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Grandy barn door console

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 20:38

I had a different idea for the barn door hardware. I used 1/2" black pipe and fittings for the rail . I found rollers on eBay that were perfect for this application. It went together great and I love the industrial look .

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
300.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax dark walnut

Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

6 Cube Bookcase

We are redoing our almost 3 year old girls room to a big girl room and we started with this! The Bed is almost finished and I can't wait to share it! I think adding the moulding to the top makes it look very pretty and professional. Our other two rooms have real PBK furniture in it but I honestly think this is going to look better!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
White Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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C. Tyson (not verified)

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 06:15

This will look just perfect in my kid's room. I can't wait to try it out. Going to my local Lowe's in 30 minutes.

Mikey's Clubhouse Bed

Submitted by Jenga on Mon, 01/04/2016 - 17:41

Finished project for Mikey's bed.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Dark Maple after burning for a antiqued weathered looked
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Desk X Build

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 03/26/2019 - 07:07

Full timelapse and thoughts are in the imgur album.

Estimated Cost
$120
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr Moonquake grey, Luck of Irish green. Polyurethane on top and drawer.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Rustic X coffee table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 02/18/2023 - 02:39

Wanted a new coffee table and loved the plans for this. I wanted something slight different though with a solid hardwood top.
I used only reclaimed timber. The frame is from old construction lumber which I planted and squared off. The top and bottom slats are iroko and sycamore sourced from commercial wood recycling project.
I had a little bit of wood left over so made some matching coasters and coaster holder

Built from Plan(s)

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Rustic Farmhouse Bench

Submitted by kylihoot on Sat, 10/29/2011 - 10:48

This is one of my favorite things i've built yet. Its cute, small, and sturdy!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$15
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
I painted the frame white, sanded heavily and rubbed on walnut stain over it. For the top, I just sanded with heavy grit so get the dirt off the barnwood, and then put a water-based polyurathane on it. Two coats, I think lol.
Done!
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Bedside Table

Submitted by thurm12 on Mon, 10/21/2013 - 09:55

Had to adjust the size of the drawer to fit inside the gap. Chose to lay the shelf on the bottom and attached a 1x2 to the front of the shelf perpendicular to the ground to keep the shelf in place.

I chose not to add the plywood backing because it's not visible, but I may in the future.

Overall a great and simple project, and I'm very pleased with the results.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$50-60
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax PolyShade Dark Espresso (3 coats)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Providence Bench

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/06/2016 - 13:07

I LOVE this bench. It's simple and rustic, yet absolutely beautiful. I modified the plans slightly to exclude the long support board along the bottom of the bench and found that the bench is still very sturdy and stable. I love that this bench is a relatively easy and quick to complete project, with such a gorgeous end product!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$25
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I used Minwax brand stain in Provincial for the color and finished it with Varathane brand varnish in a matte finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Baby Valet for a baby on the go

Submitted by blasiansky on Sat, 04/20/2019 - 09:34

Made it for a friend who will be on the go with her new baby.  I included screw hooks to either hang bags or separate. Tray & box are removable also. Bottoms are chalkboard paint. She wanted to paint it so i will stop here.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$25
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Lemonade Stand

Submitted by ckwarr on Thu, 10/24/2013 - 11:45

A 1x16 was used for the top and sides to give it a little more depth.
We cut the sides at 29" tall so that it is just under 30" high and can be used with a regular chair.
The shelves are 1x6's since we made it a little deeper.
The banner posts are 1x2's that are 6' tall.
Beadboard and some extra trim were also used.

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
White semi-glass paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Rustic open bathroom vanity

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/01/2023 - 13:22

The plumbing underneath was a bit wonky, so we needed something that was open on the side against the wall and could be built in place around the plumbing. Added a few shelves to hide said plumbing.

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Hall tree

Submitted by Brad Wills on Sat, 10/26/2013 - 14:13

We had a table in the entryway that seemed to catch everything, bags, mail, etc. so when I found the Mimi hall tree I had to build it. This was my second build, so I was a little nervous. I wanted to paint it white , but my wife talked me out of it. I am so glad she did. Fun build, and now we have a place for all the stuff when we get home every evening.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
75.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar Kona stain, Martha Stewart Baha bliss (2.49 sent small sample can) valspar polycrylic 3 coats on tops and 2 on the rest.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Simple Modern Bed

Submitted by sarah0406 on Mon, 05/13/2019 - 11:04

We used repurposed wood from a previous home reno project along with new lumber to build a king-sized bed frame and wall-length headboard - based off of the "2x4 Simple Modern Bed" plans from More Like Home. We are VERY much beginners so this was an incredible learning experience, but the end result looks pretty good, in my opinion!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Flip Top Coffee Table

Submitted by angiemicn on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 01:11

Needed a sturdy coffee table and this plan was perfect. Doubles as a bench, extra storage in the hidden cubby underneath the flip top, holds football fiesta platters, beers, and when the parties not in full swing, I'm using as a sewing table as well. Love it. Used my Kreg jig for entire assembly so super sturdy and easy too. Modifications: 1x6 Pine boards, jigged together. love the look of pine and after assembly, meticulously sanded so feels like one piece of wood. Used the hidden hinges. Bottom shelf I made out of leftover 1x4's, to match the top. width is 36 inches. Had to fit in a tiny living room. Did add support to the bottom shelf, 2 1x2's under the 1x4's....my dog has already crawled onto the shelf.

Estimated Cost
free used leftover scraps
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane Natural finish for top and shelf.
Kilz white primer 2 coats, and Behr Ultra White for legs and apron.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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angiemicn

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 02:36

thank you so much! Glad you liked it, I love the contrast too!
Since it's essentially a holder for hubby's beer and snacks this kind of top can take a lot of abuse and still look great

Victoria Marie (not verified)

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 18:57

I love the look of this augmented plan. The 1x6 boards looks super sleek.

Can I ask you a question? I'm building this bench as my very first building project, and so far it is quite wobbly. I attached the shelves with one pocket hole in each corner through the shelf piece. You mentioned that yours is super sturdy. How did you attach the shelves?

Thanks! - Victoria

angiemicn

Wed, 02/22/2012 - 22:57

Victoria,
I made each side as a frame, looked like 2 rectangles and 2 squares. Those were both kregged together...then I put those frames, front, back and 2 sides together kregging those together. The shelves are all kregged in too. I don't know if that helps or not. I've used mine for extra seating.
good luck, angie

Rustic X end table

I love this site. We needed new furniture in are house and didn't want to spend a bunch of money. Finding the Rustic x plans was a life saver.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$80
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
White paint and kona stain.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Tweeked

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/13/2016 - 17:51

Few tweeks such as router work, finish, and forged corner braces.  

Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Mantle

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 03/17/2023 - 14:14

The second one was before. It was the very first project I ever did all by myself. It only took me a couple of months to get the nerve to go to the store and buy everything. Then I cut and did everything on my own. 😬 I am so stinkin proud of myself.

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