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Barn Door Pantry

We didn’t have much storage space in our little galley kitchen. Imagine how excited I was to find this plan on my favorite site.
This was my first build using my new circular saw. For previous projects, I’d take both the shopping list and cut list to Lowe’s and have them cut the wood. This time, I made all my cuts. I was nervous but love how it turned out.
I anchored it to the wall because with the barn door and the hardware weight, it felt a little front heavy.
We used the same color as our kitchen cabinets (AH13 Salty Dog) and then selected coordinated colors for the body (AH18 Debonair) and shelves (AH15 Rural Green).

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
500
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Sherwin Williams paint:
Barn Door (AH13 Salty Dog)
Cabinet (AH18 Debonair)
Shelves & Back (AH15 Rural Green)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Farmhouse Nightstand

Submitted by Kimbers on Tue, 10/02/2012 - 13:42

I wanted a nightstand to match my farmhouse bed. I used the cheapest pine boards I could find to build this and it turned out great!

When I first built it I just used a scrap of fabric tied in a knot for the handle but added a real drawer pull when I built the matching dresser.

(sorry the pictures are crappy cell phone shots)

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$40
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I used Kilz 2 Primer then painted with Behr Silk Pillow. I sanded down all the edges then wiped on a coat of Minwax English Chestnut and sprayed with krylon matte clear sealer.
I totally stole the finish idea from boxermum here http://ana-white.com/2011/04/king-farmhouse-bed-1
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Full sized and off the ground

Submitted by Kayusiwok on Fri, 07/25/2014 - 13:19

I followed most of the measurements with the Murphy bed with added dimensions for a full sized bed. I also added a shelf to provide support while the bed is down since I brought the platform off the floor. The table is also hinged to the bed platform so that it folds up and locks in place for a center support for the bed.

Estimated Cost
300
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Cal spar gypsy teal, shark fin grey, and oyster all in satin finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

JoanneS

Fri, 07/25/2014 - 16:52

What an awesome project! Love how the added shelf at the top creates the "legs" at the end of the bed when it is lowered (looks like it keeps the bed about 4" off the floor?). Are those window sash locks for closure? Those will keep it in place nice and tight when it's closed. The fold down desk is brilliant also, and love the legs and the colors!

Farmhouse X Console Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 11/06/2016 - 15:59

Console table!

Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
white latex interior paint; tea & vinegar/steel wool + custom mixed stain.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Simple Playhouse

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 07/27/2020 - 12:06

My first big project and my kids couldn't be happier. I'm pretty proud too, just don't take a square or level anywhere near it :)

Comments

Seasonal And Holiday

Providence table

I really like how this table turned out. This table is a beast its very heavy but very sturdy also. I used a 4x4 on the bottom so i could cut a hole out for the umbrella which worked great all I used was a spade bit for the hole.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$75
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Im thinking about leaving it unfinished because it is pressure treated and that way i wont have to keep staining it every year or two
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

The Little Helper Tower

Submitted by kmh4482 on Tue, 07/29/2014 - 00:54

I made this for my friend's daughter. I can't believe how easy this was to make. It is sturdy and really light weight. I put it together in one afternoon and painted it the next day.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Glidden Very Berry Semi-Gloss paint and primer in one. Three coats.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

My New Farmhouse Bed!

Submitted by JanaDee on Wed, 11/09/2016 - 09:58

This was my first project and I am hooked. This was an easy build. I only ran into challenges attaching the headboard and footboard to the frame because I really wanted to be able to disassemble it and reassemble just in case.. fortunately I located a website selling threaded metal inserts and I ended up just bolting it on with hex bolts. 

I was  just surprised by how fast I could build it and how long it took to finish it. Sand, wood filler, sand, caulk, prime, sand, paint, sand, paint. Get interrupted by my kids 100 times. 

Already plotting my next 3 builds..

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200 using leftover paint and primer
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Sherwin Williams Trim Paint base white
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse table

Submitted by Boles on Thu, 07/30/2020 - 10:52

This was our first project off of here. Made this to go along with our complete kitchen remodel.

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
semi gloss white for the bottoms and dark walnut stain and clear coat for the top

Wood Outdoor Seating Set

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 07/05/2024 - 10:49

I wanted an outdoor lounge. My partner had to work so he helped me get started and I finished it alone. He surprised me a build a corner table to complete the look.
I love it !!

Donna H.

Built from Plan(s)

The Simple Rolling Bar Cart

Submitted by jputz2014 on Fri, 08/01/2014 - 05:29

This project has been modified to fit our microwave.

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar Primer Spray Paint with a Valspar Red top coat.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

First woodworking project - Coffee table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 11/14/2016 - 00:49

This coffee table was my first woodworking project ever. I followed the plans exactly but left the X off each end. They seemed a little daunting for the first time around, plus I like it without them better. Great plans and great result!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

First build

First build to sell. Has a few faults of my own doing. But, sold it in 24hrs. 😁

Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Watco Danish Oil. Medium Walnut. Sanded with 120 grit.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Fancy X Farmhouse Table

Submitted by Jbyrd09 on Thu, 10/11/2012 - 20:59

Fancy X table and bench

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax ebony
Deft semigloss clear coat lacquer
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Revised Dog Crate

Submitted by mecoda on Mon, 08/04/2014 - 09:26

First project made from scratch....took me a while but glad it is finished! Will try to do one more of a larger size for my other dog.

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
SafeCoat Durostain (birch and walnut)
Vermont Natural Coatings for the topcoat
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

Modern White Dresser with Wood Drawers

Seen here is my first personal wood working project. I loved the two tone look of this piece as the white really complements and makes the antique walnut stained drawer fronts pop! While the dresser turned out really well considering it being my first build, I learned a lot of lessons. I had a lot of challenges because like every new wood worker, you likely wont have all the right tools for the task at hand. I built this dresser with a circular saw, Kreg jig tool, a miter saw and Wagner spray gun. With these limitation, most task took 2x-3x longer than it normally would. In the end, I was pleased with the outcome.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200-$300
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Sherwin Williams ProClassic Alkyd Interior Enamel White Paint/
General Finishes Java Gel Stain/
General Finishes Water Based Poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Back Deck Bar

i have aqesome neighbors that just built a deck but was missing something. She like the pallet look bars but did not have any pallets. I did have a bunch of 1 x so made my own pallets.

Estimated Cost
30
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

One Piece Play Kitchen

Submitted by abbpim on Thu, 10/18/2012 - 14:36

This is a project that I really enjoyed making. I did it in a hurry though because I really wanted to build a playhouse under a loft bed and felt like i should build the stuff that will go inside the playhouse before I but up the playhouse walls. So, here is my sort of finished play kitchen. I still have a few details I wanna add but I'm over it for right now... ready to build the playhouse! The best part was that I made this kitchen for free out of leftover scraps from other projects.

Estimated Cost
free
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Combo of a bunch of old paint I had in the garage and the tiles are made of scrap book paper and mod podge.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

abbpim

Sat, 10/20/2012 - 19:42

Thanks so much Redhead61! And thank you to you and Ana for these plans! My kids are making out pretty good in the toy department this year cause of my new favorite hobby!

6 Cube BookShelf

Submitted by Kast on Wed, 08/06/2014 - 15:25

First project I have done by Ana White.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
White high gloss paint oil based and then spray polyacrylic. Bead Board for backing. Pink cubbies from Office Depot, Fabric trim for labels and chalkboard paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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