45 Creative DIY Seating Ideas

In need of some additional seating in your living room or home? With the holidays coming up and lots of friends and family coming to visit, I find myself wondering where everyone is going to sit. I don’t know about you, but I really do not have the budget to go buy 8 new chairs right now. Plus, I don’t have room for a lot of extra things. Fortunately, I found some awesome ideas for DIY chairs you can make yourself, and many of them do not take up too much space. Check out this list of step by step tutorials for cool DIY chairs and seating that you will want to make right now. From rustic farmhouse looks to creative, modern decor ideas, there is a little something for everyone!

4. Painted Kitchen Stools

remodelandolacasa

Painted Kitchen Stools, a seating idea, simple enough for a first try and a clever way to use scraps you already have

5. Farmhouse Style Stool

diybeautify

Farmhouse Style Stool, budget friendly with supplies on hand and a small upgrade with a real visual payoff

6. DIY Industrial Bar Stool

yogabycandace

DIY Industrial Bar Stool, forgiving enough for a first attempt and a smart way to add personality to a room

7. DIY Kate Spade Stool

preciouslyme

DIY Kate Spade Stool, a seating idea, no special tools required to start and a project worth showing off

8. DIY Mongolian Lamb Stool

preciouslyme

DIY Mongolian Lamb Stool, simple to scale to fit almost any space and better looking than a store bought version

9. DIY Bathroom Stool

sincerelysarad

DIY Bathroom Stool, quick to put together in an afternoon and a clever way to use scraps you already have

10. DIY Upcycled Vintage Step Stool

liagriffith

DIY Upcycled Vintage Step Stool, a seating idea, easy enough for a beginner and a small upgrade with a real visual payoff

11. DIY Geometric Step Stool

myalteredstate

DIY Geometric Step Stool, fast enough to finish tonight and a smart way to add personality to a room

12. DIY Rustic Milk Crate Ottoman

Sueeye

DIY Rustic Milk Crate Ottoman, easy to fit into a free afternoon and better looking than a store bought version

14. Shades Of Blue Ombre Chair

designsponge

Shades Of Blue Ombre Chair, a seating idea, simple enough for a first try and proof a small touch makes a big difference

15. DIY Hanging Macrame Chair

classyclutter

DIY Hanging Macrame Chair, budget friendly with supplies on hand and a clever way to use scraps you already have

16. DIY Hammock Chair

designertrapped

DIY Hammock Chair, quick to put together in an afternoon and proof a small touch makes a big difference

17. DIY Macrame Hammock Chair

fishandbull

DIY Macrame Hammock Chair, a seating idea, easy enough for a beginner and a clever way to use scraps you already have

19. Mod Podge Chair

designertrapped

Mod Podge Chair, budget friendly with supplies on hand and proof a small touch makes a big difference

20. Navajo Inspired Chair

aurelieaime

Navajo Inspired Chair, low mess and low stress to make and a clever way to use scraps you already have

21. Knock Off No Sew Dining Chair

blesserhouse

Knock Off No Sew Dining Chair, a seating idea, quick to put together in an afternoon and a charming handmade detail

22. Homemade Viking Chair DIY

thehomesteadsurvival

Homemade Viking Chair DIY, easy enough for a beginner and proof a small touch makes a big difference

23. DIY Chevron Chair

designformankind

DIY Chevron Chair, forgiving enough for a first attempt and a clever way to use scraps you already have

24. DIY Suitcase Chair

homestory

DIY Suitcase Chair, a seating idea, no special tools required to start and a small upgrade with a real visual payoff

25. Paint Dipped Chair

reinventedkb

Paint Dipped Chair, forgiving enough for a first attempt and proof a small touch makes a big difference

26. Paint A Fabric Chair

chalkworthy

Paint A Fabric Chair, no special tools required to start and a clever way to use scraps you already have

27. Reupholstered No Sew Wingback Chair

charmingimperfections

Reupholstered No Sew Wingback Chair, a seating idea, quick to put together in an afternoon and a favorite worth repeating

28. DIY Upholstered Rocking Chair

allthingsbigandsmallblog

DIY Upholstered Rocking Chair, fast enough to finish tonight and proof a small touch makes a big difference

29. DIY Shabby Chic Office Chair Redo

issamarsellenedesign

DIY Shabby Chic Office Chair Redo, ready in well under an hour and a clever way to use scraps you already have

30. Drab To Fab Folding Chairs

whipperberry

Drab To Fab Folding Chairs, a seating idea, easy to fit into a free afternoon and a small upgrade with a real visual payoff

31. Wooden Chair Makeover

deliciousanddiy

Wooden Chair Makeover, no special tools required to start and proof a small touch makes a big difference

32. Gold Chair Makeover

204park

Gold Chair Makeover, simple to scale to fit almost any space and a clever way to use scraps you already have

33. Spray Painted Office Chair

littlegreennotebook

Spray Painted Office Chair, a seating idea, quick to put together in an afternoon and a nice change of pace

34. Udder Madness Chair Makeover

southernstateofmindblog

Udder Madness Chair Makeover, ready in well under an hour and proof a small touch makes a big difference

36. DIY Chair Renovation With Jeans

interestings

DIY Chair Renovation With Jeans, easy to fit into a free afternoon and an idea worth saving for later

37. Refinish Folding Chairs

kenarry

Refinish Folding Chairs, a seating idea, easy to fit into a free afternoon and a clever way to use scraps you already have

38. DIY Milk Paint Chair Makeover

sugarandsucculents

DIY Milk Paint Chair Makeover, simple enough for a first try and better looking than a store bought version

40. Vintage Cane Chair Pair Makeover in Grey Velvet

thediymommy

Vintage Cane Chair Pair Makeover in Gray Velvet, budget friendly with supplies on hand and a nice change of pace

42. Blue Bird Chair Makeover

livecreativelyinspired

Blue Bird Chair Makeover, a seating idea, low mess and low stress to make and a favorite worth repeating

43. Painting Fabric With Chalk Style Paints

salvagedinspirations

Painting Fabric With Chalk Style Paints, forgiving enough for a first attempt and worth trying this weekend

44. Master Chair Redo

twothirtyfivedesigns

Master Chair Redo, simple to scale to fit almost any space and proof a small touch makes a big difference

45. Reclaimed Victorian Balloon Back Chairs

picklee

Reclaimed Victorian Balloon Back Chairs, quick to put together in an afternoon and better looking than a store bought version