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I built this cabinet for a little additional bathroom storage.  I used select pine for most of the project and some old leftover hardwood flooring for the top.  The lines of the hardwood gave the cabinet top a nice rustic appearance.  I am happy how this project turned out.

Made from rustic x console plans from Ana white

I started about a year ago building my bench. It has been on Ana's Site before- especially for the color- Citron from Orange. I also modified the arm supports to look more modern and changed the boards to be 10" on the seat and 12" on the backs.

This year my neighbor who is a painter and I teamed up and built 6 chairs and another bench! I cut all the wood, then my neighbor primed and painted all sides except one flat. After assembly, another 2 coats of paint went on all surfaces.

It was about $400 in material for 1 bench and 6 chairs (bought from Blue)

Oh- BTW. The table is from Target with a coat of red Rustoleum!

We wanted to put up a whiteboard to use for homeschooling and were amazed at the cost of even a small one. We got some shower board from Lowes that measures 8 feet by 4 feet, put 1x2" boards over the top and side edges and screwed through them into the wall studs, and added a Ten Dollar Ledge shelf we'd already been using for the kids' books. Super easy and it looks great!

This is the first table I have ever built the pocket screw plans were simple to follow. Benches were made using the same basic premise. I made sure they were short enough to fit completely under the table when not in use.

I used the homemade holiday plans to make this as a Christmas gift for my 2-year-old great-niece and it worked out really great!

We had the Upside-Down bed from IKEA for our little guy, but my husband continued to complain on how he had to "crawl" into the bed. Okay, scrap that. No problem. I just searched Ana's plans for a nice bed I could make. And add a trundle. There you go.

I did modify the height of the headboard, as I plan on moving Jack to an upstairs bedrooms that has slanted walls. I wanted this bed to fit in any configuration, so I had to take 10" off the headboard. Also, due to the impending moving, I wanted the bed to easily be taken apart. So I attached the side rails with surface mounted keyhold brackets from Rockler Woodworking. They work great.

I wanted a character filled leave outside table for my pergola. I wanted to use reclaimed boards of some kind. I got estimates starting at $1,000 and I wasn't even sure I liked them. Then - hurray - I found your blog and started browsing through the DIY plans for farmhouse tables. I had a couple of ideas. First, I needed to find the wood. I found the gorgeous (still caked with manure) 2" thick barn threshing boards for a very reasonable price and they were long enough, at 8 feet, for my dream table to start taking shape.

The idea of creating with wood has always appealed to me, but I have never had any idea how to begin. Enter your plans + my lovely friend Lisa and her miter saw. As per the easy to follow instructions I went shopping for the wood. I chose a lovely cedar board which I think will weather nicely without taking away from the great patina on the top of the table.

Again - as per the easy to follow instructions - my friend and I put together the table, cleaned up and popped a bottle of sparkling wine to toast - all in about 3 hours!

BIG thanks to you and your inspiring work!

I made this table top with 2-2x6 boards to make it more narrow. I used 1-2x6 for the shelf and just adjusted the plan accordingly. The finish is dark walnut stain, then painted with rustoleum chalked linen white paint, distressed then covered with Minwax finishin wax in natural color.

My aunt wanted to get her grandaughter a dollhouse for Christmas.  I came to Ana's website and found this plan.  It was tedious and time-consuming, but it was worth it.  This was such a great confidence builder and has led me to build a lot more things for other people.  I can't wait to see what the future holds.  Used these plans...http://www.ana-white.com/2012/07/bookcase-dollhouse

By using the simple console table project plan, I built my own console table. I changed some of the dimensions in order to make it fit in our apartment. I found the directions to be clear and easy to follow. To see more pictures, check out my blog, Sweet Southern Charm!

http://sweet-southern-charm.blogspot.com/2011/08/i-built-console-table…

Large Table with 2 super large crates on wheels. It is about 4 feet wide and sits about 2 1/2 feet tall. I use the table for random projects, homework, crafts, ect. The crates I store extra blankets in one and in the other a lot of quilting items.

I used Ana's plans for this project, but had to deviate since I built it for a friend who needed a table for 14!!  This thing is huge, 12 feet long, and about 44 inches wide.  I made it out of pine, 2x8s for the top but stuck to the plans for the frame.  It weighs about 200lbs or more, and had to move it with 4 guys...used an enclosed trailer to move it from my house to theirs. They love it so that's all that counts!  Oh ya, in the picture, you will see Ana's rustic X console table too! 

I don't have much space for a workshop in my home - just the corner of my basement.  This plan was the answer!  It adds so much storage and functionality.  I plan to add some shelves to both units but love them already.  Thank you so much!

I built the farmhouse doll bed for my 3 year old daughter. She has 2 dolls and always wants to sleep with her.I placed the doll bed near her bed and then they can sleep together. She is very happy. I am satisfied with the result and I think I will build an other doll bed.
Thank you so much Ana!

This is my first attempt at any kind of wood working. We used the plans from:

http://ana-white.com/2011/03/rustic-media-console-0

We left out the middle doors and chose to do a little bit of distressing on the finish since we love the look. We're very happy with how it turned out and are ready for the next project!

I was worried about my 13 month old Grandson getting burned by the glass on our gas log fireplace. And I could not find a screen that was not metal and was sturdy enough that I felt comfortable using. So, I did some measuring and built my own to match our existing mantle and frame around the fireplace. Made my own 2x2s for the rail as I could not find any straight enough and "knot free". My wife was a little hesitant when I told her I was going to buld something because I am not the fastest builder as I just do it hwne I get time and feel like it but, this only took a couple of weeks including the painting and staining. I can take it apart in 3 pieces for the summer and store it in the garage.