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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 07/04/2020 - 05:54

Followed Ana’s plans down to the measurements. Didn’t have a brad nailer, so I attached the 1x4 sides with 3/4in pocket holes and 1 1/4in PH screws. Additionally used trim screws and 1 1/4 finish nails throughout it for places I couldn’t put a PH. Plan on getting four more brackets for the bottom half, like the top. Very proud of myself.
Stained the legs, top, and base before completely assembling them.

Built from Plan(s)
Side Table [Modern Farmhouse Collection]
Estimated Cost
$35 (without tools and screws)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane Briarsmoke. Three coats of Satin finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Rainbow Sand & Water Table

I'm new to woodworking, and this was so much fun to make! Pocket holes make it sturdy, and I spent plenty of time on sanding so no slivers for little ones. The plastic containers just barely fit so be sure to not undercut anything in the plan.

Built from Plan(s)
Sand and Water Play Table
Estimated Cost
$20 in wood, $15 in containers, $4 each color of spray paint, white paint/screws/wood glue I had on hand
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
White primer paint and spray paint for the shelf boards
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Square Coffee Table

Submitted by jsevart on Sat, 07/19/2014 - 07:14

Square coffee table based on a discontinued design from West Elm.

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum Dark Walnut. Wood Conditioner. Rustoleum Polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Reza1352

Wed, 10/13/2021 - 13:18

Could you please post the plan and cut list and others info??

It is so nice and i like to make it .

Mudroom

Submitted by Taa-daa on Tue, 11/01/2016 - 13:22

My front closet was transformed into a mudroom. Hidden storage is a genious idea. Thank you Ana!!! It wasn't easy though.

Built from Plan(s)
Shoe Bench Front with Hidden Storage at Back
Estimated Cost
a bit less than 150$
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Dark walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

My work table

Submitted by ewebrat on Fri, 07/24/2020 - 13:19

Started to renovate hubby’s bathroom, got annoyed with lack of space on his work bench, built my own. Since this pic, I’ve added locking casters, a power bar up one leg, and a plain metal tool holder on one side. Still have some thoughts rattling around in my head about various other upgrades. Super plans, easy one-woman job.

Built from Plan(s)
Easy DIY Garage Workshop Workbench
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
No finish. I want to add a 1/4 or 1/2 MDD top, but that’s the only not-naked original wood.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

54" Round Pedestal Table

This was such a fun build. Instead of the square table top I opted for a 54" round table top and I also altered the plans for the base. I upped the size for each board used to give it a chunkier look ( Ex: instead of 2x4s, I used 2x6s and so on)

Blog Link
Custom Builds
Built from Plan(s)
Square Pedestal Table
How to Build a Round Table Top with Free Patterns in Different Sizes
Estimated Cost
$110
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
1 Coat Minwax - Wood Conditioner
1 Coat Minwax - Ebony
3 Coats Minwax - Polycrylic
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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My version "Michaela's Kitchen Island"

Submitted by Lorri Dee on Sun, 12/04/2016 - 20:38

Built from discount 70% off lumber from Home Depot. I planed and cut down to size with a Ridged planer and table saw, then screwed together with kreg pocket screws. Since I will be kneading bread on it, I used a natural coffee stain and then butcher block finish..

Built from Plan(s)
Build Michaela's Kitchen Island
Estimated Cost
$120
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Coffee stain with butcher block mineral oil and bee's wax.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farmhouse bench

Once I made the farmhouse table, I had to make the bench to go with it! It compliments the table very well. Easy to build only took a couple hours from start to finish. I also used the kreg pocket hole jig on this project as well so no screw holes could been seen. Thank you Ana for the plans!

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Bench - No Pocket Holes Version
Farmhouse Table - No Pocket Holes Plan
Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
White satin paint, white wash for the seat over the stain, weathered gray stain, fast drying polyurethane 3 coats
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Wood Can Organizer

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 08/15/2024 - 11:57

I love all the free plans. I built this one last year based off one of the plans. Edited to add space length and width, with an end for taller cans. by Chasity Abbott on Facebook

Built from Plan(s)
Wall Mounted Can Organizer

Complete Diningroom Set

I have lived in my house for over 9 years and have never done anything to it until recently. I have made the commitment to move away from plain white walls and boring "plug-n-play" furniture. I discovered Ana's site a few months ago and have been a daily visitor. I made this dining room set with the confidence Ana's instructions gave me and I am forever grateful.

I made a few adjustments to the Parson Chair, making it longer in the back and used 5 degree angle instead of 15 and made the seat wider for our hefty hips and I used all 2x3s for the "chair bones".

Built from Plan(s)
Husky Farmhouse Table
Parson Chair Plans
Estimated Cost
A little over $350 for everything including fabric
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Rustoleum Kona, Olympic Milk Paint White, Satin Poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Ralphyo

Sun, 04/03/2016 - 17:33

I really like the matching bench.  I am going to make this table for my daughter and she wants a bench with it.  I am wondering where you found matching legs short enough for the bench?  I have been looking but what I find are legs for end tables but they are too long.  Seems the bench-top height should be a standard 18 inches.  Thanks for any help.

For my soon-to-be niece

Submitted by mikeanddad on Tue, 12/20/2016 - 07:46

Thanks for the great plans! I built this toy box with my dad for my soon-to-be niece.

We followed the plans closely, but added four additional parts:

1) Added 3 inch foam, batting, and fabric on the top of the toybox

2) Lined the interior. We used 1/8 inch harboard. We cut the harboard to size, used spray adhesive to attach the fabric to the harboard, and then attached the hardboard to the toy box with loctite adhesive.

3) Added two handles to the side

4) Used a vinyl sticker pruchased from Etsy with my neice's name on the front

We used semi-gloss paint and finished the toy box with sem-glass polycrylic (brushed on, not the spray can).

Enjoy!

Best,

Mike

Built from Plan(s)
Simple Modern Toy Box with Lid
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

X - Farm House Table

I modified this plan just a little on the ends, and I can not tell you how pleased I am with it! I did run into some issues with lining the boards up properly due to imperfections (and not laying the boards out ahead of time in the store because I was rushing at closing time), but in the end, I decided to add a wood filler in between the boards and everyone just raves over it. I could not imagine it having come out better. I would not do it any other way. 

Thank you Ana!! 

PS... I have a wonderful idea for a loft bed, but the plans are not provided. I know you would do it justice.. how do I submit the photo????

Built from Plan(s)
Fancy X Farmhouse Table
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Satin, Custom mixed stain, stainable wood filler, sander.

Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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jeffross

Sun, 01/07/2018 - 07:22

My appologies if I'm missing it but are there build plans for this table.  I would really like to build this for a friend but I'm not sure my skills will enable me to free style this. Thanks in Advance.  Jeff

cjtrunk21

Fri, 05/29/2020 - 11:50

Did plans over get posted for this table? Love the design. Thanks.

Farm table/bench combo

Submitted by Junkyard15 on Fri, 09/26/2014 - 05:48

I used the plans for the Fancy X Farmhouse table, but customized the lengths of both the bench and table to fit our room and to the sizes we wanted.  Thanks Ana!

Built from Plan(s)
Fancy X Farmhouse Table
Fancy X Farmhouse Bench
Estimated Cost
Wood was less than $200.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Gel Stain and Minwax Poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Barn door Console

Submitted by Steve1980 on Sat, 10/03/2020 - 07:22

My first project, I built it out of rough cut lumber that I cut on my parents portable sawmill. Took me three weekends to build, turned out pretty good, but I would change how I did a few things.

Built from Plan(s)
Grandy Barn Door Console
Estimated Cost
$150-$200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Burned all the wood with a hand held torch
Varathane triple thick
Varathane grey stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Hall Tree - 1st Wedding Anniversary Gift

Submitted by Smokeydog on Tue, 10/07/2014 - 08:09

I combined Mimi's Hall Tree with the Alexia Bench for this project.  It really turned out great. My son and his wife love it. It also made me feel pretty good that I built something for them that hopefully will be passed down to future generations. 

Built from Plan(s)
Mimi's Narrow Hall Tree Hutch
Vintage Drawer Bench
Estimated Cost
300.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Satin spray paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Toddler Farmhouse/Platform Bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 09:54

Our 18 month old was constantly climbing out of her crib so we got a cheap toddler bed and tried it out. She liked to go under the bed and almost always got one of her legs stuck between the slats on the under side of the matress. 

I decided to build a bed and found Anna White's Toddler Farmhouse bed plans. We modified the plans ever so slightly to make it a platform style to address our original issue.

For the stain, we used 1 coat of steel wool and white vinegar that sat for 24 hours and prepped the wood with 3 bags of black tea steeped in boiling water for 10 minutes. The color was exactly what we were looking for.

This is my first project and there was a good amount of learning involved but it turned out amazing!

Built from Plan(s)
Toddler Farmhouse Bed
Estimated Cost
$35
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
White Vinegar and Steel Wool - 24 hour soaking time - 1 Coat
Large Mason Jar of Black Tea - Steeped for 10 minutes in boiling water, 3 bags - 2 Coats
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project