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Rustic hall tree-bench

I built this in a weekend. I used the Kreg pocket hole jig to build frame and also secure back panels to side rails. The bench is 4' wide and almost 6' tall. I put the coat hooks on either side of the top rails.

Estimated Cost
$140.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Flat white covered w/ semi gloss urethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Large Porch Bench - NW Indiana

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 04/30/2017 - 17:37

Instructions were very easy to follow. I got wood at Home Depot and had it cut to size there as well (fit better in car that way). Without help it will take longer than if you can get a person to help out. I needed to go buy a Kreg jig, Kreg nails, and a c clamp. I used chalk paint from Joanne's. Done in 2 days. 

Estimated Cost
$55
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Seasonal And Holiday

Farmhouse End Table

Taking the Square Farmhouse table, I redesigned it to be an end table. I measured other end tables to get an idea of the size the top should be. I was going to have aprons on it but made a bad cut and decided to change it up so I didn’t have to buy more wood. I also didn’t want 2x4’s for top and legs so I went with 1x4’s and 4x4’s.

Materials:
1 - 1x4 @6’ Select quality to increase likelihood that top is smooth
1 - 1x4 @ 8’ Select quality
1 4x4 white wood timber @ 8’

Estimated Cost
40
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax oil based Early American
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Farmhouse headboard

I built this headboard a while back but just never got around to posting it.  I distressed the wood, painted it mint green and applied a chocolate glaze. 

 

 

Estimated Cost
$100.00
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Mint green and chocolate glaze
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Play House

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 05/02/2017 - 21:12

Made from plans on website. Granddaughters favorite color is purple so that's the theme. Siding and room match house.  

Estimated Cost
$800
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Flower boxes from scrap 1x4 with artificial flowers. Inside painted walls purple and white and ceiling is sky color.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Texas Flag Bench

Submitted by MrG915 on Thu, 04/22/2021 - 21:12

Modified the woven back bench plans to make this Texas Flag Bench. 48 inches wide.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)

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Camp Loft Bed with side stairs and landing

Submitted by dmel on Wed, 03/27/2013 - 09:48

I used Ana's camp loft bed plans. Built it directly in the room since I had the kiddo's with me and hubby working late couldn't help carry pieces upstairs. Built this "big girl" bed for my three year old and she loves it. Hubby and Bro-in Law got the mattress and it was a little high for the plans, so I have since added a foldable side rail for extra security. Plans worked great as is, no changes made.

Estimated Cost
70
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint (light pink)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Benchwright Coffee Table

This is a replica of the Pottery Barn benchwright coffee table.  I altered Ana's plans slightly by changing the design of the legs to be 2.25" by 2". I added full extension drawer slides.  The finish is a combination of transtint shellac base coat, gel stain, transtint dye, and poly. 

 

 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

coloradonp

Sun, 01/31/2016 - 18:56

Hi! The finish is absolutely gorgeous. I was wondering if you could give a little bit more detail on which products you used for the finish. I've only used oil based stains and I'm not quite sure what the transtint dye is. Thanks!

Little girl hideout

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 05/06/2017 - 15:20

I changed the entrance from the front to the end and added the steps.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$500
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Gel stain with General Finishes Arm R Seal
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Outdoor Chaise Lounge with Steps for Hot Tub

I saw the lounger that Ana posted https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/modern-single-outdoor-ch… and thought it would be really nice to have that near the hot tub. Combine that with the need for some kind of platform for the kids to get in and out of the hot tub and voila! The Chaise Lounge with Steps for Hot Tub.

All I did was extend the 2x4 legs to 28" to give the lounger enough height to act as a platform. Raising it required an extra set of 2x4s lower down for lateral stability. The steps used a similar approach of 2x4s for the legs and cross supports with 1x4s for the tread.

Thanks for all the plans, Ana!

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
exterior prior with exterior latex paint (1 coat all over, 2 coats on the visible surfaces)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Farmhouse Toddler Bed

Submitted by SkyGold on Fri, 03/29/2013 - 18:58

This is a cross between the Farmhouse toddler bed plans and the Brookstone storage bed. My youngest son's bedding was all western stuff that I had made and wanted a bed that did it justice. We combined the headboard from Brookstone with the Farmhouse plans. I think it looks pretty good considering it was our first project!

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Dark Walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Shoe dresser

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 05/09/2017 - 17:44

Shoe dresser with an additional row.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

DIY Modern Farmhouse Bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 05/10/2021 - 01:17

I built the modern farmhouse bed :)

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
200
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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My builts Ins.

So easy when you have the right tools. It is exactly what we needed. I can't wait for my next project!

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Semi-Gloss Latex White
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Shirley Table

This is 2 different shirley console tables .  I did both out of pine boards and golden oak stain.  One I used wax on and the other poly.  

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Golden Oak, Poly on one of them. Wax on the other.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Princess Loft Playhouse

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 05/13/2017 - 09:13

Had a blast making this bed and redesigning my granddaughter bedroom 

Estimated Cost
$100. Always check out the discounted wood selection before purchasing wood.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Rustic X TV Stand

Submitted by pteremi on Mon, 05/17/2021 - 13:51

A couple more passes of finish and this will have a new lease on life. Beginning as a mixture of reclaimed wood and some shelving that Brian Carla Baker Smith had in their garage, it will soon be sporting a television as life begins anew for our friends. The most gnarly pieces turned out to provide the most character. I think that is a wonderful observation of life. Great plan from Ana White!

Estimated Cost
60.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Tried and True Danish Oil Finish With 3 coats of Polyurethane on the top
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Shirley Console Table (modified)

Submitted by wenikio on Thu, 04/04/2013 - 14:48

This was a modification of the Shirley Console Table. I had to change the dimensions to fit our entryway, and I wanted some color variation. Because I used two different stains, the pieces had to be fit together, sanded accordingly, taken apart, stained, and then glued/screwed together again. I learned how to use a router on this project, so it was a learning experience (thank goodness for wood filler!). I also inset the sides and back, though it's not really obvious in the picture. The drawers slide on a tongue and groove track. The pulls are white porcelain covered in teal sharpie (baked then coated with acrylic). Definitely learned a lot on this project! As this was made basically from wood scraps, I'm not sure what the cost was. The drawers, minus the facing, is 3/4" oak veneer plywood.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
MinWax Red Mahogany and Golden Oak
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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JoanneS

Thu, 04/04/2013 - 17:15

Great project! It's beautiful! Your porcelain knobs method sounds fascinating -- did you sharpie them first and then bake in the oven (what temp & how long?) - that's a super creative idea!

Shorted 4x4 Truss Beam Table

Submitted by ClayCox86 on Mon, 02/16/2015 - 13:19

Shorted this length of the table by 6 inches to fit the available space. Came out great. Tip: If using pine, after stain dries, gently sand again with high grade paper to remove raised ridges after wood has absorbed stain, but not hard enough to remove stain. This will help make the eating surface much smoother to the touch. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$110 dollars in wood. $50 in new equipment, sandpaper, stain, and gloss.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
1st coat: Steel Wool (grade 0) and vinegar (Let sit 3 plus days, the longer the better);
2nd coat: MinWax: 1-qt. PolyShades Antique Walnut Gloss Stain and Polyurethane in 1 Step;
Last coast: 2 coats of Rustoleum Ultimate Polyurethane in Matte
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Lounge chairs

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 05/16/2017 - 09:20

New chairs for our lake house. They turned out realy comfortable. Thank you Ana! 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner