DIY Pottery Barn Inspired Table
I cannot believe how easy and inexpensive it was to get the Pottery Barn look for SO MUCH less!
I cannot believe how easy and inexpensive it was to get the Pottery Barn look for SO MUCH less!
Garage Shelf inspired from Ana's Ryobi workshop design
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I modified the rustic x coffee table plans. I did not need a coffee table, but I loved the looks of this plan. I actually needed a TV stand for our basement, so I made this instead. I kept all of the dimensions the same except I made it 4" taller. I also took out the side "x's".
I used regular pine boards from Lowes. I bought a Kreg Jig, Kreg clamp and screws to get started, so my initial cost was pretty high just gathering all my supplies, as this was my first build.I wanted a rustic, worn look, so I chipped the wood, made fake cracks, etc.
I used Minwax Walnut Gel stain, and then went along the edges, over the cracks and knots with an Ebony stain. 2 coats of satin poly.
Can't believe how well it turned out. Next project is going to be the matching end table. Don't laugh at the size of the tv, it is all we have for the basement. We will be planning on getting an 55" for it and the kids to enjoy.
This bed is perfect for my small house. I used plywood for the drawers and made the 10" deep. I also burnt the wood paneling instead of using a dark stain. I'm so happy with how it turned out!
Waste tilt out, wine fridge, and storage shelf.
Drewsmith1549
I was given old reclaimed wood from a house built in the 40's or 50's. Old rough cut pine 1x12's. I cut the wood to size to match the plans, however, I did have to modify the plans due to the actual true dimensions of the wood. After assembly, I appled 2 coats of shellac to the entire table. It may need a few more coats, but not wanting a glossy finish, I left it alone. Splinters were and are an issue, and the shellac did help to hold down the splinters.
Not having the 2x2 legs required glueing the 1x's together and glueing a veneer to the sides. If i had the legs the project would have taken less time.
Sat, 09/08/2012 - 14:30
I love what you did with this, and that you used salvaged wood. The legs would totally fool me, I'd never know that they were pieced together!
i made this king size head board using Ana's website and for the bed frame i used Shanty 2 Chic's website. i just had to convert the measurements to king size when cutting the boards. thats a rustic x leg end table next to the bed, i built using Ana's website also.
First time building for re-sell. I sanded everything before assembly and used pocket hole contruction so I wouldn't need to fill holes. Each one will be finished per customer request. Each unit takes about 2 hours to build start to finish.
This was the best piece I have made so far, I had some trouble getting the angles right with the x's but in the end it worked out great and everyone can't believe its just plain old wood! Keep up the great work!
Moving on to the end tables!
Wed, 09/26/2012 - 22:46
Fantastic work! It looks gorgeous. What kind of poly did you use?
This was my first project from Ana's site and I have to say I was quite pleased how it turned out. This is a very sturdy/heavy duty end table that I am sure will last a very long time. I made mine essentially straight from the plans except changed the X's a little bit to compensate for my limited miter saw.
Our master closet had been empty for a long time due to "analysis paralysis", couldn't decide what to do... until I saw this plan. My husband was gone for a week and I was able to surprise him with an almost finished closet when he got home! I stuck with closet rods instead of galvanized pipes because I knew that would be his preference. I love it! Now to build something for all our shoes...
In reply to Awesome! by Ana White Admin
Thu, 10/06/2016 - 20:19
Thank you and thanks for the plans!
The hardest part of this project was definitely finding straight 2x2’s at Lowe’s! This was my first drawer too, but after a little headache getting it square I couldn’t be happier with it! It goes perfectly with our Farmhouse/Barndoor Headboard. I can’t say enough good about this site ♥️
I used wood from a tall bookshelf I took apart.
JRyan
This was the nursery armoire design we used. My husband modified it slightly. Beautiful isn't it.
I had left over wood from previus projects and needed an entry bench. The closest i made my plan inspired by the spa bench.
Tue, 03/06/2018 - 19:18
This is exactly how I was hoping to modify this! What did you use for the sides? Is the top 2 x 6? Thank you in advance!
Tue, 03/06/2018 - 19:20
This is exactly what I wanted to do! What did you use for the sides? Is the top 2 x 6s?
In reply to LOVE! Sides? by andimat
Tue, 03/06/2018 - 20:37
I believe the top is two 2x6s, with a 2x4 in the middle. The legs look to be two 2x6s, and there appears to be a 1x3 fascia around the entire front (legs, bottom, and skirt) which makes the legs look thicker than they are.
As I finished the basement, my thoughts turned to the upstairs furniture. We bought a sectional when we moved into our house 2 years ago from Art Van. We paid $2000 for it and it lasted about 3 years. We finally got rid of it after 5 years, but the frame was broke and the cushions were terrible!!
I looked around and couldn't find anything I thought was superior quality that didn't cost an arm and a leg. Quite frankly, this is expensive even to make but I'm up for the challenge.
This was my very first build project! Ana White you are AWESOME. Each plan was so easy to follow. I added the headrest based on a version I found in the brag posts. It really does ensure that the back cushions stay in place!!!! Love it!!!!
Sat, 08/15/2020 - 19:22
Thanks. These have been the best alternate plans yet. I was looking for a headrest option as well, wasn't sure they looked as good, but this interpretations is beautiful. i will be copying it for my furniture.
In reply to nicely done by goose71
Mon, 01/10/2022 - 09:52
Would love to see our altered plan that covers the backrest!