This entertainment unit was inspired by the 4x4 x base pedestal dining table with planked wood top. It completes the set which also includes the Table, coffee table and lamp table.
All 4 pieces have the same top design
Made from 200mm x 50mm pine sleepers and finished with Cabots benchtop clear finish
My mom bought a similar one several years ago and I've been wanting something like this ever since...so glad I came across this site so I can proudly say I built it myself whenever someone asks!
Sun, 05/19/2013 - 13:44
I would like to purchase something like this, but I cannot find it any where. I actually want to make it into a laundry hamper where it is deep enough to fit two tall thin laundry baskets. Can anyone help me on this?
Thu, 10/10/2013 - 20:59
Absolutely adore how yours turned out. Such an elegant look. Please share the color you used. Can't really tell if it's black or a very dark brown. Thanks and congrats on the gorgeous result!
Fri, 12/27/2013 - 10:42
Is that beadboard trim on the front door? I'd also like to know the color you used. Very beautifully done!
I looked at several solutions for a potable miter saw cart given that I had just purchased a new miter saw and it is quite heavy. Opted for the miter saw cart in Ana's website because it provided the most flexibility given my limited working space.
I saw the barn shaped greenhouse plan but preferred a regular roof pitch. I did however incorporate the corrugated polycarbionate as a covering. I find it odd that you guys installed the polycarbonate horizonitally instead of vertically.
Anyway thanks for the info on polycarbonate.
Tue, 09/01/2020 - 17:47
Love this! I really prefer the roofline on your greenhouse. Did you modify Ana's design, or did you get plans from another site? Would love to replicate your design if possible-very elegant.
I made a 14 foot table using Ana's plans. I am remodeling my parents house that they built in 1966. I was able to use some 4x6's for the legs from walls that I took down.
Tue, 06/04/2019 - 20:07
Hi that looks amazing! I’m looking to make the same size table. Could you please tell me the measurements of your legs? Also what length support boards did you use. Thanks
I wanted to build a small shower bench. I used the Providence Bench Plans and just made it a bit smaller with a few adjustments. This bench is 35" long and 18" tall. I did not use the cross supports on the bottom because it was so short. Also, you will see that I turned the bottom stretcher and side supports flat/horizontal. I put the screws for the seat boards through the top down just because this was the easiest way for me to do it. The plans did not show in detail how to attach the seat boards from the underside. It just said "finally, the seat boards." I guess they probably used a pocket jig. I bought a pocket jig and used it in the couple of places, but this was my first time using it. I used brown, coated decking screws in the places I did not use the pocket screws. This was my first attempt at building anything and my first time to use a pocket jig. I used a natural wood stain and Behr Weather-Proofing since it will be in a wet area.
This bed was built using poplar, and pine wood. I used poplar for most of the stained pieces that are visible, and the stain is varathanes Early American. This is the fourth bed I’ve built with Ana’s Farmhouse Storage Bed plans, because it breaks down to four pieces, headboard, footboard and two side boxes, along with the drawers. This makes it easy to assemble on site.
Tue, 07/28/2020 - 14:33
I really like how you built this...I noticed you used the queen plans but made a king. Would you be able to share the changes you made to make this a king. I am still relatively new in my woodworking passion compared to your 25 years of experience. Thanks for sharing your end result...I would be open to pay for the updated plans if need be as I know your time and experience is valuable.
I modified the Grandy Console to be dog crates for my Grand Pups so we didn’t have to have crates set up in the house. Middle divider can be raised to make one big crate.
My friend & I made this doll house for a Christmas present for my daughter. The plans were easy to follow!
I put carpet on the top floor & then used contact paper that lookes like wood for the other flooring.
My latest furniture build, custom kitchen island inspired by Williams-Sonoma "Cooper Double Kitchen Island. The workers there weren't too happy when I was at their store taking measurements and me telling them, I'm going to build one myself. The most expensive part was the matching quartz top on it. Here is my start to finish pictures. It's a great addition to my complete home renovation project, which is now on the market for sale. If anyone wants specs and build info, to build it yourself let me know! Thank you Ana-White for inspiring in 2013 to start wood working and building, I have learned so much from your DIYs from the first x console table to now building anything my mind can imagine. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/8707-Braun-Path-San-Antonio-TX-78254…
Sun, 05/05/2019 - 19:35
Stunning!!! This project is amazing! Thanks for sharing all the photos, so inspiring! Ana
Fri, 05/01/2020 - 22:12
Hi, where can I find the plans for this? It looks incredible!
Tue, 01/26/2021 - 07:39
This is a great build! Are there plans available for it?
We've been eyeballing this plan since it was first posted. We tend to accumulate extra 2x4s from other projects. Great easy build, was able to knock it out in a morning. The finish is a custom blend.
I made this simple Bunk bed shelf so all the stuff my son stored on the headboard, wouldn't keep falling off. It was easy to make and I painted it while working on another project. and I used spray paint to get the orange on a little easier!
Mon, 10/21/2019 - 19:12
My daughter asked for a shelf for her bunkbed—something to hold her glasses, IPad, and retainer case. And maybe a book or two. Thanks to Ana White and free plans...I made the shelf that others have made. thanks!
my first project!
Sat, 04/22/2023 - 09:53
Thank you for sharing, you did an amazing job! Can't wait to see your next project.:)
Wanted to build a sturdy workbench with 4x4 legs, so I used Ana's plans linked below with a few mods!
I own a DIY workshop where I teach people to make signs. I always get compliments on my tables which I built from plans on Ana White. I wanted to teach a workshop on a simple first build project to show ladies how easy it is to learn to build your own furniture! This console table was perfect and each person who built one was so proud of the results!
Wed, 10/02/2019 - 09:54
What a perfect little console! I love the paint color.
Theses cabinets were built for a customer from plans they had found online. The hardware was ordered with the plans for an extra expense and the glass was made to order. Hope you enjoy them thanks for looking.
My latest diy furniture project. Inspired by Ana's bench tree. I had to use some creative thinking to match the angles on my stair banister.
Carlos
I made this bed over a weekend while I “room crashed” my oldest’s bedroom.
I’m so happy with the result. I experimented with stains mixing two, well layering colors.
That was a lot of fun!
I hope to write a blog post about it one day. I will add it to my ever-growing To Do List.
Let me know if you have questions. I love talking about building and all things DIY!
Sun, 10/06/2019 - 15:57
You are amazing! Thank you so much for adding a brag post!
This was a great project to do. I have a family member that paid that full price for the real Pottery Barn piece. I then made this one and showed it to them. Ha!
I used Alder ply but because of the expense I only bought 1 sheet which will run $90-$105 from Menards or Home Depot. Other lumber yards ran up to $140. I got all the pieces out of 1 sheet except for the 2 adjustable shelves which I used birch ply. And you can't even tell. I was going to make my own jig but just bought the Kreg pocket mini jig. Invaluable! and about $20. I found the overall cost from the plans to be under reality. Acrylic, hardware, and hinges will run you $70-$80 easy. But I guess if you use cheap pine or something than maybe you can be close to the estimate.
As queried by others, I too found the plans to specify how to attach the top. I used tiny "L" brackets around the underside perimeter and attached them with my screw gun to the frame (pic attached). For the doors, I didn't like the idea of just screwing the acrylic glass to the inside of the door so I routed the inside and attached some plastic tabs I found in the screen door section of HD to hold them in place. (pic attached). You could also use small mirror clips installed upside down.
I wrestled with the color choice for a long time but finally found the Minwax Gel Stain Mahogany (which is different than regular stain mahogany) to be the right color. After staining and a coat of sealer, I glazed, let dry, then sealed some more. Finished it off with some supa-fine steel wool and paste wax.
I love this piece now because I only glued certain pieces so that I can take it apart and put it back together as I am moving soon. (out of country). The European hinges were a bit of a pain to mess with since they have some movement to them and only lateral adjustments, no vertical. But it came out great. (I think)
Thanks so much for these plans!
$10 ledge and first build with a kreg jig!
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Mon, 12/05/2022 - 17:54
Beautiful piece!
Love the set and the hinged top! Thank you for sharing.