiful) than the plastic toys we see these days.
Sat, 01/21/2012 - 19:19
I can give you the rough dimensions if you want. I used yellow pine. It is basically a 2x8x8 and a 2x4x8. The head, seat and rocker rails come from the 2x8. The 2x4 pieces hold it all together in the crossbeams. There is also a 1.25 inch dowel holding the two rocker rails together below the crossbeams. A piece of the same dowel is used for the handles.
Fri, 01/20/2012 - 20:45
Great idea. That looks very entertaining. Your daughter will surely like it. And that wood also looks hard and tough and stylish as well. amish furniture stores pa
Made this project from the Storage Bin design. We have an annual holiday party at work. Since I work in the timber program for Ca Fish & Wildlife, I decided to make a project out of wood, stuff it with firewood and s'mores makings. I applied our logo using the instructions here: http://www.unexpectedelegance.com/2011/09/01/wax-paper-transfer-tutoria…
Super happy with the results.
built for client
Modified Grady barndoor console into a coffee bar with chalkboard upper piece
Wed, 11/18/2020 - 19:01
This piece was built by my hisband Mo Coomer. Our little shop is called Rugged Cross Custom Designs. It states submitted by anonymous.
These were inspired from a few different projects of Ana’s, great fun to build and have transformed our patio area
Very easy plan to follow! This was my first project and also my first time to use power tools. I made a few mistakes, but learned from them all and was very pleased with/proud of the bench!
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Sat, 01/28/2012 - 18:32
Thanks! There were several little mistakes I made but I'm going to go ahead and just use the excuse that it adds character! Learned a lot that I'll be able to apply to my future projects.
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Vmc107
Fri, 07/19/2013 - 07:05
plans
hi! Ive been looking for something like this for toy storage in my living room. Were you able to post the plans to make something like this?