Boot rack
My garage is in a different dimention now! Thank you Ana!
I had a bit of trouble with the length of the dowels but overall I am so happy with it.
My garage is in a different dimention now! Thank you Ana!
I had a bit of trouble with the length of the dowels but overall I am so happy with it.
Love my new coffee table! I modified the plans to fit the space.
I made these two Adirondack chairs. I decided to put a deck stain on them (Cape Cod Gray and Pewter)
Greg Porpora
I had been looking for a small table for our small entry space. When I was searching, I was hoping to buy a table but couldn't find something I liked. I found this plan but it scared me because I had NEVER built anything. After researching on this site, I decided to jump in and try it. I made it much smaller to match our space. I added the shelf higher than recommended because I wanted to be able to use it as a homework spot when the kitchen table is covered by a project. I don't like the finish, but it will stay for a while because others like it.
A mini flat shelf for my daughter. Initially sized to fit on the landing until I realized I had just built her a ladder to climb the banisters, so relocated it to the hall.
Width increased to 630mm between uprights to allow 3x A4 books side by side. Height is 830mm to fit initial planned location.
Painted with Annie Sloan Duck-Egg Blue distressed at the edges and waxed with Annie Sloan soft wax.
Thank you for the great plans! I modified it a bit to fit our needs. I made the footboard identical with the headboard; added feet from Osbourne Wood and finials I found on Etsy. To accomodate the feet, I made the vertical corner posts flush with the siderails and head/foot boards.
Mon, 09/26/2016 - 11:28
I forgot to mention that I went to Ikea and bought slats for their toddler bed to use as the mattress support for mine. They were $9.99 discounted to $5.99 and it was a lot cheaper and easier to just use that as the support.
This is a realtively easy build. Simply follow the instructions and it will come together beautifully. I have down a couple of these so far and this one was actually narrower than the plans called for. The lady I built them for wanted the center section to match her cushion width as closely as possible so I simply used one less cedar 1x4. It turned our perfectly.
I have found most of the plans I have built from this site are pretty simple and most of my time has been spent on the finish.
The sectional is based off the 2x4 outdoor sectional plans and the table is loosely based on the 4x4 truss beam table plans, although it's built out of leftover cedar decking boards and 2x4's. I made some additional adjustments to the sofa to keep the pillows in place and used the full 10' boards from the plan (and a few extra). Super happy with how it turned out!
Sarah E
So I love Restoration Hardware but think their prices are exploitative. I found a picture of a couch I really like from there. Turns out it was discontinued so I looked on Ebay and found cushions for it and I just tried to copy the picture as best I could. I considered trying to learn about bending wood for the arms but that would have significantly delayed the process so I just took a 2x6 and cut the curves with a band saw. It worked.
Sun, 05/12/2013 - 09:31
could you please share your instructions for your couch? My email addy is [email protected] thanks!!!
Thu, 05/16/2013 - 11:30
I love your variation!! It looks like a cross between the outdoor sofa and the Bristol? Could you tell us what size wood you used for the different components? I know 2x6 cut to shape for the front leg......but what about the seating area slats (1x3?) and the back rest slats (1x3?) and the back leg/backrest upright (2x4?) and the top of the back rest(2x4? with radius end) and the box for the seating area (2x4?) You did a truly amazing job!!!!!!! I would love to see more pictures if you have any showing your progress through the build! [email protected]
Tue, 05/13/2014 - 12:51
I like the way you curved the front legs.
I am wondering how you curved the back legs/backrest?
Sun, 07/13/2014 - 09:42
Great job. Since its now 2 years later, how are your joints holding up at those
This is my 10ft long picnic table (which is bar height) that we built for the patio. We needed better seating for parties and BBQ's. I will post the plans later! Also featured is the couch that we designed and built with the center table.
Thu, 04/02/2015 - 17:06
Table looks great exactly what I need for my patio, do you happen to have the plans?
This was my first Farmhouse bed! I am totally in love with how it turned out! These plans were very detailed and easy to follow. I added some fancy trim like in the Mom's Fancy Farmhouse bed. I also changed the way I attached the side rails. I used siderail supports from Lee Valley as I wanted to be able to dismantle the bed for easier moving if needed.
I am also thinking of adding a trundle to it.
Thank you so much Ana, for these wonderful plans.
I have made numerous items from your site and will continue to do so.
Fun to make and so pretty!
Being a newby to woodworking, I wasn't sure if I could tackle this build. I saw pictures on your website and decided to give it a try. However, my wife wanted drawers so I made the doors a little shorter in order to add the 4 drawers but keep the height at 36". Thanks for your inspiration. I'm getting more comfortable everyday.
Louis Villarrubia
Thanks to Ana White and fsmumford, I was inspired to create a castle bed for my princess. It was a lot of hard work but it paid off seeing her going up the stairs and down the slide a million times the 1st day!
Wed, 01/13/2016 - 05:12
I am looking for the plans for this bed as well.
Have you had any luck finding them?
Thu, 11/26/2015 - 15:49
Thanks so much for being so generous with your plans. I just had my first granddaughter and you've given me so many options for what I can do for her. The castle bed will be great in a few years. Thank you.
My husband and I made this completely fabulous DIY playstand for my niece's birthday. It turned out fantastic. Ana's plans were straightforward and easy to follow. The most difficult part was making the buntings, but even those turned out fine. The only recommendations that I have beyond what is in Ana's post are use a good piece of plywood since it isn't easy to sand, and to put the extra velcro for holding back the theater curtains on the back. My cost is a little higher than the one on the original plans, but I also factored in the cost of the different fabrics, velcro, etc.
You can read more about it on my blog.
My husband took care of cutting, drilling and putting together the table. I took care of sanding, staining and sealing. It was an easy project. Thank you for the plans, our kids love this table!
This was my first Ana White build and I love it! Built all by myself in 4.5 hours. Decided to paint it to match the plaster in our pool since it will be located close by. I am very pleased with how quickly it came together and how sturdy it is. I did an an additional 2x4 brace in the center of each top to help keep the 1x4's straight and hopefully prevent sagging.
Finished look with table.
Valorie Torres Arantz
This was a quick and easy project we made with all the scrap wood in the garage. It went together in a few hours, and made a great gift for one of my daughter's friends. It was so much cuter than any of the American Girl doll beds at the store, and WAY cheaper, too.
This was our first family project. My husband has built a lot of things, but I've been so inspired I wanted to start building things too! Our two older kids were involved as much as possible (hence the very orange color) and we had a lot of fun. I definitely need some practice cutting straight lines haha, but practice makes perfect! My kids love to read and it is eye-catching as it is functional!
I shrunk the size and dumbed down the plans to fit my skill level.
Mon, 10/10/2016 - 09:08
I love what you did! It looks so great! I prefer this style, which is more simplistic than the other. Great work!!
Mon, 10/10/2016 - 10:28
Love how this turned out - the simpler drawers is just as (if not more) beautiful!
Tue, 10/11/2016 - 14:56
Thanks! I wish I would of set up an account before I posted so I could get notifications. I honestly didn't think anyone would notice it :)
Tue, 10/11/2016 - 14:58
I am so excited that people noticed this :) Is there any way of putting this under my account? I didnt make an account until today and I would like to get notifications. I have my project on my facebook page and can prove that I made it with other pictures. Thanks!
Mon, 01/20/2020 - 07:44
I would love to see this in a farm-house (rather than rustic) aesthetic along with drawers under the seats for extra storage. Maybe on casters with a fold up extension on the other side? So many ideas running through my head with this!
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Ana White
Sun, 09/25/2016 - 12:33
Glad to see these made! It
Glad to see these made! It is such a simple project but so userful! Your space looks great, thanks for sharing! Ana
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Taa-daa
Sun, 09/25/2016 - 18:56
Plan
I have to say I will be making a few of those! I find the plan you designed is simply awesome! The boots are of the floor which simplifies the cleaning, the dowels are not very long so you wouldn't stumble upon them, the spacing is great! I can go on and on about this one very well thoughtout !!!