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I hope you all had such a Happy Easter! We are officially back from our vacation and I can’t wait to share some of the details with you all. I hoped it would be relaxing and allow me to recover a bit more from this nagging infection, and I would say it absolutely did help a bit. But let’s be real, relaxing is the opposite of what a vacation with kiddos is all about. My two littles took misbehaving to a whole new level, so naturally I am thinking about an easier time when they were still babies and sleeping like angels in cribs, and not yet talking…. Our first crib plan has been such a hit that we thought we would expand the line and add some other fabulous options to it.
As with all of our plans, you are building at your own risk and you should have a firm understanding of building in general before you attempt many of our plans (some are easy as pie and perfect for beginners). With that, go forth, have fun, take lots of pictures and share them in a showcase on the site or on social media with the hashtag #builtTDCtuff and we will share our faves! Be sure to tag @thedesignconfidential on Instagram / FB and @thedesconf on Twitter / Pinterest. If you are a blogger and you post about your build, don’t forget to include a link to your post on your showcase here. Don’t forget… for all of our newer plans, clicking on the images will let them expand to enormous sizes with much greater clarity. The older plans may need updating so please let us know if you need one fixed!
- 4 – 1×3 at 8’
- 1 – 1×4 at 8’
- 6 – 2×2 at 8’
- 1 – 2×4 at 8’
- 2 – 3/4” plywood at 4’x8’
- 2 – 2×4 at 28-1/4” – Head and Foot Tops
- 4 – 2×2 at 70” – Posts
- 2 – 1×4 at 28-1/4” – Head and Foot Bottoms
- 1 – 3/4” plywood at 28-1/4”x37-1/2” – Head Panel
- 1 – 3/4” plywood at 28-1/4”x33-1/2” – Foot Panel
- 2 – 3/4” plywood at 38-1/4”x53-1/2” – Side Panels
- 2 – 2×2 at 53-1/2” – Side Tops
- 2 – 1×3 at 53-1/2” – Mattress Frame Sides
- 2 – 1×3 at 26-3/4” – Mattress Frame Ends
- 2 – 2×2 at 52” – Slat Supports
- 8 – 1×3 at 26-3/4” – Slats
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.
Cut the pieces for the Posts, Head Top, Head Panel, and Head Bottom. Apply edge banding to exposed plywood edges if desired. With the Kreg jig set for 1-1/2” material, drill pocket holes in the ends of the Head Top. Set the Kreg jig set for 3/4” material and drill pocket holes in the sides and bottom of the Head Panel, then in the ends of the Head Bottom. Make sure that the pocket holes drilled into the Head Bottom piece are within the 1-1/2” that will make contact with the Post when assembled. Assemble the Head Bottom and Head Panel as shown with glue and 1-1/4” pocket screws. Assemble the Head Top as shown with glue and 2-1/2” pocket screws. The top sketch is the inside view of the Crib Head and the bottom sketch is the outside view of the Crib Head.
Cut the pieces for the Posts, Foot Top, Foot Panel, and Foot Bottom. Apply edge banding to exposed plywood edges if desired. With the Kreg jig set for 1-1/2” material, drill pocket holes in the ends of the Foot Top. Set the Kreg jig set for 3/4” material and drill pocket holes in the sides and bottom of the Foot Panel, then in the ends of the Foot Bottom. Make sure that the pocket holes drilled into the Foot Bottom piece are within the 1-1/2” that will make contact with the Post when assembled. Assemble the Foot Bottom and Foot Panel as shown with glue and 1-1/4” pocket screws. Assemble the Foot Top as shown with glue and 2-1/2” pocket screws. The top sketch is the inside view of the Crib Foot and the bottom sketch is the outside view of the Crib Foot.
Cut the piece for the Side Panels. Apply edge banding to exposed plywood edges if desired. With the Kreg jig set for 3/4” material, drill pocket holes in the ends of the Side Panels. When drilling the pocket holes, make sure to stagger them so that they do not line up with the pocket holes in the Head Panel (we don’t want any pocket screws to interfere with one another). Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” pocket screws.
Cut the pieces for the Side Tops. With the Kreg jig set for 1-1/2” material, drill pocket holes in both ends of the Side Tops. Assemble as shown with glue and 2-1/2” pocket screws.
Cut the pieces for the Mattress Frame Ends and Mattress Frame Sides. With the Kreg jig set for 3/4” material, drill pocket holes in both ends of the Mattress Frame Ends. Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” pocket screws.
Cut the pieces for the Slat Supports. Attach to the inside of the frame with glue and countersunk 2” wood screws.
Cut the pieces for the Slats. Attach to the slat supports with countersunk 1-1/4” wood screws.
Now it’s time to install the Corner Braces! For this crib, we have 3 positions for the mattress. The first position will be 14-1/4” from the bottom of the Head Panel and Foot Panel, the second position will be 8-1/4” from the bottom of the Head Panel and Foot Panel, and the third position will be set on the Bottom piece.
For illustrative purposes only, the sketch shows Braces at the top two positions. You will only need Braces at one position on each side. The third position, or lowest position, will not need Braces.
Here is a sketch of the Braces in action (view from the bottom)! Simply secure your Braces at the desired position, set the Mattress Frame on top of the Braces, and attach the Mattress Frame to the Braces.
Dress this beautiful Crib up with a canopy and call it done!
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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Home / Travel
The TDC Clan is officially on holiday for the remainder of the week! I will be posting intermittently through the week and weekend, but it will certainly be limited as I plan to thoroughly soak up some sunshine with my little family. This was the view from the balcony of our room on the first night of our travels. I mean… it was pretty spectacular and I am not sure I have ever been quite so spoiled in my entire life. Alas we were only there for one night, but I hope to go back in the very near future. I will be sharing more of our adventures on Instagram, so be sure to follow along for moderately real time updates of my gorgeous surroundings and cute pictures of my babes. If we are lucky there may even be a picture or two of me, but since I am typically behind the camera there is rarely any proof of my existence.
Design / Home
I feel like we are blogging this in real time and by real time I actually mean 'as slow as molasses'. But, that is just about how things go around here, especially these days. I still have so many other things to address in this space, and of course there is the whole issue of the mister's side of the closet. I can tell you with certainty that he is coming around to the idea of making some sweeping changes there. I mean, how can you not when my side looks so puurrrrtttty. Right? I think… I am not sold on the whole jewelry display arrangement at the moment, though truly that is the one aspect of this that is temporary and in need of a good DIY project I think. It's hard to find something that doesn't rest on a surface that will handle everything from rings to earrings. For now, the stem of a tree shaped kid toy and a towel holder will suffice.
Since I decided not to build out the entire closet at this point in my life, with a wild toddler on the loose and a seven year old who enjoys chaos more than calm, I have gone the route of budget friendly and easily obtainable for the main pieces and basic storage structure. Everything else is fair game here, but for the large pieces so far things seem to be taking a path of all white, all IKEA, and easy on the wallet to be sure. Except for the art. This particular art print is from my favorite online haunt – shutterstock, duh. But I do have several other pieces planned for this space, and they are pretty special so I can't wait to show you!
IMAGES // Rayan Turner for The Design Confidential
Palm Print
Malm 3 Drawer Chest
Glass Top
Vertical Wall Shelf
Enudden Scarf and Belt Holder (actually a towel holder but whatev)
Have you been making any sweeping changes at home? Maybe you are less impatient than I and you are attempting to build out a space to custom perfection? I hope so… I will live vicariously through you! This space is in no way done or even close yet to be honest, but slowly we march along, one tiny step at a time…
Showcase
When Josh sent over these pictures of his gorgeous build and most adorable little one, I knew you would all be over the moon for this showcase. Get ready for a serious baby fix along with an insanely clever fix for those pesky mending straps that seem to baffle the best of us! This might be an easier and better solution all the way around and I think we shall be updating the plans to reflect this modification! Hope you like, and thank you Josh for sending over this roundup of fabulous images of the babe and the build! Home run my friend.
If you would like us to showcase your build, post a showcase or share on social media using the hashtag #builtTDCtuff.
Plans
Awkward space? No problem. Small Space and need multi-functional furniture? No problem. Check out a few of the many configurations this console is capable of below!
- 1 – 3/4” plywood at 4’x8’
- 1 – 3/4” plywood at 7-3/4”x18” – Left Side
- 1 – 3/4” plywood at 7-3/4”x18” – Middle
- 1 – 3/4” plywood at 18”x16-1/4” – Right Side
- 1 – 3/4” plywood at 18”x40-1/4” – Bottom
- 1 – 3/4” plywood at 18”x39-1/2” – Center Shelf
- 1 – 3/4” plywood at 18”x30-3/4” – Top
- 1 – 3/4” plywood at 7-3/4”x18” – Top Side
- 1 – 3/4” plywood at 18”x41” – Extension Top
- 1 – 3/4” plywood at 17-3/4”x18” – Extension Side
- 1 – 3/4” plywood at 8-1/4”x9-1/4” – Extension Spacer
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.
Cut the pieces for the Left Side, Middle, Right Side, and Bottom. Apply edge banding to exposed areas if desired. With the Kreg jig set for 3/4” material, drill pocket holes in the top and bottom of the Left Side, Middle, and Right Side. Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” pocket screws.
Cut the piece for the Center Shelf. Apply edge banding to exposed areas if desired. With the Kreg jig set for 3/4” material, drill pocket holes in the right side of the Center Shelf. Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” pocket screws.
Cut the pieces for the Top and Top Side. Apply edge banding to exposed areas if desired. With the Kreg jig set for 3/4” material, drill pocket holes in both ends of the Top Side. Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” pocket screws.
Cut the pieces for the Extension Top and Extension Side. Apply edge banding to exposed areas if desired. With the Kreg jig set for 3/4” material, drill pocket holes in top of the Extension Side. Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” pocket screws.
Cut the piece for the Extension Spacer. Apply edge banding to exposed areas if desired. With the Kreg jig set for 3/4” material, drill pocket holes in top and left side of the Extension Spacer. Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” pocket screws.
Now it’s time to put the Extension and the Console together! Simply slide the two pieces together – the Extension will fit right over the Console. The Extension Spacer should have 1/4” gap on the right and bottom of it to allow for “wiggle room” in the Console. The Extension Spacer will also give the Extension more support, helping it to stay “square.”
Depending on personal preference; you can install small casters, metal guides, etc. on bottom of the Shapeshifter Console. Install as shown per the manufacturer’s instructions. Two Feet will be installed on the Extension, and the other four Feet will be installed on the Console.
Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School
// Disclaimer: Some rights reserved. Private use only. Feel Free to link to any of my plans so long as you ONLY use 1 image and provide an ADEQUATE link back to the original source and appropriate plan! 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. By accessing or using any part of the web site, you agree to become bound by the terms and conditions of this website as outlined under Terms of Use. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the Website or use any services. The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by The Design Confidential.com and while we endeavor to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, personal injury or death, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of information or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website. 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. The Design Confidential.com is inspired by but does not replicate exact designs, any similarities between these plans and items sold at specialty retailers is coincidential and not endorsed by or related to any said retailers. // Post May Contain Affiliate Links
Design / Shopping
Oh yes, it's Friday my friends and I am over the moon in love with so many things on this glorious spring day. Have you seen this fab project floating around the interwebs yet? So good right? Does that table base look a bit familiar to you at all? Well if you have been with us here at TDC for a while, you might recognize it as a larger, more amazing version of our Himmeli Orb! Made by the gorgeous Brittany of brittanyMakes for Home Depot, and and inspired by our DIY Himmeli Orb project, she absolutely knocked this beauty out of the park, did she not? Amazing! And now I want to make seven… Love…
1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8
Feeling inspired by the thought of warmer weather and outdoor entertaining, I am loving these gorgeous goods that would be perfect for ushering in the season of backyard bbq's and poolside lounging. An ottoman in white that will stay white and clean? Yes please… Pretty sure I need that cat mug and I don't even have a cat at the moment.
Happy Friday friends… enjoy the weekend, I will be sending you thoughts of warm weather from out here in the west. It seems warm weather and cloudless skies are something we seem to be getting in abundance – you won't hear one complaint from me – at least until I have to cut my water consumption down (insert frowny face here).
Plans
You asked, sweet friends… and so you shall receive! This gorgeous plan in a twin sized version! Of course, you generally always ‘receive’ when you ask for plans, so I suppose this isn’t precisely celebratory, but so many wanted this in twin that I think it is high time you get it! Yahoo! We are working on rolling out all of the other hundreds of project requests, so if you are hoping for something specific, stay tuned or feel free to post it in our community forum so I can keep track of what I am supposed to be working on!
If you prefer plans for the Full Sized Cabin Bed or the Toddler Sized Cabin Bed, we got you covered!
- 18 – 1/2×4 (rip down 1/2” plywood if lumber is unavailable) at 8’
- 7 – 1×2 at 8’
- 3 – 1×4 at 8’
- 2 – 1×8 at 8’
- 15 – 2×4 at 8’
- 2 – 1/2” plywood at 4’x8’
- 1 – 3/4” plywood at 4’x8’
- // Refer to specific steps in this plan before cutting pieces – some pieces are cut with angled ends and their exact
- 4 – 2×4 at 65-1/2” – Post A
- 4 – 2×4 at 63-7/16” – Post B
- 3 – 2×4 at 36-1/4” – Side Top Rail, Side Middle Rail, and Side Bottom Rail
- 3 – 2×4 at 74” – Back Top Rail, Back Middle Rail, and Back Bottom Rail
- 2 – 2×4 at 74” – Front Top Rail and Front Bottom Rail
- 4 – 2×4 at 22-1/2” – Roof Rafters
- 6 – 2×4 at 43-1/4” – Floor Joists
- 1 – 3/4” plywood at 43-1/4” x 78” – Floor
- 1 – 1/2” plywood at 14-1/4” x 78” – Back Wall
- 2 – 1/2” plywood at 28-1/2” x 40” – Front Wall
- 2 – 1/2” plywood at 14-1/4” x 42-1/4” –Side Bottom Walls
- 2 – 1/2” plywood at 18” x 42” – Side Top Walls
- 6 – 1×2 at 7-1/8” – Front Top Trim
- 6 – 1×2 at 13” – Front Bottom Trim
- 2 – 1×2 at 38-1/8” – Door Trim
- 4 – 1×2 at 16-1/2 – Top and Bottom Window Trim
- 4 – 1×2 at 15” – Side Window Trim
- 1 – 1×4 at 21” – Stair Hanger
- 2 – 1×4 at 36-1/4” – Side Ledges
- 10 – 1×2 at 10-3/4” – Side Bottom Trim
- 2 – 1×2 at 14-13/16” – Side Top Trim
- 4 – 1×2 at 10-15/16” – Side Top Trim
- 4 – 1×2 at 6-9/16” – Side Top Trim
- 1 – 1×4 at 74” – Back Ledge
- 9 – 1×2 at 10-3/4” – Back Trim
- 1 – 1×4 at 83-1/2” – Roof Ridge
- 6 – 1/2×4 at 83-1/2” – Purlins
- 42 – 1/2×4 at 28” – Roof Slats
- 2 – 1×8 at 31-15/16” – Stair Sides
- 2 – 1×8 at 18-3/4” – Steps
- may differ from the measurements listed below. Measurements listed below are PRE-BEVEL dimensions and the actual end measurements will change once cut according to specific steps.
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.
Cut the pieces for Posts A and Posts B as shown.
Set the Kreg jig for 1-1/2” material. Drill pocket holes in the long side of Post A as shown. Assemble Post A to Post B as shown with glue and 2-1/2” pocket screws. Repeat this process again, but in a “mirrored” assembly as shown in the image. Built a total of two sets of these “mirrored” Post pairs.
Cut the pieces for the Side Top Rail, Side Middle Rail, and Side Bottom Rail. Drill pocket holes in the ends of all pieces. Assemble pieces as shown with glue and 2-1/2” pocket screws.
Cut the pieces for the Back Top Rail, Back Middle Rail, and Back Bottom Rail. Drill pocket holes in the ends of all pieces. Assemble as shown with glue and 2-1/2” pocket screws.
Cut the pieces for the Front Top Rail and Front Bottom Rail. Drill pocket holes in the ends of both pieces. Assemble as shown with glue and 2-1/2” pocket screws.
Cut the pieces for the Rafters. Drill pocket holes in the ends of the pieces (avoid drilling pocket screws in the Ridge notch area).
Assemble as shown with glue and 2-1/2” pocket screws.
Cut the pieces for the Floor Joists. Drill pocket holes in each end of the pieces. Assemble as shown with glue and 2-1/2” pocket screws.
Cut the piece for the floor. Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.
Cut the piece for the Back Wall. Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. Set the Kreg jig for 3/4” material and drill pocket holes on the bottom of the Back Wall piece. Assemble as shown with glue – use 1-1/4” brad nails to secure the top and sides and 1-1/4” pocket screws to secure the bottom sides.
Cut the pieces for the Front Wall. Drill pocket holes on the bottoms of the Front Wall pieces. Assemble as shown with glue – use 1-1/4” brad nails to secure the top and sides and 1-1/4” pocket screws to secure the bottom sides.
Cut the pieces for the Side Bottom Walls. Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. Drill pocket holes on the bottoms of the Side Wall pieces. Assemble as shown with glue – use 1-1/4” brad nails to secure the top and sides and 1-1/4” pocket screws to secure the bottom sides.
Cut the pieces for the Side Top Walls. Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.
Cut the pieces for the Front Trim, Door Trim, Window Trim, and Stair Hanger. Assemble the Front Trim, Door Trim, and Window Trim as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. Drill pocket holes in the ends of the Stair Hanger and attach with glue and 1-1/4” pocket screws.
Cut the pieces for the Side Bottom Trim and Side Bottom Ledges. Attach as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.
Cut the pieces for the Side Top Trim. Attach as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.
Cut the pieces for the Back Trim and Back Ledge. Attach as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.
Cut the piece for the Roof Ridge. Attach as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails, nailed through the Rafters.
Cut the pieces for the Purlins. Attach as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. The ends of the Purlins should extend 1-1/4” past the Rafters.
Cut the pieces for the Roof Slats. Attach as shown with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. Roof Slats should be spaced 1/2” apart from each other and extend approximately 1-1/2” past the Front and Back Rails. The first and last Roof Slats should be flush with the Roof Ridge.
Cut the pieces for the Stair Sides and Steps.
Drill pocket holes in the both ends of the steps. Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” pocket screws – make sure the pocket holes face the ground when assembling. Place on the Stair Hanger as shown and climb on in!
Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School
// Disclaimer: Some rights reserved. Private use only. Feel Free to link to any of my plans so long as you ONLY use 1 image and provide an ADEQUATE link back to the original source and appropriate plan! 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. By accessing or using any part of the web site, you agree to become bound by the terms and conditions of this website as outlined under Terms of Use. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the Website or use any services. The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by The Design Confidential.com and while we endeavor to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, personal injury or death, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of information or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website. 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. The Design Confidential.com is inspired by but does not replicate exact designs, any similarities between these plans and items sold at specialty retailers is coincidental and not endorsed by or related to any said retailers. // Affiliate links are used for tools and materials. The Design Confidential will earn a small commission for any items purchased using these links. Thank you for your support – every little bit counts!
DIY / Home
If you have been with me here at TDC for a bit and you remember one of my recent room reveals, you might also notice a new addition has popped up in the kitchen to family room view corridor. I am pretty excited about these gems, but in truth they didn't come easily and I had to punch the clock a bit on this project to actually make it work.
A few weeks ago I gathered up my little family and we headed east to the Alameda Point Antique Faire. Which by the way is hands down one of the best (if not the absolute best) vintage markets out there for us folks in Northern California. I never leave empty handed and this particular trip was especially good to me, seeing as I found the makings of a new set of much needed bar stools.
You see, shortly after we moved into this house I purchased bar stools and it was a happy day indeed given the prominence of my kitchen island and how much time we were likely to spend gathered around it. I searched for hours to find an option that was affordable (real people affordable, not crazy designer affordable), easy to wipe down for the kids, adjustable to counter height, and comfortable. In my mind, comfortable meant that it would be cushiony, had arms, and could swivel. Since the stools would sit between the kitchen and family room, being able to turn between the two spaces would be good. Little did I know that the adjustable factor would ultimately clash with the arms and the swivel factor and both the bar stools and my kitchen island would suffer dearly for it.
You can see a few of the wounds from the counter and the arms fighting like mad, and neither came out ahead, trust me on that. Sadly this is one of the better arm covers in the bunch and many of the other covers were lost within a couple of months. Every single day of living with these derelict stools made me sad and the damn chairs ultimately weren't even comfortable. They were almost comfortable and probably would have been, except the seat was too short and too upright. If the seat had 2 to 3 extra inches and the back sat at a slight angle, say at 95 or 100 degrees from the seat, these would have been superb. Instead they hit at a weird spot on the back of adult legs and so a person could only sit in them for short periods of time. Very unfortunate and so very sad.
But then one fine day, I carted my cute boys all the way to the bay and plied them with amazing food and endless hours on tablets to get them to agree to come along for the ride. And I stumbled upon four bar stools which were a vision of perfection with nary a flaw to be found… except a bit of dirt and rust on the stands. Then came the task of trying to stuff them in the car with both boys, the stroller, and another 4 chairs I nabbed, which I will share more about later… and I will be honest, it was touch and go there for a minute. I wasn't sure we were going to get everything to fit, but we did by some miracle of the vintage furniture gods.
It was a bit of a full house on the trip home, for sure, but these babes of mine were all smiles, shockingly. That is more than I can say for how they were feeling while we were still at the antique faire…
And I brought these bar stools in and put them back together faster than you can blink an eye… only to find that they were too high, ugh. It wasn't as if I was expecting to find bar stools and I definitely wasn't seeking them out or I might have been smart enough to remember to measure before I left – but of course I didn't.
Totally deflated and not entirely sure how to fix them, they sat there for a couple days looking all cushy with their back rests that cradle you as you sit, and nice deep seats with a ton of comfort… just begging me to hang out and stay a while. Insert sad face. Then it occurred to me that I had 4 stools that I happen to be hating on, but that happen to have bases that are not only the right height but also adjustable – you know, for the kids – and it just so happens that the way the stools attach to the seat was similar! I can't tell you how relieved I was to figure this out.
I used the new base to mark out where I need to secure it to the seat and traced the screw holes for reference. I made sure to stay away from the existing attachment locations so as to keep it from weakening over time.
To secure the base I used self tapping screws that were the same length as the screws for the existing base and I used the washers that were used on my old bar stools (the soon to be new base) to keep the screw heads from falling out of the screw holes.
I gave that sucker a test drive and it worked and fit beautifully. Oh what a relief it was…
I'm happy to report the new bases are now all nicely secured in all their adjustable counter height glory! And bonus… no rust or dirt to deal with! Yahoo.
Design / Shopping
It has been far too long since I gave a nod to chic decor and party picks in shades of green without mention of a Christmas theme. They say green is the most universal color and while I am sure that is true, I find many shades of green a bit hard to fall in love with. Of course those I do like, I tend to adore… It is awfully convenient that St. Patrick's Day is upon us and we have the perfect excuse to go green and spice things up a bit – literally – like with a spicy green bloody mary… Yahoo for that.
If you want to go green but only want to dip your toes in that pond and partying like it's St. Patty's Day in a college town isn't quite your thing, then perhaps some of these ideas are just the right amount of fun for you!
Any excuse for a bloody mary is a good excuse in my book, but a lack luster love for green beer would certainly top the list. This green bloody mary recipe over on Domaine Home sounds just amazing! I can't wait to give it a taste test.
Go green by adding a little living greenery to your home and yard. 90% of my plants are this variety and the selection and quality is just so good.
If the idea of live greenery scares you, perhaps the faux variety in the form of a gorgeous print is more your speed.
Put a pillow on it! A tropical vibe inducing variety is always great to add to the mix. Besides, it looks like greenery of the tropical and living kind, so really it should just blend with your decor regardless… like plants do.
I'm completely obsessed with this gorgeous wallpaper. It has me seeing green, both literally and figuratively…. Not entirely sure the mister will love it as I do, but who knows… he just might surprise me.
Are you celebrating with gusto on this green occasion or do you lay low like this old gal with young babes at home? Is green on your radar this spring or do you love it all year round? Happy St. Patty's Day to all my Irish kinfolk, be safe out there in the great wide open!
Plans
This cute thing is a handsome fella, don’t you think? I love a nightstand with some interest and the spacing between the trunk and the legs is just the thing, I think, to give this guy something extra in the looks department!
- 1 – 1×2 at 8’ (will have some left over)
- 1 – 1×3 at 8’ (will have some left over)
- 1 – 2×2 at 8’ (will have some left over)
- 1 – 1/2” plywood at 4’x4’
- 4 – 2×2 at 12” – Legs
- 4 – 1×2 at 17” – Aprons
- 2 – 1×3 at 17-1/2” – Center Supports
- 1 – 1/2” plywood at 19”x19-1/2” – Cabinet Bottom
- 2 – 1/2” plywood at 4”x20” – Cabinet Sides
- 1 – 1/2” plywood at 3-1/2”x19” – Cabinet Back
- 1 – 1/2” plywood at 20”x20” – Cabinet Top
- 1 – 1/2” plywood at 17-1/2”x18-3/4” – Drawer Bottom
- 2 – 1/2” plywood at 2-1/2”x17-1/2” – Drawer Sides
- 1 – 1/2” plywood at 3”x18-3/4” – Drawer Back
- 1 – 1/2” plywood at 3-7/8”x18-3/4” – Drawer Front
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.
Have fun and be sure to take pictures along the way, then you can share them with us to gawk over in a showcase post or via social media using the hashtag #builtTDCtuff – just be sure to tag me @thedesignconfidential or @thedesconf so I am sure to see your hard work! Yahoo
Cut the pieces for the Legs as shown.
Cut the pieces for the Aprons. With the Kreg jig set for 3/4” material, drill pocket holes in both ends of each Apron. Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” pocket screws.
Cut the pieces for the Center Supports. Mark out the curves as shown and cut out with your jigsaw. With the Kreg jig set for 3/4” material, drill pocket holes in both ends of each Center Support.
Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” pocket screws. Just a quick note – paint/stain these supports a different color than the other pieces of the nightstand for a great pop of color. If these pieces are painted a darker color, the top portion of the Nightstand will seem like it’s floating!
Cut the piece for the Cabinet Bottom. With the Kreg jig set for 1/2” material, drill pocket holes in each side of the Cabinet Bottom. Attach to the Center Supports as shown with glue and 1” brad nails or wood screws.
Cut the pieces for the Cabinet Sides and Cabinet Back. With the Kreg jig set for 1/2” material, drill pocket holes in each end of the Cabinet Back. Apply edge banding if desired to the front of the Cabinet Sides. Attach the Cabinet Sides to the Cabinet Bottom as shown with glue and 1” pocket screws.
Attach the Cabinet Back to the Cabinet Sides as shown with glue and 1” pocket screws.
Cut the piece for the Cabinet Top. Apply edge banding to all edges if desired. Attach the Cabinet Top to the Cabinet Sides and Cabinet Back as shown with glue and 1” brad nails or wood screws.
Cut the pieces for your Drawer Sides, Drawer Bottom, Drawer Back, and Drawer Front. Apply edge banding to all edges of the Drawer Front if desired. These pieces can be secured using 1” brad nails and glue or 1” wood screws with a countersink bit to predrill and glue. Note that the Drawer Front will overhang the Drawer Box on the bottom by 1/2” and on the top by 3/8”.
Slide the fully assembled Drawer into the Cabinet as shown. After sanding, staining, and sealing, you may want to apply a coat of paste wax to the bottoms of the Drawer to help it slide smoothly. Add drawer hardware such as a pull or knob if desired. All you have left to do is dress this cutie up with a beautiful lamp, fresh flowers, and a good book!
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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Design / Home
This nursery is the epitome of California design. Throw in some over sized agave and a few hanging plants and you have yourself a true California Dream. Light, Bright and Airy this room makes me think the people who live here are laid back and barefoot much of the time, yet entirely worldly and well traveled. It must be so peaceful here, and quiet. Doesn't it seem quiet to you? It isn't often a room speaks to the sound that emanates from the space, but this one is speaking volumes to me at the moment. It would certainly be funny to find out that it is in fact wild, loud, and rambunctious in this home, in real life. Somehow I think not… but perhaps it's all just wishful thinking on my part.
5 THINGS // Interesting tidbits and a few of my own California Dreams
One // I am currently sporting a pretty amazing infection and it is sucking the life force out of me. It is unusual for me to be tired during the day, pretty much ever, but it is taking all I have to function like a human even just a little. Ugh.
Two // I am never working on less than 4 projects at a time, and at any given moment, at least one of those projects involves seating. Chairs are quickly becoming my kryptonite – and I have no less than 12 in my 'workshop' this very minute.
Three // It is my dream to design products and I am going to be putting a bit of my time and energy into this aspect of my career for this year. Who knows where this will lead, and maybe nowhere at all, but I think it's important to pursue what makes us unbelievably ridiculously happy whenever the chance presents itself.
Four // My older boy Blake is equal parts easily embarrassed and completely shy at first encounter. On the flip side he is utterly social and outgoing once he has a good grasp on things, so to speak. But I can't even truly put words how completely out of left field it was to see him, for the second time in a year, dance his little heart out in front of the entire school and all of the parents during their class performance. This is the kid who refused to wear his Halloween costume several years in a row, for sheer embarrassment, and most definitely would not wear the outfit all of his classmates wore during their preschool performance (only a year prior to his first dance performance I speak of here). The whole things was so unusual in fact, that during his performance last year, the mister and I both sat there with our mouths hanging open in complete shock and awe. I think you can hear our exclamations on the video and strangely the camera started to droop and film the back of the chair in front of us. I blame the shock. Who is that child, I have never met him before. He just owned that stage… so weird – perhaps it was a fluke – but no, he just did it again, for the second year in a row. But according to him he hates dance and wouldn't even dream of taking dance lessons? I can attest to the fact that he can jokingly twerk better than most of the housewives and they are actually trying. I don't know where he learns this stuff… ?
Five // I would like to collaborate with some interesting folks in an adjacent industry this year. Food, fashion, photography, maybe graphic designers… not entire sure how this would go down or what it would even be, but I know for sure that I am completely inspired by so many amazing artists and creatives out there and I truly believe it helps us as creatives when we push our boundaries and step outside of the norm. To be immersed in another world for a bit is good for the soul.
To catch up and read through past Room Envy articles, click here! I am certain you will learn something odd / interesting / funny about little old me that you didn't know before!
Plans
Truly there is nothing I love more than a super simple build that packs a style punch, pretty sure I say it all. the. time. This plan is just that and you might even be able to knock it out in a few hours start to finish – including the finish! Yahoo
As with all of our plans, you are building at your own risk and you should have a firm understanding of building in general before you attempt many of our plans (some are easy as pie and perfect for beginners). With that, go forth, have fun, take lots of pictures and share them in a showcase on the site or on social media with the hashtag #builtTDCtuff and we will share our faves! Be sure to tag @thedesignconfidential on Instagram / FB and @thedesconf on Twitter / Pinterest. If you are a blogger and you post about your build, don’t forget to include a link to your post on your showcase here. Don’t forget… for all of our newer plans, clicking on the images will let them expand to enormous sizes with much greater clarity. The older plans may need updating so please let us know if you need one fixed!
- 5 – 1×2 at 8′
- 3/4” plywood at 4’x8’ (will have approximately 3’x4’ left over)
- 2 – 1×2 at 21-1/4” – Top Frames
- 2 – 1×2 at 31-13/16” – Bottom Frames
- 4 – 1×2 at 62-3/8” – Side Frames
- 10 – 1×2 at 12” – Shelf Supports
- 5 – 3/4” plywood at 12”x48” – Shelves
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.
Lastly, have fun and don’t forget to take pictures of your process so we can showcase your hard work! You can post a showcase directly on the site or share you work on social media using the hashtag #builtTDCtuff – just be sure to tag me at @thedesignconfidential or @thedesconf so I am sure to see it!
Cut the pieces for the Top Frames, Bottom Frames, and Side Frames. With the Kreg jig set for 3/4” material, drill pocket holes in both ends of each Top Frame and Bottom Frame.
Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” pocket screws. Repeat entire step twice – once for each side of the Bookshelf.
Cut the pieces for the Shelf Supports. With the Kreg jig set for 3/4” material, drill pocket holes in both ends of each Shelf Support. Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” pocket screws.
Cut the pieces for the Shelves. Apply edge banding if desired.
Place Shelves as shown. Center each Shelf on the Frames/Shelf Supports and attach through the Shelf Supports with glue and 1-1/4” wood screws.
Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School
// Disclaimer: Some rights reserved. Private use only. Feel Free to link to any of my plans so long as you ONLY use 1 image and provide an ADEQUATE link back to the original source and appropriate plan! 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. By accessing or using any part of the web site, you agree to become bound by the terms and conditions of this website as outlined under Terms of Use. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the Website or use any services. The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by The Design Confidential.com and while we endeavor to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, personal injury or death, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of information or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website. 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. The Design Confidential.com is inspired by but does not replicate exact designs, any similarities between these plans and items sold at specialty retailers is coincidental and not endorsed by or related to any said retailers. // Affiliate links are used for tools and materials. The Design Confidential will earn a small commission for any items purchased using these links. Thank you for your support – every little bit counts!
