Coffee Bar barn door console
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Modified Grady barndoor console into a coffee bar with chalkboard upper piece
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Minwax dark oak stain
Chalkboard paint valspar
Modified Grady barndoor console into a coffee bar with chalkboard upper piece
These were inspired from a few different projects of Ana’s, great fun to build and have transformed our patio area
This is my 3rd build from Ana’s site. I built the dream Dollhouse with my daughter. She loves it! I would recommend taping off a section the size of the finished doll house to get a feel for the size. I knew it would be big, but wow it is huge. Fist thing she did was climb inside.
My 3 year old daughter helped when she could. She applied wood glue with a foam brush, painted the bottom and checked all the board walls and floors with a level.
I did not do the stairs, I did not think my daughter would play with them; I also wanted to keep the floor space. I still need to finish putting the wall paper up & add the casters. My dad got me 1 ½ trim for crown molding from the habitat for humanity store. He is also looking for caters there as well. Next time he come to visit are we are going to install it. With the crazy snow in Washington it might be a while.
I used a cheap primer that really mad the paint worse, but like my mom said I can always remodel it later.
I the supplies were close to $75, the new saw blade, Kreg Jig Jr., and other misc. to stock my shop a lot more.
Thank you Ana for such a great plan!
Becca
Theses cabinets were built for a customer from plans they had found online. The hardware was ordered with the plans for an extra expense and the glass was made to order. Hope you enjoy them thanks for looking.
Wanted a corner cabinet for awhile and found Ana’s plans!! So easy and love my cabinet❤️
This was my first time doing a big project like this . Thank you for the plan for this.
Thu, 06/15/2023 - 09:19
These look awesome, can't wait to see them all in place and filled up! Thanks for sharing.
Super easy chair for the little people in your life.
I followed the plan exactly. The only thing different is that I added decorative trim.
I am a beginner and this was fairly easy. The only part I had trouble with is when I went to attach the back panel to the bench. It didn't quite line up. However, once I started screwing it down, it got better.
I used the Farmhouse Bed in the King size as an inspiration for this bed. I added a few things and tweaked the plan to make it my own. The cost of this bed was quite high due to the type of wood that I used, but can be made much cheaper with a softer, cheaper kind of wood and still look just as beautiful!
Fri, 10/04/2019 - 11:06
This bed is one of the most beautiful I've ever seen! I'm amazed!
Easy beginner project.
Mon, 02/06/2012 - 12:17
Absolutely awesome! Love all the extra details you added!
I was looking for a useful, cool, easy project I could make for my coworkers this holiday season. I stumbled on the DIY Cupcake Stand and thought it would make a perfect Christmas gift!
I made ten of them, so to keep the project affordable I opted to use an edge forming bit on my router instead of using molding.
To complete the gift, I'm planning to include jar of homemade cupcake mix and some cupcake liners :)
Thank you for the idea/plan!
Mon, 12/16/2013 - 23:22
What a lovely idea for gifts for your friends, so much time gone into each one :)
In reply to What a lovely idea for gifts by Mandymoochops
Tue, 12/17/2013 - 16:24
Hope they like 'em :) I like to give useful gifts... I think these are useful and attractive.
I changed up a few things. Instead of plywood I used 1X6 lumber and joined it with pocket holes to make the sides, top/bottom, and shelf. I made the shelf one piece and added the dividers for supports. For the doors I cut down 1x4s to 1/4 inch thickness and glued them together. Then cut down 1x3 to 1/2 inch for the trim. I just didn't like the plywood look. But I like the plank look. The doors were a bear. I should have used bigger hinges. They were a learning experience for next time.
Modern farmhouse bed frame highlighted with epoxy highlights along the side rails. This is a super sturdy bed. Which is simple to build the hardest part was being patient with the epoxy.
38lx37hx15w Rope decoration doubles as handles. Color is in Cabot oil stains (Sunlit Walnut & Sundrenched Oak.
- Built by James P
Mon, 06/26/2023 - 13:16
Love the rope detail, thanks so much for sharing you awesome design!
After Christmas I was talking to my cousin, she told me how she now needed storage to hide her new gifts she had received. Of course I wasted no time and told her about Ana's site.
So as we enjoyed lunch she pulled out her handy "smart phone" and began searching for the perfect plan for her needs.
It didn't take long for her to find the plan that suited her needs and we began planning. I got all the materials together and did some presanding so we could get this baby complete in her short weekend visit.
This plan was easy to cut and stain, however assembly was a bit more difficult as the angles made it difficult to get your bits into tighten kreg screws.
We didn’t make the bottom shelf adjustable however made it high enough for the mixer she wished to hide within it.
Other than typical door hanging issues the project turned out beautiful! The bottom cupboard doors even provided enough room for her large mixer and griddle.
Before she took her project home to enjoy she was already planning her next project.
These plans are beautiful, functional and do-able.
Thank you again Ana for making another person’s life’s organized!
Thu, 02/09/2012 - 18:19
You gals are amazing! Can't wait to see the next project.
My husband and I built a toy box for our nephew for Christmas. We were able to complete this project in a day and were very satisfied with how it turned out. We used rope for the handles. And for the lid we used a long hinge along with 2 shocks so the lid would not collapse on his little hands. Because the pine was so nice, neither of us wanted to cover it up. :)
We took on the rustic x table project and used the oxidization process described in the links (black tea then vinegar/steel wool mix). It turned out great! A few things I learned... When using the black tea if the tea runs it makes a difference. I had my wood up against a wall and was painting vertically. It pooled at the bottom, seeping into the wood. Didn't think this was a big deal but when I went to oxidize it you could see where it seeped. I couldn't sand it out without really lightening the wood too much. So, its there as part of my imperfect project. It kind of adds to the rustic look :) I let the vinegar/wool steep for a long time so it was more brown than gray. I ended up liking it (read: i didn't want to redo the whole thing) so I went with it. I really do like it though. I had to sand a lot to get it to lighten up some. We wanted a coffee table too- but something round. So, my husband invented the coffee table you see in the picture. He used the same kind of wood as the rustic x table and we used the same process to finish it. The time estimate mentioned below is just the end table.
I modified a few things to fit my needs. I did a small ladder instead of steps to save room. I added a 2x4 down the middle with brackets to add extra strength for mattress area. I used my kreg drill bit to make holes for the 2x2 to also help with strength. I am a big guy and the bed was solid so no issues with weight. I added 8 inches to the main post to add height underneath for a doll house, book shelf and some other things my wife wanted under there. Excellent plans and my daughter loves it.
I made 2 of these toy boxes Yor my friend that have twins. They love them and want me to make 2 more for 2 other children.
Kim Myers
I built this pair of toddler beds for my 2.5 year old twins. I used the original plans for one bed and the modified plans for the other (we have two different size mattresses, it turns out!). Both were a very straight-forward build, thanks to Ana White's plans! I love how they turned out. The kids picked the colors and were thrilled to see their favorite colors on their beds! Can't wait to start my next project!
Fri, 02/17/2012 - 16:42
I love the way these turned out. Thanks for your picture! Im planning to build these for my twin boys :)
Thu, 02/23/2012 - 07:31
Thank you for the kind words! We are very pleased with how they turned out... and extremely surprised at how sturdy they are! I lay with each of the kids at night (just for a few minutes at bedtime) with no problem. Every toddler bed we researched prior to building these had a weight limit of 50lbs! These can hold my 200lb husband with no problem.
Comments
Ana White
Wed, 10/02/2019 - 12:19
I love this, like a coffee…
I love this, like a coffee shop in your house!
ruggedcrosscus…
Wed, 11/18/2020 - 19:01
Builders info
This piece was built by my hisband Mo Coomer. Our little shop is called Rugged Cross Custom Designs. It states submitted by anonymous.