DIY Furniture Home Projects

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.

Sheepskin chairs are on-trend this year, and this one is extra glam.

Think beyond paint when it comes to redoing your next furniture piece.

Yes, you know you need paint and screws — but these extra items are the key if you want a high-end look.

You don't have to knock down a wall to get a bigger closet—you can fake it!

"I have seen several cane nightstands and dressers like this online, but they are so expensive! So I made my own affordable option," this DIYer says.

This cramped condo become a bright and modern space.

The Italian design team let existing tones and materials shine through the renovation.

Sanding, painting, and sealing was all it took to breathe new life into this dark brown IKEA HEMNES dresser.

This vintage hutch was a diamond in the (gummy, painted over) rough.

A real estate developer married tradition and modernism.

These new products feel made for creative customizations.

If you need inspiration for an easy, done-in-a-day furniture refresh, read on.

The renters had struggled with the layout.

“You know how much I love interior design,” she said.

This DIYer was on the hunt for a sideboard with a pop of color, and was able to make it herself for a fraction of the cost of store-bought.

These are the home makeovers that surprised, inspired, and delighted Apartment Therapy staffers.

The secret to this DIY project was just a little bit of raffia cloth.

The basement is now home to a TV and gaming area, a ping-pong zone, a workout corner, and a utility room.

From vintage-looking to colorful and modern, these IKEA hacks are the best of the best.

The bold green kitchen is the star of the show.

These hacks were some of the top-voted of the year.

Bookcases aren't just for living rooms!

This one-of-a-kind DIY totally transforms the look of the original piece.

The once-basic piece is unrecognizable now.

These IKEA hacks are practical additions to your home any time of year — but especially if you have extra people roaming about.

Not every project needs to be a days-long ordeal — sometimes, all you need is a little time to make a big change.

Plus, it serves as the perfect divider between the living and dining rooms.

The piece was falling apart when this first-time DIYer got her hands on it.

No power tools required.

Thankfully, the resting-on-a-cloud trend isn’t going anywhere.

Solid pieces of furniture like this one can be made over again and again.

Reese Witherspoon appears on the December-January cover of InStyle, and “fierce” doesn’t even begin to describe how incredible she and her surroundings look. In her cover spread, Witherspoon poses in several dramatic locations, including on a zebra print couch that almost — almost — stole the spotlight.“Now I’m gonna need a zebra chair to go with my zebra couch *sigh*,” Witherspoon captioned her post.

According to Ciara, brass is back.

Better days await!

This IKEA classic shows its versatility once again with a gorgeous, expensive-looking transformation.

These are also so helpful, and so very cute to boot.

This is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday hosting.

We’ve rounded up 15 of the best bookcase makeovers we’ve spotted on Apartment Therapy, from painted Facebook Marketplace finds to newly-crafted built-ins and more.

This porch is lighter, brighter, and better than ever.

They bring tons of character to this DIYer's bedside area.

They got rid of wallpapered walls, linoleum floors, and an old oak vanity.

And you can buy the same exact ones.

Cozy season is here, and with that comes all the best kinds of cooking opportunities (IMHO). From rich, braised meats and hearty stews to soul-filling chili and baked mac and cheese, nothing hits you right in the feels quite like fall cooking. Luckily for all us home chefs, fall also ushers in some of the best cookware deals of the year, making this the time to splurge on those heavyweights you’ve had your eye on for months.Case in point?

Not only do floating shelves free up precious floor space (especially when several are hung together), but they serve as a pretty focal point in a room, too.

These DIYers started with found furniture and ended up with a beautiful new console and a faux fireplace.

As expected with such a precise pattern, the hardest part of the project was taping and measuring.

This concept doubles her serving and eating space.

You know the saying: One person's trash is another one's DIY project in the making.

This DIY takes just a few tools and a bit of patience.

An '80s-tastic makeover gives this simple shelf a whole lot of personality.

This simple shelf sets the stage for three distinct vintage styles that bring a whole lot of character.

The real deal can cost thousands, but you can make this replica in a day.

The “Spidey” chair from Indian designer Namit Khanna is a Halloween-y home piece that is actually designed to stay relevant all year, and yet it’s the perfect centerpiece for your Halloween decor scheme.

Some smart changes give the old piece a new lease on life.

Via: https://www.fastcompany.com/90663525/ikea-wants-you-to-repurpose-its-products-and-these-instructions-tell-you-exactly-how-to-do-itIKEA’s iconic assembly instruction manuals have helped millions of customers around the world. Now, the company is reimagining it to help the environment.The Swedish flatpack company has launched new, free-to-download manuals that teach customers how to upcycle the furniture they’re planning to discard.

A summery, stylish IKEA hack done in a day? Yes please.

The set allows users to return to the feeling of being held and protected.

It features hand-turned legs and a rough farmhouse-style finish.

When kitchens are being renovated, most of the attention goes to cabinets, floors, countertops, and backsplashes. But that doesn't mean that some of the quieter parts of a kitchen — like, say, pantry doors — can't have a moment to shine.

This record cabinet got a second chance with a stylish new look.

It uses a trendy material to make the old piece look brand new.

This is an easy curb appeal project you can copy for your own home, too.

All in, the project cost just $25.

The room was fine before, but a bit boring. A few BILLY shelves and a bit of DIY changed that.

It was covered in nail polish and scratches before, but some TLC cleaned it right up.