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fancy x desk
I chose to make this great looking desk out of Walnut wood. So, obviously its not the $55 dollar fancy X desk that Ana White has posted, but it does share the same design. We were looking for a heavy, sturdy, and large desk for our office and I simply added linseed oil to bring out the natural beauty of the Walnut wood. Thank you so much Ana for giving me the tools I needed to complete this project. Feel free to email me or message me if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions. [email protected]. Thanks
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$400
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I applied Linseed Oil and followed the directions on the back. I let it soak into the wood for 5-10 min and wiped off the excess with a cloth. I sanded some areas very fine and reapplied the linseed oil in certain places until I found the look I was searching for.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Tryde end table
29.5" square, 25" high
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$60 (Alaska)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
First DIY Console
Absolutely love this Console! Going for a coastal theme and could not find exactly what I was looking for so decided to make it! Love to use my hands and now I will be off to my next project! Used Cedar board for the top, pine for the remainder. Love the thick, rustic top. This console is two inches less in depth than the original plans due to the shape of my living room. Thank you for the plans and everyone's DIY projects! They were all a big influence on the final design.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
300.00 due to the thick cedar planks I used. approximately 250.00 before that.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
White Wood Paint and American Walnut stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Farmhouse Doll Bed and Doll Mattress
Well ... we found this farmhouse bed pattern as two play kitchen set were being constructed. Irresistible design; we decided that we HAD to also make the doll bed! And the bed came together very quickly. Two changes: per other comments, removed one vertical slat from the headboard/footboard (wanted the narrower width), and put an extra brace in the middle of the bed (just in case it gets stepped on or sat on).
Also used the pattern for the 18” Doll Mattress Tutorial. Skipped the buttons for tufting and simply sewed in 8 little Xs with embroidery floss.
This bed is for a granddaughter with a birthday in a few days .... and I’ve already started cutting out a second set for a granddaughter with a birthday in a couple of months. Happy to say that all of the bedding/linens are handmade; the pillows include lace and ribbons from two family weddings. You just can’t help but smile when you look at one of these finished farmhouse beds!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Bathroom Vanity
Built this vanity to fit our space in our tiny bathroom. I love the storage increase from having a pedestal sink. All hardware and sink was from Habitat Restore, and the faucet was off amazon for $25, making total cost for this project around $75.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$75
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
grey paint, poly finish
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Chunky leg farmhouse table
This is a chunky leg farmhouse table I just finished. We wanted to do something a little different with the color scheme, so we did something a little more colonial with a custom stain and paint blended grey top, and painted the legs a deep navy blue.
Estimated Cost
$400
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Custom stain paint combo on the top.
Sherwin Williams deep navy blue paint on the legs and skirt
Sherwin Williams deep navy blue paint on the legs and skirt
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Round The Corner Shelf
This is my first project using a Kreg Jig and I'm hooked. Easy build and great storage! Looking forward to doing more projects!
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax pre-conditioner and Minwax stain in Black Cherry.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Mahogany Farmhouse Crib
Tools you basic design, made some changes to how the sides were built. I also used Mahogany.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Laquer
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Box Frame Coffee Table with Lift Top
Really fun coffee table - my first foray into furniture! I think I will be adding the bottom shelf for added weight and storage to keep the table top tidy.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$80
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
black matte paint and cherry stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Chunky Truss Table
This is my first full sized table project. I wanted to make an inexpensive dining table with nice looks and this one fit the criteria. I deviated from the plans by making the legs frames and the middle truss using rabbit and dado joinery. As a result the middle truss and leg frames did not have to be fastened together with any screws. This design modification made it easier to build in the garage and be able to move easily into the house for final assembly. Top is made of SPF lumber stained to match the natural colour of the cedar legs and truss frame. Thanks Ana for the inspiration to build this beutiful piece.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150-$200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Stain (early american) and Minwax Helmsman finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Thu, 12/11/2014 - 17:11
Beautiful!
Love how you rounded the edges of the 4x4s and taylored the cross beam underneath. Just simply fabulous
Fri, 12/12/2014 - 11:07
Love the Table!
Great job on this build, looks fabulous! Thanks for sharing!
Mon, 07/24/2017 - 05:24
Finish
Hey Dangerdad! Wife and I bought cedar for the base and have all sanded, but are torn on how to stain. I liked your table, and was reading your description of your finish. Did you stain your cedar? You say you stained the top to match the natural cedar, so am thinking maybe you just sealed it without any stain?
Could you clarify? Thanks so much!
Thu, 11/02/2017 - 11:39
sorry for the late response.
sorry for the late response. I didn't have to stain the cedar at all. Just applied a natural satin poly finish. Hope yours turns(ed) out good!
Mon, 07/24/2017 - 05:25
Finish
Hey Dangerdad! Wife and I bought cedar for our table base and were discussing how to finish it. Did you stain your cedar? Your write up seems like you may have just finished it and not stained at all, and only stained the top? Just curious
Thanks so much!
Slatted Bench / Steps
I saw Anna's slatted bench (and other members brags) and thought I could adjust the design for some hot tub steps.
The design is simple but effective, (but very heavy).
It is slightly more complex and the cuts need to be pretty accurate, (which mine weren't), but you can sand away most mistakes.
I ended up putting adjustable height feet on each leg. This assists with height but also keeps standing water off the wood.
Anyway, I put see through grip tape on the steps to avoid accidents and overall it does the job.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I used a preservative fence paint and then re-covered with 3 coats of external yacht varnish.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Comments
Mantel Moulding Headboard - Pottery Barn
Thank you for the plans! I love the way my headboard came out! I couldn't figure out how to cut the on piece of moulding to get the angles to work, but I think I resolved the issue nicely with the blocks for it to die into.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250 - $300
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Fiona's Doll Adirondack Chair
As the dolls I have were very small I scaled the plan to half size, and finished with some leftover garden paint.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Built from scrap, so zero cost.
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Salsa Console/Buffet Table
This is by far the most complex piece that I've built off of Ana's site, and the first time I've done drawers or doors on anything. Thanks so much for the awesome plans! Be sure to check the supplies list carefully - I ended up bringing a lot of lumber back to Home Depot. But this is by far my biggest "win" in furniture making so far!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Behr white deck stain (Smokey White) (base)
Varathane Aged Wood Accelerator (top, drawer interiors)
Varathane Water-based Poly (Oil-based will add a yellow tint when applied onto white stain/paint)
Varathane Aged Wood Accelerator (top, drawer interiors)
Varathane Water-based Poly (Oil-based will add a yellow tint when applied onto white stain/paint)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Wed, 01/13/2021 - 09:31
That looks great! It looks…
That looks great! It looks like it was meant to be in that spot. Nice work!
take on star doll closet for american girs
built for grand daughter for christmas
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
stain urathane finish
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Tue, 12/16/2014 - 15:42
This is a beautiful project.
This is a beautiful project. :) I especially like the scroll work on the top and bottom. Nice attention to detail.
Rekourt Dining Room Table and benches
This was my first big build and I love how it came out! Thank you Ana White for amazing and straightforward plans to follow for both the farmhouse table and benches.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Top MinWax Dark Walnut plus Rusteoleum Weathered Grey. Bottom is painted with ivory chalk paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Lego table with hidden storage and shelf
Lego table with removable top, hidden storage, shelf. 44.5”w X 20” deep X 18.5”h
Estimated Cost
$100-125
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Willow Grey stain, water based polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Rustic X Console
This is by far my favorite build. I couldn't be more happy with it! I spent several days on this. The majority of my time was spent on the finish. It really is a great plan if you are just getting started.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$60 or less
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Early American and two coats of Polycrylic in semi gloss with a third coat on top (In order to survive my children!).
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Kitchen Corner Cabinet
I saw http://www.ana-white.com/2013/02/plans/wall-kitchen-corner-cabinet and knew this was the project I wanted to do in our new home. The side cabients are from http://www.ana-white.com/2013/12/plans/36-wall-cabinet-double-door-momp… project, redesined to fit the wall-kitchen-corner-cabinet plans. This was my first cabient build. Still have to install doors. I am happy way it came out and so is wife.
Thanks Ana for your great site and plans. My next project is the storage sofa :D
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
about 400$ I live in Philippines and cost was around 2000 PhP.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Acrylic paint, 3 coats wet sanded in between coats. Inside is Boysen chocolate enamel.
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced