How Much Does Custom Furniture Cost?

Custom Table Cost

Custom tables cost $1,000 to $30,000 depending on size and materials. Most fall in the $2,000 to $8,000 range. Most of the price comes from the time spent making it. For example, a simple plank project with no design elements might only run you $1,000. A high-end river table with custom metal works takes a high degree of skill and far longer to produce, making it worth $5,000 or more.

Cost to Build a Picnic Table

Most picnic tables cost $500 to $2,500. A few rare and unique designs can hit $8,000 or more. On the low end, you can purchase portable picnic wine tables for $50 to $200.

DIY Picnic Table Cost

Making a picnic table yourself costs $100 to $500 for the basic materials of wood and hardware. You’ll spend anywhere from one to three days making it, depending on your level of skill and the quality of the finished piece.

Cost to Make a River Table

A river table costs $1,500 to $5,000 on average. You might end up paying upwards of $8,000 for a large or extremely complex piece. Doing it yourself costs $50 to $2,000 in materials, but takes three to five full days, with multiple attempts needed to achieve that professionally crafted look.

Cost to Build a Bed Frame

Custom bed frames cost $1,000 to $12,000, depending on the design, materials and size. For simple frames with minor customizations, you’ll likely pay $1,500 to $6,000. If you want to tackle this yourself, you’ll pay $50 to $1,500 for the materials. Most custom work pricing comes from the time and expertise involved.

Custom Murphy Bed Cost

Custom murphy beds cost $3,000 to $20,000 or more. These beds fold down from the wall. Basic designs run on the low end. Ornate work with shelves, lights and fake bookshelves will increase the cost. You can also get convertible murphy beds with fold-away desks.

Cost to Build a Bunk Bed or Triple Bunk

Custom bunk beds run $1,000 to $12,000. Most handmade bunk beds run in the $1,000 to $2,500 range. Complex and detailed custom work that incorporates playhouses or children’s themes run on the higher end.

Cost to Build a Loft Bed

Loft beds cost $1,000 to $12,000. Simple styles without much detail cost between $1,000 and $5,000. Ornamental additions - like themed structures - playhouses, and add-ons - like lighting and electronics - push the price up.

Cost to Build a Platform Bed

Custom platform beds range from $500 to $5,000. Simple designs with inexpensive materials tend to cost the least and make the most DIY-friendly builds.

DIY Bed Frame Cost

Creating a bed frame yourself costs $100 to $1,500, depending on the type of materials you use. Wood tends to offer the easiest solution while adding on unique metalworks increases the time commitment, price and skill required.

Custom Entertainment Center Cost

Custom built-in entertainment centers cost $1,500 to $20,000. Freestanding varieties range from $2,000 to $8,000. Simple entertainment stands cost $800 to $3,000 and don’t require professional installation.

Cost to Build a Desk

Custom desks cost $1,500 to $10,000. The majority of custom work gets done at a professional shop. Custom built-ins, done on-site at your home, cost far more. Add in a complete custom office furniture set and you’ll can spend $30,000 or more.

Cost to Build Adirondack Chair

Adirondack chairs cost $50 to $2,500 to build. Chairs range from basic work with simple supplies to unique, one-of-a-kind pieces made from hard-to-source materials.

DIY vs. Hire a Furniture Builder

You can DIY just about any type of furniture. At worst, you’ll have to redo the entire project. Since anyone can source inexpensive materials, you’re mostly out the time you put into it. If you plan to go the DIY route, pro’s advise starting with a small home accent furniture piece. Something like an end table that won’t take a lot of money or time. Keep in mind that your first try may not look quite up to store-bought standards. If you need a large project done correctly, quickly and finished professionally the first time, hire a local furniture builder.

FAQs

How much does it cost to build a cedar chest?

Most custom cedar chests cost $500 to $8,000. Doing it yourself, you can build one for $100 to $500, not including tools or time.

How much does custom woodworking cost?

Custom woodworking typically costs $50 to $100 per hour plus the retail cost of all the materials needed, including waste.

How much does a custom coffee table cost?

Most custom coffee tables cost $500 to $2,500 but some one-of-a-kind handmade products hit $30,000 or more.

Is Amish-made furniture worth it?

Amish-made furniture is often worth the extra cost, but be sure it’s from a completely Amish owned and operated shop. Many shops that employ an Amish craftsperson claim to sell “Amish” furniture, but don’t necessarily use the same techniques.

What is the markup on custom furniture?

There is no real markup on most custom furniture coming from small shops and individual craft persons. They charge an hourly rate for the time it takes to finish the project plus materials.