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Published on the 17th December 2019

DIY Furniture Blog

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DIY Furniture Blog

An alternative to just buying everything the furniture you need is actually trying DIY furniture yourself.

This approach can apply to many aspects of life. As opposed to a passive lifestyle of simply being a consumer, one may learn a whole plethora of things just by researching and devoting some time to learn how said item works.

This will save you a lot of money, and it only requires some time for you to sit down and read. Remember that DIY objects usually hold with them a lot of character. The projects you choose to undertake, and how you approach them, are very reflective of your personality.

Below,  we will be discussing some DIY furniture which you must try for your home.

Pallet Sofa

One of the most common DIY furniture which people opt for is a pallet sofa. This is simply because it is so easy to make, and it goes with almost anything!

All you need is pallets. Stack them on top of each other, place a few cushions or a small mattress on it and it’s done! Push the pallets against a wall so people will have a place to rest and just fill it up with pillows, sheets and other comfortable materials.

The pallet sofa is very convenient, and if you wish to revamp the space, the sofa can easily be dismantled and reassembled in a different room.

Along with a pallet sofa, you can easily make a small table out of pallets too! Depending on how large you want the table, cut the size accordingly and simply stack two pallets on top of each other.

You may also opt to place a glass sheet on top of the pallets if you want to. Alternatively, you can simply place a small sheet, and it will clean up nicely.

Pegboard Storage

This makes the most sense for people who store a lot in their garage. A pegboard is very modifiable and will allow you to use it for whatever current organisational situation you are experiencing. Usually, people tend to use it to place their tools in a more organised and clean manner. With pegboards, you can also make quick shelving units, if you so desire the space. The good thing about them is that they are modifiable so they can be adapted to fit almost any need.

What you can add to this is to create a wooden frame, place it on wheels and attach a pegboard to the cart. Having your very own tool cart will certainly make life easier, as you will not need to carry everything, and you can rest assured that you will always have whatever tools are needed easily to hand. 

Shelves

Creating your own shelves does not take much. All you need to do is clean,  put varnish on a piece of wood and make sure you cut it up with the right dimensions. You may also find a carpenter who will make you a series of wooden blocks of different sizes.

Other than that, all you need is to buy some brackets to put on the walls, and there you have it! What is also interesting are all the different ways you can hang these shelves. An interesting example would be to use plumbing tubes instead of traditional brackets to hang them up.

Conclusion

A home is an investment of a lifetime, it’s a place where you grow up and have great memories. DIY furniture takes this investment to another comfortable level as explained in this DIY furniture blog.

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