Modern farmhouse table
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Post and beam farm house table.
Completed 4 years ago by myself while using the Ana-whites plans.
Matching baby change table and crib are also finished for our newborn arriving Jan 3rd.
Post and beam farm house table.
Completed 4 years ago by myself while using the Ana-whites plans.
Matching baby change table and crib are also finished for our newborn arriving Jan 3rd.
Our daughter asked for a kitchen island so my first stop was Ana's website to see what plans I could find. I built the base while my husband was out of town one week. This was a zero trip to Lowe's project as I raided our wood rack and scrap bins. My husband came home and built the countertop.
Mon, 09/19/2011 - 20:48
I have to say I'm so jealous. Absolutely beautiful! Words can't even say. Great job!
Tue, 11/01/2011 - 09:10
How did you build the butcher block top? Any recommendations, additional resources or anyting?
Easy project. I needed this bench a bit smaller due to space constraints so this is 28" x 42". I kept the height the same and finished the surfaces with some thick polyurethane. It should be noted my cost was a bit higher due to buying a sanded plywood, coated self-tapping screws and a more expensive polyurethane. I also went a bit slow on this project and it took about 2.5 hours including application of the single coat of poly.
Sat, 12/19/2015 - 09:10
Very nice job and great looking workbench! Thanks so much for taking the time to share!
A set of beautiful farm benches for our outdoor table. I built these beauties with redwood wood using only pocket holes to avoid exposing any screws. The only place where I had to use pocket holes plugs was in the leg stretchers to avoid seeing the pocket holes.
I applied pre-stain wood conditioner and then stained them using Dark Brown transparent stain. I wanted the wood grain to be visible through the stain and this allowed me to do just that.
Easy project and so cheap. I love the way it turned out! We tweeted the measurements to fit in the small space we had for the desk. It looks an d works great.
Modified to fit a smaller space by Tracy Brannum. Took 2-1/2 days to build, the kids love it! Shared on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10207847978933419&set=o.1921239…
Made from white and red oak with laser engraved top
This was all my husband - he did a great job using the modular desk plans to customize (its a bit larger) this desk for our office. He finished it this past weekend so not much on it yet!
Mon, 02/06/2023 - 12:21
WOW, this is so awesome, well done! Thank you for sharing.
I added storage to the bottom of the simple outdoor loveseat by creating one big board from 2 2x6 boards for each of the front, back, and side aprons using my KregJig. Then I added cleats around the bottom for a sheet of plywood, extra cleats around the top edge for the seat, and put the hinge on the original seat support board.
Our very first build! I love how it turned out and I am so excited to have a great piece of furniture for a fraction of the price!
Picture of my own version of the Ana White Design linked here
http://www.ana-white.com/2017/01/DIY_furniture/farmhouse-style-toy-box-…
Added Gas Shocks from Amazon 100N/18lbs.
Built this fire place using Ana’s plans and bought the same insert she had. Loved the way it turned out! I added the cabinets and shelving to each side.
Mon, 02/13/2023 - 13:39
Love the open shelves and side cabinets, beautiful work! Thank you for sharing.
My friend & I made this doll house for a Christmas present for my daughter. The plans were easy to follow!
I put carpet on the top floor & then used contact paper that lookes like wood for the other flooring.
I created two sofas, a love seat and a table by modifying the modern chair. I added a back extension, tipped the back back 10 degrees, and angled the seat platform down a few degrees. Considered doing Adirondack arms, but my wife preferred the rectangular shape. The table is a variation of the 2x4 patio table (base construction similar), but we substituted pine 4x4 legs for the 2x4s, and implemented a 2x6 "picture frame" around Mexican tile on top.
I used pocket screws to attach the arms to the sides, and also to hide screws on the table "picture frame".
All-in-all, I would say this is an elegant-looking patio set that should last quite a while. Very solid, very heavy to move around (my only complaint).
We plan to add some colorful throw pillows.
Wed, 05/13/2020 - 06:38
Like the changes!
What is the angle of the chair/sofa back 110 degrees?
Thanks
In reply to Angle of back? by KeithMatthews
Wed, 05/13/2020 - 06:39
Oops just saw it at the top, sorry.
I created this 25" single door turned leg bathroom vanity for the powder room. I used a grey base coat, then glazed it with a dark brown coat and finally put on a coat of satin indoor polyurethane to finish. The sink is a Kohler Persuade single hole sink with a Delta Cassidy faucet.
Sat, 12/10/2016 - 22:26
Thanks! I used Home Depots BEHR Marquee interior satin enamel base paint with primer "Moonquake N450-4" (medium base 7454). Then I used Rust-Oleum transformations decorative glaze "java brown" to finish it off.
Using Ana's original plans, I made this farmhouse storage bed with almost no modifications. It was a Christmas gift to my fiancée. To give the board on top of the footboard/headboard just a little bit of an upgrade, I used my router with a cove bit along the edges. The drawers weren't that hard to make, they just took some time and ensuring that they were square. I used plywood and MDF for the drawers as opposed to solid wood planks to save money. There is one drawer that has trouble opening and closing. I think it might be just a hair too wide for the opening ... someday I'll fix it! I also added a few blocks (leftover from my 4x4 posts) underneath the bed to support it; otherwise, it was lifted only by screws. I tried using lag bolts to connect the boxes to the posts, but then realized the bolts would stick out and hit the drawers when I slid them back in, so I just used regular screws to attach. This thing is heavyyyyy, but solid as a rock! Love having additional storage in our 1930s house.
I saw your outdoor chairs so decided made 2 out of 2x4 from your plans. I put the 1 that is finished in my sun/ coffee room. I love it and ha e had many brags so I give them your info and a couple of friends are making them. Thank you
This is my first project from Ana's plans. I found a big pile of old wood left by the previous home owner. It looked like it was from old fencing. We used some for fire wood, some for fence repairs and still had a big pile. I was looking at it one day after finding Ana and thought it would make a really cute plant stand for my yard. My first project turned out great!
Mon, 06/04/2012 - 05:37
I went to Lowes to get some plant stands and thought to myself, I am not paying $25 for that!!! I came across this blog while looking for ideas for diy plant stands and so glad I did! We made this stand yesterday and it turned out great! my husband had a ton of wood left over from prior house projects and we got pretty oops paint from Lowes for $3 dollars. Can't bit that! I am hoping to make another two before the week ends. Thank you!
Thank you for the plans! Love the shelves!
Fun and rewarding projects to finish. Took me way too long to finish, but 2 sever TBIs will do that to a person. Made a few modifications to the original King and nightstand plans but worked out fine. Thanks for these plans Ana!
This was a fun project that I made for my wife. I saw a Crate & Barrel table with legs that alternated directions. The plans were easily adapted to match. I stained the standard pine boards with Minwax Prestain, Minwax Red Mahogany stain (2 coats) and sealed with a matte polyeurathane. The matte finish cut down any shine and should prevent any fingerprints from showing up, though witha 2-year and 6-year old this is inevitable. I may still add some small 3-4" triangular braces on the ends of the table at the legs to add stability, but it seems quite stable as it is. The bench is next on the list, but this will have to wait until after Thanksgiving.
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Ana White Admin
Thu, 12/29/2022 - 11:19
Stunning table!
Very pretty, love the finish! Thank you so much for uploading a brag post.