DIY Furniture Home Projects

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

There were a lot of great projects last month, but five bright ideas stood out.

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.

It took a little patience, but this DIY is totally copyable.

How one apartment-dweller turned the IKEA TARVA nightstand into the luxe-looking piece of her dreams.

These stylish makeovers are full of smart ideas, from easy DIY projects to money-saving hacks.

$125 Facebook marketplace bookcases get a moody (and magical) purple upgrade.

The whole project's DIY-friendly.

This piece can now be enjoyed by a whole new generation.

There was a hiccup along the way, but it made the end product all the better.

It definitely doesn't look like a BILLY anymore.

Best part: It was all completed over a lunch hour.

"I love that it was literal trash that will now be on display and admired," the DIYer says.

This easy and clever DIY completely transforms the look of this boring white fridge.

This Facebook Marketplace find just needed a little DIY love.

“As I was choosing pieces for the home, that I wanted to see bright, African-inspired textiles that would speak to my heritage and identity as a Caribbean-American woman,” this DIYer says of her colorful bench revamp.

Simple changes did a lot to make this RV more modern and more comfortable.

One writer scored this sophisticated piece in an unexpected place.

This old-school (literally) find looks cool and vintage in its new space.

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.

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

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