DIY Furniture Home Projects

The Parsons table is one where the square legs have the same width as the tabletop, regardless of its other dimensions. Its history is characterized by contradiction: created to be a simple canvas for exceptional materials, its design is simultaneously credited to the famous designer Jean-Michel Frank and to anonymous design students. But is the real story even more muddled?

"There's nothing like that instant gratification feeling of completing a project like this over a weekend," this YouTuber and DIYer says of her two-day project.

These five spaces embrace eye-catching murals to give you just the inspiration you need. 

"We were in the process of renovating our whole bathroom and really wanted a wooden vanity, but the ones we liked were all out of our budget," this homeowner says. IKEA hack to the rescue!

"I love the classic look and the added closed storage," this DIYer says of her innovative railing swap.

From chair rail moulding to a custom headboard, this dreamy bedroom redo has tons of DIY projects to copy.

The eight-week challenge will help you start — and finish — the project you've been dreaming about.

A dresser in the kitchen?! This DIYer proves it's absolutely a good idea.

The end result looks like a much more expensive piece of furniture that would fit in with a ton of different home styles, from traditional to modern farmhouse.

All under $100.

What was old is new again.

This primary bedroom has luxe-looking details for less, thanks to some ambitious but well-executed DIY projects.

Hilary Farr has to decide whether she loves it or lists it.

It was inspired by a clever IKEA hack.

This homeowner duplicates her dream sideboard using an inexpensive IKEA hack.

The best part? The whole redo is renter-friendly.

This one belongs in the IKEA Hack hall of fame.

New paint and new hardware also helped give this nightstand duo a more modern look.

Spice racks are surprisingly versatile!

Staple gun + stretchy velvet fabric for the win.

From big box to bespoke, these nightstands get an ultra-colorful and patterned redo.

Here are eight of the best ones on the market right now.

In the latest episode of the HGTV series, Jenn gave their home (including the kitchen and living room) some functional and modern upgrades.

"Cheers" to a vintage-inspired home for vintage glassware!

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.

The new look is perfectly traditional-meets-modern.

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!

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.

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.

Sometimes simple changes make the biggest impact.

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.

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

Consider this your shopping cheat sheet.

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

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

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

Run, don't walk.