The DIY Vintage Suitcase Table: Upcycle a Suitcase into a Unique Side Table project shows you how to transform a neglected thrift-store canvas suitcase into a stylish travel-themed side table with hidden storage and a world-map decoupage lid.
From the moment I first spotted an elegant wine barrel coffee table, I dreamed of building one that felt more like fine furniture and reflected my style. In this guide, How to Create a Custom Wine Barrel Coffee Table, I’ll walk you through every step—combining photos from several tables I’ve made—to show you exactly how to remove odours, cut and sand the barrel, craft graceful arch legs, and finish your piece with stain, polyurethane, decorative bands and a personalised resin-sealed decal.
While cleaning my workshop, I found a lovely timber panel from an old piano I’d turned into a bar. It was too pretty to toss. I turned it into a DIY kitchen sign. It’s a reclaimed-wood wall organiser with a chalkboard message board, tea-towel hooks, a key rack and a small clock. It keeps everyday bits in one place and adds warm, upcycled character to the kitchen.
When my sister asked for a pallet daybed for her entertainment area, I jumped in. Pallet Daybed for an Outdoor Entertainment Area is the project that turned a pile of mismatched pallets into a sturdy, two-seater lounge they can enjoy with drinks and a view, rain or shine. The space is sheltered, but heavy rain sometimes blows in, so I designed this build to handle wet weather and come apart for easy transport.
When my daughter bought her first home, she wanted a stylish bedroom straight away, on a tight budget. This DIY barn quilt headboard delivers a bold, geometric statement for a king-size bed without the designer price tag. Built from 12 mm plywood and scrap timber, the pattern echoes classic quilt blocks but feels modern in a stained-or-painted finish. Go big or go home, right?
I’ve been saving a stack of old wood slices for years, waiting for the right project. Today I’m turning one into an African Sunset Wooden Suncatcher that pairs a warm resin “sky” with a vinyl silhouette of the bush. The colours shift with the light, so the view looks different from every angle—just like the real thing. Although I live in Australia, I grew up in South Africa, and those long drives through game parks inspired this piece.
I’ve always admired Marilyn Monroe’s timeless style and wanted to try decoupage on furniture. When a friend passed on this vintage‑style dresser—worn, with peeling veneers and dated colours—it was the perfect candidate for a makeover. As part of this month’s International Bloggers Club(IBC) Painted” Furniflips” challenge, I’ve refreshed it with sleek black and copper paint and added Marilyn‑themed decoupage, giving it a modern look that’s ready to sell.
This DIY Shou Sugi Ban picture frame marries the ancient Japanese art of wood charring with my love of the South African bush. After discovering the technique on Pinterest, I couldn’t resist giving it a go, even as a complete beginner. I kept things simple; I chose a Shou Sugi Ban picture frame as my first project. I used dramatic burnt timber to frame a ‘Walking in Savannah’ canvas sponsored by Photowall, bringing my bedroom to life.
DIY Upcycled Toddler Craft Table with Storage turned an old veneer table into an art station that my great‑niece loves. The craft desk offers a dedicated spot for all her art supplies, keeping the mess contained in one area. A built‑in kraft paper roll lets her draw or paint, then tear off the used sheet for a fresh canvas. I also added a whiteboard for her felt‑pen sketches and a play‑dough station that keeps squishy dough off the carpet.
DIY Shou Sugi Ban House Numbers with Unicorn Spit Stain merges the time‑honoured Japanese wood‑burning method with vivid Unicorn Spit colour to create a truly eye-catching outdoor sign. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to craft a wooden house number with a Shou Sugi Ban textured finish and single‑colour stain that reveals stunning colour variations—perfectly suited to modern rustic décor.