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Farmhouse tallboy dresser

I just finished building this dresser and i am very very happy with it. I got the plans from the design confidential http://www.thedesignconfidential.com/2012/03/free-diy-furniture-plans-b… This dresser took me over a month to do from start to finish i mostly just worked on it during the weekends. I have a small work area so there was only so much i could do at once. This dresser is very sturdy and strong, I am willing to bet this will be in the family for many years to come. If I had a router I would have loved to have made the drawers out of solid pine (instead of plywood) and made dovetail joints. I used The kreg jig to build them and there still awesome either way.

Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
I distressed the wood using various tools and such to make it look old and aged. I then used the tea and vingar stain, but it didnt come out exactly what i had wanted. To fix this i rubbed chocolate coloured stain over top of this then used 2 coats of satin poly. It came out a litter darker than I had originally wanted but am still very pleased with the results!
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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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

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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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Twin Over Full Bunk Bed

Submitted by sapperstan on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 14:47

My 4 year old kept asking for a bunk bed, so my wife and I went to the furniture store and saw we would be paying close to $1000 for a junkie bunk bed. We told him it cost too much and left it at that. Then he started bringing us pennies, dimes and all the change he could find to pay for the bed. So I found this website and decided to attempt to build him one. I started building it after work on Monday, continued for a few hours every evening and finished Saturday morning. It turned out amazing, and both the boys love it. It is extremely sturdy, and will last beyond my lifetime. It's just a good quality design. Total Cost was about $300. Not bad for what we would have been paying for a lesser quality bed. Changes I made: I added the railing on the front of the upper bed to match the headboards and railing on the back side because my wife is a worrier. I also designed and built the stairway and bolted it to the lower bed. I am no professional carpenter, a novice at best. Most people with a little carpentry knowledge can build this. Thanks Ana, we all love it!

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Sanded with 220 grit
Applied wood conditioner
Applied Minwax Aged Oak gel stain
Applied Polyeurathane for protection
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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spiceylg

Tue, 04/02/2013 - 05:17

Wow, you did a wonderful job! What a sweet story with your son bringing you any change he found. Adorable. I'm sure your sons are so proud of you and it means so much more than just store bought. In looking at that first smaller picture of just the top part, it looks like a view from the back side of a day bed. You can take apart the bunk beds when they get older and you have one full bed and one day bed. Awesome!

Kitchen pantry cabinet

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 05/13/2017 - 18:28

Some added storage for small kitchen appliances

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Painted antique white with a reddish undercoat peeking through distressed areas
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Rolling Bar Cart

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 05/18/2021 - 10:24

I wanted a BBQ cart for my deck when I am cooking food. Had a lot of left over redwood 2 x 3 and 4 x 4 from various projects. Butcher block was from Ikea.

(My blog is about helping readers find financial independence while owning real estate. Owning homes has helped me become great at DIY projects like this. I found this exact cart at Pottery Barn selling for $400 but I made it for less than $100.)

Estimated Cost
100
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Dark stain with clear coat polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Red Hen Home's Farmhouse Table and Bench

This is the third farmhouse table I built, although it is trifle smaller to fit in a smaller space. I think this one is just about 62” long. I also built a 48” bench to go along with this table, and I think they look so cute together!

Estimated Cost
100
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Custom mix of Minwax Antique Walnut and Weathered Oak. Finished with hand-rubbed polyurethane, followed by paste wax.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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smitty22

Tue, 04/16/2013 - 08:59

I love your farmhouse tables! Did you make any changes to the plans when you took away the stretchers? I really want to make a table like this soon!

Loft Bed

Submitted by dadto3kids on Mon, 02/16/2015 - 20:25

I used 2 x 6's because of the distance (just over 12') I still need to build the ladder but my daughter insisted on sleeping up there anyway as she has been waiting for a few days as I worked om=n building this. No paint or stain yet, not sure how she wants it finished> I will update the photos as I finish the project.

Estimated Cost
$100-$120
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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2x4 Sofa, X Fancy Farmhouse Table Bench, and Bar w Stools.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 05/16/2017 - 10:07

Started with building the 2x4 sectional sofa and the armless sectional.  Liked the plans so much starting building the bar from my own design.  Than completed the patio renovation with the fancy X farmhouse table and benches.  Thank you Ana White for all the inspirations to redo my backyard patio.

 

Estimated Cost
Farmhouse Table $100
Farmhouse Bench $60 for both
2x4 Sofa and Armless Sectional $300 (used Cedar 2x4)
Bar and Stools $250
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Cabot Mahogany Outdoor Sealer and Stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Octagonal Picnic Table

Submitted by frmoody on Fri, 05/28/2021 - 15:08

To say this was a complicated build is an understatement. Lots of pieces, lots of different angles and lots of screwing it together. It was really tough to keep everything perfectly square but in the end it turned out well. It is a very heavy table. I want to get it outside on a sunny day for some photos.

Estimated Cost
The price of lumber is ridiculous right now. Last summer this would have cost me about $200 in materials but I spent about $450 on wood, finish and screws. 2 x 4 x 8's right now are about $10.40 CAD$ and 2 x 4 x 6's are about $15.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I first painted all black parts with Wood Shield Oil Deck & Siding solid stain. I used two coats. I painted most of the boards prior to cutting to save time. The top and seats were stained with MinWax Gunstock Stain. Once everything was together I put on two coats of Helmsman outdoor polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

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Baseball bat headboard w/ farmhouse style footboard.

Submitted by jbayer80 on Sat, 04/06/2013 - 11:21

I found a baseball bat headboard that I wanted to make for my son...thankfully I found this website that has helped me so much. I BUILT every piece of furniture my in sons room, crazy!

I had a blast doing and have no plans on stopping.

Estimated Cost
$250 for everything
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
AS chalk paint. @ $36 a can, I will be making my own from this point forward.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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mrpaulperry

Wed, 07/31/2013 - 07:54

That looks awesome!

What site did you use to build the headboard?

Where did you get the wood bats? I'm struggling to find a cheap option for those.

Thanks

In reply to by mrpaulperry

jbayer80

Sat, 01/18/2014 - 20:52

There wasn't a plan for the headboard. I found a picture a few years back and knew I wanted to make it for my son. I can take measurements of everything and let you know but I got the bats then just did what looked best.

I searched high and low for bats in local stores and online. I ended up finding the best and cheapest online. I did my best to find old, used bats but couldn't find all the right sizes for what I wanted so I just got new bats.

kpmcmullin

Wed, 08/19/2015 - 14:50

Hi- do you have the plans and measurements you used to make this headboard and bed? Thanks!