DIY Furniture Home Projects

Neutral? We don't know her.

A lot of cat beds stick out like a sore thumb, so to remedy this, one designer has turned it into something else: a side table.

And it’s far from kitschy.

Sometimes it just takes a little bit of upgrading for a furniture piece to be functional and presentable in your home.

Home DIYer and blogger Kristen Johnson upcycled her recycling bin contents by giving a plastic planter new life.

The former owner of the piece loves the new look, too.

"I love the contrast of using a vintage piece and adding a really modern design," this pro furniture flipper says.

They create a room for play and sleep.

With a little love and DIY, this vintage dresser has a whole new look.

Rule #1: Don't get rid of ANY furniture prematurely.

This cheerful desk redo came together in just a few steps.

Both human and cat are pleased with the outcome of this simple DIY.

Thanks to budget finds and DIYs, the bedroom looks totally different — all for under $1,000.

Interior designers' go-to vintage dining chair relaunches today!

A two-day DIY adds major style and hides clutter, too.

According to Google.

Prices start at just $3!

From leafy wallpapers to other, more unexpected choices.

Do you love everything about your cat — except their litter box? The cumbersome, smelly eyesore can throw off the aesthetic of any home.

The revamped piece has a bone inlay look for less.

DIYers Faith and Julia found this slab of wood on Facebook Marketplace.

A tour of the actress's home is a showcase of comfort and family.

"I asked my neighbor why was he throwing it out, and he said it was just old and worn," this DIYer says. "I saw a table that I could restore."

The “Friends” star wanted to craft an updated condo that was also pet friendly for her pal Thea's many adopted animals. 

This cute nightstand started out with dings and chips, but a bit of DIY gave it a surprising (and bold) new look.

This reading corner revamp features a genius IKEA solution.

"Why spend a ton of money on a new dresser when a little paint is all it needs?" this DIYer asks.

This affordable DIY is more versatile than you think.

"One of my favorite finishes to create is giving a piece a 'dipped' look," this furniture flipper says.

A weeklong project created by best friends.

Jonathan and Drew Scott distilled the space into an “office-meets-man-cave."

Woodworking skills came in handy for this DIYer's redo.

Get the ins-and-outs of flipping directly from these pros.

The mid-century style vanity was listed for super cheap on Facebook Marketplace because it had a crack in it before.

Make your next project a little easier.

They're letting you in on their findings so you can skip to the good stuff.

Adding cane backing to glass fronts on a cabinet is a GREAT way to disguise clutter. Take it from this simple one-week project.

These DIY projects are packed with ideas for you to steal.

These products, suggested by pro furniture flippers, start at just $2.

This guide from the pros covers everything from prep to a finishing top coat.

You don't have to spend a ton of money to get a great look — you just have to spend it wisely.

From "antique" to "zebrawood," this list has you covered for your next furniture hunting excursion.

Whether you want to buy online or in person, you've got options.

Consider this your shopping cheat sheet.

Got a secondhand furniture piece in hand, but not sure what to do with it? Start here.

"I knew this cool piece of history needed to be saved," the DIYer says.

"There is life after the boob light," this DIYer says — and there's proof in her super contemporary, streamlined "after."

It's polished (literally) and looks new again, but still honors its vintage roots.

The buffet was was an inexpensive Facebook Marketplace find that now looks like it could cost thousands.

Run, don't walk.

This sad-looking cabinet got a delicate and sophisticated makeover.

Those custom-looking built-ins are IKEA shelves totaling about $1000.

Follow along for inspiration, or join in to finally get going on a project you've been meaning to tackle.

This DIYer created a glam pattern on the plain doors using easy-to-find materials.

From beginners to experts, there's a DIY coffee table in here for you.

For many renters, it isn’t the blank walls or the basic carpets, or even the neighbors that can disrupt that feeling of home sweet home. Instead, it’s the lighting. Whether your rental sports flourescent light bars that cast a jarring light, or those much-hated flush mount lights that seem dated and unoriginal, ceiling lights in rental units aren’t exactly envious. But there’s a rental hack for just about anything.

Let’s face it: A tool shed is usually all about functional storage, not about being the prettiest spot on a property.

Finding a media console or TV stand that's the perfect size and style in mint condition is kind of like striking gold.

We can’t help but get excited when we see a fireplace reno done right.

In the latest episode of “Rock the Block,” four HGTV all-star teams finally turned to the outside of their identical houses after several weeks of indoor work.

A piece of furniture made in a day for less than $350 total? Yes please.

Now I sleep so much better.

"People can’t believe it’s IKEA," this DIYer says of her expensive-looking "after."

Husband Jeff favored “risky patterns,” while wife Sara was an “aspiring minimalist.” In the premiere episode of HGTV’s “Mash-Up Our Home,” design team Kele Dobrinski and Christina Valencia helped the couple find balance in their differing design styles.

It's worth a try.

See how this woodworking DIYer created a totally new silhouette by bending wood around an existing set of drawers.

In the latest episode of “Fixer to Fabulous,” the Marrses renovated Rob and Angie’s cramped 1,100-square-foot Arkansas ranch into a modern two-story dream home.

If you want to refresh laminate furniture to look like wood, read on.

“I hated having this family piece just sitting in storage," this DIYer says. "Giving it new life feels like I’m bringing my Nana back into my home.”

Small but mighty, it's one of my favorite home purchases to date.

This DIYer put in lots of sweat equity to create her modern-meets-vintage custom dresser.

Paint! Trim! Wallpaper! Mirrors! These hacks have it all.