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 … [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 … [Read more...]
Candle Centerpiece with Rocks and Succulents
Brynne of The Gathered Home was browsing Crate & Barrel’s site when she came across a black metal centerpiece she loved. It wasn’t the tray that actually caught her attention but the beautiful way it was styled with rocks, greenery, and candles. Brynne decided to replicate the look with a thrifted tray, faux succulents, faux moss rocks, … [Read more...]
Horizontal Stripe Curtains
To feed her stripe obsession Julia from Cuckoo 4 Design created her own chunky horizontal striped curtains using IKEA panels, acrylic paint, and fabric medium. Julia’s Crate & Barrel inspiration costs almost $100… for one panel! Julia says, “My painted version is so much cheaper and looks the same!” It really is amazing how Julia was able … [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 … [Read more...]
Vintage Desk to Rolling Bar Cart
Karen at The Salvaged Boutique was inspired by kitchen carts on casters to create one of her own. One of her inspiration came from the one and only Crate & Barrel. She knew she wanted to use a vintage piece of furniture and snatched up a bargain-priced desk she found at a yard sale. With the addition of a couple of shelves and hardware … [Read more...]
Wood Christmas Trees with Ornaments
Tanya of Dans le Lakehouse had already convinced her friend to purchase a pair of Crate & Barrel’s wood A-frame ornament stands by the time she realized they no longer made the wood version. Ooops! What’s a girl to do but help out a friend in need? Tanya and her handy hubby whipped up a pair of their own A-frame ornament stands, making … [Read more...]
Glossy Red “HO HO HO” Christmas Letters
When Angela of Blue i Style was flipping through the Crate & Barrel holiday catalog, she was immediately drawn to a set of large “Ho Ho Ho” letters with a glossy red finish. However, the price tag caused her to do a double take - $60 for 6 letters?!? Angela says, “I know a project begging for a knock-off when I see one!” In just five … [Read more...]
Leather Belt Wall Shelves
While planning her son's menswear-inspired bedroom, Angela from Blue i Style came across leather belt shelves from CB2. She loved the idea of them, but they were too long for the space, and at $100 each, not in the budget. To tie in with the other menswear elements of the room, Angela wanted to recreate the concept of the shelves for less … [Read more...]
Modern Platform Bed for an Eclectic Guest Bedroom
When redesigning her guest bedroom, Ashley from Bigger Than the Three of Us fell in love with a mid-century platform bed from CB2 but couldn’t shell out $900 for it. Instead, she went the DIY route and saved about $700. While Ashley says the build challenged her DIY skills, the end result is stunning, and the bed truly is the showstopper in … [Read more...]
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