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Dining table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 05/04/2020 - 15:10

Hi Ana, this is not your design but one I just made up. The timber is Queensland red cedar and about 30 years old, I was given a tree and had it cut up. Came out great
Regards
Karl Penna, Queensland, Australia

Estimated Cost
Zero, I was given the wood
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Norglass polyeutherene satin finish, 4 coats, put on 4 days apart and sanded at 320 inbetween
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Children's Picnic Table

Submitted by RHgaijin2 on Sun, 06/24/2012 - 09:20

Children's picnic table

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Helmsman Spar Urethane semi-gloss on table top and benches, Peek-a-boo blue on legs and supports.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Platform Bed for 1st Apartment

Submitted by Sutton615 on Mon, 04/14/2014 - 08:48

My dad and I made this in a queen size to match a mattress it already had. We changed the plans a little, making the legs from two boards to make it more stable. We used a nail gun to put together the lip of the frame and used wood screws for the rest. The headboard was made from the left over slats and attached with a 2x4 on the back of the frame. We also bought square sliders and screwed them to the bottom of the legs so that they don't scratch our wood floors.

Estimated Cost
100
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I chose to leave the wood unfinished (which saved some time) because I liked the natural look. Just sanded it and left it. I may let it weather a little and then do something for staining it.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Dining room plate racks

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 07/11/2016 - 15:21

We took the plans and customized them to fit the area around our windows in the dining room.  We also added a 1x6 to the top so we could fit larger items and added a trim piece.  We made the shelves different heights to accommodate our plates and added a shorter shelf on the bottom 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Benjamin Moore Advance Dove White
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Modern Adirondack Chairs using reclaimed pallet wood

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 06:20

The plans were easy to follow and the finished result was perfect! We subbed 1x6s for the 1x10s, because we were using some reclaimed pallet wood. We cut, sanded, and stained/weatherproofed all pieces before assembly, which I would also recommend.

Estimated Cost
$20 per chair (we used some reclaimed pallet wood)
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar Canyon Brown Transparent Exterior Stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

X base farmhouse console

Submitted by megsy19 on Thu, 06/28/2012 - 07:56

I found this plan for the fancy farmhouse table on Pinterest and decided to tweak it to work as a console table.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
100.00
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

spiceylg

Fri, 06/29/2012 - 05:37

That looks great! I never think to do stuff like that, modify/re-size. From what little I can see, love the room, too!

happygal (not verified)

Mon, 07/02/2012 - 14:46

Absolutely gorgeous. And what a great idea to make it a console. I am trying to figure out if I can fit it anywhere in my house. I really want to know about the top. Did you cover it in metal. I would love to hear what you did.

HeatherM3569 (not verified)

Sat, 10/20/2012 - 20:49

I would really love the measurements for this console table if that's possible.I'm also doing the farmhouse kitchen table and this goes great with it & my open floor plan :)If I'm unable to get the measurements from you can you provide me with someone who has them or another link maybe... Thanks

ericw113

Mon, 07/27/2015 - 06:54

Console table looks great!  What is the top made out of and how did you do the fabrication/install?

Modern Bench Turns Shoe shelf

Submitted by Veronica P on Wed, 04/16/2014 - 17:02

For our first project, my boys and I decided we wanted to build a shoe shelf for our front foyer. We loved the design of the modern slat top bench so adapted it slightly to fit our needs. Here's how it turned out.

Estimated Cost
$12.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

western boot storage

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 07/14/2016 - 19:26

Altered plan somewhat to make it heavy duty seating when needed. 18" inside height is necessary for hubby's boots especially. Room for my lab coat too! It suits our 100 year old, nearly closet-less farmhouse well.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
since I used mostly scraps/leftovers I spent as much for the hooks as the rest. Not even $30 in the wood but scrap collection is now depleted. Bench is 2X8s joined together on all sides, except bottom is 1X8s joined (love my kreg!)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
white enamel
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Mother's Day Coffee Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 05/08/2020 - 22:01

My sweet wife wanted a new coffee table so I decided to build one for her. Thanks Ana White, mission accomplished!

Estimated Cost
80.00USD
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Sanded to 320 grit. Minwax Classic Grey with a sanded finish to produce the wear areas. Used 120 grit to sand the scuffed up areas. I coated the top with two coats of poly and hand sanded each coat with 400 grit.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

DIY Small Manger

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/03/2024 - 08:34

Seen a picture somewhere and I liked it . It was on my mind so I made this Nativity Manger, no plans just went for it by memory.

Mike

Fancier Simple Kitchen Island

A friend of mine was looking for extra counter space, and asked me to build a kitchen island, but with a few modifications. He wanted space on the end to slide two stools, so I used fewer slats. After I finished the build and the first coat of paint, he decided it was 3" too short. So, I got creative and used some stair spindles to create decorative feet! I'm actually really glad for the mix-up, because the feet give it so much character. I layered on the paint by starting with a coat of plum, then a coat of cherry, and followed it up with a glaze mix with oak stain. Then three coats of spray on poly and it was done.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$38
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
one coat plum paint, one coat cherry paint, stain glaze and 3 coats of spray on polycrylic
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Distressed Entry Bench

Submitted by zduchene on Fri, 04/18/2014 - 11:10

This is a bench that I have built for a friend of mine to fit exactly in her entry way. I made it in the spirit of the Pottery Barn furniture that she already has. I used regular Douglas Fir found at anywhere lumber is sold.

The bench was put together using mostly 2-1/2″ pocket hole screws. I use my Kreg Pocket Hold Jig to drill the holes, but any jig should work.

See the link for detailed instructions.

Estimated Cost
60
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Any stain will work. I used a dark walnut with a gloss polyurathane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

2x4 out door couch

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 07/17/2016 - 16:28

Was made using 2x4 plans from Ann-white web page. Thanks for the idea

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
120
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Decking paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Surface Mount Fireplace Accent Wall

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 01/08/2024 - 09:44

My wife and I wanted to do something with our surface mounted . Then came up with this design.

Bob Cousineau

Comments

Simple & Elegant Console Table

This was our first project using the Kreg Jig K4 pocket system.  We wanted a simple and affordable project to learn how and practice using this tool.  I also wanted a narrow buffet table to fit in our formal dining area, which I could never find in stores, so making one seemed appropriate.

The only difference from the original plans is that the sides are 37 1/4" and the back is a 1x14 @ 58 1/2".

Thank you for this simple yet elegant console table plan!

Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Rustic X Coffee Table

Submitted by thegunnah on Mon, 04/21/2014 - 08:12

This was the second coffee table I've built using Ana's plans and I'm so grateful for this website! The plans are easy to follow and adapt for truly "custom" furniture and a fraction of what you would pay for similar pieces in a store or online.

I adapted the plans to make the table a little shorter and I only used four 2 x 6 boards for the table top instead of five so that it would fit in with our couch a little better.

I saved a little bit of money by using furring strips for the 2 x 2s and I opted for 3/4" plywood for the bottom shelf.

The Kreg Jig (i get by with the little R3 but I'm hoping to upgrade someday soon) is invaluable for projects like this.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$40 for wood and stain
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax English Chestnut, three coats of Minwax Polycrylic.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

michele098

Tue, 09/09/2014 - 07:36

Hello,

I'm looking to scale back the project to fit into my living room - do you mind sharing your final dimensions?

Thanks!

Bailey Console Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 16:21
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
About $100, including reclaimed lumber (though I also used scraps I had on hand)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Annie Sloan chalk pain in French Linen, then topped with dark wax
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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