Living rooms are rarely designed around one particular wall, but that's exactly what the DIYer behind this IKEA hack decided to do. After discovering an old window cavity that she reinstated during ...

We've covered many DIY bookshelves, from the inverted to the invisible, but the best space-saving technique would be to suspend it high on the wall and use a ladder, library-style. Over at DIY weblog ...

Built-in alcoves, or recessed openings along a wall, are great for tucking away clutter or putting collectibles on display. This weekend project will require creating an inset to house a cabinet ...

There’s no dispute that bookcases are useful, the problem is that most aren’t very interesting. Here’s an exception: This DIY bookshelf is easy to build, and it combines horizontal shelves and ...

Learn how to build a smart wall station that combines a desk, bookshelf, and LED lights in one compact unit. Perfect for saving space while adding style and functionality to any room!

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Is there anything more dreamy than a wall of built-in bookshelves filled with volumes of books? We think ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

Designers Kim Haddou and Florent Dufourcq took the term "built-in furniture" literally in their project for this year's interior design festival Design Parade Toulon. The grand prize–winning space, ...