I love this site. We needed new furniture in are house and didn't want to spend a bunch of money. Finding the Rustic x plans was a life saver.
I made this set for my grandchild! Love the plans! I modified the stove to include a range-top microwave, and included doors for the kitchen sink.
This is my first (but not last) large DIY project. My wife wanted a farmhouse style table but not the price that went with it. So while she took the LO out of town, I surprised her with this and she loved it. It's not as hard as it seem, but as a beginner, a lesson that I learned was to always cut the boards yourself to make sure the measurements are correct. Don't let a big brand named store cut your wood because, well, just because. I had to recut a few boards myself because of their lack of correct measuring. Other than that, this was fun.
The second one was before. It was the very first project I ever did all by myself. It only took me a couple of months to get the nerve to go to the store and buy everything. Then I cut and did everything on my own. 😬 I am so stinkin proud of myself.
While doing some renovations on our house we gave our kids the largest bedrooms while my husband and I took the smallest. We desperately needed extra storage in the Master bedroom since not even a dresser would fit. The Queen Sized Storage Bed plans were the perfect solution and the bed looks gorgeous! More details on my blog...
Fri, 12/02/2011 - 08:26
WOW, we've been trying to find the time to complete these same plans and seeing your results make me want to put it on the top of our list. Your bed is BEAUTIFUL!!!!
But the hanging lights next to your bed and your flooring also add to the beauty. Would you mind sharing where you got these two items? Thanks!
Fri, 12/02/2011 - 13:28
engineer2mommaof2: Thanks for your kind words about our bed. We love it too! The lights are mercury glass pendants from Pottery Barn. Our hardwood floors are red oak that were original to our home (built in 1939). A couple months ago we sanded them down and stained them a dark walnut. The dark color is gorgeous...but pretty hard to keep clean with young kids around since they show every speck of dirt. Good luck on making your bed. Go for it! You won't regret it!
This project was inspired and guided by the plans for the
Farmhouse Storage Bed with Hinged Footboard by birdsandsoap.
The most visible parts, head and foot board, are made of beetle-killed blue stain Lodgepole pine, locally sourced and milled.
The boxes are made of 3/4" maple plywood and rest on a frame of 1 by 2's. I am still working on the 6 drawers, which will have blue stain pine fronts as well.
The bed slats between the boxes are stapled to webbing and the first and last slat are held by dowels drilled into the supporting rails to prevent the slats from sliding around.
Knock-down design - by removing the few (non-loadbearing) screws that fasten the head/foot boards to the boxes, the bed can be disassembled into manageable/movable components.
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…
Thanks for sharing. Added a smal table to match!
Mon, 06/03/2019 - 11:35
These are gorgeous chairs! Thank you so much for building from our plans!
We're short on money this year so we decided to make our Christmas gifts for the kids. The KidKraft Chic Dollhouse is perfect for my daughter, but it's soo expensive. I used Ana's plans to make one that matches the decor in her room. This dollhouse is so sturdy, we can definitely use it as a bookshelf when she grows out of it!
Content was too heavy to post to please visit http://blog.prettyinprints.com/2011/12/diy-kidkraft-chic-dollhouse/ to see the entire thing (:
Tue, 12/06/2011 - 14:30
Now we just need to figure out how to hide it until Christmas (:
In reply to Thank you!! by prettyinprints
Wed, 12/07/2011 - 06:42
In somebody else's garage perhaps?
Mon, 12/19/2011 - 07:35
I'm currently working on this dollhouse, so it's fantastic to see one that another reader has completed. Sometimes I look at what Ana has come up with and think, "Is it possible for someone else to make one that looks that awesome?"
Thanks for proving it can be done. Your dollhouse looks amazing!
As far as hiding it, I second using a neighbor's garage. I remember my brother and I scouring the entire house when we were young, looking for Mom and Dad's secret Christmas stash. Good luck keeping it hidden!
Wed, 12/21/2011 - 08:23
We are almost done making our girls house and needed some more ideas on how to finish it. Yous looks great.
Sat, 12/31/2011 - 00:16
Made this for my daughter this Christmas. It was perfect. She loved it. I know she will get years of use out of it. Thank you so much.
Used cedar for the planks in the headboard and footboard
Added some common trim pieces like the rope
Built the frame as described in the Queen plans - found that a standard metal ammo can on its side is the perfect height to set up the side panels at the corners.
Used 2x4 studs for the cross slats, but set them on their side to give some added height.
Used minwax Walnut stain - really looks nice on the cedar - just one coat for the cedar
Waxed top of the footboard
Stained a small footstool using Walnut.
Kingsize version is a monster - very solid, no movement or creaking
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!
I used the Kendal extra wide dresser plans which were super easy to follow for this project. I wanted to add some of my own touches so I made the drawers with box joints, my first attempt at this. I also changed the drawer fronts and added my own scalloping at the bottom. The changing table frame on the top of the dresser was also added which is removable once we are out of diaper changing! I am using half moon aged brass pulls for the drawers once delivered. Overall I am happy with the way this turned out.
This was fun project! Changed up a couple of things, but am very proud of myself. I can't wait to see what my Grandkids think :)
Chalkboard
I liked the pb mail bin, but wanted to build the entire piece. Learning experience, measure twice. File folders will not fit, as the inside measurement is to small. Still turned out cool.
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.
Had so much fun building this project for my moms birthday present.
Fri, 04/07/2023 - 10:39
So fun, well done! Your mom is going to love it, thanks for sharing.
The kids and I worked together to make these shelves from wood I dug up in the scrap pile. I had to be creative to come up with enough wood of the right dimensions, some of the 1x4's started life as 1x6's and the front pieces are baseboard moulding. I didn't use a back piece because it seemed sturdy enough as is. I used removable velcro type hanging strips to attach them to the wall.
modified plans a bit from on the website. Went with 4 x 4 legs, matching bench. hardware I found the turnbuckles at home depot 3/8 - 16, and picked up the left handed and right handed rods and nuts at grainger.
Built two simple deck benches from plans found on this site.
Thank you Anna!! We have friends who are adopting and they were given a beautiful mosses basket. Your pattern allowed me to make this gift for them.
The rockers were a bit complicated but I pulled it off.
