DIY Furniture Home Projects

You’ll want to use it everywhere.

It’s beginner-friendly, too.

Transform this IKEA staple.

These hacks hit almost every room.

These smart hacks add plenty of punch to nearly any room of the house.

Pro furniture flippers say these pitfalls will cost you time and money.

The white paint was a game-changer.

You can make anything look luxe!

Bring home the furniture, not the bed bugs.

Add some warmth to your space without sacrificing any square footage.

“I wanted people to be absolutely stunned that this was an IKEA dresser,” this DIYer says.

From four-cubed KALLAX to something MoMA-worthy

“Cabinets like these can cost over $2,000, so this cabinet costing $600 is a win in my book!” the DIYer says.

“Painting a piece always is a bit daunting,” this DIYer says, but she made it work.

The furniture flipper behind this project swears by four steps: preparation, priming, painting, and protecting.

No one works best in a boring, uninspiring space. But it’s a myth that a beautiful workspace takes a wad of cash. In fact, a simple trip to IKEA (along with our list of amazing IKEA desk hacks) can equip you with everything you need to create an incredible office that’s both comfortable and practical.

The cabinet was a jackpot thrift store find.

Don’t skip this step.

This once-plain shoe cabinet is now a stunning entryway statement piece.

No one will ever know you only paid $300 for it.

Put those leftover pumpkins to good use!

And it cost a fraction of a professional custom install.

Only a few steps were needed to give these IKEA shelves the look of custom built-ins.

If you want to try your hand at making over curbside finds or thrift store hidden gems, you need these tools.

This DIY was totally beginner-friendly.

It’s a practical statement piece now.

Paint and trim completely revitalized this free Facebook Marketplace score.

The whole project cost just $100.

If you’re going to put the time into a redo, make sure you do it right.

A little elbow grease can transform bargain staples into something totally luxe-looking.

Make all your IKEA hacks and upgrades really count by painting them the right way.

It’s whimsical and budget-friendly, too!

The DIYer behind this design was a total novice when she completed the project, and she has some smart insights to share.

If you’re a DIY novice looking for an easy IKEA hack to start out with, this KALLAX upgrade is your friend.

This redo brings a whole new vibe to this gray dresser.

The secret: epoxy!

LEGO fans, you’re going to want to recreate this fun look!

The secret sauce? Molding.

Make every square inch count with these six easy-to-follow IKEA hacks.

And it only cost $20.

Looking to make a small change to rejuvenate your space? Consider giving a piece of furniture that you walk by every day a revamp.

It has equal parts eye candy and practical design advice.

Stylish storage for the win.

Wooden serving bowls? As furniture feet? Groundbreaking (really!).

“I've been wanting a new table for the dining room for a while, and this was the perfect opportunity to go a bit ‘extra’ on it,” this DIYer says.

Will IKEA’s change to its iconic BILLY bookcase make IKEA hacks harder? Here’s what DIYers think.

And I didn't have to buy anything else to make it happen.

After all, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure.