One of the greatest things about DIY is you can get exactly what you need and want. Not only are you free to build a big storage entainment center (special thanks to Shanty2Chic for sharing their photos)and paint it a bold shade of leapfrog, but you are also free to build a bridge to give your TV that custom built in look. Not to mention claiming a little extra storage and solving a common design problem - how to decorate over the TV.

Designed to fit those giant flat panel tvs, this extra wide media base is open for storage of your gaming consoles, controllers, board games, and other entertainment accessories. Works with the rest of the Cubby Collection to create an entire media storage suite. Photos courtesy of Shanty2Chic.

A trundle can add so much extra storage or even an additional sleeping space to a room. This trundle features a clever design that creates a solid bottom on the trundle. Special thanks to Kayleen for her amazing photos.

Round dining tables are idea for small dining spaces because they still seat the same number of people, but you can easily move around the table. Take greater advantage of your small space needs by building a round storage dining table. This simple plan uses a standard round tabletop, standard bun feet, and an easy to build storage center.

If you need storage bad in your home, but have the tinest of budgets, this plan is for you. Smartly designed, you can get exactly two bookshelves from one sheet of 3/4" plywood or MDF. With some simple 1x2 trim and standard baskets or bins, a simple bookshelf can become a stylish storage center.