I’ve just moved into my new apartment. Besides my suitcases, clothing, and electronics lying around on the floor, I have nothing – no furniture at all.

Instead of buying furniture from IKEA or some local Boston furniture store, I will learn how to build my own furniture. My blog will reflect my progress, challenges, and successes. Hopefully, I will have some fun at the same time. While the cost of the wood and materials will be cheaper, I will probably spend more money total including equipment and time costs.

Here are the plans:

1) Full-sized platform bed

Clearly, I won’t be able to make one that looks as professional, but I’d like a bed that looks like this Loop Bed (but in black):

It would be nice if I could incorporate some of the elements from this bed, including the bamboo. I definitely plan on having a mattress though.

2) A workdesk

I don’t need drawers, slide-out keyboard holders, or anything of that sort. I want a simple desk – something like this:

3) A nightstand

With the cubbyhole, of course

4) Kitchen Dining Set (Table and Chairs)

If I’m feeling inspired, then I’ll try to make a dining table and chairs.