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I made this headboard-inspired version of the rustic X hall tree in about 8 hours with the help of my hubby and son-in-law. I own a miter saw and basic tools, but no Kreg Jig. I thought I would be able to make it without one since I made a similar entry table just screwing the pieces together and hiding the screw heads under the dome-shaped clavos. I planned to do the same with this project but soon realized that the way the 2x4s were attached to one another it would not be possible. My son-in-law allowed me to borrow his Kreg Jig and showed me how to use it. I used the clavos and iron accents to match the sofa table and love the way my version of the rustic X hall tree turned out! The finish is Varathane Classic Wood Stain in Jacobean and the corner accents were purchased from Hobby Lobby.

My husband and I finished our first project together.  It was odd having him around in the garage, but I tried to not freak out too bad.  He was so excited, until we were about three hours into sanding.  Little did he know, that I would be sanding all week long.  He spent the rest of the time busy after that.  :)

The project went smoothly.  I think that the headboard is a little low even after I lowered the bed frame by removing the wheels.  I am going to need to build leg extension, but will just enjoy the headboard for a while as is.

You can find more photos on my blog.

We wanted a king headboard and had a great time doing this project together. Great plan design and details, Ana White!

This bed lifts up so that my son RJ has a desk big enough for him and his friends.  A large piece of plexiglass serves as a smooth service and a great place to store his music, art, and whatever he is working on at the moment.

My first attempt at one of Ana's beautiful projects, and it turned out better than I (and my wife) could have imagined. I made this for our 14th anniversary as we have not had a bed during that time. I used Jacobean colored stain, which I wasn't sure of, but as luck would have it, a neighbor who is a professional painter drove by and stopped to check it out. He offered to lacquer it in a satin finish for free!!! and it made a world of difference. I have received several comments on how it looks showroom quality. My wife is very happy. Only problem is she now wants the Farmhouse nightstand and a matching dresser. Looks like I have many more weekends worth of work ahead of me. Wouldn't have it any other way though. Had a blast!

My husband and I actually made four of these little bbq’s for our grandchildren and also for our own backyard. They were super fun to do. Pattern was easy to follow. Thank you Anna!

This was my first project from a list of many...so simple, it was perfect for getting started after a long winter's rest.

Thank you Ana for the plan! I really wanted the floating shelves from Pottery Barn, but they were super pricey. I searched out the fancy hardware that PB uses to mount them and it would have cost as much for the mounting hardware alone than to buy them finished from Pottery Barn.

These shelves were an easy solution for the same look, without the hassle of having to build a sleeve to fit over cleats like other more seamless designs.

For my ledges, I chose to use 1x3s instead of 1x4s for the rear and base of the ledges. I didn't want them to protrude from the wall as far, nor did I want the rear of the ledges to be as visible (I'm wierded out by the contrast of the thick, dark line behind the pics. I would have chosen 1x2s for the back, but I didn't think it would be sturdy enough and it might be a little trickier to drill. I measured them to be a little smaller than the length of my sofa and they turned out just right. I built them in an hour or two and brought them in and stained them on my kitchen counter ( placed waxed paper underneath). It was February and too cold to do outside.

The best advice I have is to be really choosy about the lumber you buy. The "top choice," as they call it, should be renamed "crappiest choice." I guess that's what you get for cheap pine, right!

It fit just right for my budget and it was worth sifting through to make sure I wasn't getting a piece that was warped or twisted. I live in an old house and I'm sure the walls aren't exactly even (as you can see in the pic, the floor even slants a little to the right) but one of my ledges is not fully flush against the wall on one side because the board bows out a little (or maybe my wall bows in?).

Whatever. I'm thrilled with the look and love how I can display so many pics at one time. I'm thinking I want to put at least 4 pictures in each frame, and rotate them out seasonally. That way my display will go with the season. Yep, I'm a genius like that, hehe.