Made from Ana's Kids Chair with Storage. Love these little chairs. I riped up some 2x4's to 7/8th and used a 1 x 12 stair tread for the seats. glued with screws, then removed the screws and replaced with glue and dowels. Made for kids, strong enough for adults.
Our last project was building a tiny garden tools storage shed. We used only 1 x 4 boards. We don't have any plans, but you can watch the entire building process on our YouTube channel. We are very proud of the way the project turned out.
We reworked the plans for the pottery barn inspired bed into a toddler sized version. Arms were added near the head to prevent our child falling out in the first year. They ended up being something of a hazard in those early days, as our child kept hitting her head. If we were to recreate it, we would make the arms go up higher or without the finished top. The bed also was not lifted off the ground in as great of a proportion to the original.
The pine is left untreated and unfinished. The only glue used was homemade milk glue.
I used Ana's plans and Hillary's suggestions to build this extra large buffet. It took probably 25-30 hours if you consider the extra trips to Home Depot and Lowe's because I didn't yet have the proper tools. I used Annie Sloan's French Linen as my base coat, Old White as my dry brush coat, Annie Sloan Clear Wax throughout and Dark Wax in the crevices. This was my first big league build, so I had to recruit a skilled neighbor for assistance with the drawers and doors. My two recommendations would be to ensure the piece is square at every step, and to cut the wood as you go. Don't make all the cuts at once because there will be adjustments.
Fri, 10/30/2015 - 20:14
this is awesome! I love the colors. Especially the color for the top. What stain is that?
Thu, 11/05/2015 - 12:12
Thanks for your comment! I used Minwax Early American and a matte poly finish. My intention was to paint the top, but someone convinced me to stain it to see how it would look. I liked the stained version better.
Wed, 11/04/2015 - 09:06
I'm building this a we speak....got the sides finished this weekend. Question: Did you router the exposed front, top and side edges?
Thu, 11/05/2015 - 12:10
I think you mean along the bottom? If so, I basically purchased some baseboard moulding at Lowe's. I didn't care that it was primed because my plan was to paint it.
Plans were super easy to follow. I finished the chairs by using the Shou Sugi Ban technique. I burned the chairs and stools completely, than wire brushed them. I repeated the process a second time. I finished by adding a coat of poly which I believe gave the chairs a little more depth. They are so comfortable and plans were perfect. Thank you Ana!
Great project and fun to do. I've actually made 6 tables off this same plan, all different sizes,from 4ft. To 8ft..
Sun, 01/06/2019 - 16:46
Six! That's awesome!
Thanks for sharing a photo, love it! Ana
Such a fun project. This is the 5th piece my husband and I have completed by Ana White. This bed is by far my favorite piece of furniture in our home. So sturdy and only took a few hours (not including stain and poly). We have a love for knots, so we chose pieces of wood that had a lot of beautiful imperfections. We went very light on the stain, and it looks weathered with still some of the natural wood color shining through. We got our wood from our local Home Improvement store, and had minimal cutting to do. Neither of us are pro woodworkers by any means, and we completed this with ease.
Thanks for the plans!
My husband built the table and benches and I applied the finish. It pretty much took us most of two weekends, but was well worth it. We learned that we should have used kiln dried wood for the table top, since ours warped pretty significantly. We will most likely replace the planks on top of the table in the near future. Also, the plans for the length of the bench don't allow for the benches to be pushed in under the table. The supports get in the way (make sure your measure!). I used Minwax Ebony stain and wiped it off quickly after applying it, so that the wood would show through. I also used a satin finish to keep true to the vintage look, yet give the table some protection from the elements.
A farmhouse table I built based on one of your inspiration projects! All by hand and chiseled myself 😍
Thu, 12/29/2022 - 11:13
Thank you for sharing, such a beautiful handmade piece!
Adjusted the dimensions to make it smaller. I used scrap plywood and mdf for the base. I used oak for the top. I routed the top instead of using edge trim. I added a USB charging outlet on the table top that plugs into an outlet.
Simple and great way to get drawers organized, by Hannah
Tue, 01/31/2023 - 05:40
Hi Ana! Your work and dedication to your art are amazing! I had a quick question regarding the channels. I looked up "C channel" to order at my hardware store but there seems to be a curve at the bottom where the wood panel would sit. I also saw a "U channel" that's square and looks more like the one you posted in your video. Could you guide me as to which one would be best? Thanks!
Easy project and fun to do!
I made one set for my son, the one with the stained top. His friends liked it so much and kept borrowing his set, that he wanted to surprise them with their own and asked me to build them one with the LSU colors. Thought they turned out great! Thank you for the plans!
Thu, 02/09/2023 - 09:40
These look fabulous, ove the paint/stain job! Thanks for sharing.
I built this table back in May so a little late posting. It is the second Modern Farm Table that I've built. The first was built for my sister and this one for my nephew and his partner. I am very happy and so are they with how it turned out. Thanks again Ana for your plans.
I longed for two matching toy boxes to sit at the foot of my boys beds. I loved the idea of a simple/clean line box without a lid that they could throw toys or blankets and pillows in without the chance of any fingers getting pinched. I altered the plans slightly from the ones provided by Ana and finished them off with a satin white paint.
Got bored, built a boot room! Thank you Ana White for the plans!
Fri, 03/10/2023 - 13:31
Love the before and after, thanks for using Shelf Help!
I followed the plans as written, It took me about 6 hours and that includes sanding and staining. Very simple yet offers a very wow finish. I think in total we spent about $300 for all supplies including cushions which was the most expensive part. I just finished it off with Teak Oil and an Americana theme for our covered patio. We love it.
I started baking my own bread a few months ago, and storage was an issue. My husband decided to build me an old fashioned bread box and set out designing one on his own to fit in our small galley kitchen. I love it. It is a double decker, so I can fit two loaves in it just fine. The inside is coated with a food-grade sealer.
Sun, 12/04/2011 - 02:32
That is a great idea indeed and I love how it has a shelf inside.
Wed, 12/07/2011 - 03:49
This is an awesome idea, can't wait to make one for my kitchen. Beautiful job! Thanks for sharing this!
Sat, 06/30/2012 - 07:05
Just what I'm looking for! Do you have a pattern or measurements on this project? Thanks!
Tue, 08/20/2013 - 10:40
Please, let me know if there are plans/measurements somewhere. Love this!!
In my endeavor to be more green and self-providing, I started a backyard garden this past Spring. Thanks to the Texas heat, it was not as fruitful as I would have liked. I won't just blame the weather, but my novice status. I kept thinking I should have done more to amend the soil. So, I have been tossing around idea of composting to make my own nutrient rich soil and have a better experience with my garden next year. So, I found these plans online and I modified them down to a single 2'x2' sized bin. It also had to be mobile in that I could move it around my yard if I need to find a better place for it.
From Plan: Build A Compost Bin www.lowescreativeideas.com
http://lowescreativeideas.com/idea-library/projects/Building-a-Compost-…
Estimated Cost: $20 for Lumber $13 for Hardware Cloth $14 for Galvanized Hinges
Estimated Time Investment: 3 hours
Required Skill Level: Intermediate
Type of Wood: Cedar and Pine
Finish Used: Natural/Matt Finish
I was able to use some left over wood for my project, but the estimate above would represent all wood being purchased. I was not really happy on the price of the galvanized hinges and I used two of them at $7 each.
The plans also called for 2x6's for the bottom, but that sized plank would have made it very very heavy and to me the whole point of having a bottom to your compost is so that you can move it if need be... so I use 1x4's
Since I didn't want my compost to come into contact with pre-treating chemicals, I did not use pretreated wood. Instead, I put a light coating of a matte finish on only the wood that would stay in contact with moisture. Otherwise, I want the cedar to mellow and age.
My final cost was about $40 using some left over wood. In one case, I actually used my Kreg Jig to create a 2x4 of appropriate length with some of my scraps. Worked beautifully. Also used it on the lid, as you can see in the picture.
I didn't find plans that I liked on this site but I took what we had and modified it to be taller and wider. Drawers are also a lot deeper. This was a really tough one for me as there was so much going on but in the end, this came out absolutely amazing!
Comments
bozarthm1
Mon, 07/04/2022 - 18:26
Built up the storage shelf…
Built up the storage shelf with some laths and added a piano hinge to the seat. Nice little toy box.
Ana White Admin
Tue, 07/05/2022 - 10:57
Love these!
Thank you for sharing, love the mods!