We finished my friends bed last week, and I finally got a chance to get some pictures of the finished product! The Bed is so beautiful, and I am so happy with the way that it turned out. I think I had more fun working on this project then any other project that I have done. Funny thing is... the bed is not even mine.
It started with this Thomasville bed that my friend loved
And the Pottery Barn Farmhouse bed that Ana at Knock off Wood has on her site.
We started with the Pottery Barn Farmhouse bed plans on Ana's site. If you haven't been there yet, you should go.. it's addicting.
We changed the plans slightly by using plywood in the head and foot-boards instead of the slats that are used in the plans. Then, we used small molding strips to make frames on the head and foot-board to look like the design at Thomasville.
After we finished the head and foot-boards we started on the framing
Here is a picture of the head-board before we assembled it
And the finished project...
I had so much fun building this bed with my friend, I can hardly wait to start the next project!
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wow, the bed looks great. I have seen so many wonderful projects that folks have made from Ana's plans. yours is equally as wonderful.
Wowie Zowie!!! This bed is a STUNNER!! You did a terrific job!! I am definitely bookmarking this one!!
Oh wow!! You guys did a fantastic job... it's gorgeous!!
Hillarious! I just posted a link with this same bed, also painted black, but I really like your modifications. You guys did a beautiful job! It really is one sturdy bed, eh? I am loving mine, and I love Ana from Knock-Off Wood! ;)
Gorgeous!!!
This is beautiful, I can't believe you MADE that! Wow!
Wait, you guys BUILT this?!? Yes, you rock!
Shannon, I am so impressed! I love the modifications. You're lucky friend! Ana
BEAUTIFUL! I can't wait to make one of her plans... you did so well!
i love the bed.....awesome job!!! :)
LOVE it!! Found you from Ana's blog!!
Great job. I can't wait to try some of the stuff for Knock Off Wood she is so amazing.
Beautiful!!
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This is amazing! I'm so happy to have found this. I went to check on 'Knock Off Wood' for buffet type pieces that I might be able to build to incorporate in to my dining room and didn't think I'd come across this bed. This is exactly what my husband and I are looking for to put in our master-in-progress! It's something I'm keeping track of on my own blog and am so excited to have your guide to follow. I can't wait to post about it. Keep up the amazing work!
You all did an amazing job! I love the black paint and I need to go check out Knock Off Wood's blog!
Kat :)
Wow... that looks amazing! Every room needs a punch of black in it! Great job!
Wow that's amazing! It looks so much like the one in the inspiration picture...Christine
Wow! spectacular job.
always loving a good Fake Over.
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WOW! WOW! you guys did great. Can you come over and help me!
Luv it...looks outstanding! Hope you have a FUN weekend:)
Blessings,
Linda
Amazing!
I LOVE this! It is beautiful! Thanks So much for linking up! I hope to see you next week!
ohhh so pretty! glad you had a good experience building the bed - looking forward to more of your awesome projects to come!
~ Emily N. from "too Blessed to Stress"
What a wonderful piece of furniture!
I hope you will stop by my blog and enter my giveaway.
I wanted to say thank you. I recently found Ana's blog, too, and I really want to make her bed. Anyway, my husband described the bed design he would prefer. I remembered seeing your photos! You and your friend did such a wonderful job!
Stunning! Love the black and your addition of the molding!
Amazing outcome! Ana is doing the world proud I say. Beautiful!
Thanks for linking up to SNS!
FJ Donna
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So, so beautiful! You must be so happy and proud! I hope you make one for yourself, too.
Fabulous job...what a treasure!
Wonderful job on the bed! It looks fantastic. I also wanted to chime in on your magnetic paint poll. I've used it before and it didn't work well at all. It will only hold flat magnet and not very well at that. I've read that you need to put multiple coats to get it to hold even the plastic magnet letters. It's not worth the money.
Wow! Power tools and everything! I'm impressed. :-) Great job!
Great job, I love it!!!! I am your newest follower!!
Bonnie
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