Kids desk
My daughter wanted a desk from a long time and this was a perfect plan!! I tweaked it a little as per our requirement and it came out be awwsome!! My daughter loves it :) Thanks Ana for the plan..
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Easiest shelf ever
If you need a shelf/ledge, this is the plan for you - regardless of your building ability. Easiest. plan. ever.
And if you are like me - you won't even have to make any cuts! We have this ledge in our dining room along the long wall. it gets decorated for each season and it's GREAT! We love showcasing family photos as well as our holiday decor.
Wood, glue, nails or screws. Paint. Done! It's that easy!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$10
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Sherwin Williams Dove White paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Bench
This bench is a perfect addition to our front porch.
This is one of the first projects that I tackled, and its holding up beautifully!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
30
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Outdoor Paint and Primer in one.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Our farm house table
This table took me a few days to build and finish over my Christmas vacation. It's made completely of reclaimed wood. I left as many defects as I could to give it character. I'm finishing a bench for it now. Building this has brought the family together again. We are now eating at the table each night instead of in front of the tv. This table Is going to be in our family for many years to come. Thanks for your great plans Ana.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$20 for pocket screws and stain.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Golden Pecan stain on top. Three coats of Minwax Satin Laquer.
The base is painted with some old off white semi gloss latex I had in the garage, then rubbed with some dark walnut stain.
The base is painted with some old off white semi gloss latex I had in the garage, then rubbed with some dark walnut stain.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Outdoor 2x4 Sofa
Last summer I rented a home in Cali Colombia that had a roof deck but no furniture. I had a lot of free time so I decided to use the 2x4 sofa plans to build this. It came out great, especially considering i had very few tools to work with.
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Estimated Cost
Including buying the tools I needed for the job and the cushions, it cost about $500 in all. But I had all the cushions custom made. They were the most expensive part.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Outdoor escape
First build ever. Took about 2 days and the most expensive part was the cushions, but Lowe's had a good deal. I did not sanding, painting, or staining. I'm sure I'll do that eventually, or make another sectional later, but I'm in North Texas and loving this set right now.
Comments
Tue, 04/18/2023 - 15:35
Awesome first build!
This looks so great! Thank you for sharing your first ever build, can't wait to see what's next.:)
Dream Doll House
Dream Doll House
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Linseed oil and latex paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Fri, 01/13/2012 - 13:51
This is so pretty!
I love this! The floors look amazing, and the side scallops are too cute!
Easy Jewlery Box Current(unfinnished)
some minor changes in the box height and added fronts to the drawers,
currently working on this project will update when completed.
thanks for checking it out.
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Comments
Thu, 11/14/2013 - 16:33
Love this!
Love this! It looks awesome. What a fab idea to add the basswood drawer fronts! Definitely copying that! Thank you for posting, great job!! :)
Joanne
Media Center - Built-in
We built and designed this as we went. All the wires are concealed behind the back of the center and all the media equipment is in the cabinet. Everything was custom built for roughly $400 and it took about 2 days.
Estimated Cost
$400
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Simple Potting Bench
I originally built this potting bench in 2014. It was the very first project I built completely on my own! After 5 years of being outside it needed a little makeover. I sanded and refinished it, and made a couple modifications.
The last picture is the before :)
You can read about the whole building process here: https://mamaneedsaproject.com/2x4-potting-bench-makeover/
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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DIY Shelves
Love how these turned out and LOVE that I had almost everything in my garage already! Here's a tutorial for those of you who would like to make it!
Estimated Cost
Less than $30
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
White Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Thu, 12/29/2011 - 12:59
LOVE these shelves, and your
LOVE these shelves, and your wall colors are to die for! great job!
Sun, 03/11/2018 - 12:48
Website is gone
Was hoping to see these plans, but the website is parked. No luck finding the plans anywhere.
Rustic Table
My wife and I wanted a rustic looking table for our cabin and didn't want to pay a fortune for it! This was my first project and I found it pretty easy to make. The finish is Briwax Rustic Pine and I was so happy with how it turned out I had to build some chairs to go with it! The chairs were made from a plan I found for making chairs using 2x4s
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Briwax Rustic Pine.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Sun, 11/17/2013 - 06:05
Great Job! I am braving my
Great Job! I am braving my first table myself ...
Sun, 11/17/2013 - 07:30
Great project!
These look awesome! Love the finish - how many coats of Briwax did you need to achieve that sheen? It's just the perfect amount of shine. And those chairs! Can you post some close-ups of those designs on the backs? Those look sooo cool, how did you do them?
Turned Leg Coffee Table with Shelf
We combined the plans for the Turned Leg Coffee Table and the Corona Coffee Table to add the storage shelf for toys. Visit my blog for more details and pictures:
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Using low-grade pine, we spent about $180.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Faux top stain using Minwax Gel Stain and Behr paint. Details are at www.renovatedfaith.com
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Desk with drawers and open cabinets
I used a modified version of the narrow drawer unit as the foundation for this desk build. I decided to make wooden drawer guides rather than using manufacturer metal guides. I liked the idea of it having a more traditional wood-on-wood feel and saving a few dollars. I love the simplicity of the base cabinet design and the contrast between the painted base and stained top. Thanks yo all who shared their projects for the inspiration!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
About $250
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Paint, stain, and polycrylic
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Triple Bunk
I needed to find a way to conserve space for 3 children to sleep in a very small home. I used an adapted pattern from Ana White. It turned out perfectly!
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Comments
Sat, 04/29/2023 - 09:22
Triple Bunk Awesomeness!
WOW, this is great, you fit a lot of sleeping in a small space!
TV Stand, Media console
We needed a TV stand and I wasn't able to find anything from store... as usually. I found a plan here and decided to modify it a bit to fit our needs.
It was very simple and took me total maybe two hours plus painting
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
20$
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
White paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Got my confidence in building back!!!!
I woke up one morning and decided this space couldn’t go on without a day bed. One week later I am standing tall. This is my first intermediate build. Excited to jump into the next project!
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Reclaimed-Wood Headboard, Queen
Wow, there are some really ugly headboards out there. I was intending to re-do one from craigslist but saw this plan and knew it had to be built! This was our first major woodworking project, and I think it turned out pretty good! And especially for only $45! It was a very easy build with accurate instructions/measurements! Great for beginners!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$45
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint: Lowe's Valspar "Du Jour" White
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Wed, 01/04/2012 - 23:49
Just love your bed and
Just love your bed and nightstand! Really inspiring and I love how you decorate too! Thank you for taking your time to share.
Sun, 01/08/2012 - 07:00
Elegantly executed
That's a wonderfully polished piece for something with the word "reclaimed" in the title, especially since it's your first. Looking forward to what you'll be doing a year from now if the first effort is this good.
Sun, 06/03/2012 - 15:53
headboard w/ reclaimed wood
I am new to Pinterest and Ana White, so is there any chance I could get plans for this emailed to me or sent to me at Pinterest?
Fri, 07/13/2012 - 16:29
To get the plans, all you
To get the plans, all you have to do is click on the link next to spot up above that says "from plans" and they will pop up.
Seasonal And Holiday
Custom flller cabinet
I replaced my gas stove, and could not find a 36" wide stove that was affordable, and had the features I wanted. I bought standard 30' stove, but had a gap to fill. Found this site; adapted the filler cabinet to 7 3/4 inches and found the pullout shelving unit. Added a drawer front with a pull, and it is great!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$220
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax polyshades in Honey Pine for cabinet front only.
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced
Comments
Mon, 02/08/2016 - 11:39
This is awesome! What a
This is awesome! What a great use of space and amazing customization to your kitchen!
First Solo Project- Farm Bench
My 6 and 8 year old boys helped me build this bench because I couldn't stomach paying $200 for one with 3 little boys. It cost about $40 and it was so easy to do. We are all so proud of the end result.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
40
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Premium wood stain-Kona
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Maple Console Table
Table was made from curly maple that was glued into 12" widths to match the panel widths of 12". Client loved the look.
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Comments
shruti
Wed, 04/12/2023 - 13:15
Desk for my daughter!!
Desk for my daughter!!
Ana White Admin
Wed, 04/12/2023 - 16:05
Great desk!
Thanks for uploading a brag post, it looks fantastic!