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Farmhouse Queen Bed

Submitted by Felicka on Fri, 08/10/2012 - 17:26

So far we are in absolute love with this bed! It was a easy quick project that was fun to do. Made an adjustment so that we could fit the box spring in the frame. We also used the bed rail brackets from Rockler. http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=11&site=ROCKLER

Estimated Cost
$120.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
After we sanded it we then used wood conditioner and then applied Minwax dark walnut stain, and for the very finish, we wet-dry sand papered it and then applied a coat of poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Bathroom Door Organizer

I got a miter saw for mother's day this year! This is the first project I made with it. We needed some accessible storage in the bathroom and this works out perfect

I loosely based them on the flat wall bookshelves and made them the right width to fit on the door. I used scrap wood and lathe that we had laying around to make both shelves.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Free (I used scrap wood, if you had to buy the wood, it would be less than $10)
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Krylon interior paint - white
Helmsman Spar Urethane - Semi-gloss

I figured it's going in the bathroom might as well make it as waterproof as possible... and it was what we had on hand.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Dresser

Submitted by LacyLou on Sun, 08/12/2012 - 19:23

This project went pretty quick. I've learned how important it is to make super accurate cuts while making a carcass and inserts for it so I didn't have to "fix" as much along the way for this piece, yay for progress! The only amendment I made was adding drawer glides because this will be in my toddler's room so I didn't want the drawers to be able to come out all the way. I used mostly scrap wood I had that just needed to be ripped to the right size for all the framing pieces so all we actually had to buy was the 3/4" ply! And it cleaned up my scrap pile nicely too!

Estimated Cost
60.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
golden honey stain followed by satin polycrylic
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Benchwright Console

Submitted by Mrowell4 on Tue, 06/03/2014 - 17:28

I built this off of the benchwright media console from PB and the benchmark media console plans and tweeted them slightly for my preferences

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax English Chestnut
Minwax Polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Took all day but worth it!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 09/06/2016 - 03:21

Loved the simple look and convertible design. Easy to visualize, hardest part was making sure of square 

Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Unfinished now, but will be sanded and polyurethane applied
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Seasonal And Holiday

Clara Table

Submitted by ValBryant on Thu, 08/16/2012 - 09:00

Perfect table for the kiddo.

Estimated Cost
$11 for wood.
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Farmhouse Bench

Submitted by jandmhough on Fri, 06/06/2014 - 20:53

A couple of months ago I built a farmhouse table for our dining room. Now that we've moved into our house and have more space, I've put together the bench too. I used 2x6's for the top and 2x4's for the legs. When I put the legs on, it didn't feel sturdy enough so I added some 2x2 braces for support. I wasn't sure how they would look at first, but they really add a cool dimension to the bench.

Estimated Cost
$15
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Dark Walnut with a satin poly
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Grandy Console

Grandy Console with handmade hardware

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Rustic X Console Table

Submitted by Monique on Sun, 06/21/2020 - 18:44

This is our second time building the Rustic X Console Table. It is such a fun project! I have all the details and more pictures on my blog.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane Dark Walnut
Satin Polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Apothecary Cabinet

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/02/2024 - 08:44

About 12 years ago we built the apothecary cabinet and painted it light blue/gray with a barn wood top. This year I decided to update it! It's now black with new hardware and feet added. I love the new look!

Built from Plan(s)

rustic x console table/ unity table

Submitted by becca9872 on Sun, 08/19/2012 - 19:02

We took the rustic x console table plan and made it half the length and a bit narrower for the unity table at my daughters wedding. It is made of white pine 2x4's, white pine 2x10's for the top and the shelves are 3/4 pine plywood.It is stained minwax red mahogany and finished with 3 coats of ace brand gloss polyurethane. Lydia is using it for the TV in their apartment.Total cost was less than $25 so this was a bargain console.It only took a few hours to build and stain it. Due to the heat in Arkansas the finish was a chore . It dried too fast and had runs so I had to sand alot. It looked kinda rustic after I sanded so I just put 2 more coats on and eveyone loves it.

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Family Tree Nesting Birds Sign

Slightly modified in size so that it would better fit our wall. Really simple and fairly fast to complete. Wife LOVES it :)

Estimated Cost
12.00
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Stain and acrylic.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Leaning bathroom shelf

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 09/09/2016 - 17:51

Love this simple peice! 

Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Danish oil
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse Coffee Table

Submitted by alabama360 on Mon, 06/22/2020 - 18:56

This was one of my first projects and I was thrilled with the way it turned out. The plans were great and easy to follow. It was also the first time I had stained anything. I was trying to really match a pallet wall in our den and Golden Oak color stain was absolutely perfect! Thanks Ana!

Finish Used
Varathane - Golden Oak
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse Bedside Table

Submitted by abbpim on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 15:29

This nightstand was my fourth build, and it was so much fun! All of the measurements listed were accurate and it was super easy to build! Doing my second one right now!

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Primer+white paint in one followed by 2 coats of poly
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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