DIY Furniture Home Projects

This peeling, dingy cabinet just needed a little TLC.

One clever DIYer saw the hidden potential in this Craigslist find.

This DIYer was quoted nearly $2,500 for built-ins but was able to create something she loved for a fraction of that.

Need inspiration for your next Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace furniture flip? We've got you.

Here's proof that you can make furniture last even longer with some creativity.

From bold patterns to fluffy textures —and, of course, rattan.

The "After" regularly gets compliments from neighbors.

It's simple but stunning.

The transformation is stark.

Solid furniture can last for decades — but sometimes it needs a little spruce up.

From old-school to new school, with only a few easy changes.

Boho babies, unite.

There's a gem hiding under all those stickers.

Add a touch of boho flair to your home today.

It stayed the same size, but now it's so much more functional.

"I realized I was letting perfect get in the way of good," the DIYer says. "Once I let go of that it was freeing."

There's a spot for everything in this little room.

It features three paint colors and the cutest knobs you've ever seen.

It's hard to believe there's an IKEA piece hiding in there.

You can't even tell it's IKEA anymore.

Beneath those scuffs and stains lie lots of potential.

It's still tiny, but now it's functional.

It’s nearly impossible to renovate every room of your home at once, so some spaces have to wait a little longer than others for a transformation. At Michela Andrioletti’s (@casa_in_newyork) home that she shares with her husband, that space was the entryway. “We put in the first things we could find at the most affordable budget when we moved here five years ago and then we just didn’t have time to fix it,” Michela says.

You'll be obsessed with its new pillows.

"I can't believe it's the same dresser!"

These editor-approved tips might help your project make it to the site this year.

This mini makeover was transformative.

It's easy to sell, but hard to live with.

These redos let the original wood and metal shine.

They're unrecognizable now.

The before paint color? Meh. The after? Marvelous.

No matter the size of your home, one of these easy and stylish DIYs will work for you.

This smart DIY keeps all the comfort of a standard office chair, but makes it way more stylish.

These hacks got all the buzz this year.

This cabinet was going to be trashed until one DIYer turned it into a treasure.

It looks totally unrecognizable now.

Besides your space heater, there's another cold-weather staple you should be using with caution this winter.

This year brought a lot of great IKEA hacks, but these 10 are the best of the best.

This project's proof that inspiration can strike anywhere.

Sometimes the best makeover is a make-under.

This refresh keeps the character but brings tons of modern style, too.

Some clever DIYs gave this boring brown cart real star power.

This home office looks like it could be in a fancy hotel.

Ladder up.

This makeover is just as easy as it is cheap.

As a proud parent of a cat, a pup, and a lot of plants, I’m a firm believer that family also includes our adorable pets. And family members deserve beautiful and functional surroundings.You might have already upgraded your own spaces with IKEA hacks for your bathroom, tiny kitchen, and closets, but if you haven’t given your cats their own IKEA hacks then it’s time to change that. After all, your cats can appreciate a good IKEA hack just as much as the next human.

Yes, he really is called Mr. Christmas.

Some painstaking DIY transformed it from junk to jewel.

If you treat your pets like they are royalty, then you know just how important the hunt for the perfect pet bed is.

It's worth it to think outside the (cabinet) box.

This gorgeous update is a makeunder done right.

The "after" has a smart storage solution you'll want to steal.

You don't have to risk a trip to the flea market to find great deals.

This piece was destined for the dump before a savvy DIYer got her hands on it.

It's a large and cozy staple fit for a fairy tale.

Think: finally getting your braces off the summer before 9th grade... but BETTER.

This high-end look features some smart time-saving tricks.

The chair that Beyoncé and Blue Ivy dangle from is by designer Lee Broom.

This project will inspire you to look at your old furniture in a different light.

With some smart thinking, you can pack a ton of storage and functionality into your small bathroom.

Talk about bang for your buck.

With all the time spent inside your home—eating, sleeping, etc.—it can be easy to forget about the impact that the outside of your home has.

Anticipating the arrival of the 2021 IKEA catalog? Same here. To tide you over, here are the seven best IKEA hacks we've seen so far this year.

This dresser's dramatic glow-up will inspire you to go curb shopping.

The after looks like it was ripped from the pages of your favorite boho decor catalog.

Bold is beautiful, but so is something a little more subdued.

These DIYers impress with their skills and creativity.

Your work space should be inspiring, but that doesn't mean it has to be expensive.

Family hand-me-downs don't have to be stuck in the past.

Here's proof that furniture can look like a million bucks without costing it.

From book nooks to outdoor hangouts, these spaces are all about feeling cozy and comfortable.

"The cost was so little for the overall impact on our home," the homeowner says.