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Blake’s Boho Still Boyish Bedroom Reveal

04.18.14
A Bohemian Bedroom Makeover for a Boy that is Beachy and Bold

I had the distinct pleasure of partnering with Bing to completely overhaul Blakey’s room and give him an updated space. One that suits us both a bit better than his last room did. I have been working around the clock for what seems like years… But, of course it hasn’t been years, only weeks, and I am so excited to share it with you guys today! It has been quite the rollercoaster of experiences and is one of the reasons for my absence lately and I am glad to finally have something to show for it! Feels amazing… even though I am still waiting on a few last minute details to arrive by mail, so technically it’s not quite complete, it’s close enough to share with you before I head out of town next week for SNAP Conference, where I shall be teaching and speaking on something near and dear to us here at TDC, but more on that later!

For now a feast for the senses and some fun details about how I reward myself for something I do constantly anyhow. Since I know you all do this too, you might as well be rewarded with Bing Rewards also, especially since it requires absolutely nothing on your part except for a login.. which is exactly nothing in this day and age! This won’t be a post with very many words, so browse and stick around till the end for the fun details… then stay tuned through out the week for all of the project DIY’s that went into this room and a full source list to come! Yahoo

DIY Project Update //

Easy DIY Vintage Inspired Yarn + Fiber Art Wall Hanging

Easy DIY Custom Wire + Wood Modular Shelving with Washi Tape Trim

Macrame Hanging Planter

DIY Faux Watercolor Wallpaper Wall Treatment

A Bohemian Modern Room Makeover for a Boy
A Bohemian Modern Room Makeover for a Boy
A Bohemian Modern Room Makeover for a Boy
A Bohemian Modern Room Makeover for a Boy
A Bohemian Modern Room Makeover for a Boy
A Bohemian Modern Room Makeover for a Boy

My sweet adorable, sometimes demon seed 6 year old gave me quite a few ‘rules’ to work around for this project. The first being, no baby stuff. Of course, he is still quite attached to many of his younger memories so his shelves that are up high are for exactly those things that he doesn’t play with but wants to keep around to remember. I was required to use a very particular blue, he wanted plants ‘like I have’, comfy pillows, and given his age he has needs that are pretty tricky since he is still small yet isn’t small, if you folks with 6 year olds out there know what I mean. He doesn’t quite need a desk yet, but he will so he is kind of in between larger furniture pieces and smaller stuff that still suits his comfort level so I made sure to mix the two for now till we are fully transitioned into the land of the big. Besides, the Bird loves to hang in brother’s room so having the smaller chairs in there is perfect for him as well. For my own needs, I need to not see all the stuff he plays with, or his clothes. So the bins I found are precisely for my non-viewing pleasure, and they look good too. Don’t you love a good set of storage bins? I have 2 cute sets in this space, and I will share all of the details in the next day or so! A night light was also important so that I don’t end up with 12 legs in my own bed. Honestly I don’t think there are actually 12 legs crammed in my bed, who really knows…but it feels that way in the middle of the night and as a mom you lose count after the first set comes crawling in for the 2nd (or 3rd) time, don’t you? Ugh. Pretty was also on his list and I’m pretty sure ‘cool’ was thrown in there somewhere too… right along side ‘some shiny stuff’ and, ‘don’t make it look dumb’.

As if… don’t they know by now?

What do you think? You guys!!! I am so excited about this room. It challenged me in so many ways I can’t even tell you. I planned, and pinned, and researched for the best deals online. I made a several of the projects for this space and I hunted for the perfect inspiration for the wall treatment (and then redid that sucker about 89 times). I surfed craiglist, and stalked a few people until they sold me their goods whether they wanted to or not and I earned a mighty sum of Bing Rewards in a very short amount of time. They now have an app, which is perfect for me since I do a lot of surfing of those interwebs from my phone. You know, while I am doing other tasks like feeding the baby or riding in the car, so in just a few weeks I racked up enough points on just this project to earn myself Silver status! Yahoo, and now I shall be able to redeem those points for gift cards to Amazon (yahoo), Starbuck’s (yahoo), Sephora (if I ever left the house other than to run to Home Depot this might be nice). I shop from Amazon so much for projects so this is a perfect marriage of work and reward for me! Like truly madly deeply, love!

You can sign up for Bing Rewards and earn your own points every time you search or just for jumping on the internet, even for playing along in a fun little game or learning a fun fact, which is cool. You don’t have to do anything but sign up. No cost, no effort, just their way of saying thank you for using Bing. And that my friends is pretty cool!

I am awfully grateful to them for sponsoring this project and grateful to you for sharing in this project with me. It almost killed me here this last week trying to get it done before I leave, so it feels amazing to see if virtually completed. I hope you like it, and share it, and sign up and earn some coffee… on me… actually on Bing (I’m just the pretty room behind the big cool brand!) #BingRewards is where it’s at my friends

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Free DIY Furniture Plans: How to Build a Laguna Dresser

04.16.14
You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Laguna Dresser via @thedesconf

A gorgeous dresser for all of your storage needs! Dress this beauty up, add detailing or leave it simple and modern as it currently is! I love that it’s entirely up to you! Xx… Rayan

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!

$150-$200

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Laguna Dresser via @thedesconf
  • 1 – 1×2 at 6’
  • 3 – 1×2 at 8’ OR
  • Cut all of the 1×2 strips from the plywood so that the species of the wood matches
  • 3 sheets of ¾” plywood
  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 18-1/4” x 66-1/2” – Bottom
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 18-1/4” x 31-1/2” – Sides
  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 30-3/4” x 66-1/2” – Back
  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 17-1/2” x 30-3/4” – Divider
  • 2 – 1×2 at 64” – Base
  • 3 – 1×2 at 13-1/2” – Base
  • 4 – 1×2 at 32-7/8” – Stretchers
  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 18-1/4” x 68” – Top
  • 6 – ¾” plywood at 14-1/2” x 30-3/8” – Drawer Box Bottom
  • 12 – ¾” plywood at 8” x 14-1/2” – Drawer Box Sides
  • 12 – ¾” plywood at 8” x 31-7/8” – Drawer Box Front & Back
  • 8 – ¾” plywood at 5-3/16” x 33-15/16” – Drawer Front Slats
  • 4 – ¾” plywood at 5-7/16” x 33-15/16” – Drawer Front 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.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Laguna Dresser via @thedesconf

Edge banding will be applied to the exposed edges of the plywood prior to assembly.

Cut the pieces for the bottom and the side panels. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in each end of the bottom. Secure the sides and bottom using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Laguna Dresser via @thedesconf

Cut the piece for the back and drill pocket holes in all four edges. Position the back inside the sides, resting on the bottom, and secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Laguna Dresser via @thedesconf

Cut the piece for the divider and drill pocket holes in the back and bottom edges. Secure to the back and bottom of the cabinet using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Laguna Dresser via @thedesconf
You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Laguna Dresser via @thedesconf

Cut the pieces for the base. Drill pocket holes in each end of the shorter pieces. Also drill pocket holes along the long edges of each piece. Assemble the frame as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Position the base frame on the bottom as indicated in the drawing. Secure to the base using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Laguna Dresser via @thedesconf

Cut the pieces for the stretchers and drill pocket holes in each end. Secure to the sides and divider as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Laguna Dresser via @thedesconf

Cut the piece for the top. Secure to the cabinet using 1-1/4” pocket hole screws at the back, and 1-1/4” brad nails through the top into the sides and divider.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Laguna Dresser via @thedesconf

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Laguna Dresser via @thedesconf

Cut the pieces for the drawer boxes. Drill pocket holes in all four edges of the bottom as well as each end of the sides. Assemble the drawer box as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Install the drawer slides according to the manufacturer’s installation instructions, locating them flush with the front of the sides and divider. For an easy tutorial, click here. Make any necessary adjustments.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Laguna Dresser via @thedesconf

Cut the pieces for the drawer fronts. The top and bottom slat pieces are wider than the center slat pieces (see the drawing). The top slats will be flush with the top edge of the dresser, all slats will be flush with the sides. There will be a 1/8” gap between the slats as well as at the center. Starting with the top slats, secure to the drawer box using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. Space the remaining slats, then secure with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails working your way down.

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!

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Reader Showcase: Dorners Reclaimed Timber Slat Side Table

04.15.14
Reader Showcase: Dorners Reclaimed Timber Slat Side Table

These are the tables I made from the plans on your website. I also made this table I posted here. I am planning on building the entertainment center as well, even though I just built one of my own design.

Built From These Plans
Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Reclaimed Timber Side Table
Modifications

On the end tables I changed the way the door opened. Instead of having the door stop before it reached the other side of the table (which left a gap) I had the boards continue all the way and interlace with the other side. Just like the hinge side. Also I installed a extra row of 2″ spacers to the side of the table to act like a stopper for the door.

Lumber Used

Made of 3/4″ pine plywood, ripped down.

Reader Showcase: Dorners Reclaimed Timber Slat Side Table
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Free DIY Furniture Plans: How to Build a Larkspur Dining Table

04.14.14

By special reader request, this gorgeous dining table is both modern and elegant but perhaps best of all, an easy build! I love an easy build, especially these days! I am so excited to show you what I have been working on… If you haven’t caught any blurbs so far, there is an update to this post with some important details and I hope some of you will jump on board! It’s time to grow the team and make things better here at TDC. Xx… Rayan

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!

$75-$100

  • 3 – 2×2 at 8’
  • 1 – 2×2 at 4’
  • 2 – 2×3 at 8’
  • 2 – 2×4 at 8’
  • 2 – 2×6 at 6’
  • 2 – 2×6 at 8’
  • 2 – 2×8 at 6’
  • 3 – 2×8 at 8’
  • 2 – 2×4 at 8’ – Top
  • 2 – 2×6 at 8’ – Top
  • 3 – 2×8 at 8’ – Top
  • 4 – 2×3 at 40-1/2” – Top Supports
  • 10 – 2×2 at 28-1/2” – Legs
  • 4 – 2×6 at 28-1/2” – Legs
  • 4 – 2×8 at 28-1/2” – Legs

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.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Larkspur Dining Table via @thedesconf

Cut the pieces for the top and the top supports. Set the Kreg jig for 1-1/2” material and drill pocket holes along the long edges of each 2×3 support. Working on a flat surface, position each of the boards for the top as shown. Place the 2×3 supports as shown (with the pocket holes facing each other so that pocket hole screws can be inserted to secure the legs), then secure to each board using glue and countersunk 2-1/2” screws.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Larkspur Dining Table via @thedesconf
You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Larkspur Dining Table via @thedesconf

Cut the pieces for the legs. Drill pocket holes in the 2×6 and 2×8 pieces as shown. Secure the wider 2x material to the 2×2 pieces ash shown using glue and 2-1/2” pocket hole screws.

Place the each of the leg assemblies between a pair of the 2×3 supports and secure using 2-1/2” pocket hole screws. DO NOT use glue as the table may have to be taken apart to move it!

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!

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Room Envy // Simple Singapore Sling + 5 Things

04.12.14

Aaaaahhh yes, and yes I couldn't quite tell you if that was a sigh or a bit of a scream and this week has been like that in a nutshell. While this space and this article have nothing whatever to do with Singapore or cocktail recipes, I do indeed enjoy myself a good Singapore Sling, one of my faves actually, and the easy minimal styling of this space by Weekday Carnival has me curled up in fetal position (in my mind of course), wishing this week would hurry to a close. I am daydreaming of travel to a faraway place, exploring locales where long ago furniture designs of this nature were a bit of a necessity, and the the only thing on my schedule is a late afternoon date with generous bartender and overwhelming humidity. And maybe a fan… possibly a mosquito net as well, bugs have a bit of a thing for me. Probably all of the candy I eat.

Also as a quick side note… THANK YOU for your amazing response to this post. I couldn't be more grateful to your reaction and all of your creative ideas! Please keep them coming! I have updated the info a bit to reflect some of my thoughts in response to some of your ideas, and also in regard to my own personal drama which you will see below. So please check it out again if you haven't already and spread the word!

In light of the recent craze that seems to be sweeping the interwebs regarding the American Blogger trailer, which I have only managed to catch bits and pieces of, I thought it was important to check in during my feverish sprint to the finish line with a few of my major deadlines (can't wait to show you what I have been working on in all my MIA glory) and resume my Roomy Envy / 5 Things series to help you get to know the real side of TDC… the good, the bad, and the weird. Lot's of weird around here, but mostly messy these days. Actually everyday, who am I kidding.

You can check out the first Room Envy / 5 Things here.

Of course if you are in neeed of a little staycation, you can shop this look just below and bring a bit of this style into your own space! Now, on to my 5 things. Let's get personal shall we?

One // My house is a hot mess 99.9% of the time. This is not an exaggeration. We even have house cleaners, because if we didn't, they would haul us off to hoarders anonymous and take our kids away. But it is no joke to say that within 3 hours of having our house spotless, it's already heading down the slippery slope of doom. By the next morning, it's a wreck again. Life is messy, and having young children is messy, but life as a DIY blogger is exceptionally messy. Projects, shipments, pieces and parts are everywhere all of the time. Always. And have I mentioned I'm the only girl in the house. It's a pig sty.

Two // It's my life long dream to design products. Not just one type of product, but all varieties of things. I have wanted to do this since I was a wee little girl and I think about it constantly. From hardware to notebooks, lighting and furniture, bedding, tools, you name it, I think about it. It's all consuming, all the time… literally.

Three // The Bird (my toddler for those of you who are new here) loves to dance. Seriously loves it, complete with a little baby fist pump, which I may or may not have taught him… no comment. I foster this love of music and dancing by singing him silly songs (of course) and letting him watch Beverly Hills Chihuahua III – Viva La Fiesta, which happens to have some of the best baby dancing music around. Also, he has just recently learned to say 'movie', so naturally I help further his understanding of language by reaffirming his proper use of the word and showing him said 'movie'. One might also assume that these woofs help with a bit of the babysitting and distracting around these parts since we are in dire need of both, much of the time.

Four // The Mr. and I have been fighting like crazy over time. I mentioned that here as well, but I feel like it's at an all time high right now and I have reached a breaking point. From my perspective it seems as though he is tipping the scales in his own favor with things that are 'beyond his control' and I resent him for this. Naturally time taken in one direction is at the sacrifice of the other, and lately that has meant me. Since I have the crazier schedule at the moment, to be the one sacrificing time seems like sheer insanity and it's wearing on me both physically and mentally. I'm working on very little sleep and have only posted to this site once this week. I'm sure his perspective is different, as these things always go, but it's hard to see things clearly when you are deep in the midst of what feels like a personal crisis. I'm finding that it's hard to fight for a marriage when you spend so much time fighting for yourself as an individual, but I am hoping to learn to forgive and step outside of my own personal needs to see if we can overcome this. I just don't know how for the moment so it's a process I will have to grow into. Eek, how is that for turning picture perfect on it's head. More like falling apart at the seams around here.

Five // I have a constant slew of silly songs running through my head at every moment of the day. My kiddos know the words and the rhythms to these well before they know any proper nursery rhymes or baby songs. Both of my boys immediately start to dance when I start to sing one of my silly songs. Blake, who is now 6 doesn't dance quite as much, or at least there was a period there where he didn't, but he seems to a bit more now… but the Bird… he is totally into it and fully jams to any beats I throw his way. It's awesome, and I adore this about them. I wonder if they like this about me? It's definitely not a normal sane person thing, I don't think, but it seems I spawn kids who are equally as weird as I am (yes, just ask my family, we are weird) and I am awfully glad of that because otherwise I would be the only weirdo on her weirdo island in a house full of boys. Eek.

Image Credit: Weekday Carnival

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Free DIY Furniture Plans: How to Build a Bourne Bar Cabinet

04.09.14
You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Bourne Bar Cabinet via @thedesconf

By special reader request, I’m thinking this very smart reader is obviously one step ahead of me and perhaps this should be a build in my very near future as well! Especially with the week I have had, eek! Xx… Rayan

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!

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Bourne Bar Cabinet via @thedesconf
  • 1 – 1×4 at 6’
  • 1 – 2×2 at 6’
  • 3 – 2×2 at 8’
  • 3 sheets of ¾” plywood
  • 4 – 2×2 at 23” – Base Frame Legs
  • 4 – 2×2 at 18-1/2” – Base Frame Sides
  • 3 – 2×2 at 50” – Base Frame Stretchers
  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 20-3/4” x 51-1/2” – Bottom
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 20-3/4” x 27-1/2” – Sides
  • 3 – ¾” plywood at 2-3/4” x 20” – Shelf Supports
  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 20” x 51-1/2” – Shelf
  • 1 – 1×4 at 53” – Front Trim
  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 26-3/4” x 51-1/2” – Back
  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 20-3/4” x 53” – Top
  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 13-1/4” x 23-1/4” – Divider
  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 13-1/4” x 14-1/4” – Cubby Shelf
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 13-1/4” x 21-13/16” – Wine Caddy
  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 11-3/4” x 12-1/2” – Drawer Bottom
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 6-3/8” x 11-3/4” – Drawer Sides
  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 6-3/8” x 14” – Drawer Back
  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 6-3/8” x 14-7/8” – Drawer Front
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 4-1/2” x 15-1/2” – Door Caddy Bottom
  • 4 – ¾” plywood at 4-1/2” x 7-1/4” – Door Caddy Sides
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 4-1/2” x 15-1/2” – Door Caddy Front
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 24-5/8” x 26-7/16” – Doors

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.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Bourne Bar Cabinet via @thedesconf
You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Bourne Bar Cabinet via @thedesconf

Edge banding will be applied to the exposed edges of the plywood prior to assembly.

Cut the pieces for the base frame. Set the Kreg jig for 1-1/2” material and drill pocket holes in each end of the side pieces as well as the stretchers. Secure the side pieces to the legs using glue and 2-1/2” pocket hole screws. Secure the stretchers to the legs and lower side pieces using glue and 2-1/2” pocket hole screws. Orient the pocket holes so they face down and won’t have to be filled.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Bourne Bar Cabinet via @thedesconf
You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Bourne Bar Cabinet via @thedesconf

Cut the pieces for the bottom and the sides. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in each end of the bottom piece. Secure to the sides using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Position the sides and back on the base so that the back and side edges are flush – it will be located ¾” back from the front of the base. Secure in place using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Bourne Bar Cabinet via @thedesconf
You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Bourne Bar Cabinet via @thedesconf
You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Bourne Bar Cabinet via @thedesconf

Cut the pieces for the shelf supports and drill pocket holes along one long edge of each piece. Secure to the bottom as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. The supports are flush with the front edge of the bottom which makes them ¾” short to allow for the back.

Cut the piece for the shelf. Position the shelf on the supports then secure using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. The shelf will be flush with the front edge of the supports.

Cut the piece for the lower front trim. Secure to the front of the sides and the supports using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Bourne Bar Cabinet via @thedesconf Cut the piece for the back and drill pocket holes in the side and bottom edges. Secure to the sides and bottom using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Add a few 1-1/4” brad nails through the back into the shelf supports and the shelf.
You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Bourne Bar Cabinet via @thedesconf

Cut the piece for the top. Secure to the sides and back using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Bourne Bar Cabinet via @thedesconf

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Bourne Bar Cabinet via @thedesconf

Cut the piece for the divider. Position in the cabinet as shown then secure using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails through the top and back.

Cut the piece for the cubby shelf. Position as shown, then secure using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

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Cut the pieces for the wine caddy (the X). Cut a 49° bevel in the top edge, and a 40° bevel in the bottom. Cut the notch using a jigsaw. Slide the pieces together making sure the bevels face as shown in the drawing, and insert the caddy into the cubby. The caddy will rest inside the opening and can be secured in place using 1-1/4” brad nails, if desired.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Bourne Bar Cabinet via @thedesconf
You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Bourne Bar Cabinet via @thedesconf

Cut the pieces for the drawer box. Drill pocket holes in all four edges of the bottom as well as each end of the sides. Assemble the drawer box as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. The drawer front will overlap on the right side (if facing the front) by 7/8” to overlap the divider.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Bourne Bar Cabinet via @thedesconf
You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Bourne Bar Cabinet via @thedesconf

Cut the pieces for the door caddy. Drill pocket holes in the back edge of the bottom as well as one end of the sides. The pocket holes will allow the door caddy to be secured to the door. Assemble the caddies using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

Cut the pieces for the doors. Position the door caddies on each door noting that there will be a right and a left. Secure in place using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Bourne Bar Cabinet via @thedesconf

 

Install the hinges on the doors, then install the doors in the cabinet. There will be a 1/8” gap at the sides, top, and bottom of the doors, as well as in between them. Install the magnetic catches according to the manufacturer’s instructions, then install the cabinet pulls.

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!

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We're Hiring // Local + At Large

04.07.14

Yahoo! This post has been months in coming, and honestly the only reason it has taken so long is because I have been so stupidly busy that I have not had time to write it. Ridiculous. TDC has grown by leaps and bounds in the last several years and I am ready to expand and grow in ways I haven't even had the chance to explore or attempt yet because there aren't enough hours in the day for me to do it alone. With 2 littles in the house, forget about anything getting done in a timely manner, and frankly that is how it should be anyhow while they are still little and moderately enjoyable.

But it is time. Time to grow, time to try new things, time to see where my ideas take me and test the waters a bit… so while I'm not going to be entirely rigid in this process, there are a few things I am definitely looking for, and a few things I definitely do not want. Other than that, if you think you bring something interesting to the table and it doesn't happen to be mentioned here, don't be shy and send over your ideas and resume with some examples of your work, anyhow!

// Design / DIY / Blog Assistant with Room to Grow // This might be split into a multi-person position (still working through this idea a bit), but at least one of these will be a local position (and by local I generally mean that you will need to be somewhere within the greater Sacramento metropolitan area, give or take, since I am in the Folsom / El Dorado Hills vicinity) and will take some getting used to for me since I have only ever had people work with me from afar, but this is what I really truly need right now. This will be part time to start, with the potential for more, and will be extremely hands-on, like literally. The perfect candidate for this will be someone with an absolutely fearless creativity and a 'can do' attitude. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of DIY + Design which means we are conceptualizing what is possible and often times we are a testing grounds for new methods and techniques. We use products in ways they aren't typically used and for things they haven't been used for in the past. There aren't always examples to learn by. You will get dirty, you will make a mess, you will fail miserably, and there might even be blood, but it will be amazing and you will never be happier. Sometimes it will even be funny (kind of), like that time I turned my shower blue. You should have a relatively similar aesthetic and a passion (obsession) for design (photography, art, furniture, interiors, graphic design, architecture, whatever). You will need to be organized and a self starter. My schedule is crazy and demanding and you will need to be able to work well under pressure and in the most ridiculous circumstances (this part is tough to explain in actual words). Given the wide range of daily tasks this job entails, this person should be able to learn quickly and be extremely tech savvy. While much of this position is very involved in literal projects, you will also spend time researching and sourcing products, styling completed projects, setting up for photo shoots, planning upcoming editorial calendars, arranging and scheduling sponsored projects, editing, and pioneering some of the larger projects that will roll out the second half of this year and next. You should know your way around social media and be comfortable with more than just basic computer skills (this part is not a joke – if you don't know what WiFi is, we are not a good match). Photoshop, photography and graphic design are a major plus. As a side note… I'm looking for someone who will not only help me get things done around the studio, but who will also help inspire me and be that person I can bounce my crazy ideas off of. Someone who will have crazy ideas also and the crafty fearlessness to dive right in and try these hair brained schemes right along with me. I don't expect you to like every single thing I like, or have precisely the same skills I have, in fact I prefer that you come with your own ideas and skills and have something to teach me as well. I can tell you that even though this position is a bit of a catchall and you will have to be a Jack or Jill of all trades by the time I work you over (not an exaggeration, and you will wear many different hats on most days, just as I do, that ultimately what I envision and hope to find is a person who will grow into more of a partner rather than an assistant and that this is simply a way to find the best match and train for all the various skills required. And by best match I really mean my soul mate – maybe this is a slow version of speed dating.

// Contributors // This is something I am still feeling out just a bit, but there are a few positions I would definitely like to fill, if you have some ideas about a series you might contribute or a skill you have that you think might be valuable, feel free to shoot me an email and let's chat…

  • – Draftsmen / Tech // I am looking to streamline an aspect of this site and make it better, but I need the manpower (or galpower) to do it. If you know your way around Google Sketchup or you are pretty tech savvy and know your way around the workshop and the building process, perhaps this is something you might be interested in helping me pioneer.
  • – Simple DIY // If you are a blogger or a generally crafty person with mad photography skills and a similar aesthetic (or you have someone who is willing to shoot your projects for you) and you would like to grow your brand or just join this fun filled part of the internet world, send over a link to your blog (if you have one), some examples of your work, and a link to your Pinterest board that showcases the kind of things that inspire your projects.
  • – Design Inspiration // If you are a blogger or a designer with a similar aesthetic and you would like to grow your brand, I have quite a few monthly or weekly features I have been dying to write and haven't gotten around to yet. If you think you might be interested, send over a link to your blog or portfolio, and a link to your Pinterest board that most closely defines your style.
  • – Graphic Designer // I have a few things I would love to collaborate with a graphic designer on. This wouldn't be precisely a contributor type of thing, but a true collaboration of sorts. I have some projects I would like to work on and simply don't have the time to work on a whole project of this nature, so this might be a great way to grow your brand and do something fun if you already have the skill set!
  • – Photographers // If you are local and would like to grow your portfolio, I have a constant stream of projects to shoot and this would be a helpful thing to pass on to someone else!
  • – Videographers // If you are local and would like to collaborate on something fun, I have some fabulous ideas to chat about!

// To apply for any of these positions, please send a resume, examples of your work or portfolio (if applicable), a link to your blog (if applicable), a link to the pinterest board that most closely defines your style and links to your social media accounts that aren't private (we need to make sure you aren't a stalker)… // Please do not inquire if you are representing a sponsor and simply wanting to get a link placed into a blog post. This is not even remotely what I am looking for. Thank you… But no thank you! Also, no one actually falls for that I don't think (at least I hope).

// If you would like clarification on the type of aesthetic I would like to see, I will happily send along that info via email if you contact me. Please send all information and applications to rayanturner@gmail.com by April 21, 2014 for consideration.

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Free DIY Furniture Plans: How to Build an Ovation Sideboard

04.04.14
You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build an Ovation Sideboard via @thedesconf

A good sideboard slash buffet slash console slash media cabinet slash thing to put things on and in is hard to find without spending approximately one bajillion dollars. These are the perfect builds to tackle if saving cash is your thing (totally my thing since I’m always dirt poor). Yes installing drawers is a pain in the neck, but there are only three and aside from those bad boys, it’s really just a carcass, or a box, if you prefer to call it something a bit less macabre, which clearly I don’t, Xx… Rayan

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!

$150-$200

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build an Ovation Sideboard via @thedesconf
  • 2 – 1×2 at 6’
  • 2 – 2×2 at 8’
  • 2 sheets of ¾” plywood

Optional (if you’d rather not cut these pieces from the plywood):

  • 1 – 1×2 at 6’
  • 1 – 1×2 at 8’
  • 3 – 1×6 at 8’
  • 6 – 2×2 at 8” – Legs
  • 2 – 2×2 at 19” – Side Stretchers
  • 8 – 1×2 at 14” – Angled Leg Stretchers
  • 2 – 2×2 at 65” – Base Stretchers
  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 21-1/4” x 66-1/2” – Bottom
  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 25-1/4” x 66-1/2” – Back
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 22” x 25-1/4” – Sides
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 20-1/2” x 24-1/2” – Dividers
  • 2 – 1×2 (or ¾” plywood ripped to 1-1/2” wide) at 24-1/2” – Divider Trim
  • 2 – 1×2 (or ¾” plywood ripped to 1-1/2” wide) at 20-3/4” – Front Stretchers
  • 3 – 1×2 (or ¾” plywood ripped to 1-1/2” wide) at 22” – Front Stretchers
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 20-1/2” x 21-1/2” – Shelves
  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 22-3/4” x 68” – Top
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 20-1/2” x 22-3/4” – Door Base
  • 3 – ¾” plywood at 18-1/2” x 19-1/2” – Drawer Bottoms
  • 6 – 1×6 (or ¾” plywood ripped to 5-1/2” wide) at 18-1/2” – Drawer Box Sides
  • 6 – 1×6 (or ¾” plywood ripped to 5-1/2” wide) at 21” – Drawer Box Front & Back
  • 4 – ¾” plywood at 7-1/2” x 22-1/4” – False Drawer Fronts (Doors)
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 8” x 22-1/4” – False Drawer Fronts (Doors)
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 7-1/4” x 22-3/4” – Drawer Fronts
  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 8” x 22-3/4” plywood – Lower Drawer Front

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.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build an Ovation Sideboard via @thedesconf
You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build an Ovation Sideboard via @thedesconf
You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build an Ovation Sideboard via @thedesconf

Cut the pieces for the legs and the side stretchers. Set the Kreg jig for 1-1/2” material and drill pocket holes in each end of the stretcher pieces. Secure to the legs using glue and 2-1/2” pocket hole screws. Orient the pocket holes so they face down and won’t have to be filled.

Cut the pieces for the angled stretchers. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in one end only of each piece. Cut a 45 degree angle in the opposite end. Position the stretchers on the center leg, then secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Attach the entire assembly to the side frames using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

Cut the pieces for the base stretchers. Set the Kreg jig for 1-1/2” material and drill pocket holes in each end of the stretcher pieces. Secure to the legs using glue and 2-1/2” pocket hole screws. Orient the pocket holes so they face down and won’t have to be filled.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build an Ovation Sideboard via @thedesconf

If using edge banding, it will be applied before assembly.

Cut the piece for the bottom. Position the bottom so that the front edge is flush with the front edge of the base. The bottom will be shorter than the sides and back by ¾”. Secure to the frame using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. Add a countersunk 2” screw through the bottom into the center leg.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build an Ovation Sideboard via @thedesconf

Cut the piece for the back and drill pocket holes in all four edges. Position as shown, then secure to the base using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build an Ovation Sideboard via @thedesconf

Cut the pieces for the sides and drill pocket holes in the bottom edge. Attach to the bottom and back using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build an Ovation Sideboard via @thedesconf
You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build an Ovation Sideboard via @thedesconf

Cut the piece for the dividers and drill pocket holes in the back edge as well as the bottom edge. Note that there will be a left and a right so that the pocket holes are hidden in the drawer area. Position as shown (3/4” back from the front edge), then secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Cut the pieces for the divider trim. Secure to the front edge of the dividers using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. The edge of the trim that will face the drawer area will be flush with the inside of the dividers.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build an Ovation Sideboard via @thedesconf

Cut the pieces for the stretchers and drill pocket holes in each end. Position as shown, then secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build an Ovation Sideboard via @thedesconf

Cut the pieces for the shelves and drill pocket holes in the back edge and side edges. Position as shown then secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build an Ovation Sideboard via @thedesconf

Cut the piece for the top. Secure using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails through the top into the dividers, sides, stretchers, and back.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build an Ovation Sideboard via @thedesconf
You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build an Ovation Sideboard via @thedesconf

Cut the pieces for the drawer boxes. Drill pocket holes in each end of the sides as well as all four edges of the bottom. Assemble as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Install the drawer slides according to the manufacturer’s instructions then make any necessary adjustments.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build an Ovation Sideboard via @thedesconf

Cut the pieces for the door bases. There will be a 1/8” gap around all sides of the opening. Install the hinges on the doors, then install the doors in the cabinet.

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build an Ovation Sideboard via @thedesconf

Cut the pieces for the drawer fronts. The center drawer fronts are wider than the false drawer fronts, and the lower drawer fronts are taller than the other drawer fronts.

Install the center drawer fronts first by pre-drilling the holes for the cabinet pull. The upper drawer front will overlap the sides by 3/8”, and the top and bottom by ¼”. Install this drawer front first, then install the remaining center fronts with a ¼” gap between them. Drive screws through the holes for the handles to temporarily hold the front in place. Open the drawer and attach the front to the drawer box from the inside with 1-1/4” screws. Finish drilling out the holes for the handles. Install the cabinet pulls.

The false drawer fronts will line up with the center drawer fronts and will be flush with the sides of the cabinet. Secure to the door using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. Install the cabinet pulls.

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!

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Free DIY Furniture Plans: How to Build a Simple Wardrobe

03.31.14

I hope you all had such a lovely weekend! I have been working on such a crazy project for the last several weeks and I’m finally almost ready to share it with you guys. I’m sore, and bruised, and it’s going to be soooo amazing! Yahoo! So today’s plan is a reader request for a simple wardrobe for storing supplies! Yay, we can all use that, especially me. Only perhaps what I really need is to simply get rid of some of my supplies because they reached hoarder status a long time ago. Ugh. Xx… Rayan

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!

  • 3 sheets of ¾” plywood
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 24 x 34-1/2” – Top & Bottom
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 24 x 68” – Sides
  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 34-1/2” x 66-1/2” – Back
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 17-1/16” x 66-1/4” – Doors

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.

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Edge banding will be applied to the exposed edges of the plywood prior to assembly.

Cut the pieces for the cabinet. The cabinet can be secure in one of two ways – by using a Kreg jig and drilling pocket holes or by using countersunk 2-1/2” screws. If using pocket holes, set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in each shorter end of the top and bottom pieces. Secure to the sides using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

If using the countersunk screw method, drill countersunk holes along each shorter edge of the sides. Secure the top and bottom using glue and 2-1/2” countersunk screws.

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Cut the piece for the back. If using the pocket hole screw method, drill pocket holes in all four edges of the back. Position the piece inside the cabinet then secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

If using the countersunk screw method, drill countersunk holes along the back edges of the cabinet. Position the back inside, then secure using glue and 2-1/2” screws.

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Install the closet rod according to the manufacturer’s installation instructions, cutting it to fit (if necessary) using a hacksaw. The rod will be positioned approximately 5” down from the inside of the top.

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Cut the pieces for the doors. There will be a 1/8” cap around all sides of the doors in the opening as well as in between them. Install the hinges on the doors, then install the doors in the cabinet. Install the cabinet pulls on the doors.

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Install the casters according to the manufacturer’s installation 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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Free DIY Furniture Plans: How to Build a Dawson Tallboy Dresser

03.28.14

By special reader request, this plan is a great one for adding that extra bit of storage when you prefer to go vertical rather than horizontal. Sometimes horizontal wall space is at a premium… especially if you live in my house. Xx… Rayan

Showcase: Built From These PlansI am so honored each and every time one of you fine friends builds from these very plans! If you have built this piece, please take a moment and showcase your build! We are dying to see your fabulous hard work!

Dimensions
Tools
Lumber
  • 2 – 1×2 at 6’
  • 1 – 1×4 at 6’
  • 7 – 1×6 at 8’
  • Scrap of 2×2 at 15-3/4”
  • 3 – 2×4 at 8’
  • 2 sheets of ¾” plywood
Materials
Cut List
  • 4 – 4×4 posts at 46-3/4” – Legs
  • 2 – 1×4 at 13” – Side Frames
  • 2 – 2×4 at 13” – Side Frames
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 13” x 40-1/2” – Side Panels
  • 10 – 1×2 at 13” – Drawer Spacers
  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 35” x 42-3/4” – Back
  • 5 – 2×4 at 35” – Stretchers
  • 1 – 2×4 at 6-1/2” – Center Drawer Divider
  • 1 – 1×4 at 35” – Upper Stretcher
  • 1 – 2×2 at 15-3/4” – Center Drawer Spacer
  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 20” x 42” – Top
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 14-1/4” x 16-1/2” – Smaller Drawer Box Bottoms
  • 12 – 1×6 at 16-1/2” – Drawer Box Sides
  • 4 – 1×6 at 15-3/4” – Smaller Drawer Box Front & Back
  • 4 – ¾” plywood at 16-1/2” x 32-1/2” – Large Drawer Box Bottoms
  • 8 – 1×6 at 34” – Large Drawer Box Front & Back
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 6-1/4” x 16-1/2” – Smaller Drawer Fronts
  • 4 – ¾” plywood at 6-3/4” x 34-3/4” – Large Drawer Fronts
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

Edge banding will be applied to the exposed edges of the plywood prior to assembly.

Cut the pieces for the legs, the side frames, and the side panels. Set the Kreg jig for 1-1/2” material and drill pocket holes in each end of the 2×4 frame pieces. Attach to the legs using glue and 2-1/2” pocket hole screws.

Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in each end of the 1×4 frame pieces as well as all four edges of the panels. Secure the frame pieces to the legs, then secure the panel to the legs and the side frames using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. The front face of the panels will be located 1” back from the outside face of the legs.

Cut the pieces for the drawer spacers, and drill pocket holes in each end. Secure to the legs as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. The back face of the spacers (the side with the pocket holes) will be flush with the inside of the legs.

Step 2

Cut the piece for the back and drill pocket holes in each shorter edge. Secure to the legs using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. The outside face will be flush with the back face of the legs.

Step 3

Cut the 2×4 pieces for the stretchers. Set the Kreg jig for 1-1/2” material and drill pocket holes in each end. Secure to the legs as shown using glue and 2-1/2” pocket hole screws.

Cut the piece for the drawer divider and drill pocket holes in the lower end only. Secure to the uppermost stretcher as shown using glue and 2-1/2” pocket hole screws.

Step 4

Cut the 1×4 piece for the upper stretcher. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in each end. Secure to the legs using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Use a few 1-1/4” brad nails through the upper stretcher into the top of the drawer divider to further secure them in place.

Cut the 2×2 piece for the center drawer spacer. Drill pocket holes in one end only of the 2×2 inner frame piece. Secure to the drawer divider using glue and 2-1/2” pocket hole screws. Use a few 1-1/4” brad nails through the back into the back end of the 2×2 frame piece. The bottom of the drawer spacer will be flush with the top of the stretcher.

Step 5

Cut the piece for the top. Secure the top to the desk frame using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails through the top.

Cut the pieces for the drawer boxes. Drill pocket holes in all four edges of the bottom as well as each end of the sides. Assemble the drawer boxes as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Install the drawer slides according to the manufacturer’s installation instructions, locating them ¾” back from the front edge of the sides.

Step 7

Cut the pieces for the drawer fronts. Mark the position for the drawer pulls and drill the holes. Shim the drawer front in the opening – there will be a 1/8” gap around all sides – then drive screws through the holes for the drawer pulls into the drawer box. Open the drawer, and secure the drawer front using countersunk 1-1/4” screws from the inside. Remove the screws from the holes for the drawer pull then finish drilling the holes. Install the drawer pull.

Finishing Instructions

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 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. // Post May Contain Affiliate Links

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Room Envy // The Trust Fund Hippie + 5 Things

03.27.14

This space makes me ridiculously happy right now. From the Beni Ourain rug, to the vintage art and the brass loveseats…. I’m completely smitten. I am always drawn to moody colors and gorgeous neutral airy spaces, but it’s easy to forget how important it is that we inject a dose of happy into our living environment, in whatever form that may be, and how much our environment can effect us. For me, this means eclectic and colorful but grounded in light, airy, and bright neutrals, with amazing art hung on every square inch of wall space.

Yesterday I was reminded that it’s many of you ‘out there’ see our lives ‘in here’ as being happy and lovely and problem free most of the time. You see pictures of our homes in camera ready state and hear about the things we do and the places we go, and it’s very easy to feel that everything is perfect on this side of the glass fishbowl. Much like this room above. Clearly the people who live here in real life have the perfect life, with happy children and lots of laughter. In the past I think I have seen this blog as my happy place, as a space where I can share the pretty things and talk about making and creating, while leaving my problems and real life behind. While I don’t want to make this an outlet for depressing conversation and complaining, I do think this kind of behavior accidentally creates a never ending cycle of this perception and that is worse and not better, so I’m going to do my best to step out of my comfort zone and talk about real life a bit more often here at TDC. I think it’s important for each of us to use the platform we have to do what we can, share what we will, and learn what we are able to about the people and things around us. You may not be technically ‘around’ me, but it certainly feels like the world is a lot smaller and we are all a lot closer thanks to the power of these interwebs, doesn’t it?

So, each week, while I get my feet wet and get used to the idea of talking about things that relate to me and my life (completely outside my norm… probably why I’m not a crazy lover of Twitter), I’m going to take the easy route and share 5 things that you might not have known, along with a gorgeous image of a room that is seemingly picture perfect. I mean, I need a little eye candy to console myself while I quake in my boots over here trying to be brave and all…

Just in case you have no interest in my general weirdness, feel free to simply browse my picks below for creating your own Trust Fund Hippie Chic space.


So here goes…

One // Both Mr. TDC and I essentially started our own companies around the same time (I do not recommend this under any circumstances). As dualing entreprenuers in the house, we fight for time more than any other thing. It’s a constant struggle because when one of us is with the kids, which has to be one of us at any given time, that person isn’t able to work. If any of you have ever started or operated your own company, you know that the time you put in is directly related to what you get out, most of the time… so this is so amazingly hard on us. I can’t even express how difficult this really is on two people who don’t have family around or able to babysit often or a babysitter on hand and 2 small kiddos running loose. Though, my goodness it can always be worse. I try and remember that.

Two // It turns out I grew up with this cute girl’s baby daddy. And by ‘grew up’ I don’t mean that we lived in the same state or general metropolitan area, I mean that we went to elementary school, Jr. High, and High School together… Somehow I never put the pieces together with the last name and all. Which is funny (or ridiculous). I guess it’s all about context, eh? She just posted some of her maternity pics from an interview she did for Mini Magazine, so now you can see just how cute she and they actually are. It’s adorable! I wonder if they fight over time for work… le sigh.

Three // I stopped nursing the Bird at the end of January just before I headed to Utah for an event with Cricut and ALT Summit, and everything went swimmingly for the first few weeks right up until a hefty dose of postpartum depression crept in. I didn’t actually know this was even a ‘thing’ but lucky me… it totally is! Yay. I have been in a pretty major funk for the last two months and it’s made getting projects done and handling life so much more difficult. I am thankful that it’s going to be a more short lived variety than is typical after having a baby, but this has been one of the most difficult times for me and I have a whole new level of appreciation for people who go through this. I think this is a topic that could use a lot more conversation and information flowing more freely out there and I hope to be a catalyst for that perhaps.

Four // The way to my heart is through sweet treats and candy… and by sweet treats I pretty much mean chocolate chip cookies but most anything will do, most of the time. I’m basically obsessed with candy and my fave is gummy cherries and those sour red and yellow filled twizzler things. I don’t know what they are actually called, but I stock up when I’m traveling.

Five // Today is the one year anniversary of my Grandma’s passing. I am not even remotely healed from that loss and I haven’t actually visited her grave site. Today is the day I will do that for the first time and I’m sure it will be cathartic but to be honest I feel like I honor her every single day and that her grave makes the loss so permanent. I haven’t been ready to face that. We shall see how it goes…

Ok, phew I did it and gosh those were mostly depressing. Hopefully as we get into this more and I find my groove, my 5 things won’t be so heavy. I figure we have to break the seal somehow though, so there you have it.

Image Source: Via – not able to find the original image source. If you know, please let me know…

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