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Zoe's awesome bed
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I'm a beginner, I had only made the play kitchen, Mom's lego table and a workbench before I took on this project. I had so much fun making this. I made tons of mistakes, but it's all repairable. My daughter loves it.
I have a build in chalkboard and fishtank in there. And check out the remote control fireplace.
Thank you SO much for the plans, Ana. You've made some awesome childhood memories for my kids.
(More photos and info on my blog post)
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Wed, 11/23/2011 - 09:19
Great job!
From someone that has done a loft bed, I can appreciate the time and effort that went into it. Keep up the good work!
JM
Canopy Doll Bed
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I made the canopy doll bed for my very first project. I had only ever put together particle board furniture kits before this. The building went pretty smoothly, but it would have been nice to have more clamps or an extra pair of hands. I built the bed and sanded it in one afternoon. I painted it the next day, and sewed the bedding the day after that. It was really fun to build and my 6 year old daughter loves it! I can't wait to start my next project.
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In reply to Pet bed by Haleycopter
Fri, 10/11/2013 - 13:36
I am sure it could work as a
I am sure it could work as a pet bed with a couple adjustments. You would need to have a solid piece of wood for the bottom and you might need to adjust the size depending on the size of your pet. The bed is very sturdy. My kids tend to give their toys a lot of abuse and it has held up great.
Pipe and Wood Slat Bed
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This is a bed that we did for my son's room, Star Wars theme.
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Truss table
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Patio table
Tilt out Cabinet with Drawer
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Great little cabinet with drawer and tilt out garbage.
by Angelo
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My son's sling chair
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So, my three-year-old son was super jealous that I spent some time and made my friend a sling chair for her birthday. He kept saying, "Mommy, I want you to make ME a chair!" So I did! Oh my word, was this EVER easy!!!! I super duper LOVE this chair! I bought some canvas fabric at Walmart for $2.50 a yard (clearance) and the wood (furring strips) cost me about $8. So less than $10 a chair. I couldn't be more thrilled! And he's in love with his chair, too! He wouldn't even let me take it out of the garage before trying it out....see picture of my adorable toddler in his jammies below. (-: This chair took me about 45 minutes to cut and assemble. I spray painted it white and only did one coat to give it a white washed look.
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platform bed and jr loft bed with stairs combined
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Well we just bought a new house and the bedroom was a bit smaller and lower ceilings for two beds. One daughter had a queen and my other daughter was begging for a new loft bed. Well I searched for plans on many different bunk beds and I came to the conclusion that creating one from two different plans would save the most space. So I made the platform bed and the loft bed separately and added dowels to attach them . The girls were ecstatic. It turned out beautifully!
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Fri, 08/02/2013 - 18:21
beds
This is my first bed turned out great had alot of challenges though my cordless drill died couldn't find my charger for it so I had to use a corded drill. Then I got a cordless with two fully charged batteries and the batteries drained quickly. One battery died on the first screw...man I was mad had to go back to my antique drill. So this took me a few hours longer than needed ... I think I put in maybe 15 hours into this.
Spice Rack
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I absolutely love this project. I do not have a pantry with a door so I just placed this spice rack on my wall and it really looks great! We have a ton of spices so I might need to make another!
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Sat, 09/21/2013 - 10:33
are the dowels necessary?
hi - I'm thinking of building this to hang on a wall like you have. Do you think the dowels are necessary? Seems like it would give a little more shelf room without the dowels - but do you feel like the spices would fall out without them?
thanks!
Weathered Nightstands
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For several years now we’ve put the guest bedroom at the bottom of our home decorating priorities, but a couple of weeks ago we decided to give the room some love and built these nightstands.
You can see all the details in my blog.
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Tue, 08/25/2015 - 13:24
So pretty!
I really love the finish. Thanks for the detailed post on your website.
Bottlecap Buffet Coffee Liquor Party Super Bar!
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Built the project from the original plans. Modified by creating a shadow box style countertop. Also decided to make the shelves movable rather than just being static. Purchased the mini barn door hardware kit from Amazon.
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DIY Bathroom Vanities
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Perfect vanities! When I couldn’t find exactly what I was looking for, I searched online for vanity plans and thankfully your site and these vanities popped up. I love all the storage with these, so much better than ANYTHING pre built we looked at online. We had seen vanities that I was going to settle for but they were around $3,000, and I didn’t love them, so my husband said he could build something and this was the result using your plans. I am so thankful and the whole project was a fraction of the cost! I stained them with a vinegar and steel wool stain with poly over it. I couldn’t be more grateful for you and your generosity of plan sharing. Thank you!
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Wed, 01/11/2023 - 05:25
These are very pretty. Any…
These are very pretty. Any chance he recalls what type of wood used?
Short Farmhouse Table
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This is a shorter and more narrow version of the Farmhouse table, it works perfectly for 2 kids to sit and do homeowrk or color at.
Most of teh legs are built out of reclaimed pallet wood, driving the cost way down, I did not include the stain and wax into my total cost since I had these on hand.
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The legs I painted white, distressed with a sander and did a Trewax mahogany finish.
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Mon, 10/17/2011 - 09:18
Stability
Hi, I am building a table for a teacher who wants it to be a 3 seater. Your table looks just right. I am wondering how stable it is. It looks like you didn't taper the legs, which is what I think I am going to do too. Basically I need to know if you feel it is stable enough for a teacher to use as a writing center.
Thanks, Alecia
Mon, 10/17/2011 - 09:18
Stability
Hi, I am building a table for a teacher who wants it to be a 3 seater. Your table looks just right. I am wondering how stable it is. It looks like you didn't taper the legs, which is what I think I am going to do too. Basically I need to know if you feel it is stable enough for a teacher to use as a writing center.
Thanks, Alecia
Mon, 10/17/2011 - 12:07
Hi Alicia- Yes it is very
Hi Alicia-
Yes it is very stable, my kids use it everday as their homework table.
THanks and good luck!
Clubhouse Bed!
My kiddos LOVE this clubhouse. We use it in the playroom, but also could be an extra bed.
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Bathroom Vanity
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Bathroom vanity with vessel sink. Made 32 inches high to have a vessel sink on top. 37 inches wide and 22 inches deep.
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Tue, 07/09/2019 - 18:27
Where to find the plans
Looks really beautiful how can I get the plans to do this for my parents?
thanks
Kids Outdoor Double Lounge Chair
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Hi friends!
Jen Woodhouse here, sharing this adorable summer project with you! I'm in the mood for all things outdoor, so I thought I'd share this build I created last year. This Kids Outdoor Double Lounge Chair made my kiddos so happy. They spend a ton of time at the pool and this Lounge Chair offers them a little bit of shade, and cup holders too for their drinks!
Be sure to tag me @jenwoodhouse if you share photos of your build on social media.
You can get all the details and the plans for this build on JenWoodhouse.com!
Laundry Dresser
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We had a very limited area for these to fit, so my hubby had to change the dimensions to fit these square baskets. We needed enough spots for our family of 10! I LOVE THEM, thanks; Ana!
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Wed, 01/11/2012 - 14:53
We are going to have to turn
We are going to have to turn the baskets the same way due to the space in out laundry room. Do you happen to remember the dimensions of them? Thanks.
Thu, 02/09/2012 - 07:08
Dimensions
Do you have the dimensions for the square baskets? These would work much better in my home.
Tue, 02/14/2012 - 16:42
basket hold up?
We did something similar when our family was 8 (6 foster children). We bought 4 baskets (2 people per room) and then just had them on regular shelves. I LOVE the look of these! Unfortunately baskets give out over time and I can't ever seem to find baskets that once again are the same size as previous baskets. Did you order the baskets on-line someplace that you can consistenly get the same size for when the baskets wear out?
Wed, 02/22/2012 - 12:35
basket hold up
I have all the same laundry baskets that I bought at wal mart for like 3 or 4 bucks a piece. I would think that just meausring out the size according to the laundry baskets would work out fine! they have never stopped selling the ones that I buy, i find them at every wal mart I go to
Thu, 03/08/2012 - 05:13
Seriously? $50 for these
Seriously? $50 for these plans. Get real. Fine woodworking plans don't cost this much. Take some wood, make a box, and put slats in it to fit the baskets. The entire set wouldn't cost $50!
Thu, 03/08/2012 - 06:18
The plans are free. The
The plans are free. The build costs $50. See the plans on the link above the cost.
Thu, 03/08/2012 - 07:50
Thanks David. Didn't read
Thanks David. Didn't read well as you can see. My mistake, and apologies.
Sat, 03/17/2012 - 20:54
measurements
once again can anyone please give the measurements for this square basket design and the basket model number as well. i am very challenged when it comes to building things, but with the idea of home depot doing the cutting i think i could manage if i had the measurements. i need the square size to work for my space though. thanks in advance.
Sun, 04/01/2012 - 09:18
dimensions
I have tried clicking on the link above the cost to get the Plans...however it brings me back to the ORIGINAL Plan rather than YOUR plan (skinnier and taller)...Im sorry if I am being dense but I would really love to get the dimensions of YOUR plan but am having trouble accessing them?? Help please!!
Fri, 04/20/2012 - 14:05
Laundry project
If you use the large wire baskets made by elfa they would not break like the plastic. The initial investment would be more but would save money over time.
Tue, 07/24/2012 - 04:34
Easy & Beautiful
Easy and awesome! My teenage children and I made these over the week-end! Super easy and great looking! Our first project was the laundry pedestal and these are a great compliment. We let Home Depot cut the wood due to time restraints and assembly was a snap! Thanks for the great family projects. My husband passed away in April and these projects have really helped us in the healing process (excellent for constructive bonding time).! Thanks again
Modified Shanty2Chic Rolling Rustic Wood Dresser
I modified Whitney's (Shanty2Chic) Rolling Rustic Wood Dresser slightly because I didn't want to have mine on wheels. Other than that, I basically followed her plans and advice! I used Maple plywood with poplar boards. With a dark stain they are a good match. I did use 3/4 maple plywood for the dresser drawers instead of 1x8" boards to save money. My wife is happy and my boys love their new dresser--that's all that matters!
Thanks, Anna, for this great site!
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Wed, 08/14/2013 - 06:07
Awesome Job!
Really love how this came out! How big are those legs? I'm thinking of copying this design for my new place!
In reply to Awesome Job! by Adam Colburn
Mon, 08/19/2013 - 20:23
Legs
Thanks, Adam. The legs are 3x3 poplar you can get a piece at lowes or home depot (can't remember which) but they are actually 3 1x3s glued together but you'd never know it. Anyways, they are 3 1/2" tall and I put an additional piece of my 2x2s underneath to support them, then the strip of 1x2 between the legs on the side that are pockethole screwed into them as well--this is where the true strength comes in.
good luck!
Oak Twin Pioneer Bed
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I used red oak for this bed and finished it with danish oil (golden oak colour). It turned out pretty well. I decided to go without nails and screws, glue and biscuits for the joints and I used small dowels to hold the caps on the posts. First project that I tired using only glue and biscuits and it wasn't that hard. I also bought some bed rail hangers from Lee Valley to make the bed easier to take apart and put back together. I used 2x2 for the slats because I don't have a box spring in the bed (to keep it lower since my son is only 2 1/2 at the time I built it). If I put a box spring in there later, I'll change out the slats to something thinner. Thanks for the plans, it worked out great.
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Narrow Farm House Table
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This is my take on the Narrow Farm House Table. Only Fifty-two inches by thirty-two Finished with a flat red base and Jacobean stained top with an over coat of oil based polyurethane. If I were to do this project again I would consider cutting in an arc on the long side stretcher. I did taper the legs in both directions so it dosen’t appear to be too chunky. Corner braces were installed and I didn’t add a stretcher since the overall length was shortened.
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Ana White Admin
Fri, 04/22/2022 - 11:57
Great farmhouse bed!
Thank you for sharing, this looks awesome!