Furniture Ideas & Inspiration

Discover 5 innovative Murphy bed designs to maximize space. Get inspiration for stylish, multi-functional rooms in this guide.

Sleeping on an organic mattress is a great way to protect the environment and your health. Whether you’re shopping for an eco-friendly mattress or seeking to reduce your exposure to harmful chemicals, choose your next new bed with our roundup of the ten best organic mattresses.

Check out this roundup of the top picks for the best mattress in a box. There’s a mattress out there for all types of sleepers, and you can find yours online.

Whether you’re planning a bedroom remodel or it’s time for a mattress update, finding the best mattress for couples will be key to improving you and your partner’s sleep. But with a mattress for two comes two different mattress wish lists. This Old House Reviews Team weighs in on the top mattresses that can accommodate both of your sleep needs.

Hammocks are great for unwinding, napping, read a book while lounging, and soaking up the sun. Here are a few easy steps for hanging a hammock.

Side sleepers need a mattress that combines back and neck support with pressure relieving comfort. Find the best mattress for side sleepers with our extensive guide outlining the 9 top reviewed mattresses (plus tips for making the right choice for you).

From cost considerations to tools and materials, read our tips for choosing the right wood to build your own bookshelves.

Need more space in the bedroom? Just want to change it up? Follow these steps to plan and build a safe, wall-attached wooden bunk bed.

Everybody loves a built-in nook for curling up with a good book. Here are 8 ideas that will inspire you to create your own cozy nook.

From faux stone finishes to fabric upholstery, these creative painting projects will inspire you to see your home in a whole new light.

Want to build a table yourself? We’ve rounded up unique ideas and step-by-step guides so you can build any kind of table you’d like.

Get ideas to help you design and build built-in bookshelves to add more beautiful and functional storage to your room.

Old sports equipment doesn’t have to head for the trash. We cover 10 ways to transform sports gear into kids’ furniture in this article.

A planter for succulents, a wine rack, a dog-food station, and other imaginative ideas for upcycling a chest of drawers

In this guide, we'll show you 11 simple ways to use outdoor seating to create a more relaxing, welcoming space.

Discover easy paint upgrades to transform your space with minimal effort. Learn simple techniques and color ideas to refresh your furniture.

Give your personal library a new, impressive look without buying a single new tome

Want to make your own custom ottoman? Here's how to take an old tire, some rope, and plywood and turn it into a stylish centerpiece.

Put odd drawers to use in a whimsical piece of storage furniture

Give even new furniture a weathered, aged appearance. Pro painters Marjee and Jill show us how to use paint to add patina to furniture.

All it takes is a little imagination and a few products and tools anyone can master to transform flea-market finds and unfinished wood pieces into personal treasures

Build one of these history-rich cupboards for your home to create a lovely, functional space to store jellies, spices, oils, and more.

Building your own spindle headboard can turn a boring bed into a stylish centerpiece for your room. Read how to complete your own in our step-by-step guide.

Whether you have a full-on mudroom or want to dedicate a section of wall to act as one, a seat with storage is a by-the-door essential

Explore various creative ways to add style and functionality to your bedroom with homemade furniture and accessories.