Trend Alert : DIY Fluted Furniture
Fluted furniture is having a huge moment in the interior design world, and I want to show you how easy it is to create your own DIY fluted furniture. The basic idea used in most of these DIY fluted furniture projects is to use dowels to create a fluted pattern. The possibilities are endless, so take a look and create your own! I’ve rounded up the best fluted DIY’s I could find, so grab a cup of coffee and let the inspiration flow!
Why We Love Fluted Furniture
We love fluted furniture because it adds texture and pattern to a space in a minimal Scandinavian style. Adding a fluted element in your home will elevate the design and make your space look chic and expensive. Why does it look expensive? Because it is! But have no fear, I’ll show you tons of ways to save money and DIY your own fluted furniture.
Easy Fluted Side Table
This fluted side table is a quick and easy project you can complete in just a few hours. Alice & Lois made this side table using a cardboard tube, pine moulding, and a circle board. If you’re thinking about tackling this project, try to find a solid wood serving tray or cutting board to use as the table top. So easy! Check out the full tutorial here.
Painted Fluted Accent Table
OK how fun is this fluted accent table created by Gold is a Neutral?! This is a fun creative way to add color in a very sophisticated way. If you’re using inexpensive materials, like a plywood table top or low grade wood, painting is a clever way of hiding an unsightly edge.
Interested in more easy accent table DIY’s? Check out this easy DIY concrete side table, or my sculptural side table IKEA hack.
Stained Fluted Side Table
I adore this unique take on the fluted trend by Lejla. She up-cycled a stone accent table in a creative new way. Check your local classifieds or discount furniture stores for a table you can use! The dark stained fluted wood combined with a beige stone takes this side table design to the next level.
Marble Coffee Table Gets A Fluted Upgrade
Loving this marble coffee table up-cycle from Sara Le! Its a fantastic furniture upgrade idea for people like me who get tired of their furniture quickly. As your individual style evolves and trends change, adding a little DIY flair is a great way to upgrade your furniture. This is why I love DIY so much. You can test new trends in your home without spending tons of money.
DIY Oval Coffee Table With Solid Wood Flutes
Pill and oval shaped furniture is having a huge moment right now, and its the perfect shape for a Scandi style fluted table! Smore Kitchen created this outdoor coffee table combing a round base and oval table top. She cut the custom pill shape out of an MDF sheet and covered it in grout. I’ve been seeing so many beautiful DIY’s featuring a textured grout. I think its a fantastic idea – and totally waterproof! Genius for an outdoor table.
Solid Wood Fluted Coffee Table
This DIY coffee table made by Anna Mae Groves is pure fluted perfection. She used a massive cardboard tube, and a gorgeous solid wood table top finished with a subtle white wash stain. Check out her full tutorial to see exactly how she made it and where she sourced all the materials.
DIY Pillar Desk
Believe it or not this DIY fluted desk cost less than $100 to make! All you need is our fave – cardboard tubing – for the basic structure, and a standard table top (easily sourced from IKEA). This DIY looks so chic – perfect for any girl boss’s home office.
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Dated Conference Table Gets A Fluted Facelift.
WOW, how good is this conference table upcycle? Letitia found this table FOR FREE by searching her local classifieds and had a vision to create this masterpiece! She re-painted the table top, and treated the double pedestal base with beautiful fluted details. Head on over to her youtube to get all the details, her channel is SO inspiring!
DIY Fluted Dining Table
I’ve been swooning over this dining table Brit made for some time now! Loving the light wood finish on the fluting and solid wood table top. Is it just me, or does fluting look SO good in an oval shape? I love how it seamlessly continues around the table base. Head on over to Brit’s instagram to see more of her incredible DIY projects.
IKEA Fluted Furniture Hack
You all know I love a good IKEA hack, and this fun yellow dresser makeover from Love & Renovations is top of my list! This DIY is simple and only requires a textured wood treatment and a coat of paint. How fun for a kids room!
DIY Fluted Furniture Flip
If you’ve made it this far down the list of inspiring DIY fluted furniture projects, now you know I saved the best for last. Jenna flipped this old dresser into a fluted dream! By now I know you’re itching to create your own fluted project – but before you do, make sure to head on over to her blog. This tutorial is so detailed you’ll know exactly how to make this beautiful dresser.
