DIY furniture projects for your home
Do you have a vision for a beautiful and functional home that your budget doesn’t support? Don’t give up. Check out these great DIY furniture tutorials to make your house a home.
When friends ask where you found that perfect piece of furniture, imagine how proud you will feel when you tell them you made it.
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Dining Table
The build instructions for this rustic table are available at Cherished Bliss. This table is perfect for creating a casual, welcoming atmosphere or dress it up with linens, serving ware, and a centerpiece for formal occasions.
Desk
This desk provides functional workspace without adding a bulky piece of furniture to your office. Get a farmhouse look by painting the frame white. For a modern look try black. Check out the instructions for this desk at Handmade Haven.
Bench
Move over dining room chairs. Bench seating is less intrusive on space and allows you to be more flexible with seating arrangements. Have extra guests? Squeeze in and get cozy. Build this bench using the tutorial at Shanty 2 Chic.
Murphy Bar
Love to entertain, but short on space? Check out this Murphy Bar at bHunker. This bar screams James Bond (aka 007). This hide-away bar is a perfect solution for tight entertaining spaces indoors and outdoors. Hang art on the bar when it’s folded up out of use.
Kitchen Island
Every kitchen can use a custom island for additional work space and storage. Follow the tutorial at Rain on a Tin Roof. This example used salvaged porch posts. Place baskets underneath to store fruit, vegetables, linens or dishes. A perfect space to enjoy morning coffee or finish homework.
Coffee Table
A coffee table is the perfect place for snacks and drinks when you are hanging out with friends and family. Build this coffee table using the tutorial at Sincerely, Marie Designs and you will have the perfect amount of space.
Mudroom Bench
Get the entrance to your home organized with this mudroom bench from Honeybear Lane. Perfect spot for jackets, backpacks and any other items you might need to stash.
Nightstand
Need a place to store your bedtime and morning essentials? This sliding barn door nightstand from Shanty 2 Chic has plenty of room for your favorites. The sliding barn door adds plenty of style.
Industrial Side Table
This stylish table has the look of a metal frame, but it’s built from wood. Create a table perfect for your space using the instructions at Fix This Build That.
Storage Cabinet
This practical storage cabinet could be used in just about any room in the house. The design can easily be customized with paint, hardware, and the counter surface material. Check out the instructions at Woodshop Diaries.
Building your own furniture is so rewarding and these tutorials make it easy. All you need are some basic tools, which you can find below. Do you have a favorite item you built for your home? Please share it in the comments.
