Crate & Barrel

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...]

Modern Bed Frame DIY

Midcentury furniture is a big trend in home decorating, and Ashley from Bigger Than the Three of Us wanted to decorate her guest bedroom in the style. She was inspired by the CB2 Drommen Bed. Ashley was able to build the whole bed including a connected padded headboard for only $175. She hasn't decided what stain to use, but true to the original … [Read more...]

Give Thanks Plates

These adorable “Give Thanks” plates from Dannyelle at Life Is A Party would make the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table this year! They are super easy to make and require only a glass paint marker and cheap plates. I know you are thinking that you’d totally mess up trying to write on a plate, but with the glass paint marker you can easily … [Read more...]

Painted Stripe Curtains

As I recently shared on Infarrantly Creative, I am changing things up in my family room after about ten years of the same color scheme. My first big undertaking was painting striped curtains. Considering color, pattern, price, and length, I always have trouble finding just the right curtains, so painting my own was the perfect option. I absolutely … [Read more...]