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Farmhouse Wine Buffet

Wine buffet made from pine. Hope you guys like it.

Estimated Cost
$180
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Husky HVLP spray gun, Black spray paint undercoat, Gliddon satin off white overcoat sanded down.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Auburn University Themed Fillman Platform Bed

I built this Auburn University themed platform bed for our son. It works perfectly for him, and he absolutely loves it. I added a custom "Tiger Eyes" wood logo, which makes this a one-of-a-kind bed.

The construction of the bed was straight-forward due to the great plans I found on this site. The finishing process actually took longer than the build!

I made a few minor tweaks to the plan, such as using a combination of dowels and wood screws on the frame joints, and using a router to put a 1/2" radius round-over edge on the platform boards, and a 5/32" Roman Ogee edge on the top plate of the headboard.

We used spray paint for the finishing process (Rust-Oleum Gloss Orange and Krylon Gloss Navy), followed with a few coats of Minwax Fast-Drying Polyurethane.

If you want to read more about the build process, you can check out our blog posting at: http://ourhomeourhands.com/auburn-university-platform-bed-ana-white-ins…

Estimated Cost
$75
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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bench with storage chest

Submitted by wvtim1968 on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 22:55

wanted a storage chest but didn't want just a chest so saw this in a picture then did my own measurements for what i wanted

Estimated Cost
about 50.00 for the lumber cost
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
red oak stain and poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Console Media Center

Submitted by katonley on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 08:44

This was my third project, and the first one with doors (boy do I have some great opportunity for growth there!). I left off the bottom trim because I wanted a slightly more contemporary look. Thanks for this plan, Ana. It was the perfect size for this space. Things I learned doing this project: next time cut an extra 1x4 to tack in to do the doors, hinges require math, be sure to get the kind of wood filler that dries—not wood putty (sigh), I need a workbench. 

Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Olympia enamel tinted to match Valspar’s discontinued “Secluded Garden.” Everbrite hinges and Liberty pulls (stock) from Home Depot.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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My first project

Loved how these plans were so easy to follow and certainly appreciate the accompanying video.

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Dollhouse Bookcase from Santa's Workshop

Submitted by diydave on Sat, 04/16/2011 - 15:09

This past Christmas I built the dollhouse bookcase for my 3 year old daughter. I built mine out of plywood and made a few modifications. I routed dados for the shelves. I also added a pine face frame to cover the plywood edges. The back is beaded paneling. I painted it in the same princess pink colors that are in her bedroom. The final touch was adding a chimney and stuffing a Santa into it. She loved it! You can check out the full story on my blog http://www.homefront-dsr.blogspot.com/   


Thank-you Ana!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$45.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
One coat of white latex primer and one coat of pink latex paint applied with a brush.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farmhouse bed

Submitted by Crysk on Thu, 06/20/2013 - 18:45

I used the farm house plans for this bed but I made my 4x4 taller because I wanted the post affect, I also added the" \/ " because I wanted a "rustic look. I used 2 different stains to get the old barn wood look. I had a great time making this bed and LOVE it Thanks for the ideas.

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Kids Desk

Submitted by goltus on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 17:05

I build the x-desk with drawer with slight change in length and height to fit it for Kids. I also took pictures as I was building the project and converted them into a time lapse video of 2 minutes. Hope you enjoy it. https://youtu.be/KcrF2zqKudQ

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Weathered look Taylor’s Coffee Table

Submitted by dhoop31 on Mon, 12/25/2017 - 20:13

My daughter asked me to build this for her for Christmas but wanted it to have a gray weathered look to match some of her existing furniture that I had built.  Very enjoyable build!  Thanks Ana! 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Gray washed with a black wax finish
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Laundry Basket Rack

This was a great last minute Christmas gift. Took me a little over two hours. Made completely out if pallet wood.

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Princess Maddy's Purple people eating loft bed!!

Submitted by cadamw on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 02:12

All the scratching of my head, calls for help to my brother and ill timed mistakes were all worth it when her little face lit up with a smile. 

p.s. if at all possible a 12" miter saw such as my porter cable is a huge time saver!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
"The most purplest purple there is" with semi gloss supplied by Home Depot
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

triple pedestal dining table

This table is enormous at 106" long made from pine boards and fir studs. A very easy build considering the final outcome, totally doable by any DIYer.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
1. Minwax provincial stain
2. Two coats Minwax polycrylic clear satin
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Nautical Picnic Table for Big Kids

I needed a picnic table for my kids to enjoy summer meals outside and when I saw the plans for the Pirate Picnic Table, I knew we needed it! But it was made for toddlers and my kids are 4 and 6 so it wouldn't work for us for very long. I decided to combine the plans for the Pirate Picnic Table and the Picnic Table for bigger kids. I turned out awesome! And then I finished it off with a nautical paint job to look like a bit of the beach was left in the backyard.

Estimated Cost
$50 (without umbrella)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Resized modern chairs with table

Submitted by CarolinaL on Thu, 12/28/2017 - 16:27

I needed chairs that would fit on my narrow front porch. This plan was great because I was able to resize it to 20x20. I used 1x4s that I already had and some wood glue. They turned out solid. I made the tryde table with left over wood. That one is 17.5x17.5. Super happy with the results. We are doing the garage shelves right now. I have a list of other things I want to make thanks to Ana's wonderful website. 

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Exterior Valspar with a paint sprayer
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Stocking stand

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 12/26/2021 - 13:34

Thanks Ana! I made this Christmas stocking stand based on your plans. My family loved it!

Built from Plan(s)

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Antique Workbench Console

Submitted by momofaj on Sat, 04/23/2011 - 12:14

This was an easy project although it took us 3 weekends to get it finished.  My son loves to help now but it slows down the process.  We used wood we already had and reclaimed oak to make this table. 

We had to resize the table to fit our entryway.  The table design  was 64” long and we made ours 48” in length.  It was easy to do the math, the cuts for length were 75% of the original size.  For example,  the table top trim piece calls for a 64” cut,  take 64 x 75% and you get 48.  So that cut piece would be 48” instead of 64”.    We kept all other measurements the same, both width and height.   The only other change we made was in bottom shelf,  it calls for a 1x12 and we already had a 2x12.

 I am still looking for a metal piece(towel holder) to go on the front of the table.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
15.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax English Chestnut
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Upholstered bed frame (King size)

I used the plans from Ana excepted converted the measurements to fit a King. Our mattress comes in on July 3 so I'm praying that it fits! This was our first project and we cannot wait to do more!!

Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
fabric from fabric.com
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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bso_71

Tue, 08/04/2015 - 14:48

Does anyone have the plans to make this bed? I really loved it!

bso_71

Tue, 08/04/2015 - 14:48

Does anyone have the plans to make this bed? I really loved it!

Simple Picture Frame

Submitted by ctgilbert on Sun, 12/31/2017 - 19:09

I used the Barnwood Frame as a base for this project.  Instead of all 1x2's, I used 1x3's for the interior frame and 1x2's for the exterior and stained each with a different shade.  This was my first real try at this project and allowed me to use my own frame, matte, picture from start to finish.  It took me a bit longer than normal due to some silly mistakes and the decision to build a jig for the miters.  Normally, this would cost ~$150 to have someone else do it, but this ended up being ~$30 (wood, double matte, print).

Estimated Cost
$30
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax (Honey) and Minwax (Puritan Pine)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

tv stand

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 12/26/2021 - 15:14

For mothers day I made this for my wife. First ever attempt at any wood working. It was downsized from your plans that was double this size. I only made half for an unusual space. So appreciative to find a place with great plans.

Built from Plan(s)

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Outdoor Sectional

Submitted by czappia on Wed, 04/27/2011 - 13:54

We needed furniture for our back patio and as I was searching for plans online, I stumbled across Ana-white.com. I was so excited to show my husband who built this in a day. I had thought that I would sew the cushions myself but after a few failed attempts at sewing box cushions with piping, I decided to buy the cushions. Buying them is actually a LOT cheaper as foam is very expensive in this size. I bought our cushions and back pillows from Walmart and the accent pillows from Target.

Cost: $355-cushions
$115-Wood
$25-Primer
$20-Paint

Estimated Cost
$500
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Repurposed Rustic King SIze Headboard

Submitted by Mamasra on Wed, 06/26/2013 - 12:06

Made from reclaimed 1 X8 boards.
Nailed to 1 X 4 Boards on the back.
This was a very simple project to put together with nails and wood glue.
This took about 3 hours and most of the time spent was on carving the initials and painting.

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

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