Wondering what to make with cinder blocks besides a brick wall? The heavy concrete blocks can be used for so many more things than outdoors. You can build cinder block furniture, use as a bed frame, cinder block garden, storage, desk and you can even paint them! If you want to spruce up your home and garden without breaking the bank, it’s time to look to an unlikely item: the cinder block. While these concrete chunks may look unsightly at first, they’re really a DIYer’s dream.There are tons of ways to transform cinder blocks into beautiful home creations — all of which are infinitely cheaper than their store-bought counterparts. Get started with one of these awesome projects!
01. DIY Cinder Block Sofa
Image: claudio Paguiar Blogspot
02. DIY Cinder Block TV Stand Console/ Entertainment
Image: Muotoseuraafunktiota Blogspot; Maiko Nagao
03. DIY Cinder Block Coffee Table
Image: Care 2; Improvised Life
04. DIY Cinder Block Platform Bed
Here are some sensational ideas for cinder block beds! Note how it’s propped up on cinder blocks, which double as shoe storage!
Image: Design Sponge; Design Tripper
05. DIY Concrete Cinder Bookshelf
Arrange your favorite novels with these bookcases and bookends.
Image: Apartment Therapy; Mindful of Beauty
06. DIY Cinder Block Wine Rack
Image: Photos
