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This is our first project. My wife was searching the Internet for a small desk to buy/build after we decided it was time for the little one to have a dedicated art station. She was previously using a small chair in her room. Followed the plans with the exception of making it 18" tall instead of the 16" the plan calls for.
Overall it was very easy. But definitely attach the hinges before finally assembly of the bottom frame. That took about an hour to put 4 screws in with fingers, screw bit, and a wrench.
I built and my wife painted.

Thank you Ana White and everyone for their follow up comments.

Nick

So easy to make!

My first project. I didnt check for squarness so my board cracked on the bottom but i still think its pretty:)

Fantastic project! Our first ever woodworking adventure and it turned out beautifully!

I built this table awhile ago and have been enjoying it with my family.

I used the husky farmhouse legs from Osborne Wood Products, painted them with APC mineral paint in Beach Glass and finished with MMS Hemp oil

The top, I used two project panels 6' long, finished in Minwax Dark Walnut stain and finished with clear, satin polyurethane.

Thanks Ana for this amazing project!

Saw the plans on the site and decided to make it. We had been looking for plans for a bench and my wife really liked this one.

This was one fun project. I needed a functional side table next to my big chair. I took my inspiration from Ana White's Emerson changing table. I love the rustic planked look. Thanks for the inspiration!

This was a great project! I didn't use the 2x6's for the top, as one wasn't quite straight. I used some pretty poplar I had in the basement and it worked beautifully. I wouldn't use poplar for a high-use project but this table top won't see much abuse.  Used pocket holes to connect them and used finish nails and glue to attach to the apron. Minwax Provincial stain and wipe-on poly in gloss. 5 coats on the top and shelves. 3 on the rest. This is a really sturdy, beautiful piece. And so cheap! Took 2 weekends  - a few hours here and there and time in between poly coats.

This is built similar to the Reef sofa from Crate and Barrel. The Design Confidential had some plans, but I made my own. My 24" x24" cushions didn't fit their plans so I modified to fit. Plus the base and frame are modified a good bit. Also, I've built a swing too that matches. I'm loving it...and so are the fur babies. 

This was a fun little project. Not only did we get to use Ana's new picture frame plan, but we also tried out the whitewashed stained finish.

I have a very ugly, plain old range hood that needed to go.  It's not in my budget to get a custom range hood or to buy and insert.  So, I decided to cover up the existing one.  Turned out great IMHO :)  For details and a step by step tutorial including cut list for my project, click over to my blog.  Thanks for looking!!

I took the Fire Station plans and the Little Cottage plan and came up with this for my grandson.  He wanted a slide so I came up with that on my owe 

My version of the APOTHECARY COFFEE TABLE WITH TRUNDLE, I decided to add a back for added strength and support. It's solid as a rock. I also went back and sanded down the edges after painting and added stain as well as stained directly over the painted panels for a more weathered look. This is my first project from ana-white.com, hopefully there will be more to come.

Wanting nice seating for the patio, I could not afford the sofa I wanted from Restoration Hardware. Since I have more interest and willingness than money, I looked on-line for a DIY design. Fortunately, I found Ana's site and her plan. I lengthened her sofa design to fit the RH cushions and went to work. Thank you Ana for easy to follow plans, especially thanks for the cutting & shopping lists! I had your plan by my side during the entire process. Now, I'm ready to build a footrest bench to place in front of it. (I did order the RH cushions... on sale, but still expensive!) I am 71 years old.... you never have to stop becoming, it is a choice!

This table was a lot of fun to make! I love it with the dark top and white base!!!!