Rustic X Console
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Modified to have more of a modern style. Removed shelf and half the X. Also, lengthened it to 11ft. Love!
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Modified to have more of a modern style. Removed shelf and half the X. Also, lengthened it to 11ft. Love!
I love the design but needed it to fit my young kids instead of adults. So I modified the scale of this plan to make it fit my kids. The other kids picnic tables we have tried all had some negatives to them. Additionally, it seems if my kids are sitting next to each other there will always be fights and/or someone bumping their brothers plate on the ground. So the four sided table was a must and it apparently is not a very common style. That was why I fell in love with Ana Whites design.
I had just completed a deck and had leftover materials. This table was designed to compliment the deck - using the leftover Trex decking materials for the top and seats. This also led to some of the design decisions on how I altered the seat design to match the look and style of my deck.
This was a great project and a VERY sturdy table. It's rugged, heavy, and easily holds adults as well.
Mon, 06/13/2022 - 11:52
This is so smart and looks amazing! Thank you for sharing:)
We made six 4-foot photo ledges for about $20 in wood and $2 in screws. We put two in the master bedroom, two in the nursery, and two in the family room! That's alot of decorating for $22 (plus the cost of frames... which were all either thrifted or we already had)
I built this little book caddy for my son's room. I used pocket holes to attach the horizontal slats as well as for making the 'X' pieces. I glued the bottom boards and used long (2.5") screws to attach the top horizontal pieces. I was really happy with the way it came together, once I figured out that I could use pocket holes on the horizontal main beams. I realized you just have to start at the top and work your way down, because starting at the bottom would mean blocking your access to the bottom of the other boards.
Enjoyed building this. It was taken from ana's plans, and my little girl loves it. She wanted one side of the stable enclosed so she could keep her stuff in it and she wanted it to light up at night for a night light. The lights are 12 red and blue leds running from a 12v power 1.2 amp power supply.
3 foot by 4 foot slider wine rack island.
Sun, 10/14/2018 - 18:00
This piece is beautiful and versatile! Thank you so much for sharing a pic, I love all the details!
I have wanted a "factory" coffee table for years and could never find one that was exactly the right size. I built this one to fit the space and love it! I have no idea why the picture is upside down!
We loved the Art Rail idea but also the idea of doing an art cable. We already had alot of the cable supplies at home, so that idea won. The Ana's Art Rail and Pottery Barn's Art Cable was our inspiration idea for doing the cable.
Thu, 01/05/2012 - 08:47
What did you use to hang the pieces from? I can't tell from the picture.
Great idea!
Thu, 01/05/2012 - 12:11
The pictures were hung with curtain clips. The wire was attached to an eye screw that was inserted in the block. I have a full tutorial on my blog for more clarification: http://www.bearrabbitbear.com/2011/07/make-your-own-play-room-art-cable…
Thanks for checking it out!
Just a simple, but solid and stable patio table to replace the IKEA version that was warping and disintegrating. So much happier with this version. Also used bolts and wing nuts for attaching the legs for easy disassembly and storage for the winter. Should get many years out of this table.
Tue, 07/10/2018 - 16:57
I'd be interested in learning more about where and how you used these so that the table breaks down for storage. Did you do the same with the chairs as well? How well did it work for storage? We don't need to break them down to store them but are a military family and it makes moving easier if we can break things down to take up less space.
This took a little longer than a weekend and it helps to have some help because it is so big. I would cut the legs about an inch shorter if you have 9 foot ceilings, other wise it will scratch your ceiling when you tilt it up. I put the door on because I was worried about my 3 year old falling out. She loves it and it was fun to build.
My son moved out and needed bedside tables. I have been hounding him to learn how to build and this was the first project he did! He was super proud of himself and how they turned out. Not bad for a first build! #mompride
I'm working on a few projects I have half finished, but when I saw this one the other day on Ana's site I could not wait to do it and post my first brag. It's not perfect, my spacing is a little off because I didn't double check my 4" spacer board (it was only 3 3/4!), but I still like it and will put it up in my son's room. I tried to use the 1 x 2 and 1 x 3 furring strips like Ana used but the spacing didn't look right so I made it totally out of 1 x 3 strips. I used a nail gun and miter saw - was much faster then doing by hand.
My boyfriend and I built the farmhouse table and bench in one weekend. We are SO happy with the way it came out, thanks to Ana White for her plans!!
Used the plans for the 2x4 couch added an additional 2x4 across the back for a little more back support. Then made two chairs by modifying the couch plans to fit the cushion width
Thank you Anna White for the 18 inch doll chairs idea. Me and my Dad made the table from leftover pieces from the chairs. I loved making the chairs because I love to using power tools. I have an idea for you Anna. Have you done a 18 inch doll locker before?
After completing the greenhouse, I built the potting bench in a couple of hours. Obviously well used. Sturdy, convenient, easy build.
I followed the plans for the Cubby Bookshelf, but added a 4th shelf to it. It is stained with a Rustoleum "Sunbleached" stain (I think it's called "Driftwood" now), with Minwax whitewash on top of that.
Added rolling casters to the plan. Also decided to go with one big drawer instead of two small ones. The top is made from pine 1x2's that I glued togeter and then sanded dow. Do yourself a favor and go through the plans and sketch out your own plan and wood requirements ahead of time. There are a few mistakes in the plan when it comes to your buy list.
This was a super quick and fun project that I made from scrap materials. I designed it to fit tapered glass candles that are readily available from online or your local big box store.
Today I'm starting on my 3rd Ana White project, the outdoor lounge chairs. Most of the couch is constructed from reclaimed wood. I used some old 4/4 for the legs instead of 2/4 and they worked fine, though the couch is quite heavy. I made the cover for our fire pit so that when we aren't having fires, it can be a coffee table.
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Wed, 05/08/2019 - 19:25
Love this! What stain did…
Love this! What stain did you use?