Quick and simple DIY birch tree furniture ideas

A wardrobe or room divider made of birch wood can be extended to include small compartments between the trunks. Photos: Selbst ist der Mann/dpa

Whether as a room divider or a coat rack, tree branches can easily steal the show as furniture. Birch tree logs in particularly are popular because of their smooth, slender shape and the distinguished look of the white bark. They can bring a serene and natural, Scandinavian flair to the home.

“Young birch trees often grow very straight, so you can easily build decorative shelves, sideboards or even stools from them, ” explains DIY specialist Gereon Bruendt.