1. Ledge Shelf Book ledges are very easy to make in any length you choose. Keep the width of the shelves less than 100mm for the best support. Using pine, MDF, or plywood, you can have the pieces cut to size at the lumber mill to safe you time. Use a biscuit joiner or screws and wood filler to secure the shelf together. 2. Rain Gutter … [Read more...]
Creative Bathroom Organization With Mason Jars
Sometimes you need a little more organization in your bathroom than the linen closet, vanity, and medicine cabinet can provide. Mason jars placed on a custom holder are one creative solution for this problem that are both easy to make and complimentary to your bathroom decor. The best thing about these types of systems are their customized … [Read more...]
Hammered Metal Pendant Light for Less
While looking for a pendant light for her dining room, Mary from At Home on the Bay fell in love with Crate and Barrel's Rodan Pendant. With the industrial yet sophisticated style, hammered antique pewter on the outside, and warm glow of gold on the inside, there was a lot to love! It was the price that had Mary looking for alternatives. She found … [Read more...]
Create Your Own Quick And Easy Napkin Rings
Let's put it simply - napkin rings matter. They can take a table setting from basic to awesome in one fell swoop. Plus, they're easy to set up, since all that you need to do is take a fabric napkin, fold it appropriately, and fit it into the ring. There are dozens of ready to use napkin rings on the market, but it's not too hard to make your own … [Read more...]
Simple Bulletin Board Transformations
No matter what you call them, standard bulletin boards are rather boring, as are magnetic "dry erase" whiteboards. These boards have so many uses that you can justify placing one in almost every room of the house, as long as you make them fit in with your decor. To do so, all that you need is a little elbow grease, a few simple ideas, and some … [Read more...]
Textured Metallic Vase
For months you’ve been prowling through thrift stores looking for that special something, and then one day you finally see it. Heart pumping you snatch it from the shelf and hold your treasure close. Sound familiar? That must have been how Debbie from One Day at a Time felt when she finally found a vase that was the perfect size and shape to turn … [Read more...]
Crate and Barrel Style Wooden Bench
Amy from the fun blog DIY Candy has created this stunning wooden bench for her home. It was inspired by a similar one from Crate and Barrel but she managed to make hers for a fraction of the price! This is the Crate and Barrel version. Check out DIY Candy for all the details you need to make this bench. … [Read more...]
Metal and Glass Side Table
Like most first-time home buyers, Jessica of The McKeown Residence found herself with big dreams of filling it with beautiful catalog pieces but a small budget. Jessica loved a metal and glass side table from Crate & Barrel and was able to track down a similar table with a price tag that fit that small budget. All it took was a few coats of … [Read more...]
Checkerboard Butcher Block
Kristen from Lipstick and Sawdust made this gorgeous checkerboard butcher block from maple and oak as a Christmas gift. The hardwood board is finished with a special butcher block oil so it’s completely food safe. It turned out so beautifully, Kristen ended up making two more! Kristen was inspired by the End Grain Board from Crate & … [Read more...]
Crate and Barrel Inspired Ornament Christmas Tree
This is a gorgeous idea for a Christmas tree if you ask us. The inspiration for this particular project was from Crate and Barrel but Sarah from Little Red Brick House was keen to try her hand at making her own version. She used wood for her frame and a traditional color scheme of red and white for her decorations. The end result is definitely … [Read more...]
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