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32 DIY Furniture Projects

From Dirt Cheap DIY Chairs to DIY Desk Renovations

— May 31, 2013 — Art & Design
Moving to a new home can be a stressful ordeal, and buying new furniture to fit your abode can be expensive, which is why these DIY furniture projects showcases how you can create simple pieces of decor with little to no cost.

Not only do couches and tables serve to bring a room together visually, but they also provide practical ways for home owners to relax, and these DIY activities will give some great tips on how to decorate your home with crafty and recyclable methods. From stools that humorously resemble building block toys to sofas that are creatively made from old suitcases, these DIY furniture projects allow individuals to make use of materials they most likely already have.

If you're handy with a tool set and want to save a buck or two when it comes to your furniture, then these DIY projects will definitely point you in the right direction.
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Train Set Tables
Train Set Tables
A Piece IKEA Furniture Gets Playfully Remixed
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MacGyver Furniture Kits
MacGyver Furniture Kits
Loose Joints by Joscha Weiand Brings DIY Projects to Another Level
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Fast Furniture Projects
Fast Furniture Projects
1 Object in 1 Minute by Pierre Lota Quickly Assembles DIY Products
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Upcycled Gymnastics Equipment
Upcycled Gymnastics Equipment
Refurbished Sport Furniture Makes a Sweet Eco Statement
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DIY Sticky Seating
DIY Sticky Seating
The Workshop Chair from Jerszy Seymour Combines Cooking and Furniture
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DIY Literary Liquor Cabinets
DIY Literary Liquor Cabinets
Easily Transform a Library Card Catalogue into a Kitschy At-Home Bar
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Flat-Packed Workplace Props
Flat-Packed Workplace Props
The Moo Desktop Accessories are Conveniently Compact
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Cardboard Cut-Out Furniture
Cardboard Cut-Out Furniture
DIY Living Uses Its Packing Boxes to Create Bonus Furniture
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Superb Seat-Making Straps
Superb Seat-Making Straps
TheStooler by Andreu Carulla Makes a Chair Out of Almost Anything
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Dirt Cheap DIY Chairs
Dirt Cheap DIY Chairs
The $5 Bucket Stool Can be Made for the Cost of a Cup of Coffee
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DIY Building Block Furniture
DIY Building Block Furniture
The LEGO Histogram Table Celebrates the Studio's 15th Anniversary
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Repurposed Cot Projects
Repurposed Cot Projects
The DIY Crib Desk Turns One Piece of Children's Furniture into Another
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DIY Desk Renovations
DIY Desk Renovations
The 'Credenza Makeover' Updates Standard Side Tables
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Re-Imagined Flatpacked Furniture
Re-Imagined Flatpacked Furniture
The IKEA's Frosta Stool Hack Turns It into a Wooden Bicycle
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Tree Trunk Recliners
Tree Trunk Recliners
This 'Waste Less Log Chair' is DIY Log Furniture at is Finest
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DIY Blackboard Furniture
DIY Blackboard Furniture
The Chalkboard Coffee Table by Jill of Most Trades is Fit for Children
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DIY Monoblanc Upholstery
DIY Monoblanc Upholstery
The Monocover by Tom de Vrieze Personalizes Plastic Chairs
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DIY Seat Upholstery Projects
DIY Seat Upholstery Projects
The Minimal Leather Stool Cover Updates Old Furniture Pieces
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Upcycled Misfit Chairs
Upcycled Misfit Chairs
Junktion Furniture is Made from Unwanted Items
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Stencil Seating
Stencil Seating
The ChairKIT from Dan Civico is a DIY Furniture Project
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Suitcase Sofas
Suitcase Sofas
Recycle Your Old Suitcases Into Eco Furniture
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Liquor-Lover Couches
Liquor-Lover Couches
Beer Can Art is Furniture for the Beer Lovers and the Redneck in All of Us
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DIY Upcycled Furniture
DIY Upcycled Furniture
The Shipping Pallet Dining Table Brings Rustic Charm to Your Home
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Ultra-modern DIY Lamps
Ultra-modern DIY Lamps
The Ds Kit 01 and 02 Take Under 10 Minutes to Assemble
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Reclaimed Wood Post Seaters
Reclaimed Wood Post Seaters
The Brick House's 'Fence Bench' is Made of Old Lumber
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DIY Film Furniture
DIY Film Furniture
These DIY Life IKEA Lamp Hacks are Fun to Make and to Look At
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Designer DIY Furniture
Designer DIY Furniture
The Max Lamb 'Third' Empowers Consumers to be Creators
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DIY Tree Seats
DIY Tree Seats
The T3 Tree Chair by ZO-Loft Provides an Impromptu Outdoor Furniture Piece
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Ice Cooler Tables
Ice Cooler Tables
This Rustic Table From Builders Showcase Has Steel Trough
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Customizable Desk Revamps
Customizable Desk Revamps
The Brick House 'DIY Neon Table' is Made by Hand
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Simple DIY Furniture
Simple DIY Furniture
'Breakdown Furniture' by Louis Rigano Makes Furniture Assembly Easy
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