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Command Center

We built this command center to hang in our kitchen so that we can organize incoming papers and jot notes on the chalkboard portion. Also a hook for keys!

Estimated Cost
Less than $50
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Flat paint and primer in one; chalkboard paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Mimi's Entryway Storage Bench

Submitted by Lefty0971 on Sun, 12/22/2019 - 07:54

Love how this project turned out.  Looks amazing in our entryway.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Classic Black -Satin

Minwax Red Chestnut
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Standing Desk

This is my very first build which was inspired by this website. I have been wanting to build something for a while but was pretty scared. In any case, my husband really wanted a standing desk for our office corner in our little house. After browsing forever and not finding anything I liked in store I decided to build. The entire project was built from materials we had laying around in the shed (1 - 1x2, 4- 2x4 and 3- 2x8 pieces for the desk top).

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
10$
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Wood-Sheen stain and Glossy White paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

X Console Table

Submitted by Bob_Ross on Mon, 01/20/2014 - 18:25

This was my first Ana White project, and i'm hooked! this was a lot of fun, and i've already done several other projects since.

As with any of these, the straighter and flatter the wood, the better the whole thing goes!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
rustoleom kona and minwax satin poly
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Rustic X Console Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/13/2016 - 17:17

I've always loved the Xs in this table. I needed to make mine a little shorter, and I took out the middle shelf because I didn't need so much shelf space. But I love it. Thanks so much for the great plans!!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I used Sherwin Williams Pure White on the bottom and my stain technique on the top with Minwax Special Walnut. Check out the stain technique here. http://inbetweenchaos.com/2016/04/10/farmhouse-vintage-stain-technique/
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Workbench Console

Submitted by old_man on Sun, 04/08/2012 - 10:31

I saw this and thought I would give it a try. First time building furniture out of dimensional lumber. Worked out for the most part. I forgot that wood dries and shrinks along its width so there are a few small gaps that eventually appeared in between the boards. I am sure they will disappear once summer's humid air arrives. All in all it was pretty straight forward. I switched which side has the towel bar and I modified the bottom shelf to accommodate wine bottles for easy storage. I had fun.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$80ish more if you have to buy stains and can't use scraps for the little pieces of wood.
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax dark walnut stain with 3 coats of gloss poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Panel bed with box springs

Submitted by Kait14 on Mon, 12/30/2019 - 12:36

I built this bed for a guest room. Easier than I expected and took 2 days! I used watco danish oil in medium walnut. I was able to save some $ by using two twin box springs that I already owned instead of adding slats. I modified the height of where the box springs sit by lowering the cleat 2” and shortening the legs on the center support by 2” as well. It worked perfectly! 

Estimated Cost
75
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Watco Danish oil medium walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Live Edge Cubby Bench

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 09/03/2023 - 20:34

Entry way bench. The top is made from a cherry tree off our property. It was milled into slabs then I had it dry for approx.2 years before the moisture level was appropriate to build this project. I applied resin to the live edge to protect the edge from breaking off and to provide a smooth finish. I applied Walrus furniture oil to complete the top. The base is made from pine wood and the shelving is made out of MDF board.

Mark Gilles

Built from Plan(s)
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