Community Brag Posts
DIY Pantry Shelving
We have a small pantry as well, so we used the shelving featured on your website to help!
I absolutely love it. They’re not as beautiful as yours but I’m happy with what I made :)
Alison
Coffe Table
After the high of finishing my first build (http://ana-white.com/2012/08/farmhouse-table-rustic-table), I was quick to find my next fix. My mom was so impressed with the table, she trusted me to build her another piece of furniture for our very empty new home. She liked the look of this coffee table, so I adjusted the dimensions to meet her needs and away I went. It was pretty fun and not too difficult. It was a little more time consuming that I had anticipated, but that was mostly due to the two different finishes on the legs/apron and the top.
Table top: Minwax Dark Walnut (One Coat brushed on pretty heavy, then wiped off the excess after 15 minutes).
Finished with three coats of Minwax Water Based Clear Gloss Polyurethane (Brushed), sanding with 220 grip sandpaper between coats.
'X' Entryway Table
This table is built out of only 2x4's - that's 5 boards for about $15! It was pretty easy and took half a day. If the fancy angles are too hard to cut safely I recommend doing 45-degree angles! I'm happy to have a nice entryway - first time my whole life! :)
I've created a post on my project blog wth instructions & pictures for anyone to make their own.
Additional for Screws and Wood Finish
Comments
Sun, 09/25/2016 - 09:42
Your entryway is beautiful!
Your entryway is beautiful! Love this console, it is gorgeous!
In reply to Your entryway is beautiful! by Ana White
Tue, 09/27/2016 - 12:16
Thank you!
Thank you Ana! You made my day! It was such a treat to see it posted on your Facebook page! I told my husband that NOW that "I am famous" (haha) that I should be able to get the jointer & planer I've been begging him to let me buy! I'm thinking maybe a direct message from you would be just the trick! :)
Wed, 01/29/2020 - 13:54
Cut angle?
What angle were the leg cuts? More than 50* because my saw wont go that far. Please let me know.
Garage Shelf
Garage Shelf inspired from Ana's Ryobi workshop design
Double Wide Bookshelf
So excited about how good this turned out!!!
Mo Harris
rustic x coffee table
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.
Scrap wood storage bed.
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!
Rustic X console table
Single wide rustic x console table build
Reclaimed Wood Tidy Up end table
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.
Comments
Sat, 09/08/2012 - 14:30
Looks great!
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!
Haley platform bed/reclaimed wood headboard/rustic x leg table
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.
X Coffee Table
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!
Comments
Wed, 09/26/2012 - 22:46
Fantastic work! It looks
Fantastic work! It looks gorgeous. What kind of poly did you use?
X-Side Table
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.
Industrial Master Closet
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...
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In reply to Awesome! by Ana White Admin
Thu, 10/06/2016 - 20:19
Master closet
Thank you and thanks for the plans!
Farmhouse Mini Bedside Table
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 ♥️
Armoire
This was the nursery armoire design we used. My husband modified it slightly. Beautiful isn't it.
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diy Oversized Chair
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.
Modern Patio Furniture- My Take
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!!!!
Comments
Sat, 08/15/2020 - 19:22
nicely done
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…
Would love to see our altered plan that covers the backrest!