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I can't thank Ana enough for her plans on this project. We recently purchased a big project house that was going to need a lot of work (and a lot of money.) That's why I was thrilled to find Ana's plans for the exact West Elm Wood Slat Sectional I was eying for my screened in porch. The exact configuration at West Elm would have cost $2130, but I built it and sewed all the cushions for just $288! Ana's sewing plan was really helpful too, but I altered mine to include zippers in the back to remove the fabric for washing, and ties to hold the cushions securely to the sectional. We finished the sectional with super easy india ink and poly for a deep black finish that still shows the wood grain. The screened in porch is now our favorite room in the house! Thanks Ana!

This was my husband's first build using Ana White plans. He scaled down the hutch and sideboard to fit our kitchen (42"x80"). It took about 24 hours to complete. We used a Minwax stain in Dark Walnut. I have looked for a piece to replace an ugly old baker's rack for years and hated the junk at places like Target. Everything I liked at Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware were too expensive. I never found anything old that I liked enough to refinish so having the hubby pull this one out is basically awesome! Yay!

Built this for my wife and daughter for a space to paint and allow to dry with no concerns. Developed from simply looking at the picture with a lot of guess work to get what I wanted for the end project.

Glad to finish this build.  Completed the matching end table over a year ago.  Finally got around to find this table.  I enjoy Ana's plans and look forward to selecting my next project.  Thanks for the free plans!

Built two of these workbenches using 2x4's I found in the dumpsters around my neighborhood. Tested out rustoleum stain for the tops. Covered really well in just one coat.

This was a project that I messed up and it actually turned out much better than the original idea. I wanted to to make a buffet/side-table for our dinning room but ended up measuring wrong and this turned into what it is now.
I am happy with the way it turned out. It was pretty simple to make as far as the design is concerned.
The woodwork involved was planing, cutting, sanding, etc and then there was bit of metal work like cutting and welding.
I love how the milk baskets tie things together.

I made a few modifications because I built it all out of cedar. Mostly just adding additional bracing so that the shelves were sturdy. Just need some hooks for my tools.

I was just about to sketchup this plan and Ana beat me to it! YEAH! I made two yesterday afternoon.

We made this piece 7' tall rather than 6' tall so that it would go well in our dining room, leaving the cabinet doors the same height but adjusting the upper shelves to fit.

I modified the plans from the favorite Bookshelf to fit my laundry baskets. Once I'm done painting, this will be installed in my master closet. (Finally all the dirty laundry off the floor!)

I spent lots of time looking at all the photos posted on this site of people's amazing renditions of "Grace's Play Kitchen." I was so inspired by everyone's creativity! I found an old wooden play stove at a flea market and decided to make a matching sink. I took Ana's plans to the carpenter at the wood shop on the military base where I am stationed and asked if he could help me build a matching piece. We spent about 4 hours one Saturday building the sink. The carpenter had so much fun helping me, he suggested I build a matching refrigerator. So that was created in another couple hours the following Saturday. I did as much of the building as I could, but definitely had some help from the carpenter as I'm a novice. (Thanks, John!) I made the curtain and matching towels, but found the apron and chef's hat on Etsy. (Thanks, "SweetApronzNCupcakes"!). The play kitchen is in my kitchen, so my two year old daughter can pretend play while I'm working on meal preparation. Thanks again, Ana and all the creative folks who contributed ideas! I foresee many hours of play enjoyed by this play kitchen, and hope it can be passed on to future generations!

Made this for my lovely friends Melissa and Lance and their adorable little boy Rylin.

8 foot long photo ledge inspired by $10 ledges project plan, http://ana-white.com/2010/10/ten-dollar-ledges.html

I used a 1x4, 1x3, and a 1x2 and added some crown molding to the bottom for a little something extra.

My friend saw the Gaby Kitchen Island that I posted on FB and asked me to make a wine display for him. I immediately went to Anna's site to look for a design. Added LED lights from IKEA.

Cabinet with adjustable shelf. Finished in an antique white effect. Gave it a coat of Grey stain first then painted with two coats of white sanding back after each coat. Top was stained Walnut and then painted grey and sanded back to show some of the walnut stain and the grain through. I left the inside natural color for contrast rather than having it all white .