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Barn Beam Shelf
These shelves were easy to make and are sturdy also. I haven't gotten frames for my pictures yet - I was so excited to hang up my shelf.
Rolling Dressers with Flip-up Compartment
New dressers to match the nightstands. I modified the plans to make three smaller drawers up top and added a flip-up compartment for small stuff like jewelry, hair brushes and trinkets etc. It was fun to get more creative.
I made two at the same time so the wood and stain would be more consistent. However, in hindsight, I will never do any project that requires me to make 14 drawers at the same time again. I also used planked 1x4s instead of plywood for the sides and tops for looks. This made the dressers about an inch or so narrower. I used 2x4s instead of 2x2s for the bottoms of the frames to beef it up and reduce deflection, and also did not use braces in the back.
Wood -> $245/dresser
Hardware -> $ 150/dresser
Strain -> $20/dresser
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Sat, 10/05/2013 - 18:59
They are stunning! Amazing
They are stunning! Amazing job!! I love the charging nightstand in the background too, my dream bedroom!
daybed converted to fit ikea kura bunk bed
We wanted to add some storage to our Ikea Kura bunk bed. We needed to adjust the size of the day bed by a couple of inches but worked awesome. Looks like one finished bunk bed.
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Wed, 02/03/2016 - 12:43
great idea!!
Hi i just purchased the lumber to make this following the plan from thw original day bed. Would you happen to still have the changes that you made to put it under the ikea kura bunkbed?
Entryway closet bench
Adapted from Ana's mudroom in closet plans, I made this to fit the small closet when you walk into the house. I slotted it and hung wire baskets for air flow since it will be used mainly for hats and gloves which we wear more than not up here in AK. Next for the closet directly across will be a sho storage project which I'm sure I will find on here. Thank you Ana for your awesome site and work you put in.
DIY Can Organizer
THANK YOU! This was a great idea. Our pantry is deep and narrow and it was impossible to know what canned items we had. Also, since the spacing between our shelves is 11", none of the tiered can organizers on the market would work for us (too tall). We added two tiers to your plan and cut the top tier in half (for my large cans of whole tomatoes!). We are very happy with how this project turned out.
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dresser turned bathroom vanity
We looked high and low for a sturdy dresser we could convert to a vanity for our kid's bathroom. We could find nothing for under $500 so we decided to make it. We used solid hickory for the top and bottom and hickory vaneer for the rest. Only the middle drawers are useable, the side ones have a faux front to leave room for the sink plumbing behind. My husband also reinforced the bottom compartments by making them three separate compartments instead of one solid one. We ordered the sinks from overstock.com and the faucets are from Lowes.
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Fri, 10/07/2011 - 16:14
Love it!!! I have been
Love it!!! I have been looking for a design I love and this is it :) Thank you for sharing!
Fri, 10/07/2011 - 16:39
My kids have been bugging for
My kids have been bugging for years for double sinks. I LOVE this. I was thinking along the same line but never got past the thinking part. This is GORGEOUS!
"Fireplace"
Only heating source for our house have been wood stove and some mornings we don't feel like starting a fire even if it is chilly, so we bought electric fire place. As our house is Scandinavian country romantic style, I wanted to make modern fireplace a bit more rustic.
We are missing some beams and moldings, so it looks a bit "naked" now.
More about this project you can read in my blog:
http://ourleaningtree.wordpress.com/diy/fireplace/
Pottery Barn Benchright Inspired Side Table
A great project!! I love how it turned out! I used Poplar wood because I wanted a larger top than 1 inch but smaller than 2 inch. Poplar had an in between size. I love how it turned out! Need to make another one now for my living room so that I have a matching set! Thanks Ana!!
Anthropologie-Inspired Magazine Racks for Barbie Organization
I was inspired to make these wall racks for my daughter's Barbie dolls after seeing a magazine rack on the Anthropologie website that sold for $118! I made 3 of them for under $15 each. Storing the dolls standing up keeps their hair from getting so tangled. It also makes it easier for my daughter to see her dolls, play with them, and put them away when she's done. Finally, they make wall decor out of toys she already owns and loves. This was an easy project that a beginner can do, and it only took a couple of days. We love our Barbie racks!
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Twin Farmhouse Bed
This was made with the Farmhouse Bed Plan.
Woodworking runs in my family, but this is my first item built from scratch.
We decided to leave it bare for a while. It looks beautiful as is.
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Mon, 01/07/2013 - 07:24
I hope this is it!
I will be building this with modifications to the headboard. I'm going to put baseball bats in-between the 4x4's as the header.
Kristi's Craft Desk
This was my FIRST Ana White project ever! I really wanted the PB version of this desk, but didn't want to spend $1,200 (cough, cough, gag)!! I started out with Closet Maid cubbies (since I had never used a power tool - ever) just to be safe. Then, I went to Home Depot and got the MDF for the table top, and had the hubby help me figure out how much moulding to get (because it HAD to be fancy, darnit). I raised the height with 3 support boards across the top and the hubby made some feet for the cubbies. Then I attached the moulding. On the sides and back of the cubbies I used spray adhesive and paintable beadboard wallpaper! That stuff rocks! And it's really cheap at Lowe's.
I didn't get very detailed photos as this was my first project and I was so excited I didn't want to stop. Now all I have to do is fill in the nail holes and throw a coat of paint on it! The best part: The whole thing cost under $300!! AND the Ikea chair that I almost gave away fits and matches perfectly! Someday I will build matching chairs (1 for each side so I can craft with a gal-pal), but for now my craft room looks pretty awesome. Thanks Ana!!
Extra wide shoe bench and cubby area
Modified the cubby plans to just be 5 cubby's wide. My wife wanted white so I dressed it up a bit with the bead board, trim and crown moulding.
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Wed, 12/30/2015 - 11:11
I love your entryway! The
I love your entryway! The white is great, the moulding really makes it beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing it!
Handcrafted table set
I was tired of browsing the market place and seeing the same traditional farmhouse design coming from just about everyone in the woodworking industry. It seems as though the market place is inundated in the same 4 leg, and cross support design. I designed these to go against the grain. They were my first project ever and were sold within days. They had nearly 3k views within the first 2 weeks on facebook. I am particularly proud of them.
Lacquer finish
Swan white legs support w/ poloycrylic finish
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Simple white vanity
Made using your simple grey vanity plans finished in antique white varithane poly stain, made the middle drawer a tilt out, and the vanity top is my own personal touch cut from a butcher block counter, used the cut off pieces to make the back splash sealed with varithane poly stain. Still a work in progress as I’ve yet to install the doors or middle shelf. Love the vanity thanks for the design!
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Wed, 02/01/2023 - 10:24
Looks amazing!
Love the finsih choice and butcher block top! Thank you for sharing.
Narrow Farmhouse Sewing Table
modifications to plans: legs not tapered; shortened table by two feet.
General Finishes Wood Stain in ‘Georgian Cherry’
General Finishes Gel Topcoat
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Sweet Pea Garden Bed
This project was a lot of work, but was so worth it. It took my husband and myself a month of working weekends and some evenings. We have 2 little girls that adore it. I think the little touches make it perfect. We have not completed the storage boxes, but they are in the beginning stages. We did alter the plans slightly as we liked the bottom doors to open so that I didn't have a tiny hole to crawl into to make the bed. We also made the space under the tallest step a closet area to hang up all their dress up clothes. I think this is one of those great projects you can make your own.
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Sun, 10/13/2013 - 12:10
Great Job!
I love the modifications you did on the lower bunk for easier access. And the little touches on the bed slats are fantastic. My girls say they want a bed exactly like this, nevermind that they already have it, haha!
Thu, 10/17/2013 - 08:24
Thanks!
We love this bed! Your plans were fantastic! Although it was a lot of work, it was so worth it. We have 2 friends now that are looking into making this bed for their girls. This bed is a dream come true. What little girl wouldn't want to have this in their room?
Garden bench
The plan had excellent bones, though I modified the top to hold a sink for rinsing and cleaning. It is now painted "San Antonio Rose", and resides happily in the backyard.
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Queen Size Day Bed
This is such an easy plan to make. It was my first time making ANYTHING but I was motivated by saving money. The original bed like this from a store was 1700 dollars. I did make a few beginner mistakes but figured it out. I changed some of the measurments to fit my queen size mattress and of course its for my actual bedroom and not patio... I get so many compliments!! Hope you like it.
Kitchen Island
Inspired by Ana’s island plans with a few of my own tweaks.
Rustic X Console Table
We built this console table after the rustic X coffee table and end table. We have learned from previous experience to cut the "X" last, marking them against the frame instead of measuring to cut. This time, my husband made a suggestion to leave the X's out and it was great! The console table still goes very well with the rustic X coffee table and end table, but without the X, it also fits well into other rooms we can use it for. In the end, we are very happy with the result!
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Ana White Admin
Fri, 01/13/2023 - 11:36
Super kitchen cabinet!
Awesome, so much function for the kitchen and looks great too!