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Plant Stand or Side Table
This project was made with two 2x4s and two solid wood round discs. Although it’s hard to see in the photos, the pillar has a unique shape due to the v-notched 2x4s. This design is very sturdy and should hold about anything you would like to place on it. See Link for full build Instructions:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Side-Table-or-Plant-Stand-Made-From-2x4…
3 Seat And Loveseat 2X4 Outdoor Couches
Used Redwood and Kona colored stain. This is my first wood project and Ana really inspired me in being able to complete this. Thank You Ana all the way from California! The Love Seat was easy to modify from the original 3 seat plan.
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Wed, 06/05/2019 - 08:48
Hi this looks great! I was…
Hi this looks great! I was wondering where you purchased your cushions?
Thu, 06/06/2019 - 11:40
hard to believe, we found…
hard to believe, we found them on the Big Lots website...$40 a set back and cushion. We looked everywhere for an affordable option. These look great and are really comfortable..!thanks for the compliment : )
Jerry
Full Size Simple Bed with Arch
I'm building new beds for my daughters for Christmas. My oldest wants a bigger bed, so she's getting the full size simple bed. My baby bear needs a little more space in her room, so she gets the loft bed. The loft bed is finished but no pic's yet, as I can't assemble it till Christmas. For the full bed, I combined the Simple Full Bed with the Simple Bed with Arch. It's not quite finished yet, but here is a picture of the headboard. I'll add more pics when I'm done. I want to thank Ana for the hard work she puts into this website. To go out and buy similar beds to the ones I'm building would have probably cost me a couple thousand dollars, and would have been made of flake board. Because of Ana's plans, both my children will sleep on good quality, solid wood furniture for under five hundred dollars. Thanx Ana!
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Fri, 12/30/2011 - 18:00
Just added a picture of the
Just added a picture of the finished product. Family and friends are putting in orders. Looks like I'm gonna be busy for a while!
Fri, 10/24/2014 - 06:13
Great job - would love to see follow up pictures!
Not sure why but I likeyour arch version so much better. I can't tell what the difference is between yours and the original, perhaps more subtle arch? Very nice.
Can you post some pics of what it looks like today??
Dining Room Table
Check out thepaisleypeanut.com for more details, but we just loved this plan, so we tweaked it a little, but it's perfect!!
Grandy Sliding Door Console
This was my favorite project I have made so far! And was a challenge to get the hardware just so. But I highly recommended giving it a try!
Large Rustic X Bench
I made this bench to go along with the matching table. I also made a video of me making on youtube: https://youtu.be/B-5KKcPxM24
The seat was made from 2x6's purchased from Lowes.
Approximately $20
primer and paint for legs
Round Modern Wood Side Tables
Fun weekend project! Thank you for the great plans.
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headboard, queensize
I needed a guest room, pronto, so I made this bed in an afternoon. I used lots of glue and my cordless finish nailer. I'm very happy with the outcome and thinking about my next project. Thank you, Ana.
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Tue, 12/13/2011 - 11:07
beautiful room!
Very nice! This headboard is my favorite.
Great job! I like the bedside lamps too.
Farmhouse table
We originally re-sized these plans smaller to make a worktable for my office. Once that was built and we realized that we actually could make a table, we decided to make the full sized version. It turned out beautifully! A couple of clients have actually asked if they could pay us to make them one! Thank you, Ana, for the plans. :-)
A Work in progress
We haven't had a chance to hang the first bed but had to make it functional asap. So, we gave it temporary legs on the front and attached it to the wall in the back. We are thinking of replacing the desk and making a smaller toddler sized version there for one of our little guys as well.
We've got a lot of little ones with crayons around here. We've got to have something washable!
Kamado table
The table assembly was Inspired by farm table and workbench plans. It was built from construction grade untreated 4x4 and 2x6 and assembled using Kreg pocket screws and glue. Finish is semi-transparent wood stain. Rather heavy, the table have locking wheels to help move it. The lower shelf is used to store accessories.
The small kamado is just the right size for two people. I added a large ceramic tile under the firebox plus a small inlay next to the grill. That was the top of a small patio table. A few hooks were added as a final touch.
We built it last year; it gets a lot of use as a grill, smoker, bread and pizza oven.
We are very satisfied with the outcome. Many thanks for the plans and inspiration.
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Mon, 08/02/2021 - 23:34
Your grill is very beautiful…
Your grill is very beautiful, but I prefer cooking in the kitchen, I will explain why, I recently read a lot of Kitchenotic.com here, what connects me and the kitchen most of all is the answers to my any questions, no matter how stupid they are and the answers were always correct
Coffee bar project!
My wife had been wanting a buy a coffee bar for our dining room so we could declutter the kitchen. I came across the plans for this on Ana’s site and made some slight modifications to fit our space and fridge. It turned out incredible! Friends and family say it’s the best piece I’ve made. Thank you Ana for the plans!
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Fri, 04/07/2023 - 14:16
Perfection!
It fits your space perfectly and looks super functional at the same time! Thank you for sharing:)
Flip Top Storage Bench
I came across Ana's website while searching for bench ideas and I liked her Flip Top Storage Bench a lot. I like the idea of wood lap joints which can add an antique effect, so I added two wooden squares in the corners of the top 1 x 4.
I still haven't put the lacquer finish on yet but will upload finished photos soon.
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Tue, 02/21/2012 - 18:51
Fantastic!
You did a great job with this! I love the finish.
I'm actually in the process of making it as my very first building project, and I have a question for you. My bench is kind of wobbly so far. I attached the shelves with one pocket hole in each corner (all that would fit) and I think that's the reason. I think I'm going to need to attach L brackets underneath the bottom shelf for support. How did you attach the shelf, and is your bench sturdy? Thanks! - Victoria
Tue, 04/24/2012 - 08:13
Victoria, For the top shelf,
Victoria,
For the top shelf, I put two pocket screws in each board, in each corner (so 4 per corner).
For the bottom, I put one pocket screw underneath the 1x12 in the corners (total of 4 screws), then the 1x2 or 1x3 strip i nailed into the 1x12.
Everytime board touches board I use glue also. Mine is holding up pretty good and sturdy. I know this stuff is hard to explain so if you send a photo that might be easier to explain.
Trevor
DIY Upholstered Dining Chairs
We built these Parson chairs to go with our farmhouse table. We wanted to save some money as well as have chairs that matched our table perfectly. We absolutely love them! I modified the plans a bit, so please check my blog post to see how I made these to fit our table.
Minwax Polycrylic
Wood conditioner
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Fri, 11/08/2013 - 17:00
Marvelous chairs!
Your chairs look awesome! Beautifully done and the upholstery looks very professional. The finish and colors look perfect with your table. Great build!
Simple bench for outdoor patio or deck
Built two simple deck benches from plans found on this site.
Corner kitchenette build from Garage Shelves Plans
Started with an empty wall, an idea and a 12 pack of Heineken. The end result, was this useful counter with barn style doors and two floating shelves. Total spent, about $200 including the beer lol thank you lady for the ideas.
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Blue egg holder
Hi all,
I made the wooden egg holder for our brand new kitchen. I altered the size because there's just the two of us here since our son moved out. It was a very easy beginner project and lots of fun to build by myself. If you're a beginner like me it can be overwhelming to start, but if I can do it you can do it too! Just go for it. I'm looking forward to build a next project with one of Ana's plans.
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Wed, 04/12/2023 - 15:56
Great countertop egg holder!
Way to go and love the color choice! Happy building.
Outdoor Side Table
I adjusted the size of this table for the space between the chairs in our screened in porch. It's a cute little addition, it it was a cheap, fast project.
Picnic Table Set with the built in coolers..
My variation of the multiple plans / pictures I have seen.
I will be making another one this season, with an additional variation in mind to make the time it takes to make the whole thing less.
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In reply to finish by Lila Archer
Mon, 02/06/2017 - 07:41
For the outdoor stuff, i just
For the outdoor stuff, i just use an outdoor stain/sealer.. for indoor I stain it first, then use helmsman..
(Mini) Modern Park Bench
I needed a replacement outdoor bench to fit a small space between two door openings. Reduced the length of the Modern Park Bench to about 44". Also reduced the depth by removing one of the seat planks to retain a sense of proportion.
Had some issues with some of my 2x4s being a bit twisted which impacted the overall build quality but I'm happy with the end result considering the price/time invested.
Tip: spend some time in the lumber yard picking out your own wood - I wish I had.
Less than £5 for the finish.