Farmhouse end tables, sofa table, and coffee table from farmhouse table plans, made tops flush with the sides no overhangs, tops made with scrap split 1x4’s in the scrap piles from Lowe’s and Home Depot, cut down to 2” wide strips, 5 different color stains.
Dale & Connie Putman
This is an easy build to get laundry baskets organized. I like that you can build multiple and stack them or put them side by side. The plan is easy to modify for different baskets or make it taller for a folding station.
Built this guitar stand basically by using on-hand materials left over from another project. Used 1x12's; 18" tall fir for sides and back braces (cut at 5 degrees on each side). Added felt strips to protect the instrument.
Thu, 05/28/2020 - 17:37
Very nice and well designed. Thanks for some ideas!
A few months back a friend of my Sister asked if I would build a bed for her 10 year old daughter. I was excited to do it! So I finished up the projects I had already started and then went to work. I had never built bookshelves before. I wanted it clean and "hole-less" on the outside, so we found a Kreg Jig and I started learning. SUPER easy!! I believe it has been painted white. I can't wait to go see it!!
I followed Ana's plans except I used 2*2s for slats and used 16" wide boards for one of the bookshelves and the desk top. I want them to be able to use this for years to come and not out-grow it too quickly.
Fri, 10/21/2011 - 09:39
Where did you get 16" wide boards? We're thinking of making the same loft with the 16" desk and 16" small book cases. I was planning on using plywood.
In reply to Loft bed with 16" deep desk and small book cases. by Guest (not verified)
Thu, 11/24/2011 - 10:32
My apologies, I just saw this.
I got them from Home Depot down the shelving isle.
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 05:56
hello just a quick question about the railing. Is it screwed on or is it just sitting over the wood? Very nice bed.
In reply to hello just a quick question by judee (not verified)
Tue, 08/07/2012 - 15:06
My apologies, I just saw this now. It is screwed on, but from the inside.
Tue, 08/07/2012 - 13:35
How many 2x2s did you use? I think I am going to do the same to make sure that I do not outgrow the bed. Also did you have to change the size of the little bookshelves when you changed the desk to 16" instead of 12" ? I'm trying to build the whole set on my own (im 14)
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Tue, 08/07/2012 - 15:09
I think I used around 20 2x2's, and did use a center beam to add strength. I only changed the one bookshelf to a 16" (the one under the desk). The other one I left as a 12". Good luck building your bed!
Sun, 05/12/2013 - 19:37
Hook fam, Thanks so much for your work and for the pictures. I really like how you left the lower back side of the big book shelf off and still included the desk behind. Love the 16" too and I think I will go with that for the desktop but leave the 12" for the shelves. Thanks again! This is now my next project!!!
I've thought for a while about building a bed for our dogs, but wasn't sure where to start. We had an extra crib mattress so I set out to find a toddler bed that would work. I decided the Lydia Toddler Bed plan would work best. It doesn't look anything like it, but it was a great starting point.
First, I got rid of the canopy and the decorative side pannels. I also raised the bed 12 inches. (The hope is to add a rug on the floor underneath as sort of a "bottom bunk") The lumber store didn't have 2x2s so I used 2x3s for the legs. I also only used two 1x6s at the head and foot of the bed. They are seperated by 1" because when I got home, I realized they were actually 1x5 (RUDE).
All in all, it turned out exactly as I had hoped and the dogs love it! GOODBYE stinky dogbeds!
**Photo 1: Just finished building--the slats weren't screwed down yet.
**Photo 2: Deacon is testing out his new digs! See the stinky dogbed underneath?YUK!
**Photo 3: Dog Bed Completed! Mac & Deacon love it!
Thu, 10/16/2014 - 18:49
Thanks for sharing the great plans. We built this end in a few hours and she loves it!
Your saw horse plan worked great for a wooden boat project I'm doing -- the 3" wheels (with one locking) enable me to move the boat around the workshop or even outdoors for heavy duty sanding.
I added blocks of 2x4 to the legs for more surface for the wheels and I extended the cross pieces to 4-feet long as the old AuSable River (MI) guide boat is about 40" wide.
Love this plan! I used locking hinges instead of legs because it will overlap a bed in our guest room when in use. The hinges are rated for 250lbs and have held both of my sewing machines with no issues. I placed the middle shelf to fit my machines on the lower and standard fabric storage cubes on the upper. A metal adhesive measuring tape was added to the edge for convenience. This table will also be used as a buffet for family/group gatherings.
Wed, 12/02/2020 - 09:09
Hi! I need my sewing cart to be used without legs as well and have search everywhere for an appropriate hinge. Could you share with me what type & size you used? Did you change the sizes of the top to accommodate at all? Thanks!
I was looking for a console table and saw your website while searching various stores online and decided to go ahead and build one myself. Followed your plans for the waterfall console table and I think it turned out great and for a fraction of the cost! Thank you and you definitely gained a new follower!
Built this today per request of my daughter because she wanted our stockings hung! I loved the stand Ana made but wanted to be able to use it after Christmas. I saw Shant2Chic built a stocking box and decided to combine my two favorite inspirational builders and came up with this! I hope you like it!
I added a 50” box (monitors Shanty2Chic’s measurements) and screwed it to the top of Ana’s Stocking stand!
Sat, 12/26/2020 - 19:09
Love the combo of the plans and so happy to hear you were able to hang the stockings!
I designed this headboard on the back of a napkin, after we couldn't find one at a box store that met our needs. I used Douglas fir 2x10 for the headboard/shelves and Pine T&G for the backing. My fiance etched a mountain range into an unframed mirror, which I then framed from the scrap fir wood, and stained to match. Also attached an LED Lightbar above the mirror, Dimmer switch LEDs on each bookshelf, and a recessed USB/Plug port. This wasn't the cheapest project with the electrical accessories added, but we now have a custom wooden headboard with bookshelves, lighting and chargers that will last us years and be far beyond anything we could have bought at a big box store for the same cost.
With all my bed frame scraps, I was able to build a small bench for resting and so the hubs doesn’t bump into the old ottoman when walking around the bed. by Mmade
This is the cooler stand presented by Jenny from Birdsandsaoap. Very easy to build and always ends up with someone asking to buy it or have you make them one.
Wed, 06/10/2015 - 11:34
The plans for this can be found at the following web adress: http://ana-white.com/2013/06/plans/wood-cooler-birds-and-soap
Hope this helps
Wed, 09/21/2016 - 08:07
New to this site. How do I get the plans for the Wooden Cooler Stand?
Thank you!
I used Ana's Freestanding Shelf plan and customized it to fit my needs. I incorporated laundry and recycle storage, a rolling bench and built in for our chest freezer. If you want to see it being built with some added tips, that video is available here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8w7XGiVMbs&t=258s
Modified the design a bit to be lift up lids instead of tilt out.
Fri, 02/16/2018 - 17:18
Can you post the specific plans for the lift up trash and recycle bin??
Sun, 05/26/2019 - 18:28
If you could post the plans for this, It would be nice. Great job!
Fri, 01/10/2020 - 05:16
I just love this and would love to have the specific plans for this project!!!
Fri, 01/17/2020 - 20:23
Thank you for the great idea. I’m going to add a third bin and use it for laundry in my bedroom.
Sat, 03/07/2020 - 02:29
I’d be grateful for details, plans, measurements for this project. This is an amazing build, nicely done.With green top looks fantastic and complements the white very well.
Thu, 01/11/2024 - 20:31
To everyone asking for the plans, it's a modified tilt out. It states right there under the pics that it was modified and the original plans are there in red, under "Built from plans"
I absolutely love this table and benches! Thank you!
This is my first try at building furniture. I've built larger things in the past like decks and a fort for my nephews, but never furniture. Even though I used the plans to build the main box, I did change up the bottom and added some new stuff. I added wheels to the bottom my wife could easily move it around her classroom. I didn't want to put a square base on it because I thought it might hit her ankles when she was standing close to it. So I sort-of notched it out to give an opening for her feet and I used some scraps to create a short shelf at the bottom. I also added more trim that the plans call for. I cut strips of the pine plywood for the base molding and topped it with quarter round. I used corner trim for the front corners, the self inside and the bottom notched shelf. I also used screen trim for the back of it. I think it came out nice and I've very pleased with it. I used 2 coats of Minwax PolyShades American Chestnut on it.
Great plans and a fun build. I made some modifications. My drawers are 1.5” high and 10” long. It allowed for 6 drawers. Overall height is 13.75” and length is 17.5”.
I used rabbits and dados rather than butt joints. There is flocking in the drawers.
I was commissioned to build this console table along with a couple “Rustic X” bookshelves. The finish is distressed white and True Browns stain.
I built this for my daughter and more or less followed the plan without changes. I wasn't able to get hold of 1x3 so had to rip 1x4s which was a little time consuming. In hindsight I would probably increase the depth of the desk as it's a little shallow but not a huge problem.
I primed with two coats of BIN Primer as there were a lot if knots in the wood and I heard this is the best to cover then. It was a lot more expensive but hopefully worth it. Finished with latex semigloss.
Fri, 12/30/2022 - 10:19
You did a fantastic job, it looks amazing in the space! Thanks for sharing.
Loved design so decided on hardwood and no visible screw heads….. took a while but loved the result
I used the Grand Waterfall Console plans, but modified them to be 72 inches long instead of 84 inches. Overall, I learned a lot during the process, but wood filler, sanding, stain, and finishing with polycrylic made all the difference in the end. The hardest parts for me were the mitered cuts. I think if I did it again, it would look even better!
Deb
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Fri, 12/01/2023 - 07:40
Beautiful finish!
These look great, love the mods!
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