If you're looking for an easy built that will INSTANTLY add more seating for your outdoor space, look no further! This was such an easy build and is one of my favorites so far. All it took was 2X4 boards, which are dirt cheap.
I made these for my team to thanks them for the way they have all stepped up this year in leading through the challenges we’ve faced in 2020 so far. Hope everyone is staying healthy and safe.
Beautiful Simple DIY Wood Bed
I combined the Reclaimed-Wood Headboard with the Hailey Platform Bed patterns, both found here on Ana's website to make my queen-sized bed. Alterations to the general instructions include: A 1x6 was sandwiched into the lower portion of the headboard to create the head of the bed platform (same as the panel pieces of the headboard). Another 1x6 was fastened from the back, the same as the other trim pieces. 4 holes for the light wires were chiseled out of the top trim, then a 2x6 was fastened across the top of the headboard to allow more room for the mounting of the lights. (these last 2 pieces flush to the back of the headboard instead of centered.) So the project was not too top-heavy I added a 2x6 center leg to the headboard. For even more stability I added a 4 x 4 leg to the center support of the bed portion. The lights are LED (Ikea) and the wires are fastened to the back of the headboard to keep them safe from pets, etc. The corners of the platform bed are held together with screwed-in knock-down hardware (Lee-Valley). Dis-assembly was important to me, so the bed could be moved from the garage to the house! I am not an experienced wood worker by any means, nor am I particularly fast. The plans I downloaded from this site were very detailed. The project was both fun and full-filling!
Wed, 07/09/2014 - 20:35
I'd have no idea where to get hemlock! Looks great, love the grain. You must be so proud!
Wed, 07/09/2014 - 20:44
The only wood cheaper than hemlock is pine! : ) I bought the wood at Windsor Plywood in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It took the stain very well and I am very pleased with my choice. It is a softer wood than some, sands down very easily.
Built in cabinet based on the bar door cabinet project. Reclaimed bar wood used for the doors and trim. Custom made steel hardware.
This was a modified version of the Rustic Farmhouse console table. I didn’t want something quite as long, but half the length would’ve been too short. Wanted to use it as a buffet. So I made it a little longer than half the original design and it came out perfect. If I were to do it all over again, I would make the top an inch longer for more of an overhang.
Dark walnut stain on top and the rest was painted with Magnolia paint in Shiplap. Finished with clear satin protective finish. Absolutely loved how it turned out and can’t wait to start on my next project!
Slight variation on Ana’s Potting Bench. I lowered the bottom shelf and added a middle shelf with wood from a gate we removed. I’ve received many compliments. Thanks, Ana!
Kathy Joy
This was our first project.. it was a good one to start off with because it was pretty easy. Our bed is king size. Our boards weren't perfectly flat so we had to screw a few braces in the back with some scrap wood we had left over.
The only real change I made to Ana's plan was switching out the 2x6 board for 1x6. I still used 2x6 boards for my base, but went with the 1x6 for my decking boards, and top backing boards. My reasoning for this was to reduce weight. Other than that I increased the size of the base by adding another 2x6 on top (basically doubling up the base height). This made the sectional the perfect height, in my opinion. The plan Ana offered was pretty straight forward, and I love the size of the sectional itself. Very happy with how it turned out.
Cost Breakdown:
Lumber : $200
Screws: $20 (I used anti rust deck screws)
Stain: $35 (I used a semi-solid stain in a drift wood grey)
Cushions: approx $500 (when I started this project I had no idea cushions were so expensive)
Sun, 07/13/2014 - 09:35
Looks Great. Don't you love how Ana's plans are so customizable. I'd like to build something similar but I'm aware that cushions are pricey. Where did you find yours? What do you think of the quality?
Took 2.5 hrs to cut, fasten and sand, and approximately 24-48 hrs to paint, stain and poly.
This has been a very rewarding project. Now I have people comissioning work!
Thanks for the plans
This was the hubby's second project off this site. Our dining room has been empty for the past 6 months that we moved in to our first home, so it was only appropriate for him to build something for this very empty space.
We did end up modifying the plans a bit... making it smaller (instead of 8 ft, it's 6ft) since we didn't need a huge table with just the 2 of us and the pups living in our home.
Tue, 09/18/2012 - 05:32
how many cans of chaulk paint did you need? The one picture has about 11 cans! I haven't finished my two projects that I have constructed....how much paint and stain does everyone use???
The finish is amazing!
Sat, 01/26/2013 - 12:38
oh sorry! didn't realize that there was a comment here. it took less than 1 can of chalk paint. i don't even think i used up half the can of chalk paint for this. the can may be small, but you get a lot of use out of it. i just had a bunch of chalk paint laying around because i was trying to figure out what color to use and i was also using them for other projects. as for the wax, this project didn't take use up too much wax either. i'm still on the same clear and dark wax cans that i first bought and i've used them on at least 5 other projects. so you really get a lot of use out of them!
Fri, 04/26/2013 - 14:13
Your table looks great! Question: as you made your table 2ft shorter, I understand that the diagonal pieces also need to be shortened. What are there final measurements? I'm trying to do the same, but am a newbie!
Thanks for your help!
Fri, 04/26/2013 - 14:07
Your table looks great! Question: as you made your table 2ft shorter, I understand that the diagonal pieces also need to be shortened. What are there final measurements? I'm trying to do the same, but am a newbie!
Thanks for your help!
Wed, 06/25/2014 - 21:27
Hi! Did you use some of old white and mainly grey? Wondering paint ratio on Annie Sloan paint. Thanks!!!
First I built the 3 weatherly style sectional, then I added the two-seat bench with table in between to square off a seating area in our yard... Family and friends loved them for 4th of July and I really appreciate the plans!!! Thx Ana White ;)
Built a small table for the living room out of a reclaimed pallet.
Another super easy plan to follow! I was even able to make adjustments really easily! This table is 6ft by 33in, because I needed it a bit smaller for the space. The table went together in about half a day. My new paint sprayer and orbital sander made my life a little easier but the heat has been obnoxious so it took a couple of extra days to get the finishes done! I did end up changing my mind and decided to stain the table top to match the sofa & sectional which were done in Olympic Maximum stain and sealant semi transparent in cinder.
A simple Tidy Up end table. It was super easy to make, and fit between my desk and the day bed perfectly.
My kids are loving this seesaw. Easy to make. I followed the plans, and completed it all in about 8hrs. Rounded all sharp edges to make it a bit safer. I recommend adding an additional hole on the vertical support if you have smaller kids. A tip, pre-tape the washers over the holes prior to final assembly. It'll save you a lot of frustration.
I made the grill table to match my chicken coop and my garden beds. Absolutely LOVE it!! (Ignore my cracked concrete (the table is level). The plans were easy to follow and it all came together great!! Thank you!
Kelly
This project started off as a way for me to get some much needed "me" time and create a sense of accomplishment. However, after purchasing the wood & cutting it into lengths, my "Lego Maniac" 17 year old son decided he wanted to take over! He begged me to let him assemble the units. Since he single-handedly assembled our IKEA kitchen remodel, I decided to let him have his way.
We spent one day painting the cut pieces. I think it looks nicer having them painted first and patching up holes, rather than deal with drips and such with the numerous spaces and sections. We had a wonderful time chatting the whole day and painting. O.K., this is just as good for the soul as "me" time.
That evening, after the paint had dried, we couldn't help ourselves...we NEEDED to assemble one section. So we started with the corner unit. And after one major "re-do", we had it figured out. My son, Jacob, ran with it from there and he and his cousin finished it, wood patched, sanded, and re-painted.
All told, it took him (us) about 3 days to complete. We found the cushions at Lowe's and the entire project cost us about $500.00! HUGE savings and some serious mother-son time!
Sense of accomplishment doubled!
