Made this little shelf upon special request from my mother for a cookbook shelf. Perfect size. Ended up staining it, but in the photo it's unfinished. Easy shelf!
I've had my eye on the Laundry Station for years. After making a few other projects, I finally felt comfortable enough with my skills to go for it. I purchased a 2'x4' project board for the top and decided not to cut it down to fit. I left a small (~1") lip in front and let the rest hang off the back so I have a larger work area. I used a paint sample (Wythe Blue) I had laying around to paint the frame of the table and front of the sorter drawer. I used a Minwax wood finish penetrating stain (Honey) for the top, and then sealed it with a clear satin finish poly spray. - Sarah H
I wanted to make a China Cabinet and I couldn't find a plan for one on Ana's so I used the Ayla Cabinet plan and I just made it bigger. This cabinet is 46 inches wide x 17 1/2 inches deep x 64 inches tall. I also added 4 glass doors and one large drawer in the middle. I added the bottom shelf and baskets because I felt the cabinet legs would be more secure with this option. The reason there are 4 cabinet drawers is because I added a middle shelf and a center support. I did not take into consideration the doors being inset when I added the middle support so I had to make 4 doors so that they would be inset. I also added crown molding to the top of the project. I'm not sure you can see but I also carved a Fleur de lis and scrolls onto the drawer.
This took me about 2 weeks to complete....and a lot of tears but it is complete and I am very pleased.
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Sun, 12/23/2012 - 04:42
I got them at home depot. they are stair spindles, very cheap 5.00 each. I cut each one at a pleasing location on the spindle and the length I wanted then I used a double ended screw and screwed them into the leg and to the cabinet, I also used glue to make sure they were secure. I decided the legs were not safe without the bottom shelf because this piece is so large and heavy, so this is the reason there is a bottom shelf.
Sun, 01/10/2021 - 21:03
Janettx ... you did a GREAT job!! I've got this project planned for the spring . We're having our annual church auction and I know it will sell high! I was considering buying furniture anchors since it will be for a child and I want to make sure it won't tip over. Did you have any issues with the project being top heavy??
Building this was pretty fun. I've never done the type of carpentry where you would notch out a piece of wood before. I've seen it done, but never done it myself. I altered the size of this build and omitted the center divider piece as I just felt that with a 5' length, it was un-necessary and obstructed the view. Plus I wanted to use baskets underneath to have hidden storage. I also added a shelf for the TV components.
Sun, 09/28/2014 - 12:04
Tracy! This is beautiful!!!! Thanks so much for posting and also on the tip about the plan issue. Much appreciated! Ana
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Mon, 09/29/2014 - 12:52
Thank you Ana! I always geek out a little when you respond to my work. :-)
And thank you for posting the plans! I knew this was going to be perfect for my living room cause it just fits who I am. Funny thing is now my mom wants this as a vanity in her master bath! Thanks again for all you do!
I made this Becca Trunk for my daughter for Christmas. I wanted it bigger so I made it 48" wide. I also lined it with cedar. It turned out pretty darn good!!
This was my first big build, previously I had only made the $10 ledges. It mostly went as expected! The hardest part, as many have said, is keeping the pieces still while drilling the pocket screws into place. The bed itself did not take much time to build, my time estimate is so high due to the finishing, and really it could’ve used a great deal more sanding and sealing. I was OK with a somewhat rough/rustic finish because it is for my daughter’s “forest” themed room.
I considered using bed hanging hardware, but all I could find used hooks or something similar, which does not seem wise for a bunk or loft bed, since someone could be underneath and accidentally lift it out of place! In the end I just use pocket hole screws to attach everything like the plans dictate.
Based on your 2x4 console table. I cut 2x4s in half to make the legs and frame. And instead of putting the two slats on an angle I placed them all vertical and moved them to the back. - Larry Donnelly
I started with Ana's "Mom's Train Table" design and added a bit of western design to it. I also added two drawers instead of the empty space to store the train set and other toys to be played with on it when the coffee table top is on. The train table top is also loose in the space, so it can be swapped out or flipped over for another design, farm, train, city, racetrack, etc.
Custom shoe bench I built for a friend. See post on blog for more detail:
http://www.tools4moms.com/2012/06/build-corner-shoe-bench.html
Ana, we saw your plans for the barn door cabinet that was pinned in pinterest and absolutely loved it and felt we had to build it but we had to completely modify the plans to have it custom fit our bathroom. It was a trial and error experience never having built anything before. Thank you for giving us the idea.
Sat, 05/18/2019 - 19:54
This is amazing! I can't believe I did not see it sooner. I'm so inspired! Ana
Fri, 01/01/2021 - 10:54
Where can I find these plans. It would be perfect for my master bath. Spectacular.
My sweet son completed his first woodworking project over the weekend! He chose the board game lazy susan as his first project and it turned out beautifully! He used a circular saw for this but thanks to one of Miss Ana’s videos we are looking at purchasing a compound sliding miter saw in the near future. He genuinely enjoyed this project and has received great feedback from loved ones! Thank you very much Miss Ana for sharing these plans! Don’t underestimate the impact you are having on families as far away as Ohio :) We appreciate you and your time and effort!
Fri, 10/02/2020 - 21:14
That smile says it all, thank you for sharing! I can see many hours of games being played on that as well as many more hours, building great projects!
Small shed. Built as a place to store yard furniture during the late fall/winter and then in the spring when it’s moved back out this shed will hold my pressure washer, blower, and other garden tools for the spring/summer seasons. Plans were straight ahead and easy to follow. I had to research how to cedar shingle a roof and thanks to a This Old House YouTube I was successful. I finished this in a natural color exterior wood stain to hold the color of the cedar and for more protection.
my daughter needed a new bedroom set... i refused to spend thousands of dollars on a new dresser and a bed. with a little hard work and help from Ana's plans... i was able to put these together and they turned out AWESOME!
Needed a dress up box for my granddaughter so modified the toy box plan. Added a place for shoes which made it not so deep. Added mirror and sliding tray for her jewelry as well as padded the inside. She loves it and uses it all the time! Love your plans - so easy to follow and modify if needed! You're the best! - Sandy
Great site and projects! I had to add glass doors after I thought I was finshed. Then it was strongly suggested to add doors to keep gglassware safe from our four cats.
Fri, 10/10/2014 - 07:11
I think adding doors to the top was a GREAT idea, as an owner of two cats myself. ;) It also adds a great look to the project. I think I prefer it to the ones without the doors. :) You did a wonderful job. It's beautiful.
This is a simple and fun project to make. The black set are 3" x 1.5". The xlarge pieces are 8" x 4".
More Info / Build Instructions:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Large-Dominoes-From-Pallets/
Used the Rustic X templates. Just modified a little. Thanks Ana White
"Part of our back-to-school prep includes deep cleaning the closets, scrubbing the house from top to bottom, and finding more nooks and crannies to set up enchanted school spaces. This cozy corner is on our balcony and had become our afternoon read aloud spot...and I’m not going to lie, I LOVE it!
My husband built me this Ana White daybed for my birthday and much of the rest was thrifted. But don’t judge me for how much I spent on those throw pillows. I’ve got a few more colors on the way and a whole nursery of plants growing in my bedroom until fall when it’s a bit cooler and then this space will be complete." - Rootedchildhood
My husband did the cutting and we worked together. Everything was great. We used screws to attach the sides instead of finishing nails because we didn't have the right length.
