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Chalkboard Hangers

These are pretty easy to make, the hardest part is cutting off the extra length on the knobs, but make great presents!

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Stain and paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

sofa pottery barn cushions

Easy to build 2-3 hours. Weather proofed because did not want grey cedar in a few years. Liked the color of weather proofing but color continued to leak off. Polyed and sanding eventually stopped the leaking if colors. Scored pottery barn cushions 50% in the winter + 15% new email customer. Still $150... bought some pillows from pottery barn on sale for another $60. All in all looks awesome! VERY easy build. The rest ($$) is what hurts... Test any weatherproof in you use first before using.

Estimated Cost
$145
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Behrman weather proof, 3 coats poly
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Distressed teal console

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/29/2020 - 13:06

I’ve built quite a few of these. Once you understand how the plans are written, they’re very easy to modify!

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Modern Dresser

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 09/22/2023 - 07:47

72 by 36 by 24 dresser with 6 heavy duty drawers.

Rasik

Built from Plan(s)

Comments

Province Table

Submitted by babyak81 on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 15:42

The plans I used were actually from design confidential but it is the same table.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$80.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
I mixed what I had together...then did about 10 layers of a wax finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Jill P (not verified)

Tue, 04/24/2012 - 23:16

This looks great! did you modify the plans (length) at all? It looks like your cross beams are closer together and I like that look best.

Kait (not verified)

Tue, 05/15/2012 - 04:15

My husband and I are looking to build this table very soon. He is unsure as to what wood you may have used for this project. We absolutely love this dark wood. Will you please tell us what wood you used for this project?

Thanks! Can't wait to have this beautiful table sitting in our dining area!!!

Rachel Babyak (not verified)

Tue, 05/15/2012 - 06:34

We used Douglas fir I believe. We got it at a lumber yard and I can't remember for sure. The stain is ebony dark walnut and a mahogany mixed... It was what I had on hand. Good luck and happy building!!

Storage locker unit

Submitted by khawley5 on Fri, 02/07/2014 - 21:23

I have been waiting a long time to have this amazing piece of storage. The size is what was intimidating to me but it was easy to build. This project is perfect for a beginner . Make sure you have an extra set of hands due to the size otherwise this was easy and straight forward to build. I love the storage it offers to keep my Minnesota winter gear organized. The kids have a place for all of their snow pants, boots, coats etc.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I used a custom match color for the beautiful teal finish. I love teal!
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Mason jar chandelier

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 05/06/2016 - 10:17

This was a cool project to make 

I had saw this online but was very. Expensive to buy some one afternoon I decided to built one my neighbor had a ton of Mason jars so I got 8 from them and I started to put everything together and the end result came out nice I hope u guys like 

Thanks 

Estimated Cost
$90
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Dark walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Easiest Teen Platform Bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 02/03/2020 - 09:05

https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/easiest-teen-platform-bed

This went really well thanks for posting the plans!

Estimated Cost
$185
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
50% espresso 50% english walnut minimax stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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DIY Wood Bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 09/29/2023 - 09:13

Spruced up guest room by replacing full size bed with Ana's design for a queen size headboard and frame. Love the result! Thanks Anna

Built from Plan(s)

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Kids Adirondack Chair

This was my first Ana White project. A kid size Adirondack chair fit for a princess :). The cost was around $25. I finished it in a weekend, but that was trying to fit it in between laundry, dishes, and taking care of kids. It was easy to do and I learned a lot.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$25
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar Gloss Frosty Berry
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Plane old shelf

Submitted by Eatrunplay on Mon, 02/10/2014 - 19:57

I made this shelf with reclaimed random wood but followed the original plans almost exactly. I used an extra large jar of peanut butters top for the front of the plane and the propeller was made for a random little piece of wood I just sanded down the edges to round them. The landing gear is from two corners of scrap wood and I bought the round pieces of wood for the wheels at michaels for about 10cents because I do not have a hole saw.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
5.00 (including paint)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Pallet Wood Planter

Submitted by sraper2 on Mon, 05/09/2016 - 09:58

I made this planter out of some left over pallet wood that I had.  It was pretty quick.  It went together in about 2 hours.  I have the step by step plans on my blog.

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

Bunk beds

I built this bunk bed from the plans here on Anna white, I love this site. I think it came out really good. It took a little longer than expected because I sanded every piece down, every corner, every side, every end,  because it's for my kids.  

I devised the ladder myself for my situation and modified the rails I found as well.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
150.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Clear matte polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Rustic $10 ledges

Submitted by ltl_lisa on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 17:58

This project took my "picture wall" to a higher level!
So easy too.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Antique white
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

Faith's Mommy (not verified)

Sat, 10/20/2012 - 12:01

Love the way these shelves are done with the large family picture in the center.....

Tiled Coffee Table

This was one of the 1st woodworking projects I did on my own. I never tiled before so it was a challenge. Even bought myself a tile saw to do it. I could not be more happy with the way it turned out and I love having it in my living room.

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Stain and poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Bathroom vanity

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 02/16/2020 - 21:40

Hand made bathroom vanity

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
200
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)

Comments

kradams

Wed, 06/30/2021 - 23:28

I've been searching for WEEKS to find this vanity. I knew it existed somewhere but didn't know where. Please, PLEASE, post the plans for this. The video posted above it is for the pantry organizer. Thank you in advance!

kradams

Wed, 06/30/2021 - 23:35

What angles did you cut the "X"s at? They're cut at the top and bottom instead of the sides like the kitchen island plans show and I want to make sure that I cut mine at the correct angle. Thank you again.

Farm Style Headboard with Lights

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 10/06/2023 - 08:51

My daughter wanted a Farmhouse/Industrial look for a headboard, so I found a nice selection of hardwood pallets that had heat treated wood and put together this headboard & attached and wired a light set.

P.Schimmelpenningh

Built from Plan(s)

Reading nook tent

Submitted by kristyzed on Sun, 02/16/2014 - 14:18

This was the easiest and quickest build I've done yet. The more time consuming part for me was stapling down the curtains on the underside.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$25
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
I stained the wood with Minwax's Espresso.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Kids Sofa (half of the sectional plan)

Submitted by Fitz3636 on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 08:27

I had some wood laying around with all the new home construction around us and needed a reading seat for my 3 & 7 year old. I took the sectional plans and whipped this together pretty quick (as you can tell as I still need to put in wood filler for the screws...). It's perfect and we all can sit on there while reading books for night time (and he can keep all his little shoes under there for easy storing). Takes a few hours to come together for s novice like me. Paining took the longest. I need to remember to paint first but tend to get so excited to build, painting comes after. Thank you for the plans!

Estimated Cost
20
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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