DIY Furniture

Do-it-yourself, or DIY, furniture is the perfect solution for your needs whether you can't find exactly what you're looking for in stores, or you just really enjoy working with your hands. Not all DIY furniture projects are difficult and time-consuming. Look over the free plans to determine whether you have the tools, the time, and the skills to make your next furniture item.

Small DIY Furniture Projects

If you're new to DIY furniture, it might be best to start with a small project that won't test your patience and will boost your confidence. Free shelf plans and instructions on how to build shelves help you create the perfect small DIY furniture project. Depending on your skill level, you can create basic storage shelves for any room or design your own unique shelving display. Another easy small DIY furniture project is using unusual things as coffee tables where you basically add legs and do some painting. Since you're really just re-imagining the purpose of a piece, it won't take a lot of work.

DIY Painting Projects

Update your existing furniture or create new pieces using fun painting techniques. Learn how to paint particle board furniture so your cheap pieces look elegant. Decorate furniture with chalkboard paint for your kids or to use in the kitchen. Get the distressed, rustic-chic look in only two steps by using Chalk Paint® for furniture. Sometimes all you need for DIY furniture is a can of paint and a brush.

DIY Seating Projects

Making your own seating for indoor and outdoor spaces gives your home character and can often save you money. Start with making cushions for your sofa or crafting a bean bag chair for the kids. From there you'll be ready to move onto bigger projects like using Adirondack chair plans to update your deck and rocking chair plans to give as baby shower gifts.

Large DIY Furniture Projects

When you're ready to tackle big projects, make sure you carve out some time to complete them and have a large workspace available. Use free loft bed plans to create a cool and sophisticated bedroom for your tween. Save money on custom kitchen cabinets when you learn how to build a corner cabinet on your own. You can even create an outdoor dining set with free picnic table plans. If you've got the time and the confidence to tackle these large projects, you'll be sure to enjoy the end products just as much.

DIY Projects for Everyone

There's something for almost every level of expertise. Work your way through the plans, building new furniture, and you'll work your way up to a completely new set of skills and a higher level of confidence. Whatever your needs, you may be able to save money and build not just furniture, but confidence, by utilizing the resources on this site.