Kitchen Nook
I wanted a corner kitchen table. I used the farm house table plans and made up the bench!
I wanted a corner kitchen table. I used the farm house table plans and made up the bench!
As the news of COVID was getting scarier and scarier in early March, I knew that I would need something to do to keep myself busy since I live alone and wasn't going to be able to get out and do anything. I had been wanting something different in my dining area so I headed to the local Home Depot and picked up the supplies. I learned a lot on this build as it was filled with many firsts but mainly just building something like this by myself! My husband built things for us on occasion over the years and I learned a few things from watching him but I had never done it myself. He passed away 5 years ago (too young, just before he would have turned 50) and I needed a confidences booster. As I built it, I shared my accomplishments on Facebook (also building my confidence) and now it's pretty much done - just a couple things left: put a sealer on it to protect it, find the right baskets and attach the back. I have had trouble finding the right baskets and made do with painted, plastic baskets from the local DollarTree. I wanted to wait until I was done sealing it before I attached the back. Anyway, I could not be more proud of myself - although my sister-in-law said I'd make a great husband some day LOL! Thank you Ana for sharing all your know-how and helping boost my confidence! I can't wait to try the next project!
Thu, 02/11/2021 - 14:38
Is there a plan that you used? Or that you based it off of? What are the measurements? I want to build something that looks pretty much the same for my house!
Wed, 08/04/2021 - 08:55
This is from Ana White's Entry Way Console plan - same measurements as plan
We love our farmhouse bed! Thanks Ana! We made a few modifications. We wanted the legs to look a tiny bit more substantial, so we used 1x6 boards for the headboard and footboard. We made our 4x4 legs longer and placed them on the outside to make it a poster bed. I also wanted the end caps on my legs. I glued and nailed 1x6 scraps to 2x6 scraps and then cut a square to size at a 15 degree angle with my miter saw.
Fri, 11/02/2012 - 18:59
This bed is ABSOLUTELY beautiful! I am going to make it, why not, right?! Anyway, the ridiculously expensive mattress we purchased (per Dr's. orders) is a queen & reasonably new. I am wondering if you have a plan for this bed in that size? That would be perfect. I will be anxiously waiting for your reply. Thanks so much & keep up the BEAUTIFUL WORK, You have found your gift & have put it to good use thus far! WTG. Make your weekend a fabulous one!
Take care,
JG
In reply to Bed sizing by Janell Gardner (not verified)
Mon, 11/05/2012 - 08:32
I don't have the plans for the queen size version. I would suggest using Ana's plans for the queen size farmhouse bed. Then, instead of your 4x4s being part of the headboard and footboard, attach them on the outside. In other words, the top panels will be cut to fit the headboard and footboard minus the legs. My 4x4 legs are 34" on the footboard and 60" on the headboard. I also opted out for the top 2x6. I hope I didn't confuse you too much. Please don't hesitate if you have more questions.
btw...thank you so much for your compliments!
Mon, 03/18/2013 - 21:25
I noticed your side table is the same color/style as the bed did you use this site for plans on that also? I LOVE your modifications for this bed!!
Wed, 03/27/2013 - 22:56
I love the modifications you made.This bed is absolutely beautiful. It was my inspiration to build my own...hopefully I'll get some pix posted soon...
My cousin is having a baby boy and needed a dresser for the little guy. I made this for her as a shower present. I love that it was made to fit her needs and that it is made out of solid wood. Not at all like the cheaply made dressers costing much, much more in the retail stores.
The blog from Katie and John from Sew Woodsy was not only helpful but very cute. Kudos to Katie for attempting a large project while prego. It couldn't have been easy.
The only change I made other than the color was covering the space under the dresser. She didn't want to have to collect toys from underneath the dresser or clean dust.
The plans were awesome and I would recommend reading the blog from Sew Woodsy. Their comments were helpful and so were the pictures.
Wed, 08/20/2014 - 09:45
Wow! This is beautiful! It is one of the designs I like the best if we ever decide to build a dresser, as well. :) I will keep your finish in mind.
Sat, 01/03/2015 - 19:38
Congrats, your piece is a beauty. Please, can you tell me what type of wood you used for the drawer fronts.
They seem so clear. AKA Knot Free. I have done a work up on material costs and have not come close to the estimated 300.00. So I was thinking that maybe you splurged on "Clear" Pine boards for the front facing elements. Thanks in advance for your answers.... Happy New Year!
Tue, 01/06/2015 - 12:44
$300 is the number I'm coming up with for #2 or better S4S pine boards plus stain and clear coat. #2 graded pine is definitely not clear. I'd like to know what kind of wood you planning to use and where you are getting it because this is the cheapest I can find in the Pacific Northwest.
In reply to $300 is the number I'm coming by tylerrencher
Sun, 07/12/2015 - 20:00
I've checked out Frost Hardwood and I love their products. They have clear wood that they can mill down to size but it is very pricey. I'm saving up for a really nice dresser but until then I'm gonna stick to the birch plywood at home depot and birch boards that I get from my local specialized lumber houses. Thank you for your comment and I hope your turns out to your liking. I think what really makes this dresser is the stain and finish I used. That was recommended by a professional painter friend who does this kind of thing everyday. The info for that is on my post.
In reply to Building Materials by dhendy13
Sun, 07/12/2015 - 19:54
I'm so sorry I didn't know there were questions on this post. The dresser did cost me a little over $300.00. The whole thing was made out of birch which I got at a local lumber house that specializes in furniture grade wood. This probably doesn't help you anymore since I'm sure you've already made your dresser.
My oldest son's room is only 97 square feet. We needed to add the maximum amount of storage in the small, awkwardly-shaped room. My husband and I decided to make a built-in bed using a couple of stock cabinets to flank the bed. Using Ana White's plans, we made 3 rolling trundle drawers to go underneath.
This was a fun project.
took me total 7 days and spent 1-2 hours each day.
It's perfect size for our room
I love Ana's plans. simple and easy to follow. Thanks Ana for all the inspiration.
I used Varathane golden oak stain and finished it with polyurethane
I chose to make the simple bench 2" shorter, and upholster it, using 4" foam and fabric.
I told my husband that I wanted to try a project since he was getting to have all the fun building around the farm. So we bought the materials and started this bench. It was so easy. The only things he helped me with were some of the measurements and to speed things along :) some of the cutting. The project took us about 2 days. I had some paint I was going to use on another project so I just used it. I have the bench under some trees by my grandkids' swing. Thank you Ana for all the plans you graciously share. I have made a point to visit your sponsors' websites and actually visit their stores when I am able. Go for it ladies. You can do it!!!
I just love this plan of the rustic X Console. You can create so meny versions from this one plan.
This one I made is 42" long, with two X in the back. The finish, is vinger and steal wool with a dash of black tea.
Thank you,
Rebecca
To go along with the 2 outdoor tables for our COVID-19 birthday celebration “ all together but socially distant” party for my hubby and his twin. I used the Happier Homemaker Bench plan x 3, for a bench in between the tables to create more seating with social distancing....this is the 2nd plan of Ana’s I used after the Truss Table...finished with the same outdoor deck stain and poly! I am so new to this....I’m a nurse never been around power tools but it was I,Portland for me to create a happy birthday for my husband and his twin during this pandemic!! Thank you Ana for making this possible!
This was my first project inspired by Pottery Barn and while shopping in a local furniture store we realized the cost to have something very similar would cost $1500-$2000. This table was cut and prepped in my garage and then transported to my daughters house in my car and assembled and finished there. The bench is constructed from left over boards. I choose not to use 2X4 legs but rather opted for 4x4's. The length was shortened to 5' for a cross bar was not neccessary. I used carriage bolts to attach the legs to the shirt in case they ever needed to be disassembled. The top is not glued on, only PH screws used. This has been a very satisfying first project, thanks Ana for showing me the way to having lovely homemade furniture that really impresses, is very well made and for a fraction of the cost.
Fri, 11/09/2012 - 19:11
You did a wonderful job on the table and bench. I like the idea of using the carriage bolts and not gluing on the top. I have done the same for a couple of projects especially if you need to take a table apart or if the top should need repair.
My eldest son and his girlfriend just recently moved into their own home together and seeing as I like to build things I decided that as a house warming gift I would build them something.
I decided that a coffee table would be perfect!
I like the character in old timber instead of new timber so I went out and gathered some pallets and I got to work.
I wanted to use hairpin legs for the coffee table but soon discovered that they are crazy expensive to buy. Solution: make them myself. So I purchased a cheap welder, steel rods and some L brackets all to make the hairpin legs.
When staining the table top I used the same stain colour for the entire top but I used a extra coats to get different colour depths.
Fri, 08/29/2014 - 07:17
This is beautiful! I am sure they love it. I am very impressed by the home made hairpin legs!
In reply to Beautiful by TaylorMade1205
Sun, 08/31/2014 - 01:03
Thank you so much. The legs are actually easier to make than you would think and honestly I don't like to pay for things I can make myself.
I was lucky enough to know someone who's property had 4 barns that were on the virge of falling over.
I removed wood from the barns I needed, some wood was just inside the barns. The thick pieces with holes going around the table were actually old telephone poles (horizontal section).
The plans were straight forward, but prepping, cleaning, sanding the wood from an old barn was the most time consuming. Also hardly anything was straight or square!
We have the covid home school season in effect here in Texas. I built this for my grandson who is in kindergarten. He really likes it and I enjoyed building it. The table is made from pine primarily 2"x 3" boards and a 2' x 4' panel desktop. It is 25" high and 24"W x 48"L. I used the Ana White X Design for the frame.
The chair is 30" high with the seat being 15" high. It is 12" wide by 14 1/2 long. I made the rear legs from a 2" x 6" boarded ripped at 2 1/2 inch wide and the back rest angle at 6 degrees off center. The front legs from 2'' x 2".
I installed adjustable threaded glide felt pads to both the chair and table legs.
I painted and distressed for the older used look.
The farmhouse bed was the first project I tackled. Although it's far from perfect, learned so much and I love, love, love it!
After building my farmhouse bed and 2 new bedside table I still had my very ugly and old dresser.
It functioned really well so instead of building a new one I decided to up-cycle the old one.
I simply framed it up with some pine, painted it white, added pallet wood to the top, stained the pallet wood walnut, then added some fancy handles and now it's like a whole new dresser.
Thanks to Ana-White's website and book I have a whole new set of skills and I am not scared to give just about anything a go.
Sun, 08/31/2014 - 00:58
You're right, I had a ball doing this mainly because I was winging it the whole time.
This dresser was actually a hand me down when I got it about 15 years ago. I don't see the point in throwing out something that is still useful.
Sun, 08/31/2014 - 12:46
Lovely! I recognized right away that it matched your other bedroom projects but had no idea it was a makeover. Great job! :)
In reply to Lovely! I recognized right by booksnotbombs
Mon, 09/01/2014 - 00:29
Thank you. :)
I've got a few years experience doing carpentry work . I was asked if I could build a farm table for a friend of mine. So I gave it a go. I think for my first table to ever build from scratch, it turned out beautiful . I'm extremely happy with the outcome.
My first wood project. Had a blast! Learned a few things for the future. Instructions easy to follow - thank you! Stained in Jacobean.
Fastened together with Kreg screws, and glue. I chose to put the pocket holes on the inside and back so they wouldn't show on the bottom. This does make the ledge a little less deep. Easy project for a rainy day !
Wed, 11/06/2013 - 06:30
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This X coffee table built from ana's plans. Fairly easy project. Used douglas fir for the frame and top and pine for the shelf. Finished with dark walnut stain and 2 coats of poly. The only thing I modified from the plans was the top. I added the breadboard style ends.
These made the perfect benches for my first farmhouse table.