Do you love browsing through old thrift stores and garage sales looking for the perfect steal?  If so, you're going to love our collection of 8 DIY Furniture Ideas.  With great suggestions on how to transform old bookshelves and cabinets, these projects are simple and artistic, so they're great for the DIY crafter who is looking to decorate their home while keeping the money in the bank!

Getting that well-loved antique look to your furniture is not as hard as it looks, and you can create all kinds of unique looks with these projects!  If you love these ideas, be sure to download your own free copy of How to Paint Furniture: 19 Upcycled Furniture Projects.  With great ideas for turning thrift store finds into awesome home decor, this eBook gives you the skills and the know-how to transform everything from simple shelves to antique cabinets.  Download your own free copy today!

8 DIY Furniture Ideas

1. Thrifty Chevron Bookcase:  Great for bedrooms and living rooms, this cool Thrifty Chevron Bookcase is a great way to add some color and style to your living space.  This unique idea is easy and fun and is perfect for decorators of all ages.
    
2. Millionaire's Decoupaged Cabinet:  Add decorative storage to your living room with this Millionaire's Decoupaged Cabinet.  With an antique finish and decorative design, this cabinet easily works with almost any decor style and is great for displaying your favorite collectibles.
    
3. Blue Ombre Whale Dresser:  Little sailors and pirates in training will love this adorable Blue Ombre Whale Dresser.  Simple and fun to make, this dresser is a great accent piece for a bedroom.  While this cute dresser sports an adorable whale, you can add any animal you'd like to fit with your theme!
    
4. State Fair Farmhouse Cabinet:  No country kitchen is complete without this State Fair Farmhouse Cabinet.  The antique finish on this cabinet makes it look worn and years old, even if it's brand new.  You could also use this technique to finish bookshelves and tables, if you'd like.
    
5. Perfect Storage Shelf:  Store everything from crafts to hair accessories in this Perfect Storage Shelf.  Little odds and ends will have a place in your home so you can remain clutter-free and organized.  This is great for kids, too...and a fun way for them to keep their toys organized and off the floor.
    
6. Irresistible Telephone Table:  This cute table could serve all kinds of purposes.  Use it as a end table in your living room or turn it into a bedside table for your bedroom.  It can also be used to store useable items like pens and paper, phone numbers, and family schedules.
    
7. Tropical Teal Shimmery Dresser:  Add a splash of teal to your bedroom with this Tropical Teal Shimmery Dresser.  Teal is a great bright color that matches well with several other color combinations, so it's perfect for adding just that touch of color to your living room.
    
8. Beautiful Flea Market Coffee Table:  Transform an old trunk into an antique-looking coffee table.  Great for apartment living or dorm living, this functional piece of furniture also offers you the ability to store items inside!  For those of us with small living spaces (or a lot of stuff to store away!), this workable coffee table is perfect!

Don't forget, if you like this list of projects, be sure to check out our new free eBook, How to Paint Furniture: 19 Upcycled Furniture Projects.  You can download it for free and have access to all these projects and more!