Bookshelf
We were looking for bookshelves for our children's bedrooms, but with 3 kids the cost was going to be astronomical. So I found a bookshelf I liked, googled the name and stumbled across Ana's plans. So glad I did!
We were looking for bookshelves for our children's bedrooms, but with 3 kids the cost was going to be astronomical. So I found a bookshelf I liked, googled the name and stumbled across Ana's plans. So glad I did!
I improvised on this a bit. I envisioned being able to put small items on the shelves at some point so I made it with solid shelves instead of all 2x4's. Except the stuff I bought for the shelves was so flimsy I had to add the support pieces. Ahh, well. I'm learning. And with the three support pieces (2x4's cut to size) running widthwise, it turned out to be a solid shelf. LOVE this site!! Thank you again, Ana! Next project is a bathroom vanity.
Made based on a picture i was shown,and used the kids andarondac plans on this site
I wanted to switch things up. I have made and sold many of the Grandy consoles with barn doors but my current new (to us) home was more modern traditional, definitely not very farm house. The Grandy plan makes a solid piece of furniture which is exactly what I need for it to survive amongst the giant teenagers that we are raising BUT I wanted to switch up the doors and add some traditional elements with a pop of modernish hardware. Make sure that your face frame openings are square. Add some non-mortise hinges, latch bolts and L brackets and this plan appears transformed!
Sat, 11/28/2020 - 10:29
Love the added elements for a traditional look! Stunning:)
Whenever I see vintage metal letters in antique stores my instinct is to buy them all…that is until I look at the price! I was determined to figure out a way to make them myself for a fraction of the price. Here is what I can up with. I am excited to try other colors and fonts.
For the full process check out the post on my blog.
http://re-storedesign.com/2013/01/14/faux-vintage-metal-letters/#
This was such a great project and not too complicated for my first large one. I loved using the milk paint to create the old world distressed charm.
I built this 7 months pregnant and couldn't be happier with it. The plans were excellent and easy to follow. I was intimidated by the hard ware at first but that was also very simple. Overall very happy with this project build.
I made 4 of these to go with a farmhouse table I built. The only thing I changed was the walnut seats for the chairs
Rustic X End Table with a dark stain.
My FIRST carpentry project! Good thing my husband was willing to help as it was a little heavy and I was googling terms like "counter-sink." It would have been so much easier if we hadn't made it a birthday surprise for my daughter. She LOVES it!
I purchased choice 2x4s and was so sad to see how much sanding the planks still required, even with an electric rotary sander. That added a few hours-perhaps because I am such a beginner!
We used a white nylon rope which matched her room better, but again, increased the cost a bit.
I am really proud of the results!
Thu, 11/20/2014 - 17:44
You should be VERY proud of the great job you did on your first building project, it looks awesome! Love the color, and that smiling face says it all! Well done!!
Fri, 11/21/2014 - 09:26
Wow what a great idea for this wall space! Your daughter has a really cute room!
Followed the plan until we decided on a bottom shelf. Where there's a will there's a way. Made it a little bit harder but well worth it
This was my first table build and I’m happy with the way it turned out! I adjusted the plans to account for wood movement of the table top using mortise and tenon joinery and draw board pins on the bread board ends. Also edge glued the table top boards and used z-clips to attach the table top.
Easy to build and inexpensive about $20.00. I decided to build the stand and then disassemble all bolted items before painting. It made getting an even coat on all the individual boards a lot easier. In the directions please note that you need 24 washers for the connections. I found that re-tightening all the bolts prevented the shelves from moving even when a heavy pot is placed on top. Love that it can be folded up and tucked in the garage. Thanks Ana for the great plan.
Thank you so much to Sausha and this site for the instructions, shopping list and measurements! I finally have my pedestal! No more back aches! I modified the height to 15" by making the posts to 6" and added center posts using 2x4.
This is a twist on the Rustic X console. I made it wider, shorter and only did one shelf which is indented so the benches can both slide under for easy storage.
My wife has been looking for a new kitchen table for the house. Me being thrifty and not wanting to drop a grand plus on a kitchen table at PB, I decieded I would make one.
I modified a few of the plans I found on this site to make it work for us and our space.
After about a weekends worth of work and $140 in stain and wood, I got a table that's 100 times better than what PB has for sale.
I even got a little crafty and figured out an Ikea hack for the light.
I used builder grade top choice 2x8s, 2x10s, and 2x12s for the table and bench, a blow torch to distress the wood a bit, and three coates of misson oak stain.
If anyone wants my plans, I have them done up in CAD as well.
C
Mon, 01/28/2013 - 20:14
Looks really nice! I like the look of the heavy, dark wood with the white upholstered chairs.
This is my Thank You Project. I made this as was presented with the plans from my daughter and asked to make it. Thanks to Ana White for posting great plans to follow. This unit has been through five moves with teenagers doing the lifting. There are no issues except I did repaint it. http://ana-white.com/2011/12/plans/hillary039s-locker-cabinet-charging-cubbies This is my first project so I followed the plans exactly.
Built this guitar stand basically by using on-hand materials left over from another project. Used 1x12's; 18" tall fir for sides and back braces (cut at 5 degrees on each side). Added felt strips to protect the instrument.
Thu, 05/28/2020 - 17:37
Very nice and well designed. Thanks for some ideas!
Absolutely love how this table turned out! So much fun building it with my daughter and teaching her how much fun it is to hold things!
I used cedar left over from a bar my husband made in our kitchen. I didn't have to purchase any materials as I used his left over pieces.
I didn't like my ledges with the back board, and I wasn't too keen on making the key holes. Instead of 24 inches I made my shleves 1 ft. long. I also laid the spacers so that the distance between the top and bottom of the ledge was less than the plan called for. This allowed me to attach a wooden strip (7.5 x 1.5 cut from the cedar 1x4 that I ripped on the table saw) to the wall that the barn beam shelf slips onto and anchors the ledges instead of using the key hole hanger.