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This project was a lot of fun to do. It was the second thing I've done from Ana's plans, but the first that I used power tools (the first was the Barn Beam shelves which only needed basics). I bought the Kreg Jig for this and it wasn't hard to use at all. The project was only more expensive for me because I had to buy all the basics and didn't have anything starting out. It did take me all day to complete, but that's because I was learning while going along. I found some awesome rustic nails and drawer pull at a local home decorating store. I love this cabinet and can't wait to hang it! (the door ended up a little un-aligned in one picture but I fixed that).

Thank You Ana White and The Friendly Home for making the Original! These end tables are a little different because I decided to make an "X" with 2 1x2s on each side (from top to bottom), to give it a little different look and depth. It was pretty easy to make!

My husband built this twin farmhouse bed for our son. I stained and poly'd. We modified the plans slightly to fit our needs. We also added the trundle.

Submitted by Jennie Wood

Had some old sidelights that a lady gave me when I bought an old door. They sat around until I figured out that the halltree is what I wanted to do!

For the grandkids

This wedding present for Dan's sister's wedding present took us a very long time to complete. 

We finished all the little boxes and sides in an afternoon, but logical problems meant putting it all together took ages.

The Bride had specified she liked white weathered (rustic?) paint (can't think if there's a better name).

We finished it with two coats of grey stain, then two coats white paint that we sanded off a few hours after painting. 

I think it came out great ! The edges are a little uneven and of course the shelves aren't completely level... but hey - rustic!

This is my first ever piece of furniture. I bought the Kreg Jig, which is awesome. My son has a fairly small room, so extra floor space is handy. I plan on turning the bottom into a reading nook with come comfy pillows, some lighting and a few small bookcases.

I used 2x6s to support the mattress. put in 6 slats, but I think I'll add one more for extra support. I also want to add a 2x4 across the back to keep the legs in place. Pretty sturdy though. I got up there with my son and between the two of us we're about 230lbs.

Can't wait to build something else!

Love building a beautiful table for a fraction of the cost!

Built this loft bed for my tween girl who needed/wanted a hangout area and has always dreamed of having a loft. It may look daunting but it's actually quite simple.  2x8"s built to size in the shape of the bed, screwed into the studs in the wall with lag bolts.  A 4x4" holds the frame up where it is not supported by the wall. I considered a pole or chain or other suspension method from the ceiling but decided that a nicely trimmed 4x4" would look nicer and it really doesn't get in the way since the ladder is there anyways.  I built the bed frame bigger than I needed for the twin mattress to accommodate free space for clutter, e.g. books, pillows, etc. Once the frame is up I added supports for the mattress, with 2x2"s spanning length and width, then plywood.  2x4"s are screwed in vertically and then topped with a flat 1x3" and spanned with a 1x2" to protect her from falling.  Since she's older I didn't feel that I needed to add as much support around both open sides.  It has not been an issue at all and I am fully comfortable with it.  I installed small LED color changing lights in the underside of the bed.  The headboard was made from standard 5" t&g boards and has a small shelf to hold "stuff."  A custom in-wall shelf holds more of her "stuff."  The wood color is just a dark walnut Danish oil that I love working with.

Finally, I built the base for the couch with 1x3". The couch itself is two separate futon style chairs that open up into single beds, perfect for sleepovers!  They are meant to just lay on the floor but I wanted to make it look more like a couch. We bought those from Walmart. I recommend!  Hope you like. Let me know if you have any questions. I don't have formal plans but can try an answer all questions best I can! Cheers!

I saw this on Pinterest and loved it. It looked simple enough for my first project. I made it from barn board that my uncle gave me.

Modified the Cherished Bliss plan a bit to include Carriage bolts instead of pocket holes and I notched the top of the legs to make a shelf for the top.

Legs were cut at 18" and the top is 40". The two center 4x4's are connected with two internal (and smaller diameter) carriage bolts and glued together. The end 4x4's are glued and then a 1/2 x 6" carriage bolt with a pre-drilled "Head" hole (using 1" paddle bit).

Very easy to make but this baby is heavy!!!

My wife loves the farmhouse style, so this was my first build based on the X console plans for sofa tables. Its very "rustic" to say the least, but is very functional and was a great project to get started.