Console table
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Loved building this table. This was my first time building anything! I have a lot to learn but I think it turned out great!
Loved building this table. This was my first time building anything! I have a lot to learn but I think it turned out great!
We took the original plans and made them work for our 5’6” x 11’ closet. We added a ft to the top because we have tall ceilings. We made 5 towers to create a u shape with shelving on the top. I also left one small bar long to hang dresses and the rest we double hung. We adjusted cubbies and drawers based on where we needed them. We were able to save by using old drawer slides from a falling apart ikea dresser. (We cut them down with a grinder). We had an overflowing closet mess and now we have a beautiful closet. I wish the directions had a little bit more detail like average clothes hanging heights and bar distance from the wall. There was also no link to the suggested drawers or cubbies but we found them with a simple search.
My take on the farmhouse bedside table. I found it difficult to get this square, and I think it suffers because of that. Also, I found that the drawer is much harder than I thought it would be; with that being said, it looks great and is sturdy; I enjoyed the challenge of this project.
Sat, 09/03/2011 - 10:01
Turned out just gorgeous! Really rich, deep wood finish!
Sun, 09/04/2011 - 10:36
Thanks :) It was harder to put to together than I thought it would be!
We just moved to Texas three weeks ago and really needed some poolside furniture to help us enjoy the last bit of summer. We immediately jumped into Ana's projects. It took us about two weeks on-and-off, probably entire project completed in about six days (two days for each piece of furniture). We caught a sale at Lowe's and BBB and finished the project with the cushions and umbrella respectively. Now we can start enjoying the pool to its fullest!
As the days have gotten shorter and the nights have grown colder I’ve found myself breaking out the winter coats and boots. The problem is, I didn’t have any place to store my coats or shoes. My house doesn’t have a coat closet. And in the past I’ve had a problem with scarves, shoes and winter gear clogging my front entryway. So I set out to come up with a solution. I needed inspiration. I needed guidance. My entry closet needed to be aesthetically pleasing because it would be near the front door and visible from the great room. So I went to Pinterest to search for a solution. I found these plans for an Industrial Style Wood Slat Closet System with Galvanized Pipes by Ana White.
I began the project by ripping 6” strips of sanded pine plywood. I attached those to the walls using brad nails and wood glue. Filled the holes with glaziers putty and sanded lightly once dry. Primed and painted to finish.
I then had a local mill rough cut the lumber for the shelves. I stripped the bark (except one which I loved so I left it on) and sanded at 120, 180 and 220. I drilled 1 1/4” holes to fit the pipe through and finished the wood with 4 coats of Varathane Diamond Finish clear coat.
I used Varsol and some elbow grease to remove the black coating on all the gas pipe.
Finally i pieced it all together!
I used crib size mattress instead of twin to make this bunk bed. I wanted more stabilty so I modified it with more rails at the top and didn't make a brake in the front rails.
Sat, 12/31/2011 - 18:41
No I don't. Not off the top of my head, it has been a few months and I am afraid I would miss something. However, it does appear I put everything except the screws (1.5 inch, I think) in the drawing.
Wed, 04/03/2013 - 10:19
How far from the ground is the bottom of the board holding the upper bunk?
For my first 'Ana White' project I built two Lydia daybeds for the guest room. I added beadboard for a cozy feel. I LOVE them and so does everyone else.
Thank you Ana, for these easy to follow plans. I have discovered a wonderful new interest and I BUILT THEM ALL BY MYSELF!
This took about 7 hours over the week after work.
Working a full time job, I was still able to finish each table within a week (taking a couple hours a day to cut, build, sand, burn, stain, ect). These are my second and third tables that I’ve ever built and looking forward to making more.
This is the second building project I made. I really like that it's small, but there's a surprising amount of room in it for towels and stuff. And easy to build, too!
Thanks Ana!
Kentwood bed
So, so happy with this table! I've always been a fan of the Pottery Barn Bedford Project table, but even if I had the $1,200 to spend on a craft table I doubt I could ever justify it. When I saw these plans I knew my dream table was within reach!
This is my second build using Ana's plans. I worked carefully and used the Kreg Jig, and it came together easily. I added an extra trim piece here and there. I painted the whole thing with Valspar color "Storm At Sea", which is a gray. It took forever for me to choose the color, too many choices! Then I used some wipe-on Poly to protect it.
Now my kids and I have a dedicated art station stocked with all the supplies, I can see us spending many hours creating at this table.
My daughter moved into her first apartment and asked me to make her a dining room table. I used the plans found on Ana's website and made a slight modifcations. I used 5/4" pine boards to build the tops and regular douglas fir 4x4s and 2x4s for the bases. All screws are hidden exept the lag bolts I painted black and used to bolt the end trusses to the center truss which gives it kind of a industrial type accent. Thanks to Ana White and Shanty 2 CHIC for the great plans. My daughter loved the table and bench and she is going to find chair for the other side of the table.
Turned out okay, still have some learning to do!
Sun, 01/08/2023 - 10:43
Thank you for sharing, there is always learning to be done, you did it!
I have waited ten years to get the table I wanted for my back porch. I have 6 kids and wanted a LONG plank table. When I found Ana's page I knew I had what I wanted. It was so easy and exactly what I wanted. I extended the top to 10' and added a middle leg to accomidate the length. This was so do-able following Ana's plan. Don't be intimidated! It is AWESOME!
My sister and brother-in-law recently moved to Albuquerque and purchased a home with a wonderful view of the Sandia Mountains. I built them the mirror from The Handbuilt Home (p. 36), and they hung it in the entry hall. The reflection in the mirror is a gorgeous view of the mountain range out of their large living room windows. Because this was not a rustic build, I used better pine boards, sanded very smooth.
Thank you to ANA for the great plan (and book!). Also a great big hug to JOANNE and TRACY for responding so quickly to my query regarding attaching the mirror to the frame. I ended up having the mirror company attach the mirror with silicone because I was afraid mirror clips would mar the smooth, shiny surface of the wall. We also covered the back of the mirror with craft paper, contact cemented to the frame to protect the mirror silvering.
This was a fun build, and my sister and b-in-law are very pleased with it.
Tue, 10/01/2013 - 18:11
Linda, your mirror looks fabulous! The finish is just gorgeous, and I love the hardware you used. Beautiful build! :)
Tue, 10/01/2013 - 18:20
Thanks for the nice complement, Joanne. I really do appreciate your help!
I made this 4' tall reading lamp by modifying the adjustable height bolt bar stool plans. I had to modify most of the measurements on the fly but I think it turned out well! It's a bit too cold here to stain it, so I'll do that (and tuck the cord away nicely) in the springtime. Love this site! So many great ideas and plans to be found. I recommend it to friends all of the time!