A floating entertainment center is my favorite way to make a living room feel lighter, cleaner, and way more intentional. With the floor left open underneath, you get that airy “built-in” look without the bulky footprint. Flip-Down Doors for Quick Access Flip-down doors keep your floating media cabinet sleek—while access stays effortless. A flip-down door front keeps the face super clean while still giving you easy access to devices. I’ve used soft-close hinges on these,…

A good record player stand does two jobs at once: it keeps your turntable steady and makes your vinyl collection look intentional instead of messy. I’ve built a bunch of these in my shop, and the best ones always mix solid wood, smart vinyl storage, and a little personality. Open-Shelf Stand With Component Slot Open-shelf stand with a slim component slot and sturdy hardwood edges for heavy vinyl. In my own setup, I love a…

A standout bridal shower chair turns the bride-to-be into the sweetest little focal point while she opens gifts and snaps photos. I’m always amazed how a few cozy layers, florals, and a simple sign can make one seat feel like a real moment. Classic Tulle Skirt Chair A simple oak chair dressed in an ivory tulle skirt—an instant “bride’s seat” moment. My go-to bridal shower chair idea is wrapping the seat in a fluffy tulle…

A good sofa side table is that little helper you reach for all day—coffee, remotes, books, the whole deal. Here are my favorite sofa side table ideas, starting with the classics and ending with a few “wait, that’s genius” builds I’ve tried in my own workshop. Plant Stand as a Side Table A plant stand becomes the perfect sofa side table—wood grain, greenery, and a mug-ready top. A sturdy plant stand side table gives you…

A floating TV stand is my favorite way to make a living room feel lighter, bigger, and instantly more pulled together. Sleek Minimalist Slab Sleek walnut slab floating TV stand—clean lines, invisible cleat, and airy minimal style. When I build a super clean floating TV stand, I keep it to one long wood “slab” look with a simple top and flat front. The secret sauce in my shop is a French cleat mount so the…

A TV on a sideboard can look intentionally styled instead of like a last-minute electronics drop zone. Hide Cables Like You Mean It No more dangling cords: a clean cable pass-through makes your TV-on-sideboard setup flawless. The quickest way to ruin a TV on sideboard moment is dangling cords, so I drill a neat cable pass-through and run everything through a cable management channel. I’ve retrofitted older sideboards this way, and you’d never guess they…

A modern coffee table can be the one piece that makes your living room feel pulled together—without trying too hard. Shadow Box Display Top Shadow-box coffee table: glass-top display for keepsakes, flowers, and wood offcuts. A shadow-box coffee table with a glass top lets you display dried flowers, postcards, or little found objects without making the surface unusable. I built one to showcase small wood offcuts and keepsakes, and it turns styling into a personal…

A coffee table cover is my go-to trick when I want a room to feel pulled together without babying the wood. I’ve tried everything from simple runners to full-on DIY toppers, and the best ones protect the surface while still letting your table’s shape shine. Geometric Print Cover for Modern Style Bold geometric cover on a light oak coffee table—modern contrast with calm Scandi warmth. A geometric table cover is my favorite way to wake…

A great TV unit can make your screen feel like it actually belongs in the room instead of just sitting there like a giant black rectangle. Rotating TV Unit for Open Layouts A rotating oak TV unit that pivots effortlessly—one beautiful screen, two seating zones. A rotating TV unit is perfect when one screen needs to serve two seating areas, and it feels like such a clever upgrade. I helped a friend build a pivoting…

A corner TV stand can turn that awkward 90-degree spot into the coziest, most functional part of your living room. I’ve built and flipped a bunch of corner units over the years, and the right shape and storage makes a huge difference in how the whole room flows. Painted White Corner Console Crisp white corner console with softly distressed edges—bright, minimal, and warmly handmade. A crisp white corner TV stand instantly brightens a dim living…