50+ DIY Furniture Ideas to Personalize Your Home

Here’s some DIY furniture that you can build to make every space in your home your own. There are projects for your living room, bedroom, kitchen, and all the rooms in between. Creating custom pieces allows you to personalize them according to your home’s style.

Some projects may take just a few hours, while others may take a weekend, so plan accordingly. We’re sharing 53 DIY furniture ideas to help you get started.

Easy Floor Table

Built low to the ground, this floor table is ideal for use with floor seating. It’s a simple project perfect for beginners.

Easy Floor Table from Sugar & Cloth

Small Entryway Shelf

This small entryway shelf keeps essentials organized and fits in tight spaces. Hooks provide additional storage for hanging items.

Small Entryway Shelf from Tylynn M

Hall Tree With Chalkboard

This hall tree offers a seat, shoe shelf, and hooks, with a chalkboard for notes. A practical and stylish addition to any home.

Hall Tree with Chalkboard from Addicted2DIY

Reclaimed Barn Wood Sofa Table

This sofa table can be used behind the sofa or as a console table. Narrow enough for an entryway or mudroom, it features a reclaimed barn wood top and sleek hairpin legs. This easy project is quick and affordable.

Reclaimed Barn Wood Sofa Table from Sustain My Craft Habit

Woven Stool

Add style to any room with this woven stool. Basic sewing techniques create a leather seat woven with strips of leather. The legs are pre-made, and the seat is a piece of plywood. This project requires only a staple gun and a drill.

Woven Stool from Sugar & Cloth

Wall Mounted Ladder

This blanket ladder is built and mounted on the wall, saving floor space. With four rungs, it provides plenty of room to display blankets or quilts. Simple and stylish, it’s perfect for beginners.

Wall Mounted Ladder from Houseful of Handmade

Plywood Side Table

This side table has a large open shelf and a sturdy top, offering plenty of room to keep necessities close at hand. It looks great beside a couch and makes a wonderful nightstand. Built with plywood, it’s a budget-friendly DIY furniture choice with a modern look.

Plywood Side Table from The Merrythought

Wooden Dowel and Leather Chair

This stunning DIY accent chair features a frame made of wooden dowels joined together. Rope keeps the back and bottom sturdy, while handmade leather cushions complete the look. You can buy the cushions or sew your own for a unique touch. This chair will be a favorite for every room.

Wooden Dowel and Leather Chair from Vintage Revivals

Color Blocked Velvet Bench

Bring color-blocking style into any room with this cozy velvet bench. Sat upon hairpin legs, it offers a modern mid-century look. Choose bold colors to bring life to your space. This is an excellent project for beginners.

Color-Blocked Velvet Bench from A Beautiful Mess

Modern Round Coffee Table

Maple wood creates a beautiful round coffee table with a modern feel. Unique legs add interest, making it a versatile piece for any room. It’s large enough to fit other decor on top, creating a statement. This project requires some woodworking experience.

Modern Round Coffee Table from The Merrythought

Farmhouse Kitchen Island

Add extra storage to your kitchen with this farmhouse kitchen island. It features a drawer, cabinet, and hooks for pots and pans, offering various storage options. Wheels make it easy to move around the kitchen.

Farmhouse Kitchen Island from A Piece of Rainbow

Live Edge Table

Building a dining room table may seem daunting, but this live edge table is straightforward. Steel legs make it easy to assemble, with most of the work in finishing the tabletop. This stunning table will look great in any dining room.

Live Edge Table from Lemon Thistle

Standing Wine Rack

This standing wine rack stores twelve bottles and features plywood and pre-made legs. A dark stain adds style, making it a great addition to your living room or kitchen. It’s also an excellent gift idea.

Standing Wine Rack from Place of My Taste

Pallet Wood Coffee Table

Built with pallets and found objects, this rustic coffee table is perfect for a living room. The tabletop measures 36″ x 48″, providing ample space for decor. You can add a lower shelf if desired.

Pallet Wood Coffee Table from Funky Junk Interiors

Dining Room Hutch

An advanced woodworking project, this dining room hutch offers closed and open storage, a tabletop, and shelves. It features glass doors and a buffet, adding a touch of farmhouse style.

Dining Room Hutch from Houseful of Handmade

Arched Headboard

This boho-style arched headboard is made of plywood and cane webbing. Easy to assemble, it attaches to the wall at the desired height. It’s an intermediate project that takes a day or two.

Arched Headboard from Place of My Taste

Rustic Wood Vanity

Perfect for small bathrooms, this rustic wood vanity holds a sink basin and faucet with open storage below. Customize the plan to fit any size bathroom.

Rustic Wood Vanity from Lemon Thistle

Industrial Bookshelf

This industrial bookshelf offers shelves and open and closed storage, including a DIY file cabinet. Built primarily with plywood, it’s a fairly easy project with a designer look.

Industrial Bookshelf from The Navage Patch

Platform Bed With Storage

This platform bed includes storage space for decorative baskets. Painted white, it brightens any bedroom. It fits a full-sized bed, making it ideal for small bedrooms.

Platform Bed with Storage from Chatfield Court

Easy Build Modern Desk

Featuring a large tabletop and innovative top-opening drawers, this modern desk is perfect for a home office. Brass drawer pulls add a contemporary touch.

Easy Build Modern Desk from Average But Inspired

X-Leg TV Stand

The X-leg design makes this TV stand special, but it can be left off for a modern look. It features a shelf for storage and can be customized to any size.

X-Leg TV Stand from Home Made by Carmona

Makeup Vanity

This DIY makeup vanity features a large drawer for makeup storage and a lighted mirror. It’s a luxurious addition to any bedroom.

Makeup Vanity from Jen Woodhouse

Rustic Console Table

This console table features open shelving and two drawers, offering plenty of storage options. A chalkboard adds a practical touch, making it a timeless piece.

Rustic Console Table from The Navage Patch

Kitchen Window Storage Bench

This storage bench fits under a kitchen window, providing ample storage for table linens. Optional wheels make it mobile and cost-effective.

Kitchen Window Storage Bench from Designing Vibes

Nine Drawer Dresser

This sturdy dresser features nine drawers of various sizes, offering ample storage. The four-part guide walks you through the entire build.

Nine Drawer Dresser from Jen Woodhouse

Comfy Ottoman

Easily make this comfy ottoman by sewing fabric or a blanket. Stuff it with firm yet comfortable material. It adds texture and style to any room.

Comfy Ottoman from Lovely Indeed

Farmhouse Floating Nightstand

These floating nightstands feature two shelves connected by an “X” frame and are mounted on the wall, freeing up floor space.

Farmhouse Floating Nightstand from Joyful Derivatives

Bar Cabinet with Storage

This slim yet tall bar cabinet offers storage for 15 wine bottles and four glasses, with a tabletop for drink preparation and closed storage below.

Bar Cabinet with Storage from Anika’s DIY Life

West Elm Inspired Wood Headboard

Inspired by West Elm, this reclaimed wood headboard features a chevron design. It’s a stylish and cost-effective addition to any bedroom.

West Elm Inspired Wood Headboard from Joyful Derivatives

Record Player Stand

This mid-century modern piece provides space for speakers, vinyl records, and a record player, with a pop-up shelf for easy access.

Record Player Stand from Anika’s DIY Life

Fireplace Mantel

Elevate your living room with this fireplace mantel, which can be built over an existing fireplace. Choose a stain or paint to match your decor.

Fireplace Mantel from Chatfield Court

Nightstand With Drawers

This nightstand combines metal, wood, and glass, offering unique drawer pulls and two drawers. Customize the wooden part as needed.

Nightstand with Drawers from Dans le Lakehouse

Modern Rustic Buffet

This buffet combines modern and rustic styles, with open and closed shelving for storage. Suitable for experienced woodworkers.

Modern Rustic Buffet from My Love 2 Create

Tiled Side Table

Create a unique tiled side table with a wooden cube frame and tiles. This chic project is great for beginners working with tiles.

Tiled Side Table from Alice & Lois

Wood Plant Stand

This simple yet modern wood plant stand is perfect for beginners. Built in less than an hour, it adds style to any plant.

Wood Plant Stand from Alice & Lois

Crate Lockers

Built with crates, plywood, and scrap wood, these lockers feature cabinet doors and aluminum numbers. They offer hidden storage.

Crate Lockers from Little House of Four

Queen Storage Bed

This platform bed features a secret storage compartment accessed through a mechanical lift. Advanced woodworkers will enjoy this project.

Queen Storage Bed from Addicted2DIY

Diamond Coat Rack

This diamond-shaped coat rack offers plenty of room for hanging items. White stripes and brass knobs add a stylish touch.

Diamond Coat Rack from Centsational Style

Pull-Out Side Table

A compact, DIY pull-out side table perfect for small spaces. It slides easily beside a chair or sofa, offering a convenient spot for drinks, remotes, or a laptop.

Pull Out Side Table from Handmade Haven

Waterfall Desk for Two

Customize a waterfall desk for two with adjustable height, length, and depth. This elegant solid wood desk can complement any room, not just a home office. Some woodworking experience is required.

Waterfall Desk for Two from Dans le Lakehouse

Hall Tree with Storage Bench

Keep your entryway organized with a hall tree that features hooks for bags, shoe storage, and a bench. Ideal for small spaces, you can also build just the lower portion.

Hall Tree With Storage Bench from Handmade Haven

Mirrored Side Tables

Create modern, mirrored side tables using plywood and mirror. These stylish tables add a touch of glamour to any room, with a small shelf for books or remotes.

Mirrored Side Tables from A Beautiful Mess

Large Indoor Planter Box

Build a striking indoor planter box for under $50. Paint or stain it to match your decor and fill it with plants to enhance your space.

Large Indoor Planter Box from Within the Grove

Simple Bench

Construct a modern entryway bench with minimal tools. This versatile bench provides extra seating and storage, perfect for entryways or mudrooms.

Simple Bench from Over the Big Moon

Dog Crate Side Table

Combine functionality with this side table that doubles as a dog crate. It’s affordable, easy to build, and keeps pet essentials within reach.

Dog Crate Side Table from RemdelaCasa

Produce Stand

Add a wooden produce stand to your kitchen or dining room for extra storage. Ideal for fresh produce or snacks, it’s built with simple, straight cuts.

Produce Stand from Over the Big Moon

Firewood Rack

Create a sleek black firewood rack to store wood stylishly by your fireplace. This wall-mounted rack is both practical and visually appealing.

Firewood Rack from Creative Pink Butterfly

Bar Stools

Build durable, solid wood bar stools that you can customize in height and finish. Perfect for adding a rustic touch to your home.

Bar Stools from Tylynn M

Simple Wood Toy Shelf

Solve toy storage issues with a simple wooden toy shelf. It’s perfect for kids’ rooms, playrooms, or living rooms, providing ample space for toys.

Simple Wood Toy Shelf from Studio DIY!

Sliding Door Dresser Chest

Take on a more complex project with this sliding door dresser chest. Featuring a barn door and ample storage, this piece adds rustic charm to any room.

Sliding Door Dresser Chest from Woodshop Diaries

Farmhouse Wall Cabinet

Enhance your kitchen or living space with a farmhouse wall cabinet. With a shelf and glass door, it’s a charming addition that requires basic woodworking skills.

Farmhouse Wall Cabinet from A Piece of Rainbow

Modern Bookshelf

Construct a modern bookshelf with multiple shelves for a unique display. Inspired by Crate & Barrel, this bookcase can showcase your decor cohesively.

Modern Bookshelf from My Love 2 Create

Kids’ Farmhouse Table

Build a kid-sized farmhouse table that can be passed down through generations. Made from pine and stained for a rustic look, it’s suitable for both children and adults.

Kids’ Farmhouse Table from Sypsie Designs