DIY Christmas Tree Decor
This was such a fun build and a wonderful addition to my Christmas collection.
Beth Belflower
This was such a fun build and a wonderful addition to my Christmas collection.
Beth Belflower
Children's picnic table
These potting benches were so fun to make! The plans are well-written and easy to follow. My friend and I had a blast!
My First Build!!
King sized bed. My first project. I’m a 69 year old female and had a blast making it.
I found this plan for the fancy farmhouse table on Pinterest and decided to tweak it to work as a console table.
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.
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
In reply to DIY Farmhouse Console Table by HeatherM3569 (not verified)
Sun, 10/21/2012 - 15:42
If you click over to her blog (link provided above), she has a lot of additional information. In the post, it says, "We needed a table 55"w x 19"d x 30"h."
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?
I made it wider than the plan and use it in my bathroom for storage. Its pine and cedar.
We decided to adjust this plan by removing the stretchers on the bottom. We knew we wanted to use the ends of the table for seating fairly regularly without adding a leaf on the end. The lack of support doesn't seem to have any effect on the sturdiness of the table. This was a super fun (and first woodworking) project! Can't wait to knock out the bench!
Prior to making this table I had never used a power drill in my life, and I was scared to death. I was intimidated by the power and scared to death to mess up, and in making this table I messed up A LOT! It was a big undertaking but I was determined. It’s rustic and authentic and full of mistakes and I LOVE IT!! Thank you Ana for modeling how to make such wonderful things. Up next is the raised flower bed.
Built this loft bed for my girls playroom! They love it.
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.
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!
Modified plans for a king.
Made of pine and cedar.
Took about a week of evenings.
This is my first project. I loved how easy it was and I loved my husband’s reaction to the completed project.
I made this for my two great granddaughters (6 and 2) I used the plan for One Piece Play Kitchen. I added some depth to the refrigerator. Made the Farmhouse sink from wood left over from a bed I took apart.
purchased from Amazon:
decals: $22
Peel and stick granite $8.50
Polycarbonate Clear plastic : $10
Cabinet Handles: $17
Facit: $19.99
8 hinges $13.50
Cabinet paint: $29
Wood materials were left over from previous projects. So total cost was less than $150
Pamela Grindstaff
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!
I have never made anything before, this was my very first project. I had a total blast! Our old bed was falling apart, so it as a great time to try out my hand at woodworking. I really wanted to use up some old wooden deck tiles I had in my garage. I didn't feel comfortable using a miter saw for a chevron pattern so herringbone it was! I am totally in love with this bed and seriously cant thank Ana White enough for making it so people like me can make things like this.
Sun, 04/20/2014 - 10:49
This looks really nice. Are you sure this is your first project? I like the idea of using the deck tiles. Where do you find these and what type of wood are they? This may sound a little cheesy but I don't know where my life would be like if it weren't for Ana White and her blog. I absolutely love woodworking.
Sun, 04/20/2014 - 11:25
Thank you so so much! 100% sure its my first project..lol. The deck tiles I bought at Capitol Iron, which is a home and garden store we have here in B.C. They were display pieces so I got them for VERY cheap, almost free hehe. I know you can buy them new online, but they are pricey. As for the type of wood, since they were a display it is a hodge podge of diff kinds. Teak, eucalyptus, acacia I know for sure. I seriously LOVE this site. I have looked and found nothing even close to it. By far an amazing resource for any aspiring builder. I see you have made some pretty impressive stuff yourself!
Mon, 04/21/2014 - 12:18
Thank you :) and thank you so much for this site. It is amazing how much you have to offer. I honestly can say I would never in my life would have tackled something like this if I had not stumbled across your page. The amount of joy I feel every time I walk by that silly bed is nuts..lol. Too cool. Still cant believe I made that myself (with no boy help..lol) Cant wait to make some tables next! You're awesome.
Fri, 05/29/2015 - 14:52
I just wanted to let you know how impressed I am by your finished product! I have been interested in building a bed, but since I have no experience I have been unsure where to start. But the fact that you did this as your first project has me very inspired! Well done!!!!!
Wed, 10/21/2015 - 13:21
Does anyone have the plans for this bed in California King size? I have a california king mattress and would really love to make this... I see this is for a queen size bed..
Thanks!
Built this 6ft 2 pedestal table. Moved the legs closer together on the benches so that they could slide under the table.
Cal king headboard
Christmas gift
After building the computer desk from Shanty@Chic's design. We decided to make a simple bench that matches. It is about 36" long (which is long), but we wanted both kids to be able to sit in front of the computer at the same time.
Cost was low except more Minwax stain and a 1"x3" for the trim on the bottom. Most was built from scraps desk material and we have a ton of extra wood we saved from the trim carpenter when we built our house last year.
I made half of the Rustic X Console table. It was an easy build until it was time to make the X's. They were only hard because I was using a circular saw and carpenters square and I couldn't get my lengths right. I ended up with a lot of short pieces and I was glad I ended up buying more than enough 2x2's. If I had a miter saw it would of been a lot easier (I have one now).