DIY Living Room Furniture Ideas

What style couch is best for your space? Which coffee table shape will facilitate optimal flow? Here at Hometalk you'll find slideshows and videos to help you furnish your living room. Check out our best, newest, and most popular living room furniture projects, or participate in our discussion boards. We can help you find your inspiration!

Faux Stained Glass Cabinet Technique

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How to Choose a Coffee Table

Determine your needs: Buy your coffee table based on what it is to be used for. Is it for decorative purposes or will it be a stand-in dining table for meals?
Measure correctly: Use the height of your couch as a guide to choose the correct height of your coffee table. The table should be of equal height or lower.
Shop smart: Choose the material for a table according to your needs. If you have kids or a dog, it’s best to avoid glass.
Be unconventional: Think outside the box. Sometimes alternative options such as ottomans and wooden chests make ideal coffee table alternatives.
Take your time: As this is a feature item, search for the perfect table online, visit yard sales, and even look in antique shops for a bargain.

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Top Projects for Living Room Furniture

Check out our top living room furniture projects to find your inspiration.

Faux Stained Glass Cabinet Technique

Grab some Elmer's glue and craft paint for this one of a kind cabinet update!Check out the video for more how-to's!

Abbie M

Clothes Hanger Side Table

Transform 12 wooden clothes hangers and 2 cake boards into a mid-century side table.

Thea

I am getting thoroughly frustrated with the furniture you can buy in stores. I will pay $200-300 for desks and side tables made of pressed particleboard. Within a year or two, they are already crumbling. On another frustrated note, the designs I like typically end up costing me a lot more than I want to pay, or are missing something! So, I started to learn how to build my own furniture. I typically use less expensive pine you can find in a hardware store to keep the cost down. Any nicks in my kitchen table are considered "memories" - haha! My guests had started asking me where I was buying my furniture - when I told them I actually built it, they were interested in the prospect of me building their own furniture. One of these builds included a coffee table and a pair of side tables for my brother in law's living room. His girlfriend and I did some searching to find exactly what she was looking for and then I came up with a plan and went to Lowe's.

Michelle | breakingdownthebox

Old Oak Gun Cabinet to Gray Pantry

We had been lugging around my husband’s family heirloom gun cabinet for years. It was yellow oak big and bulky and personally I would not put guns in there to display with that with the glass opening. So I decided to give it a new life as a pantry

Ruth

I Painted an Upholstered Chair!

Have you ever painted upholstery? I have seen lots of videos of people converting the look of fabric-covered furniture into pieces that look like leather! They claim that the fabric actually feels like leather - or at least faux leather. Some of the people use chalk paint then wax while others use latex or acrylic paint and add fabric softener or fabric medium to the paint. While I've considered giving this technique a try, I was not willing to test it on a piece of furniture that I use all the time at home.

Jeanne

Grab a Shower Curtain for This Gorgeous Table Flip!

I had an old table that needed a little love - it needed a coat of paint, but I decided not to stop there! Check out the video for more how-to's!

Abbie M

How to Strip Furniture With Oven Cleaner

Have you heard of this new way to strip furniture that is sweeping the internet? The oven cleaner stripping method? All you need is some Easy Off oven cleaner (or oven cleaner of your choice) and a piece of furniture that needs to be stripped! Yep. You heard me right… We’re now using oven cleaner to strip our furniture and it’s brilliant! I first saw this technique used by Natalie over at My Vintage Porch and knew I needed to try it on a coffee table I got off of Facebook Marketplace for just $40.

Claire @ Claire Lynn Home

How to Create a Patina Background Using Paintable Wallpaper and Paint

I recently purchased a used armoire for $50. It had a huge hole in the back; probably for a TV at one time. I wanted to use it as a hutch. I removed the top doors, and created a pretty diy background.I'm going to show you how to create abeautiful background using paintable wallpaper and paint. This background can be used for whatever kind of project you want! So easy!Estimated cost will fluctuate depending what you have on hand and have to purchase.

Georgia N @militarywife_farmhouse_life

DIY Coffee Table Makeover

Do you have a piece of furniture that needs a makeover? See how I transformed this coffee table for some inspiration!

Holly Grace

Repurposed Hutch Top Using Dixie Belle's Farmhouse Green

I am so excited to share with you one of my absolute favorite pieces of furniture to repurpose. Old hutch tops! People tend to get rid of these, and either set them on the roadside or sell them for cheap. I found this one on Facebook Marketplace for $20.00.

Lucie - Oh my sander

Faux Stained Glass Cabinet Technique

Grab some Elmer's glue and craft paint for this one of a kind cabinet update!Check out the video for more how-to's!

Abbie M

Clothes Hanger Side Table

Transform 12 wooden clothes hangers and 2 cake boards into a mid-century side table.

Thea

DIY Rustic Farmhouse Tables

Michelle | breakingdownthebox

Old Oak Gun Cabinet to Gray Pantry

Ruth

I Painted an Upholstered Chair!

Jeanne

Grab a Shower Curtain for This Gorgeous Table Flip!

I had an old table that needed a little love - it needed a coat of paint, but I decided not to stop there! Check out the video for more how-to's!

Abbie M

How to Strip Furniture With Oven Cleaner

Claire @ Claire Lynn Home

How to Create a Patina Background Using Paintable Wallpaper and Paint

Georgia N @militarywife_farmhouse_life

DIY Coffee Table Makeover

Do you have a piece of furniture that needs a makeover? See how I transformed this coffee table for some inspiration!

Holly Grace

Repurposed Hutch Top Using Dixie Belle's Farmhouse Green

Lucie - Oh my sander

We have slideshows of living room furniture solutions for your next DIY project.

Living Room Furniture Videos

Enjoy our collection of DIY video tutorials on living room furniture ideas.

Picture Frame Coffee Table

My picture frame coffee table has always been a staple in my living room as it is such a wonderful conversation piece and adds so much character to my home. This video and simple instructions will have you creating your conversation piece in no time! If you would like to see more of my home DIY projects check out my YouTube channel at http://www.athomewithnikki.com Thanks. NikkiSHOP YOUR FRAMESLook for frames that you think best fits your design style. Make sure to get different size frames for a unique look. Stay away from oval shaped frames, straight sided frames are best for this project. Get an abundance of frames, this is key! Remember that you can always return the frames that you do not use.

Nikki Boyd

DIY Crate Storage Ottoman

Hey Everyone! In today's project I will be showing you I created this crate ottoman. It's super cute because it doubles as storage and beautiful decor.We want to help you DIY, so some of the materials in this post are linked to sellers. Just so you know, Hometalk may collect a small share of sales from the links on this page.

The Lisa Project

The Most Clever Hidden TV Cabinet

Today we would like to share an innovative solution to a hidden TV. Do you wish you could hide your TV? This was Stephanie’s dilemma! Her hubby, Dan brought home this large TV with his bonus and announced he wanted to hang it on the bedroom wall.She was not a happy camper, but what was she to do? She thought about it and knew if she could conceal it when not it use, she would be happy with it.

Sunny Side Design

Easy DIY Dollar Store Glass Bead Table

This easy adorable dollar store glass bead table will brighten up your outdoor space in a matter of days. With a few products and a small table you can add so much style to your home or porch with one of these tables.

Linda

Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Living Room Furniture Projects 44570062

The best projects for living room furniture. Prepare to be inspired.

Broken Down Buffet

Sometimes repairing a furniture piece can cost more than buying something brand new and it can be more work than if you just built something from scratch. This buffet was one of those pieces. Linda reached out to us asking if we could some how make this buffet come back to life. It’s been in her family for generations and it had been living outside for quite a while so it needed MUCH love to make it usable (or even make it stand up for that matter). John looked at me like I was crazy when I said, sure we can. Here is the buffet before. It’s not on its side because I wanted a before picture showing it at its worst, it’s on its side because the back leg was completely off so it wouldn’t even stand up.

Sarah Trop

How to Make a DIY Eny Lee Parker Table Out of Pipes & Clay

Today we're going to recreate an Eny Lee Parker side table. Her lamps and furniture are very on-trend, right now, but I want to show you how to DIY a dupe.This designer ceramic table looks complicated, but we’re going to make it simple with pipes and self-hardening clay. Let’s get started!

Fashion Attack

DIY Library Wall - Billy Built-in Bookcases

I have been researching this project and planning it for a while now. As we moved the guest room we were left with an empty room that was supposed to be our home office. Our books have been in boxes since we moved in 3 years ago so I decided to just go for it and do it. And I DID IT! 100% by myself. And I am so proud. :)

Maria

Inspired by West Elm: Deep Buttoned Ottoman

When I saw a gorgeous ottoman from West Elm, I knew that I had to have one! A great way to DIY is to turn something unused and unloved into an item that you cherish. By using an old bookshelf to make an ottoman, you get a functional piece that can not only store books but also doubles as an additional seat. The curtain rod finial feet are a clever and inexpensive way to add pretty detail to your ottoman.

Continental Window Fashions

Turn a Plain TV Tray Into a Coffee Time Must-have!

There's one thing I never ever bypass if I come across one in a thrift store, and that's plain wooden TV trays.Reason being, they are so handy, and they revamp so effortlessly! I call them mini furniture.So when I came across this plain TV tray, it was the perfect opportunity to turn it into a coffee time must-have... which was so easy to do!Here's what I did:

Donna at Funky Junk Interiors

DIY Furniture Using Dollar Tree Dishes

This might sound crazy but in this post I'm gonna show you how to make some stands out of Dollar Tree bowls and plates.

Ryceam Scott

Broken Down Buffet

Sarah Trop

How to Make a DIY Eny Lee Parker Table Out of Pipes & Clay

Fashion Attack

DIY Library Wall - Billy Built-in Bookcases

Maria

Inspired by West Elm: Deep Buttoned Ottoman

Continental Window Fashions

Turn a Plain TV Tray Into a Coffee Time Must-have!

Donna at Funky Junk Interiors

DIY Furniture Using Dollar Tree Dishes

This might sound crazy but in this post I'm gonna show you how to make some stands out of Dollar Tree bowls and plates.

Ryceam Scott

Popular Living Room Furniture Discussions

See what's trending on our living room furniture discussion boards. Jump in!

Is it ok to have the back of your sofa facing the entrance of house?

/> Melissa Horn

When you walk into my home the dining area is on the left and in front of you is the living room. The back of my sofa faces you because there’s no where else to put it and it’s bugging me! It’s not in a place where it feels welcoming to come in and sit down in my living room. I tried putting it on the wall with the (white birch wall picture) but it did it look right... I attached some photos so everyone could see.

Is it ok to have the back of your sofa facing the entrance of house?

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How to cover an entertainment wall niche and put a larger TV in wall?

/> Bob Hing

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Can I keep electronics on top of my radiator cover during the winter ?

/> Ryan

Will it ruin my electronics what would be the best way to solve this issue Should I put a tv stand in front of it or try and build a shelf over it or would it be fine to leave them on top ?

Can I keep electronics on top of my radiator cover during the winter ?

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How can I find discontinued Pulaski or Horchow furniture?

/> Tony

I can't even find the name but if I upload pictures/tag, would someone be able to able locate or at least know the collection name so I can search for it? We purchased it in 2007 from Horchow and the metal plaque on the inside says Pulaski. I am looking for the nightstand. It is 2 drawers.

How can I find discontinued Pulaski or Horchow furniture?

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New Living Room Furniture Projects

New DIY living room furniture ideas for your home. Check out what's trending.

How to Make a Chic DIY Round End Table Out of Cheap Trash Cans

Can you turn $2 Dollar Tree trash cans, a round photo board, and fabric into a cute DIY round end table? You sure can! Find out how I created this DIY side table/plant stand to upgrade a new outdoor space.

Katy | LaughCryDIY

How to Make a Chic Boho-Style End Table With Baskets From IKEA

Are you looking for a lazy furniture hack? Then today's DIY is for you! Today, I want to teach you how to make an end table with baskets from IKEA. This DIY round end table is super easy to make and costs less than $100, which for a boho-style rattan end table is a steal. Let’s get started!

Katy | LaughCryDIY

How to Make a Funky DIY Couch Out of Pool Noodles

Today, we’re going to be making a DIY pool noodle couch! This DIY couch is super simple, cheap, and so much fun to make. I previously made a cardboard couch, so now it's time to try something new. Pool noodles cost a lot less than foam and they’re also comfortable.

Fashion Attack

How to Make a DIY Cardboard Couch in a Chic Round Style

Today I’m going to show you how to make a couch out of… cardboard! Really, the only thing you need to make this comfortable couch is cardboard. A lot of cardboard! Not only that, but the couch will be curved.Is it really possible to DIY a round cardboard couch? Yes, and you can apply this technique to any piece of furniture or home decor. Let me show you how.

Fashion Attack

How to Make a Cardboard Chair That Holds Weight & Looks Chic

In today’s DIY project, we are going to make a cardboard chair. Not only does this cardboard chair hold weight, but the design also looks chic and modern. It’s easy and cheap to make, and only requires a few materials (including a lot of cardboard!).You can apply this technique while making any piece of furniture or home decor. In fact, you may have seen my DIY cardboard couch that I created using the same method. Follow along with this step-by-step tutorial, as I show you how to make a chair out of cardboard.

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