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Farmhouse Queen bed

Farmhouse Queen bed. My first project! I used one coat of an Ebony stain. Modified the bed frame a bit. Bought some detachable brackets for easy take down and put together. Also used tounge and groove in the middle of the headboard and foot board.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Ebony Stain - one coat
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farmhouse Table

Submitted by Jmgraves on Sun, 08/17/2014 - 08:55

I followed the plans pretty closely. As you can see, I added an extra 2X4 inside the uprights. This gave me room to mortise the 2X4s that run under the table top. Very sturdy and useful. The third pic shows when we used this table for a birthday party. Matched up exactly with our dining room table! It only took one extra 2x4 to make the alterations.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$107
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Natural
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Fall Farmhouse Bench

Submitted by MillerMade on Fri, 12/02/2016 - 13:03

My wife has been asking me for quite some time to build her a bench for the front porch. I finally found some time to make one. I looked at a lot of different benches on Pinterest, YouTube and other websites and I presented the options to her, and she liked this design the best. She only had one request and that was for the top to match the front door and the frame to be white. I have a step-by-step video of how I made the Farmhouse Bench (Click Here) to see the video.

Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Varithane - Walnut Stain and Poly with White paint for the legs
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Entry Way Console Turned Bar/Buffet

Submitted by 3rdpigkid on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 15:23

As the news of COVID was getting scarier and scarier in early March, I knew that I would need something to do to keep myself busy since I live alone and wasn't going to be able to get out and do anything. I had been wanting something different in my dining area so I headed to the local Home Depot and picked up the supplies. I learned a lot on this build as it was filled with many firsts but mainly just building something like this by myself! My husband built things for us on occasion over the years and I learned a few things from watching him but I had never done it myself. He passed away 5 years ago (too young, just before he would have turned 50) and I needed a confidences booster. As I built it, I shared my accomplishments on Facebook (also building my confidence) and now it's pretty much done - just a couple things left: put a sealer on it to protect it, find the right baskets and attach the back. I have had trouble finding the right baskets and made do with painted, plastic baskets from the local DollarTree. I wanted to wait until I was done sealing it before I attached the back. Anyway, I could not be more proud of myself - although my sister-in-law said I'd make a great husband some day LOL! Thank you Ana for sharing all your know-how and helping boost my confidence! I can't wait to try the next project!

Comments

jdmartin

Thu, 02/11/2021 - 14:38

Is there a plan that you used? Or that you based it off of? What are the measurements? I want to build something that looks pretty much the same for my house!

Rustic table with storage and chairs

The table top is modified from Ana's farmhouse table, the base is modified from the storage table and the chairs are modified from the extra tall bar stool. This project took me the weekend to complete, because of those darn chairs!!!

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Cabot pecan stain and semi-gloss Poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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In reply to by patrickhosey

little stuf

Sun, 11/04/2012 - 06:52

For the ladder I used straight 2x2s and 2x3's. I like the look of the straight back. I didn't want pocket holes on either side, so I used 3" screws through the legs into the 2x3s. I used a scrap 2x3 as a spacer.

Pottery Barn knock off table, benchwright collection

This is the third time I built this table. Everyone who has it loves it because it is the "perfect size". This last build was someone not as rustic, so I opted a premade round table top. This probably added $15 to the project but saved at least an hour.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$28
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
General finishes mixed, nail holes puttied, painted with general finishes paints and general finishes sealer
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Plant stand

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 12/06/2016 - 17:01

I really liked the sleek design of the concrete topped patio table. I needed a plant stand for an epic boston fern on my front porch, so I modified this design to use 1x2 cedar and topped the stand with a piece of travertine tile. I like the way it turned out. It's winter here, so no front porch photo, only a sad photo in our kitchen which we are in the process of remodelling.

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
minwax stain red mahogany
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

MIni Rustic

Submitted by project101 on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 19:37

This was a fun project.
took me total 7 days and spent 1-2 hours each day.
It's perfect size for our room
I love Ana's plans. simple and easy to follow. Thanks Ana for all the inspiration.
I used Varathane golden oak stain and finished it with polyurethane

Built from Plan(s)
Finish Used
golden oak stain
polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Bedside table

Submitted by Delilah on Sun, 11/04/2012 - 14:57

We made this little no-plans table from leftover pieces from a platform bed and pin legs ordered online.

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax natural and satin poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Pie safe, jelly cabinet

Submitted by ambro on Fri, 08/22/2014 - 10:36

This is the result of my interpretation on Patrick's Jelly Cubbard. Unless the cut

list has been updated there are some corrections that need to made. The rails

at 11" are too short. I adjusted for this by making them 14" and my rails run the

entire length of the door tops. If you prefer to have interior rails then the stiles

must be changed. The easiest fix for me was the rails. It took me around 9

hours to complete however my shop was already set up for this project. Each

station was ready for all of the cuts and my pocket hole jig was already set. I

spent minimal time sanding as I wanted to have a bit of a rustic look and I

wanted the stain to have sharp contrasts in the color over different sections of

the woodgrain. I used knotted pine for for the 1x12's and knotless for the front

and shelves. I used beadboard paneling for the back and the panels on the

doors attached with 1" screws. The hinges were purchased right off the shelf

from instock items in a big box store as were the pulls that are a close match

in color. I added magnets at the bottom to keep the doors closed. I also added

a piece of simple molding around the top.

I will be doing another one of these to which I will add punched tin panels to

the front doors. I really enjoyed this project and other than the cut list causing a

minor hiccup everything was spot on.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
150
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
minwax gunstock 231
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Red Baron Tri-Wing Plane

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 12/10/2016 - 15:45

I slimmed down the body, added a third wing, and rounded the tail fin. This is one great toy - lots of fun!

Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Spray Paint
Decals
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Truss Table Bench

Submitted by Joella C on Sun, 08/23/2020 - 11:40

To go along with the 2 outdoor tables for our COVID-19 birthday celebration “ all together but socially distant” party for my hubby and his twin. I used the Happier Homemaker Bench plan x 3, for a bench in between the tables to create more seating with social distancing....this is the 2nd plan of Ana’s I used after the Truss Table...finished with the same outdoor deck stain and poly! I am so new to this....I’m a nurse never been around power tools but it was I,Portland for me to create a happy birthday for my husband and his twin during this pandemic!! Thank you Ana for making this possible!

Estimated Cost
$30
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)

Bookrack

Submitted by Mdcary on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 11:44

Super easy bookrack made in an afternoon. Great addition to any childs room or maybe even a smaller version for an avid readers bathroom.

Estimated Cost
$50 includes paint
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
furniture quality white paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Farmhouse Queen Plans

Submitted by naomi on Fri, 08/29/2014 - 02:42

I have wanted to build this bed for a very long time. I finally bit the bullet, stopped procrastinating and just got on with it and thank god I did. It was actually easier than I thought. It just about built itself! I built this bed taller than the plans called for. I used joist hangers to support the mattress beams. The joist hangers were attached to the inside of the siderails and the mattress beams just slot into them for easy removal. The most time consuming part about this build was the painting. It is extremely sturdy. This bed will last a life time.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$400
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
White Enamel Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Kids Home School Desk and Chair

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 12:42

We have the covid home school season in effect here in Texas. I built this for my grandson who is in kindergarten. He really likes it and I enjoyed building it. The table is made from pine primarily 2"x 3" boards and a 2' x 4' panel desktop. It is 25" high and 24"W x 48"L. I used the Ana White X Design for the frame.
The chair is 30" high with the seat being 15" high. It is 12" wide by 14 1/2 long. I made the rear legs from a 2" x 6" boarded ripped at 2 1/2 inch wide and the back rest angle at 6 degrees off center. The front legs from 2'' x 2".
I installed adjustable threaded glide felt pads to both the chair and table legs.
I painted and distressed for the older used look.

Estimated Cost
$40 with my 10% military discount for material.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Sanded 120 grit and used Glidden white for frame that I had from an old job. Dark wax tabletop.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Rustic X Loft Bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 08/22/2024 - 08:53

I loved the idea of a loft bed for my daughter to maximize space, but wanted more farm house style. So, I made a few modifications and it turned out better that I ever could have imagined. Raising it up just a bit more allowed for a custom desk build for underneath as well. - Anna

Bedside table

Submitted by naomi on Sat, 08/30/2014 - 03:39

I needed to build a bedside table to go with my farmhouse bed and I wanted to make one that was not matchy matchy with my other one and it also needed to look a little more manly.

I used new chunky pine for this build.

I couldn't find the right handle for this so I bought a steel strip from Bunnings and bent it into shape and drilled holes to attach it to the drawer. I bashed the steel strip with a hammer to make it look more rustic and battered.

The bolts on the legs are purely for decoration.

I think I managed to make a manly looking bedside table and it goes really well with my farmhouse bed and bedside table.

Estimated Cost
$40
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Walnut Stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Handmade Farm table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 12/18/2016 - 02:01

This was my first attempt to build a table . I'm very pleased with the outcome. 

Estimated Cost
$170.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Teal and burnt orange flat paint brushed on randomly over project.
White semi gloss for some high lights . Stain doesn't dull the finish of semi gloss paints.
Sand entire piece to bring some of the natural wood back out.
Then I applied min wax Jacobean stain color over the top of everything.
Lastly I applied 2 coats of min wax semi gloss poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced
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