Furniture

Ikea and similar modular furniture kits usually come with instructions but here is how to understand those instructions and how to prepare for assembling modular furniture.

There are unique ways to create beds and I think this is one of the best! This bed is for small children. You can create a small world for the child separate from the bedroom in this little...

Sofas are the workhorse of the living room, and if you have children, the arms of your sofas can take a beating. Protecting the fabric on your sofa arm and creating a cover that can be laundered...

A good slipcover is made to last for a long time, but even though your slipcover may have years of wear left, unattractive fuzz and pills can make it look old before its time. An effective process...

A granite-topped coffee table will add instant elegance to a living room or family room. The beautiful stonework is durable, easy to clean and easy to live with. The table will not move around,...

Conserving floor space, convenience and fun are some of the attractive features of having a bunk bed. Children and adults alike use bunk beds and find them to be cozy, built-in niches to cuddle up...

Nesting tables are typically sold in groups of three, where each is slightly larger or smaller in size so that the tables can be fit together to take up less space. The initial design for nesting...

Teak is a natural wood that ages well and is often used for outdoor furniture due to it's hardy nature and natural insect resistance. As teak ages, the natural wood color changes to a silvery gray...

You might enjoy sleeping with, but not right next to, another person. Or perhaps you're a tall person and just need more room to spread out. If so, a king size mattress might be the right size.

Down and feather pillows are wonderfully fluffy and comfortable, but they tend to lose their feathers often. It is a pain to pick up feathers from the floor that have escaped from your pillows....

Do you have a couch, love seat or chair that needs to be covered up? Making a slipcover is a simple way to give furniture a quick makeover. Muslin is used by designers to create a look before it...

One of the major advantages a waterbed has over innerspring mattresses is that if one part goes bad you don't have to replace the whole thing -- meaning that you can make your waterbed last as...

If the pine dresser in the bedroom no longer fits the bill, don't run out and spend big bucks on a brand new piece of furniture. Instead, simply paint the dresser for a fresh new look that can...

Whether it's a twin or a king, putting together a mattress frame is a fairly simple task. Many newer bed frames won't even require tools for assembly. There are usually two sizes you can choose...

A great-looking headboard is an important accessory in a bedroom to anchor the bed and turn it into the real focal point of the bedroom. One way to gain great storage space, plus provide a great...

A market umbrella was traditionally used in market settings such as a farmer's market or street fair. However, the look has become a very popular umbrella style for patios as well. If you only put...

A feather bed topper (featherbed) is a portable, easy-to-use bedding item that can be transferred from one mattress to another. Resting flush against your mattress, the feather bed topper allows...

Decorating with leaning shelves adds visual interest to your living room, hall, study or bedroom. You can integrate several sets of leaning shelves into a room, or use a single shelf to add...

Epoxy can bring out the beauty in a wood countertop. It provides an easy-to-clean, water-resistant surface that will last for years. There are a few things to keep in mind before you decide to...

There are several easy ways to change the look of a room. One of the easiest things to do is to change out the shades of the lamps in the room. Changing lamp shades is a quick project you can do...

An armoire is a piece of furniture that can be used to store clothes, a television or can even be used as a computer desk. Doors are typically attached to each side of the armoire by hinges that...

Though pianos are massive in size, they become rather delicate when they are being moved. Any misstep can cause damage to the instrument or injury to people moving it. Special considerations need...

Sofa cushions that just refuse to stay in place can be quite a pain. While some sofas are built to allow you to zip the cushions to the frame, in many cases you are left to solve the problem...

A picnic table can be a fun and functional addition to your backyard. Even if you are a novice woodworker, you can build a basic picnic table in one weekend. If you are more advanced, you can...

Once super glue comes into contact with an exposed surface, the glue dries very quickly. The glue develops a strong bond with the item it contacts and can be extremely difficult to remove. Though...

Corian is a synthetic material manufactured by the DuPont company. DuPont first released Corian in 1967 and since then it has been used largely in kitchen countertops as a substitute for granite...

Educators have long used storage cubbies as a solution for lack of storage space in classrooms. Not just for the classroom, cubbies offer individual storage spots with myriad uses, including arts...

What do you do when your favorite sofa has a rip or stain that will not budge and your decorating budget does not have room for a new sofa. The answer lies in replacing the fabric of your sofa. If...

Beeswax is a natural wax produced in beehives as a by-product when the honeybees masticate the pollen and flower nectar. Beeswax is used by the honeybees to create honeycomb cells where honey and...

Futons are one of the most versatile pieces of furniture you can have in your home. Masquerading as a couch by day and converting to a bed by night, futons can be placed in the living room or...

A boot rack is basically a shoe rack designed specifically for boots. Since boots are often worn in bad weather or other rough conditions, these racks are designed to help dry out the boots and...

The best waterbed mattress for you depends largely on your sleeping habits and needs. Just like conventional mattresses, waterbed mattresses come in a variety of firmness levels and sizes. You can...

The Adirondack chair originated in upstate New York in the early 1900s. Today, it's one of the most popular outdoor furniture designs in America.

Webbing provides a base on a chair frame for all of the stuffing added to create modern and traditional dining chairs. Whether you are designing a chair from scratch or reupholstering a vintage...

When rearranging your child's bedroom, there are ways to arrange the furniture to improve the safety of his room. Kids can get hurt in situations that adults would avoid. Besides making sure there...

Is there an old oak table lying around your home lacking in personality? Sometimes, showing your age (when it comes to furniture) may not be a bad thing. Follow these tips for distressing your oak...

Whether you are moving into a new home or redecorating an old one, you may want to buy queen headboards for your bedrooms. Queen-size headboards are available at most furniture stores and are also...

Reupholster kitchen chair seats for a fresh look for your kitchen or dining area. This is a fast and affordable way to brighten up an old dining set or make a dated thrift store find work with...

Metal furniture is a lovely way to enhance your outdoor living space, not only can the pieces be beautiful but they can be reliable and last many years. So what happens when you are in the process...

When choosing a mattress, you need to consider room size and how much sleeping space is required. While the difference in twin and double beds is just a matter of inches, it can make all the...

Refinishing outdated bedroom furniture may seem like a difficult task at first, but when broken down into simple, easy to follow steps, it becomes much easier. While some knowledge of sanding and...

Your beautiful heirloom kitchen table has become worn on top. Do not worry; you can be refinished your table and have it looking good as new. Follow a few simple steps to strip the old finish from...

Back massage cushions can provide pain relief and are a source of relaxation. They come in different sizes, colors, styles and functioning capabilities. Back massage cushions are typically less...

Lawn furniture cushions usually consist of a fabric shell encasing a piece of foam or upholstery stuffing. Cushions can become soiled, discolored and odorous after years of use and exposure to the...

Blanket boxes are also known as hope chests. Blanket boxes allow for extra storage space for bulky items like blankets and sheets. They are typically placed at the end of the bed. You could go out...

Whether they were painted at the factory or during the owner's own do-it-yourself session, metal chairs take paint well and are usually coated with colors designed to stick for a long time....

Coming into a house, you want to make yourself comfortable. But if you have no place to hang your coat, you will be spending time looking for a good place to put it. Here's how to make a simple...

Proportion is important when matching a lampshade to a lamp. Whether replacing a shade or buying one for the first time, make sure the shade has the correct fit. Sizing a lampshade will provide...

Sofas are perhaps the hardest working pieces of furniture in the house. According to DiySofa, "Sofa history can be traced back to ancient Egypt of around 2000 BC, but true sofa was invented in the...

Whether you inherited a great old family heirloom or intend to expand your closet space with a thrift-store find, most wooden armoires need a little pick-me-up. it's not hard to refinish an...