Fortunately, reworking, reusing and recycling is hip and stylish these days. Here are some clever ideas for DIY furnishings you can repurpose or build from scratch.
1. Dressers
Dressers may be the king of DIY furniture pieces. Perhaps it's because they're so easy to find at thrift shops, and the only limit to decorating them is your imagination. Think we're kidding? Here are 99 ways to transform a dresser to get you started.
2. Beds
Beds can be insanely expensive. When you think about it, how cost-effective is that money you spend? All you really need is a nice headboard, and there are almost an infinite number of ways to create your own.
3. Desks
As the trend toward telecommuting continues to grow, a desk is becoming less of a luxury and more of a necessity. DIY desks are great because they're easy to make and don't require a lot of materials. They can also be customized to meet your specific needs and they're adaptable to fit available space.
4. Coffee Tables and End Tables
Coffee tables and end tables lend themselves well to DIY projects because you can use just about anything that provides a flat surface. Old doors and windows, cable spools and vintage suitcases are just a few of the objects that can serve as the focal point of a table.
5. Accessories
Wall hangings, vases and other home decor accessories are the most fun because you can really give your creativity free rein to express your individuality.
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