Console Table
I built this in just a couple of hours. I thought it would look good in our living room. I also wanted to try the Gel stain and thought this would be a good project for that.
I built this in just a couple of hours. I thought it would look good in our living room. I also wanted to try the Gel stain and thought this would be a good project for that.
Our first build! Adapted plans to make a king size. Headboard is an old barn door I found. (Pic is crooked not bed ;) ) We had to use 2 Twin XL mattresses due to narrow staircase. Added extra slats. I'm saying it took a weekend to build only because it was below 30° in garage and we took warm up breaks.
Very much like the console table look but decided to modify it to create a utility room bench and sink with open storage space below. Got a 1.75" pine slab to put on top and then cut out the space for a utility sink. Did not put in the cross pieces as the bench was to run from one wall to the washer/dryer setup. Used dimensional lumber from Lowe's (after perusing several second-hand sources for more interesting woods but prices and quality fell short) and stained with an oak stain. Now may try my hand at an actual furniture piece that will be in a living area and needs to be done right.
Just love this and there is storage inside the bench.
Sylvie
It is almost back to school time (20 days) and I am home alone with my 4 kids while my husband is away on business for 2.5 weeks. What is a woman to do? Find a project.
There has always been this weird little nitch in the front "formal living room" that I use as my photo studio. It is only 55 1/4 " wide and 7" deep so nothing I could find would fit there- I usually have a coat rack there- and last year I had my boys' backpacks for school hung there. But... This year my twins are going off to school- which means 4 backpacks. Enter project! I modified the Small Locker Project (http://ana-white.com/2010/08/still-not-locker.html) and built the lockers to 1.) fit the space 2.)to fit their existing shoe baskets that used to be in an Ikea Expedit shelf.
I am soooo pleased with how they turned out.
I built this in pieces- first the bench, then the dividers and backing, and then the cubbies above. I built it using 1/2 in birch veneer plywood (that happens to be Purebond) from home depot. I had Home Depot cut the wood (which I normally do for the easiness factor- but this time it was a mistake. My favorite cutting guy was on vacation and I wanted to start now so I let Moose cut it. So not a good idea. One piece was 15" wide at one end and 15 1/4 " at the other... I gave him a cutting guide, hello?
Good thing I have my own table saw so I could fix it. (from when I built my girls beds: http://ana-white.com/2010/05/plans/corner-unit-twin-storage-bed)
I sanded and stained the wood with custom stain from Sherwin Williams. I then gave it 3 coats of waterbased Poly .(sanding between each one)
Then I glued and nailed it together (for the record, 1/2 plywood is harder to shoot nails into- just sayin')
Then I had the wood cut for the dividers and back (sand, stain, poly, glue and nail, install)
Finally the cubbies at the top: (sand stain, poly glue and nail, install)
After that I put on the trim so now I have a built in lockers for my kids- their backpacks and shoe baskets fit exactly, and there is room for when they grow for the backpack hooks to move up. I plan to use chalkboard vinyl to put their names above the hooks. Thanks Ana again for inspiring me!!!!!!
I made this headboard a year ago and it was my first Ana White project. I finally got around to making the nightstands last weekend and I just adore them. My guest room is finally complete!
Made two of these for our twins! Lots of steps and measuring but pretty simple!
Sun, 01/21/2018 - 16:32
I'm making these beds and love your stain! I have tried several sample stains and cannot find one I like. Where did you find your stain?
Outdoor Coffee Table
I used pine for the 2x6's and 2x4's (and 1x3's) and fir plywood for the headboard, footboard and drawers. I also modified the drawers and used a square piece of 3/4" plywood for the bottom - made it way easier to build the drawers square so they slide nicely!
The pulls are from Lee Valley.
Sun, 08/12/2012 - 17:36
I love how the storage drawers are off the floor. The finish looks great and the "in process" photos help a lot. Great Job!
This was my first wood working project, and it came out great!
Please note - the buy list leaves out the 2x10s needed for the sides.
A sideboard I built. Took about two weeks. Finish is General Finishes antique white milk paint with a van dyke brown glaze over it. Finished with a top coat of polycrylic
Mon, 08/13/2012 - 18:33
It does look great and I second birdsandsoap, love the finish and beadboard. On a side note... I also like the color of your wall! What is it?
Tue, 08/14/2012 - 09:20
thank you for the commnets. The wall color is Distance by Sherwin Williams and thats funny you say that I have been thinking about changing it because it seems a little too dark
I did this all with fence panels. The dimensions were determined by my 2x4's. I trimmed the pickets to size and overlapped them to give it a real siding look. Then I power washed it and let the kids have fun, we have not finished decorating but we will and I am sure it will change over time since their decoration of choice is chalk. I say a weekend because you need to inventory what lengths of wood you have to plan it out and the smaller cuts for the siding can be time consuming. This didn't cost me a thing I had screws left over from building a deck. I built each wall then screwed them together and attached siding making sure to only screw into the facing wall so I could disassemble if needed.
Awesome rustic book case that was inspired by an Arhaus table. It is a fun twist on a traditional book shelf with tons of character!
I took Patrick's design and expanded it. The dresser is deeper and has one more drawer than the original. The finish is only slightly distressed because that's how my 'client' wanted it. The drawer slides were the toughest part. The carcass MUST be square or at least very close. I built the whole thing, then tore the carcass apart and rebuilt it because my first attempt was not square enough. Obviously the drawers won't slide smoothly if it isn't square.
Edit: I get a lot of requests for the plans and/or cut list for my modifications. I do not feel comfortable re-posting the plans on my website and can not do it here either (only pictures can be uploaded). Please feel free to e-mail me (bbomerATgrvland.com) or request the plans in the comment section of my blog (linked below) and I will send you a .pdf that shows my modifications at each step.
Edit 2015-01-26: I do not believe that I am getting notifications for all the comments here, so please use one of the methods above.
Edit 2015-01-28: I have posted my alterations here: http://grvland.com/wordpress/2015/01/28/dresser-plan/. Please comment there with any questions, because I can not guarantee that I will get notified if you comment here.
Sun, 03/16/2014 - 19:08
I would love to receive a copy of your modified plans. My email is [email protected]. It looks great and is just what I need for my daughter's room!
Wed, 04/02/2014 - 20:24
Please send me the modified plans to [email protected]. This piece looks amazing, and I can not wait to try it out!
Thanks,
Sara Mitchell
Mon, 09/15/2014 - 07:36
Please send a copy of your modified plans! This dresser is beautiful, and I would love to try and recreate it. Please send the plans to [email protected].
thanks!
Lauren
Tue, 11/04/2014 - 12:13
Please send me a copy of your modified plans. The dresser looks great! You can send it to me at [email protected]. Thank you very much!
Ana
Sat, 12/13/2014 - 20:24
Please send me a copy of your modified plans! Its just what I'm looking for. [email protected]
Sat, 12/27/2014 - 17:17
I would love your modified plans for this dresser! my email is [email protected]
Thanks
Sun, 12/28/2014 - 09:07
If possible I would also love to use your expanded plans. My email is [email protected].
Thanks and happy holidays.
Steve
Sun, 12/28/2014 - 17:07
I would love o get the updated plan for the larger dresser. Please email to [email protected]. Thanks!
Sun, 12/28/2014 - 21:58
I would love to have a copy of your plan as well. My email is [email protected]. Thank you in advance.
Sat, 01/03/2015 - 14:35
Hello,
I would also love a copy of your plans. My email is [email protected]. Thanks in advance :)
Tue, 01/05/2016 - 10:32
Hi .. I was just wondering if I could get the free plan for a three drawer dresser ? Nothing fancy , just wat to make one for my wife for her b-day , comin up soon ,, any help would be great ,, Thanks , and hope you have a happy new year/ Bye for now , Claude.
I used the basic Raised cedar garden bed plans with a few alterations. I made them different sizes, stacked one on top of the other for some dimension in my garden and secured them together from in inside.
I recently spotted a little gem in the garage - a little space in between the garage doors. It was perfect for building a modular system of small French cleat box shelves. I made them all using scrap wood. I even had extra scrap wood to make a battery charging station in another narrow gap on the wall. You can read all the details about my latest storage adventure on my blog:
http://www.justmeasuringup.com/blog/using-commonly-lost-garage-spaces-for-storage
I'm on high alert for more areas like this that get overlooked easily, and am just waiting for more inspiration to strike!
Our son moved up to a big boy room and we made him the Fire Station bed. He LOVES it. Not quite ready for him to use it as a loft bed so he is sleeping on the bottom for now.
Kaity
This project was super easy and free! I just used some scrap wood I had, along with stains and finishes already on-hand and built this Pottery Barn Kids knockoff shelf while the baby napped! For the complete play-by-play, click my blog link!
Tue, 08/21/2012 - 21:24
This looks great! I just finished the wood part of this project, and was looking to see what everyone used for a finish. Yours looks pink in the photo, but you say it is red paint. Is the picture true to color?