11 super-creative ideas to furnish the whole house with DIY wood projects
Wood is the dominant material used to make the furnishings in most homes. It's easy to find, easy to work with - especially when compared to other materials, natural or otherwise - and it's incredibly versatile. And it's also easy to find the cuts and types of wood you need for your wood-working projects.
You can make almost anything from wood - all you need is some inspiration. Check out the ideas below:
Furnish the entrance with a wooden sideboard
Entrances and corridors sometimes need a decorative lift! This sideboard supported by machined panels is elegant, solid and reliable!
Round coffee table
Tutorial via houseonlongwoodlane.com
This is a very simple project, suitable for beginner DIYers. And a wooden table like this could perhaps come in handy in many parts of the house or even outdoors.
Rustic wooden valance
Tutorial via fiddleleafblog.com
There are those who cover the tops of curtains with a matching length of fabric (aka valance), but a wooden version could be just as good!
Recycling cutting boards
Wooden cutting boards are very useful in the kitchen, but there always comes a time when they warp or crack and need replacing. Don't throw these away, though: they can become decorations, or supports for small plant pots!
The blanket ladder
The trend of using wooden ladders to store towels and blankets is increasingly popular these days. And it costs much less to make a ladder than to buy one!
Indoor pot holder
A few pots/vases in the house can never be missing, but they look much nicer when raised off the ground with wooden bases!
Furnishing with wood: the headboard
A rustic touch: there are many ideas for making wooden headboards in many different styles.
Table runners
Got lots of small scraps of wood laying around? With these, you could create a unique table runner!
Natural wood logs for unique projects
So much can be done using natural trunks, branches and logs. This coffee table, for example, is absolutely beautiful!
Wall shelves for plants: with wood, you can create fantastic plant holders
Tutorial via craftedbythehunts.com
Certain plants need to be in raised positions to get all the light they need. So, why not create shelves or wall plant holders for them? Adorable ones can be made from wood.
Outdoor lanterns, and more...
There's a unique appeal to decorating spaces with lanterns, even if they aren't "powered" by candles. With wood, you can create customized laterns and then simply insert an appropriate electric bulb.
Ready for some DIY wood projects?
