Modifications adopted from two other posters.
Used a handheld propane torch to “burn” the wood and it turned out amazing!
Thank you Ana for your amazing easy to follow plans and videos! I’ve had so many compliments in the mirror and goes great with the table from Shanty2Chic. I went with 8 x 8 mirror tiles. We love it!
This was our first time building furniture. We built our new bed over the course of four days. We don't own any power saws so opted to give the cut list to our local hardware store who only charged us about $50 for all the cuts.
Day one consisted of picking up all the lumber, sorting into the three sections and labeling all the pieces. Day two was the longest day, lots of drilling and measuring and screwing and gluing and even the first two coats of shellac. On the third day we built the drawers, and finished coating everything with shellac. The last day was the installation of the drawer hardware, including the slides.
We're quite happy with the quality of our work, and appreciate the directions and plans. Though we aren't fine furniture makers, and probably none of our corners are 100% square, we finished in the time we thought, pretty close to budget, and with the satisfaction of doing it ourselves.
I've made 4 of these awesome chairs. The first two I did the same as the plans called for, and also made the stools to go along with them. Then I seen where someone had made the arms larger and added an extra board along the bottom to give it a more finished look, so I did the same and love these even better. Thank you for the plans.
Debora Cadene,
Atikokan, Ontario
Although I didn't use a plan from this site, I do have Ana to thank for giving me the confidence to go alone and build this from a drawing that my wife drew up. All of my previous builds were from plans on this site so to make this from scratch without any help makes this my favourite build to date.
Table
Top: 2x12s
Aprons: 2x6s. Trim purchased from Lowes
Legs: Purchased from Lowes
Fake drawers: 1x4 ripped to size. Knobs purchased from Lowes
Bench
Top: 2x12
End sections: 1x10 (may replace with 2x10)
Aprons: 2x4
Chairs were purchased separately. (I'm not that confident yet)
Mon, 12/07/2015 - 07:38
I didn’t use any plans for this. My wife sketched out the design she wanted and I decided to go it alone. This is the first time I’ve built something from scratch without help and it was surprising easy to put together.
This is completely put together with the Kreg jig. The table top is made up of 3, 2 x12s attached together with pocket hole screws. I cut the 4 aprons and attached those to the legs also with pocket hole screws. To give extra support I attached 2, 2x4 cross braces between the longer aprons. The table top was then screwed in place with pocket hole screws through the aprons and 2” screws through the 2 braces.
For the fake drawer fronts, I cut them to size and routed the outer edges to round them off. I then attached the knobs and screwed the drawers in place through the back of the aprons. Finally, I attached trim to the bottom of the aprons. The knobs and trim were bought from Lowes.
The bench was made in a similar way. The top is made from a piece of 2x12, 2x4s for the aprons, the end sections are 2x10s and I used a jigsaw to cut out the arches. All attached together with pocket holes. I then added a 2x2 support beam through both ends and attached matching trim to the aprons.
Hope this helps.
Awesome plan, used 10” boards and 6” wheels to add height. Also added hinges so that the top opens up for storage. Found some hardware to give it some personality.
My husband and daughter worked on this project together. They modified the extra long buffet cabinet to include a drop leaf on the backside. This project adds extra storage her tiny apartment while also providing a space for them to eat.
It still needs painted, however it looks amazing.
Super Duper Easy
Built in 2 hours including time to change outfits on my daughters' poly-pockets, feed the baby dinner, and pick up kindergarten carpool.
and yes, I did it all on my kitchen table.
I was trying to find plans for a pot-rack that also holds the LIDS!!! By the time I reviewed half a dozen designs that didn't work, I had thought of one myself that works brilliantly. I can reach and store the lids from the ground (yes I'm short) as easily as I can the pots. I hung mine over the kitchen sink so it doubles as a pot/lid drying rack as well.
If you want details on steps I took, materials used, or mistakes I made, message me.
Happy building!
This was my first build, and the instructions were great. I ended building two of them for our porch. The strength of the chairs following the plans is perfectly fine. We have used them every day for the past 6 months and have had no problems. The base cushions were re-claimed from an old couch someone was throwing away. We ripped the old covers off, and my girlfriends mother sewed $9.00 shower curtains over top of them. (Purchased at walmart) The backs are just 4 inch foam purchased from Hobby Lobby. The stain was "blue jean". We love these chairs. Thanks Ana.
Made from leftover wood from other projects. Adjusted the plan to accomodate the lengths of wood I had available.
We desperately needed more counter space and storage in our kitchen, so we turned to Ana for inspiration. This island is based on the Simple Kitchen Island plan. We purchased a 30" x 48" butcher block countertop and adjusted the dimensions to fit. We also added a second shelf for additional storage. We used materials we had on hand (2x4s and 1x4s for the frame, and MDF for the shelves). We're fairly new to DIY projects on this scale, but the complete, detailed instructions provided on the website gave us the confidence to make the adjustments we needed to make our kitchen island a reality. Thank you, Ana!
Wed, 12/21/2022 - 13:01
Stunning finish, love the butcher block top, thanks so much for sharing!
Though I'd spent a few months crocheting a baby blanket, my mother also wanted something special and lasting as a gift for a future new family member. She tried to think of something unique, but kept coming up empty. I went online to help her, and looked for newborn items. Unfortunately, I just kept running into toys, toys, and more toys. Ones that would be "grown out of" quickly, too. It was late at night, and very quiet, the time when your brain is calm and sometimes things just dawn on you.
Why not a toy BOX? (And one already "worn in," so that it could take a lot of play throughout the years.) I knew right where to look for a plan--Ana White's website! It ended up being a gift for him from both of us, and while he's a little too young to notice it now, we hope it grows with him and brings him years of joy.
Thank you, Ana, for sharing your talent and helping us (and so many others) create something truly special. That old blanket can wait until Christmas!
Sun, 09/11/2011 - 04:36
What a wonderful idea! As baby girl gets older it could become a hope chest (not a common thing to have nowadays but still useful and appreciated). For the cuddly boys, a storage locker for sport jerseys, memorabelia, etc. A gift that truly lasts a lifetime!
Sun, 09/11/2011 - 18:42
mikejillnelson5, those are great suggestions! Another one for boys as they age is to use it as a place to dump sports gear (basketballs, baseballs, bats, etc.).
Kids as they age can flip the toy box around, so that anything that becomes "childish" to them--like a name or added detail--can be hidden against a wall.
Mon, 09/12/2011 - 08:52
My Step-daughter-in-law just announced she is pregnant with her third. What a great gift I could make for the baby!!
Modified Farmhouse style bad. Used lighter wood for headrest and footrest. Changed measurements for Lithuanian size of mattress (200x160cm). For headboard panel were used pallets wood so it was necessary to paint it right. Also Added some trims for decorating edges.
Sun, 09/29/2013 - 06:37
I wish I would have seen your plan before I built my bed. Your head and footboard bases make it a lot easier to attach the side rails. Paint color and texture look good too. Did you use a satin finish?
Sun, 09/29/2013 - 08:25
Thank you for your opinion.
I used glossy paint and its over. No final polishing or lacking ant the end if you asking this.
I made two of these as gifts. I modified the plans for a smaller bench length and width. They are 33in long on the top with a 1.5 overhang. I chose to place the 1x4 on top at the end as it was easier to stain and finish. Instead of wood glue since it was finished I used 3 pocket hole screws in the back, 2 corner braces with antique bronze finish on the ends under overhang and 2 on the inside of the storage area and gorilla glue.this made it very solid. It also made positioning it easy as I screwed the corner braces to the bottom side of the 1x4 face. I measured for a 1in overhang and 3/4 of an inch for the thickness of the back board. By doing so I could simply place the board on top of the bench and center it for 1.5 in overhang on ends then simply screw in the remaining screw hole in the inside of the storage compartment.
Designed from the Grandy Sliding Door console, but I modified it by extending it to 8ft wide, and added a media shelf to not cover remote sensors for my set top boxes. This is my first build from Ana White so it took a little more time and expense than I hoped only because of some startup tools I decided to get to help the process.
Sun, 12/12/2021 - 21:41
I realize its been years since this comment was posted, But i started with a 1/4 ply. Then topped it with 1x4 common wood to create the chevron. They are glued and held with clamps tight against the previous as i built it out. Can provide more pictures if interested.
Post and beam farm house table.
Completed 4 years ago by myself while using the Ana-whites plans.
Matching baby change table and crib are also finished for our newborn arriving Jan 3rd.
Thu, 12/29/2022 - 11:19
Very pretty, love the finish! Thank you so much for uploading a brag post.
I made this this February for my daughter’s birthday. I did not use Ana’s plans for same desk since at the time I did not know this site existed. I made my own plans that were influenced by Ballard design and Pottery Barn catalogs. It took me many nights though if you have the time it should not take more than a weekend to make.
I added a keyboard shelf using special slides hat I found at HD.
I made it out pine and plywood from HD. I trimmed the bottom with a trim and painted with primer and high gloss White Dove Valspar paint.
Thu, 03/15/2012 - 22:47
Your desk turned out beautifully! Does the bottom drawer hold hanging files? Ana's plan mentions buying rails that fit on the sides of the drawers and cost about $1.50, but she doesn't mention specifics. I wondered if you found something that worked for this purpose.
This is a 5x5ft square farmhouse table that I built for my dining room. It's all kiln dried construction lumber. I bought a thickness planer to get this right. I got tired of the twists in the boards that made it impossible to get the table top flat and consistent. It's completely worth it. I cut all the boards down from 2x12 lumber to 10 inch width. I routered the edge of each plank with 1/8 bit to give it a small crack in between the planks. I sprayed the new varathane poly, water-based, and it came out perfect. I ended up with 4 coats.
