entry cubbies
custom size entry cubbies x 2, open top locker section with small basket, bench base portion with two baskets
2. two coats semi gloss white
on bench
1. one coat Minwax dark walnut stain
2. three coats satin poly
custom size entry cubbies x 2, open top locker section with small basket, bench base portion with two baskets
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
I made this two years ago in my daughter's room, before I got to know Ana's site. This was my ever first carpentry project. It took me 4 whole days to finish. The whole wall is like a bay wall so I had to custom make the built in. Also – I did that when my husband was out of town so in order for me to be able to lift all the pieces from the basement to the second floor, I made it of 4 pieces. When my husband came back home he thought I paid someone to built it.
I made it out of 2x4’s and plywood. I trimmed the bottom with a trim.
One day I will add drawers and the cushions are in the making.
Mon, 09/19/2011 - 06:52
Looks great. I'm getting ready to build one for my room. You did a wonderful job on yours.
Mon, 01/23/2012 - 16:43
I have an area in my bedroom that screams for a window seat and something to accommodate the stacks of books I'm reading. I love this.
Thu, 06/11/2015 - 20:20
Do you have more pics of the finished product...especially where it meets the angled wall? I don't have a table saw (yet) so I'm trying to figure out if I can handle this without one. :(
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.
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!
This was our first ever building project. We our so happy with the results. Read more about it at http://www.sidetrackedsarah.com/2011/09/build-your-own-dining-room-tabl…
Sun, 10/02/2011 - 05:21
Wow guys, what a great job! And only 1 day, thats amazing. This is on our to do list as well but lots of other "important" kiddy things to do first :) Was there anything when building you would have done differently? Any tips you may have :)
I built this above toilet cabinet for my son and his wife for Christmas. They moved into a new house and wanted this additional storage space. Turned out pretty good!
Made legs 16 inches to bring to height suitable for the mattress I had. My first project ever using Kreg K5.
I built the farmhouse bed and needed side tables. These worked out great. Very easy to manipulate sizes to make larger
I love to sew and create new things so I decided I would make a leather upholstered ottoman. Leather is extremely easy to work with!
I started by sewing together leather rectangles that I purchased from an online auction.
When that was complete I determined the size of the box, foam thickness and the overall height I would like for it to be, I created/designed as I went.
Other than the upholstering items (buttons, needles, foam, batting, leather) everything else was scraps that I had and was able to reuse to create my ottoman. I added a shelf below for storage and am glad that I did it is a great place to put magazines.
It ended up taking much more time that I planned because I didn't follow a definite plan. Now that I have completed one I am sure that the others will take much less time. I am so happy about how it turned out!
I gifted it to a friend for a housewarming and she loves it! It even matched her area rug; apparently it was meant to be!
This is my first woodworking project and when I saw the plans, I knew it would be perfect for an indoor study and work bench for my hubby. Not having any power tools except for a drill and two sanders, I went to Home Depot and they were obliging and patient enough to cut my lumber for me (I loved making the bench so tools will be next on my list). The plans were easy to understand and since Maths is not my strong point, I was happy to have something so easy and methodical to work with. I loved the extra shelf on the top and the larger one on the bottom.
I made 2 modifications:
The height of the front legs are 33” instead of 36” because I wanted it at wrist height for my husband on the current stool he has in his room. I kept the back legs at 48”. I forgot to account for the 3” difference when I was assembling the lower shelf, so I ended up taking a hacksaw to the base of the 4 legs after assembly to account for this and this explains why the bottom shelf is so low to the ground. But it works!
Hubby wanted something attached to the back of the bench to protect the wall behind from spills. He also wanted a smooth shelf surface where nothing could get stuck in small spaces. The shelves also needed to be able to take weight and being a newbie, I didn’t want to mess with the measurements too much. After assembling the bench (including the back supports), I purchased a large 3/8” sheet of plywood and had it cut into 4 pieces – two for the back spaces and two for the shelves and then used screws and glue to attach those to the piece. The one thing I should’ve done was purchased 1 ¼” screws for attaching the plywood to the shelves, because I overlooked it and they went straight through to the underside of the shelves and had to have someone cut the screw ends off, which was no small feat.
But overall, I was very pleased with the way it turned out, especially for a first-time project.
Variation using your King Bed Storage plans. Made from pine plywood and solid pine for the trim. Drawers made from aspen with pine fronts and 1/4 inch pine plywood. Took about 60 hours in my garage. Two large drawers (with bottom sliders) and 4 jewellery trays on the end piece. 2 smaller drawers (Custom fit without sliders) plus an open bin space on each side piece. Contrasting teak wood jewellery trays pop out with magnetic push catches. All joinery is with hand cut dovetails. Total of 144 dovetails.
Version of your laundry room make-over !
Fri, 01/27/2023 - 09:43
This looks fabulous, thank you so much for sharing!
This was my first project, so I picked one of the easier table plans. Once I learned how to work the miter saw, Kreg Jig & drill, it was pretty easy!
Loved this plan, decided to use it for our living room TV console. Planning to add handles to the crates during a weekend when we have some free time. Very impressed with our final product :)
Wed, 12/30/2015 - 12:40
Love that console in your space, great job and thanks for sharing!
Comments
SingleMomThriving
Mon, 09/12/2011 - 11:20
Love it!
I read your blog and all your modifications and love the changes that you made. I have a very small area with a bench and a coat tree that could benefit from this solution. Thanks for posting.
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jaimecostiglio
Mon, 09/12/2011 - 12:32
You're welcome.
Thanks SMT for your nice comments. I hope my friend and her family truly benefit from the added storage and organization. Get out your tools and start building - honestly it's easier than it looks. Take care.
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jaimecostiglio
Mon, 09/12/2011 - 12:37
Oops
Just stopped by your profile - guess you already got out your tools! Love that RED ladder shelf and creative use of steel sheets for the sides on that planter. PS - Can I borrow your miter saw, I'm dying, dying to get one. Someday.
JES
Mon, 09/12/2011 - 17:03
Beautiful!
LOVE this. White with a rich deep wood top is my absolute favorite! Love that you flanked the door on each side with matching ones. Looks like it's right out of a design magazine. Also liked that your blog shows details on how you attached the tops to the bottoms. I want to swipe these for my house! ;) J
Stephan (not verified)
Sat, 11/05/2011 - 12:57
wow....
That looks great. It's inspired me, and I'm going to attempt to build it as well. Was on the Pottery Barn website and placed an order, but they are on back order until December 15th. Just hope it does not take that long for me to build it!!
wood rookie
Sat, 12/31/2011 - 10:00
good work
way to class it up. sure my wife will love this look. thanks for sharing.