Loft House Bed
Modified the junior loft plan to add a house design element and storage stairs, by Amy Mott
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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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Sat, 04/29/2023 - 09:22
Triple Bunk Awesomeness!
WOW, this is great, you fit a lot of sleeping in a small space!
Storage Coffee table
After a not so subtle hint, my husband embarked on his first furniture build to give me my dream coffee table! (He is in construction by trade- this is not a beginner project!). It came out beautifully and we LOVE all the drawers and storage! He found a few errors on the plan, first of all in the price- ours cost us a bit over $200 with some of the wood given to us by my dad- slides alone cost about $40. He also had to add shims so that the drawers fit with the slides. You may be able to change the dimensions of the drawers slightly so they fit without the shims. We are happy with it, and excited to move on to the next project in our home!
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Estimated Cost
$20-300
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Walnut stain with poly topcoats; my husband used a conditioner first and then did 2 coats of walnut stain, leaving the second sit for at least 10 minutes before wiping off to get the dark stain.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Tue, 02/28/2012 - 17:48
i love this, i intend this to
i love this, i intend this to be my next project after i am done with this job... i think i will only do the 2 bottom drawers tho.
Thu, 03/01/2012 - 08:59
Nice job! It looks great!
Nice job! It looks great! I'm actually going to be build this for my wife and was wondering what kind of plywood you used for the top to go along with the poplar? Did you use 3/4 Birch plywood? I think I'm going to use the General finishes Java Gel stain for the finish too. Thanks!
Fri, 10/05/2012 - 17:59
plywood
ACK! sorry, thought I would get notified if someone posted... IDK if you already finished yours or not, but my husband thinks it is maple plywood, but we aren't sure. after seeing some other projects with the gel stain you mentioned I will definitely have to get some of it for future projects, cause i love the look of it! Good luck, i hope you post photos of yours! If you have any other questions, post them on my blog post here http://monkeyshiners.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-christmas-gift-storage-cof… and i will get an email about it to respond asap. :)
Farmhouse Table
I loved doing this project and the table came out awesome. But recently with the cold weather Ive noticed splits in some of the wood. Also where the beadboards meet the table top there is shrinkage...any idea how to fix it. I used non treated lumber from lowes.
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Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Comments
Tue, 11/26/2013 - 18:49
wood shrinkage
The moisture content in big box 2xx lumber is relatively high, which is why it's mainly used for framing. Letting the lumber dry and acclimate is the best way to limit movement. Also, if you just screwed the top to the apron without allowing for movement, you will have splits as you're experiencing. It's best to use z-clips, or if you use pocket holes make sure you elongate the holes. As far as fixing the gaps, I'm not sure of a good way that will last.
Tue, 11/26/2013 - 20:46
Your table looks great! Can I
Your table looks great! Can I ask what stain you used? Thank you
Privacy planter
It's a take off of your privacy fence planter. But I added water to make it a water wall also.
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Folding Workbench
We chose this project because we have a small garage and space is at a premium. The dimensions of this build fit well in our limited space and allowed us to organize items such as paint, stain, screws and nails into one central location. I chose 2x4's on the sides to give it a more stable feel. Our garage and parking lot are all sloped and with the 2x4's this prevented the twisting. It feels solid and the wheels are smooth. We picked everything up at Home Depot. The screws that came with the hinges are to long and my husband used the Dremel to grind them down. You could just buy shorter screws. This is one of my firsts builds and I've definitely learned a lot of lessons along the way. Measure, measure, then measure again before you cut a piece and use a level surface to make level pieces. Overall, everyone in my family played a part in helping me build this piece and so I love it and will cherish this piece and the memories always. Thanks Ana for all your fun videos, sharing your life with your family, and providing resources like this plan to us for free. I'm thankful for my son who bought me a compound miter saw for Mother's Day and other family for buying me a Ryobi circular saw. I'm truly blessed and loved. Thanks
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Estimated Cost
120
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I'm leaving it in the raw due to the nature of the piece. I may put a clear coat on it later.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Mon, 08/31/2020 - 11:19
I love how you used the 2x4…
I love how you used the 2x4 on the sides. great idea
Modern Geo Headboard
For more information and photos see House of Rumors in Instagram www.instagram.com/houseofrumours
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DIY Greenhouse
Modified roof orientation and extended to 16
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Free- Standing Faux Mantle
I added a 1x12 as a base so that it could be free-standing, in case we ever want to move it to a different spot. I also added an insert by gluing slices of tree branches to a piece of plywood . This was a fun, quick and easy project, even for a relative beginner. I love the character it adds to this room!
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Special Family Bench
Made my wife a Ana White DIY porch bench for our 10 year wedding anniversary. Had a custom plaque made: Sarah’s Bench.
Looks beauty on our front porch.
Jesse Micak, Ontario, Canada
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Wed, 08/30/2023 - 09:55
Happy Anniversary!
Beautiful bench and I'm sure your wife loves it! Thanks for sharing.
Truss Table
I have been wanted to build this table for over a year and finally had the time for it. The plans made the cuts very simple.
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Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Watco Danish Oil - Natural
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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Baby Doll Crib
I made this as a birthday present for my two year old neice. It was really easy to make even for a beginner like myself. My five year daughter has been asking me every day if I would make her one "just like it" for her dolls, so I guess I know what I'm doing this weekend!
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Estimated Cost
$41 (wood, paint, and fabric)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Console Table
One of my best friends got married a while back and for their wedding gift, I wanted to build them a piece of furniture. I had purchased a piece of 1x12 from Lowe's a couple of years ago because I thought it looked cool and finally found the right project for it.
Estimated Cost
30
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Stain and chalk paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
First build using Farmhouse Truss Kitchen Table plans
I followed the basic plans but added a couple 12x2” metal supports for each breadboard. This was a must. I used Douglas fir for the entire project from Home Depot.
My 2 kids helped me put a few screws in, otherwise I did this myself. The wife really loved it and was a bit surprised coming back from her facial spot on Valentines Day. It turned out better than I could have hoped, especially considering this was my first real woodworking build.
Great plans and nuggets of advice from everyone else made this really fun and not so scary!
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Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Used 2 coats of all-purpose primer and 2 coats of classic white indoor paint. For the top, I just used 3 coats of Semi-gloss polyurethane(thinned out with mineral spirits), but I most likely will be adding 2 more and finishing with a satin polyurethane to get extra protection from the kids.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Clara Table & Chairs
Fun, easy build. This is the first project from this site and the kids loved helping make their own chairs. They got to pick their own color paint - I think I spent more on paint than I did on the wood!
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Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Modern farmhouse bed with nightstands
I made this beautiful bed in just one (long) day (12h). The next day I made the nightstands with the scraps of wood from the bed.
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Estimated Cost
€100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Hard wax oil with a splash of "alaska white" paint mixed in it
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Fancy X Farmhouse Table
This is my first big project. It took about 5 days with the help of my 3 yr old little boy. I made a couple of modifications. I took the size down to 6 ft to fit our current dining room. Essentially I just took 24 inches off of the table top and the long cross braces. For the diagonal cross pieces, I just clamped the wood on the side and marked where the cut was needed. Somehow though, I ended up needing 8 2x4’s... It turned out a lot better than I expected. Although I wish it was explained how they attached the table top. I ended just screwing in from the top. Wish there was a way to avoid this, and the ensuing shown screws, but it will do for now!
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Estimated Cost
~120
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Dark Walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Kendra Side Table
Thanks for the GREAT plans. Slightly modified to allow more space on the top shelf.
Estimated Cost
40.00
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Sun, 03/09/2014 - 12:21
Plans
Can you please send me the plans for this, send them to [email protected] thanks!!
Sun, 03/09/2014 - 15:23
Kendra Storage Console
Lauren,
They are found on this site called the "Kendra Storage Console". Click on "plans" in the tool bar above, type in that title, then hit "apply." The original plans will pull right up.
2x4 Truss Style Farm Bench
Truss bench made from reclaimed 2x4's
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Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Deck stain and Thompson Water Seal
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Boys Bunk Bed
This was my first building project, made possible by finding this wonderful website. The beds were made from the Classic Bunk Beds plan. Several months later I added a slide made out of melamine board and 2x3s - very sturdy and somewhat overbuilt to compensate for not using any plans for the slide).
I used Minwax polyshades for the finish - my first time finishing wood, and let's just charitably say that I learned a few lessons in doing so.
The steps are a repurposed solid pine Ikea Trofast unit - it worked very well for the kids (4 and 2 when the bed was built). However, it wasn't a great choice for getting my wife and I up to the top bunk - one of the top panels eventually broke... leading to a big bruise for my wife and strict instructions that I quickly build a new, more solid staircase option - to be shown in a future brag post.
All in all, I am very thankful for this website and its plentiful plans - more brag posts to come!
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Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax polyshades (don't remember which shade)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner