September 2011

Submitted by RyTurner / The Design Confidential
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I have been so excited to share this project with you guys... and even more excited to check it off the list of 'things that needed to be done' around my home! I love the non-traditional use for this piece I have given it by placing it in my kitchen nook! But what a fabulous place for it! This is a duplicate of the Base Unit (found here) in my office, only this one has a hutch!

For those of you who need a refresher... this is what this room looked like before... Of course since this Nook faces my family room, you can probably see now (on this post here) where I am going with the blues, whites, grays, and that fabulous California Big Sur vibe... adore!

So what do you think... Bookshelves in the Dining Area? Books, and the beginnings of my Halloween Decor? It's different and kinda fabulous, don't you think?

Plans for the Base Unit can be found here!

Free Woodworking Plans to Build the Office Bookshelves Hutch

You can see that I haven't quite finished decorating them. I was just too excited to wait to share these with you!

If you are interested in browsing the other articles that show bits and pieces of my home, visit the Home Tour page found under the Living tab in my menu or click here.

Estimated Cost

$25-$50

Tools

Tape Measure

Drill

Kreg Jig - optional can use countersink bit and screws

Miter Saw - optional for trim

Nail Gun - optional and can use hammer/finish nail set

Lumber

3 - 1x2 at 8'

1 - 1x2 at 6'

2 - 1x12 at 8'

1 - 1x12 at 6'

6 to 7' of 2" Crown Molding Trim in a style of your choice.

Materials

2" Finish Nails

1 1/4" pocket hole screws OR wood screws (depending on whether you are using a kreg jig or not).

Wood Glue

Wood Filler

Safety Gear

Sanding Supplies

Finishing Supplies

Cut List

2 - 1x2 at 46 1/2" Cleats

3 - 1x2 at 45" Face Frame Trim

2 - 1x2 at 42" Face Frame Trim

3 - 1x12 at 46 1/2" Shelves

2 - 1x12 at 42" Sides

1 - Crown Molding at 50-52"

2 - Crown Molding at 13-15"

Instructions

Before beginning to build, always check in on my site to make sure you have the most up to date set of plans, I occasionally update and change the plans to make the building process easier or to allow for less expensive purchasing of materials!

Read through the entire set of instructions and all comments before beginning this project. If you print out or save plans, be sure to check in on my site to be sure you have the most up to date set of plans, as I occasionally update things for ease of building or buying. If you are new to building, read through the GETTING STARTED section and other articles found under the BUILD tab in the menu on my site, it has valuable information about how to get started, tools and techniques. If you are unfamiliar with the finishing process, visit my Finishing school for some tips and tricks for painting like a pro and for special finishing practices.

Use glue to secure your joints and Consider Painting or Staining individual sections prior to assembling. This makes the paint application virtually flawless. Coat with a spray on Poly or Wipe on Poly to protect your finish and your piece and it will last for ages. Adhere to all safety standards and guidelines, and be sure you follow safety protocol throughout your build. If you are unsure about whether you are building safely, run a quick online search for the tool or technique you are using, or contact me via email or post to the forum before you move ahead. My contact info can be found in the menu of my site.

Step 1

Attach the Shelves to the Sides: Use your Kreg Jig set for 3/4" stock and your 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and glue or countersink for your 2" wood screws.

Step 1
Step 2

Attach the Face Frame Trim: Use 2" finish nails and glue.

Step 2
Step 3

Attach the Cleats: Use your Kreg Jig set for 3/4" stock and your 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and glue or countersink and use 2" wood screws.

Step 3
Step 4

Fasten the Molding in place: Miter the front corners of your molding at 45 degrees and secure to the top of your unit using 2" finish nails and glue.

**The exact measurements will be determined by the style and size of the molding you choose so be sure to mark/measure for your exact piece!

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Step 4
Step 11

I'm linking this fine project up here and to Get your Craft on Tuesday

Free Woodworking Plans to Build the Office Bookshelves Hutch
Free Woodworking Plans to Build the Office Bookshelves Hutch
Finishing Instructions

Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School

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**Disclaimer: Some rights reserved. Private use only. Feel Free to link to any of my plans so long as you provide an adequate link back to the appropriate post! Plans from this page are not to be used for commercial purposes or republished without the express written consent of Rayan Turner, The Design Confidential I hope to provide accurate plans, however, I cannot guarantee each plan for accuracy. Not every plan that I post has been built and tested, so you are building at your own risk. It is recommended that you have a clear understanding of how the project works before beginning any project. Please contact me if you find an error or inaccuracy so that I might fix it.

Submitted by Loren /
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I think many of you have seen the amazing work my girl Loren does...she not only builds, but contributes amazing plans for all of us to build from! She's a design/build extraordinaire! This project is no exception! Not only did she build it, she contributed the plans for it! Could you just D.I.E? yep...me too!

Built From These Plans: 
Free Woodworking Plans to Build a Ballard Designs Inspired Vetrina Cabinet
Estimated Cost: 

$50-$75

Submitted by RyTurner / The DIY Club
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This fun and quick little number was like the little engine that could... every time I hit a road block, aka DIY disaster, this project just kept on moving forward until I finally had a finished product I loved!

For the full tutorial, click here, and head on over to The DIY Club to visit with me while I share my project in all it's crazy glory with you!

Submitted by Carrie Dittle Dattle / Dittle Dattle
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I'm fairly certain I say this often...but you guys are gonna D.I.E. when you see what Carrie did! Yep you are going to pass right out! Yahoo.

Built From These Plans: 
Free Woodworking Plans to Build a PotteryBarn Inspired Chesapeake Single Chaise Lounge
Length of Time: 

Carrie had these plans for well over a year before she actually began building. Once the building began it was only a matter of a few weekends before she had this amazing yard full of fabulous furniture!

Finishing Technique: 

SW’s solid deck stain in Lodge Brown

Additional Project Details: 

Carrie actually built these from plans she found through Lowe's Creative Ideas, but they are so similar to our Chesapeake Collection that it's worth sharing and noting her suggestions (buy the wheels or be sure to add them, since this baby is HEAVY!).

Submitted by RyTurner / The Design Confidential
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Another project I have been working on is a low set of shelves for my Office Craft Space! Ultimately all of the shelving will match in style, but for now, this shelf has a decidedly traditional sense about it!

Personally, nothing gets me going more than traditional shelving can! yahoo...

This build is really simple and can be modified to taste or tools available! Easy peasy...

Free Woodworking Plans to Build a Traditional Base Unit Bookshelf

Aside from the obvious storage of books... this friend serves as tv storage and reference library for TDC headquarters! That's right, design and drafting books galore, right next to some of the classics and a rare book collection or two... Everything in a small home has got to serve multiple purposes and this is no exception.

I could have gone taller with this shelf. But after building this shelf here, for my craft and design supplies which is about 7' high, having another set of shelves that are equally tall in the same space is likely to make this teeny tiny room feel claustrophobic and not so comforting to work in.

As soon as I fully decide on any additional shelves for my Craft Space shelving, I will be trimming out the unit in similar fashion to this low shelf here!

Estimated Cost

$25-$50

Tools

Tape Measure

Drill

Sander

Miter Saw - if you plan on adding molding or trim at the top.

Kreg Jig - optional but will make your connections stronger and more professional

Nail Gun - optional and can use hammer and nail set.

Lumber

1 sheet of 3/4" Ply

2 - 1x2 at 8'

1 - 1x2 at 6'

7' - 8' of small trim or molding in a style of your choice. The amount you need will depend on the size of the molding. For smaller trim, you will need closer to 7' and this will increase with an increase in the size of the trim itself.

Materials

1 1/4" Wood Screws or Pocket Hole Screws

1 1/4" Finish Nails

Wood Filler

Wood Glue

Sanding Supplies

Finishing Supplies

Cut List

2 - 3/4" Ply at 29 1/2" Sides

1 - 3/4" Ply at 48" Top

2 - 3/4" Ply at 46 1/2" Shelves

3 - 1x2 at 45" Shelf Trim

2 - 1x2 at 30 1/4" Side Trim

2 - trim/molding at 17 1/4" + up depending on the trim you choose.

1 - trim/molding at 49" + up depending on the trim you choose.

Cut List Image: 
Free Woodworking Plans to Build a Traditional Base Unit Bookshelf
Instructions

Before beginning to build, always check in on my site to make sure you have the most up to date set of plans, I occasionally update and change the plans to make the building process easier or to allow for less expensive purchasing of materials!

Read through the entire set of instructions and all comments before beginning this project. If you print out or save plans, be sure to check in on my site to be sure you have the most up to date set of plans, as I occasionally update things for ease of building or buying. If you are new to building, read through the GETTING STARTED section and other articles found under the BUILD tab in the menu on my site, it has valuable information about how to get started, tools and techniques. If you are unfamiliar with the finishing process, visit my Finishing school for some tips and tricks for painting like a pro and for special finishing practices.

Use glue to secure your joints and Consider Painting or Staining individual sections prior to assembling. This makes the paint application virtually flawless. Coat with a spray on Poly or Wipe on Poly to protect your finish and your piece and it will last for ages. Adhere to all safety standards and guidelines, and be sure you follow safety protocol throughout your build. If you are unsure about whether you are building safely, run a quick online search for the tool or technique you are using, or contact me via email or post to the forum before you move ahead. My contact info can be found in the menu of my site.

Step 1

Attach the Top to the Sides: Use your Kreg Jig set for 3/4" stock and your 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and glue or your 1 1/4" Wood Screws and glue. Be sure to countersink if you aren't using a Kreg Jig.

Step 1
Step 2

Attach the Shelves: Secure using your Kreg Jig Set for 3/4" stock and your 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and glue or your 1 1/4" wood screws and glue. Be sure to countersink if you aren't using a Kreg Jig.

Step 2
Step 3

Attach the Trim: Fasten using 1 1/4" finish nails and glue or secure trim pieces together using your kreg jig set for 3/4" stock and your 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and glue and then secure to the unit using 1 1/4" finish nails and glue.

Step 3
Step 4

Attach the Top Trim or Molding: Miter at the front corners and tack on using 1 1/4" finish nails and glue.

**This step will be a mark and measure step, meaning that the trim you choose will determine the side and front measurements since the larget the trim itself, the longer it will stick out in front and on the sides. This factor is important to note and cut to the proper dimensions by marking off and then cutting/mitering to size.

Step 4
Finishing Instructions

Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School

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I'm linking this fine project up here

Disclaimer

**Disclaimer: Some rights reserved. Private use only. Feel Free to link to any of my plans so long as you provide an adequate link back to the appropriate post! Plans from this page are not to be used for commercial purposes or republished without the express written consent of Rayan Turner, The Design Confidential I hope to provide accurate plans, however, I cannot guarantee each plan for accuracy. Not every plan that I post has been built and tested, so you are building at your own risk. It is recommended that you have a clear understanding of how the project works before beginning any project. Please contact me if you find an error or inaccuracy so that I might fix it.

Gifted

09|26|11
Submitted by RyTurner / The Design Confidential
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This project has been a long time coming. We talked a bit here about how many curtain projects will need to be completed before I have no more naked windows in my home! In other words... almost all of them! 2 down and 2 million to go, but one by one we shall get them all covered and looking snappy!

Finally! I am excited to share the tutorial for creating these fine friends...and super excited to begin sharing the family room transformation that is occurring alongside the office transformation, the garage, the living room...oh the list goes on... we are getting a bit decor happy up in here!

What do you think? Pretty good start, no?

Submitted by Spunwood / Spunwood
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I am no master carpenter, and some of this was challenging for me, but thanks for the great plans, and a project I really needed to store my picture frame backings and accessories.

I have a lot of wide flat articles to store and that need some protection from shop elements.

I first thought of buying what is called a flat file or map file. These are storage files that are used often by artists, framers, and engineers to store art and plans that they don’t want to fold up. These units costs anywhere from $400 to several thousand dollars.

Whenever you see one advertised from Amazon or google for less, it is always just the base or cap or some accessory to the file

Built From These Plans: 
Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Martha Stewart Inspired Craft 3 Drawer Flat File
Estimated Cost: 

This project cost my about $220…but that included buying way too much paint…did you know how far a gallon can go? I also bought a Kreg jig Jr. & a craig clamp which worked well made much of the work a breeze.

Finishing Technique: 

I gave the top a Roman Ogee profile & some weird profile with the ogee bit on the two front legs.

Great project and first foray into a paint finish. I like the color which I tried to match with the plan. Did I get close?

All this thing needs is a polyacrylic finish for the top.

Submitted by RyTurner / The Design Confidential
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I feel like in many ways we have 'been there done that' when it comes to wallpaper and the frilly damask variations of pattern that aren't actually very varied at all. It's not that they aren't beautiful, in fact many are...it's that after years and year of it now, over and over, it feels a tad like a broken record.

Enough already... can we move onto another trend please?

But this... this is a completely different style, pattern, feeling than we have seen before. Entirely... It feels a tad nautical, a tad modern, a tad storybook-like, a bit moody... in other words... perfection! In the words of Rachel Zoe, "it's major, it's everything, I die!". Nuff said...

Thank you Abigail Edwards for rocking my world! This design masterpiece is officially added to my Lust List!

Seascape - Winter: $92 per roll

Submitted by RyTurner / The Design Confidential
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This project took me about 30 minutes to complete...that's it! And 20 of those 30 minutes was spent letting the glue dry while I chatted with you fine friends on Facebook and Google+! Can I get a yahoo? It's really that simple, and very inexpensive of course, not to mention the possible uses this baby has are utterly endless! I urge you to take a peak a the original inspiration for this piece to see how they have used it. Pretty cool over that table...

I decided to use this fine specimen as a fabric storage ladder since space is at a premium in my very small office craft space. The problem I have in this room in particular is that it serves a great many needs without having a great amount of space to do it! Having a place to hang my fabric for upcoming projects is crucial and inspiring since seeing it helps me remember to do those projects and gets those creative juices flowing!

Kind of similar to my craft paints and glitter (I am still a gal after all...and I love me some glitter...), having them on display in color coded order is fabulous for my crazy obsessive mind! It's orderly and beautiful all at the same time!

For the rest of you, this project would be a fabulous addition to any home decor with a rustic reclaimed finish especially this time of year! Can't you see this with pumpkins all around, corn stalks and scare crows... ah, decor bliss I tell you!

Estimated Cost

Under $25

Tools

Saw - optional, unless you have your local lumber supply make cuts for you.

Drill

1" Spade Bit or Hole Saw Bit.

Lumber

2 - 2x3 at 8'

1 - 1" Round Dowel at 48"

1 - 1" Round Dowel at 36"

Materials

Wood Glue

Sanding Supplies

Finishing Supplies

Safety Gear

Cut List

2 - 2x3 at 7'

5 - 1" dowel at 15 1/2"

Instructions

Before beginning to build, always check in on my site to make sure you have the most up to date set of plans, I occasionally update and change the plans to make the building process easier or to allow for less expensive purchasing of materials!

Read through the entire set of instructions and all comments before beginning this project. If you print out or save plans, be sure to check in on my site to be sure you have the most up to date set of plans, as I occasionally update things for ease of building or buying. If you are new to building, read through the GETTING STARTED section and other articles found under the BUILD tab in the menu on my site, it has valuable information about how to get started, tools and techniques. If you are unfamiliar with the finishing process, visit my Finishing school for some tips and tricks for painting like a pro and for special finishing practices.

Use glue to secure your joints and Consider Painting or Staining individual sections prior to assembling. This makes the paint application virtually flawless. Coat with a spray on Poly or Wipe on Poly to protect your finish and your piece and it will last for ages. Adhere to all safety standards and guidelines, and be sure you follow safety protocol throughout your build. If you are unsure about whether you are building safely, run a quick online search for the tool or technique you are using, or contact me via email or post to the forum before you move ahead. My contact info can be found in the menu of my site.

Step 1

Cut your ladder legs and rungs: The legs should be 7' and the rungs (dowels) should be 15 1/2" each and you will need 5 of those!

Step 1
Step 2

Mark and Drill Your Legs: Starting at the top (or bottom) of your legs, mark out 14" increments. It divides evenly with 7' so it should work out perfectly. Mark not only at 14" but also the middle of each board width so that you know where to drill your holes!

Tape off your Spade Bit (this is the type I use below and I used blue painter's tape to mark it) or Hole Saw bit, at about 1/2" from the bottom of the flat part on a spade bit (not the bottom point) and 1/2" up from the edge of a hole saw bit. The tape will tell you when to stop drilling so that your hole is only 1/2" deep.

I personally enjoy the spade bit a tad more as I feel like it cuts better and faster, but this is just personal preference, and either will do the job.

Step 2
Step 3

Once all of your hole pairs are drilled, you can put a bit of glue in each hole down one board. Pop in your rungs, they should fit perfectly, and then place a drop of glue down the other board in each hole and set that baby right on top of the rungs and lower leg. This should help you put enough weight on the lower leg and rungs and of course the top leg will be supplying it's on weight.

Carefully let it sit like this, or even clamp it (I didn't) and let the glue set up for 20 minutes or so.

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Step 4

That's it, you are done! Finish however you prefer. I used a driftwood colored stain on mine, and left all of the markings that were already there. I am not in love with it just yet, and pretty sure it needs a good sanding and another color of stain to really look reclaimed. But, it works for now!

Step 4
Finishing Instructions

Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School

Note

If you enjoyed this post PLEASE STUMBLE IT! Definitely comment below, Share it or Like it, and subscribe to my feed to stay up to date!

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Disclaimer

**Disclaimer: Some rights reserved. Private use only. Feel Free to link to any of my plans so long as you provide an adequate link back to the appropriate post! Plans from this page are not to be used for commercial purposes or republished without the express written consent of Rayan Turner, The Design Confidential I hope to provide accurate plans, however, I cannot guarantee each plan for accuracy. Not every plan that I post has been built and tested, so you are building at your own risk. It is recommended that you have a clear understanding of how the project works before beginning any project. Please contact me if you find an error or inaccuracy so that I might fix it.