When Melody from My Passion for Décor got a “feeling” that she needed to take a trip to her local Goodwill, it turned out that her furniture revamping radar was spot on. Melody ended up finding a pair of honey oak filing cabinets that were reminiscent of a desk she had been admiring from Pottery Barn. With a fresh coat of chalk paint and wood panel … [Read more...]
Beaded Bark Candles
Candles with the woodsy look of tree trunks have been crazy popular for a while now. Angie of the Country Chic Cottage for Crafts Unleashed tackled her own rendition that combines the perfect mix of nature and glam with a sparkly beaded finish. Angie’s candles are extremely easy to make too – just slather them with Mod Podge (a sealer, glue and … [Read more...]
Pottery Barn Inspired Crate Dresser Solves Your Clutter Problem
Finding simple but ingenious ways to get clutter off the floor and stowed away neatly is key to any organized household. (Parents, you know what I'm talking about here). You can't ask for a better solution for your kids than the crate dresser Corey came up with on her blog Sawdust to Stitches. Corey combined two great things and made them … [Read more...]
Wall Mirror with Hidden Storage
I always love knock off projects from Corey at Sawdust 2 Stitches. She has an amazing eye for taking a design and making it even BETTER! Take this Pottery Barn inspired wall mirror for example. Corey took it to the next level by adding a hidden compartment for storing jewelry, keys, or anything else you want to conceal. This is the perfect little … [Read more...]
Oil Rubbed Bronze Outdoor Candle Chandelier
Here’s a little motivation to spruce up your outdoor living space for those of you who are dragging your feet a bit. Diane from In My Own Style took a standard brass light fixture from a thrift store and transformed it into an outdoor candle chandelier for her gorgeous patio. Brass chandeliers are a dime a dozen at thrift stores, so you could … [Read more...]
Vintage Cutting Board Word Art
Jamie of anderson + grant loved the look of vintage cutting boards she saw from Pottery Barn that were hanging on the wall with giant letters spelling WINE attached to them. They weren’t actually for sale, but that’s not a problem since Jamie had no intentions of buying them. Jamie made her own smaller version using thrift store cutting boards, … [Read more...]
Rustic Ladder Made From Branches
I have featured a few awesome tutorials here on Knock Off Décor for making your own blanket ladder, but this one from Tammy at One More Time Events puts an entirely new spin on the popular knock off! Tammy actually received this ladder from her sweet husband for Valentine’s Day this year. She loves that it is a gift from his heart and that it cost … [Read more...]
Reclaimed Wood Coffee Table
Susan from This Makes That had been on the hunt for the perfect coffee table for over a year. She knew she wanted something a little rustic with reclaimed wood but didn’t want it to be too country or industrial. Susan asked her husband if he could make a table, and he came through with this beauty. He even went as far as to purchase reclaimed wood … [Read more...]
“Baby It’s Cold Outside” Mirror Art
Do you love decorating your mantel for the holidays? Landee of Landeelu has the task of decorating not one but TWO mantels. This mirror art is a project she completed for the mantel in her basement family room – for only $12! That’s a far cry from Pottery Barn’s $149 price tag, and it was a very simple project! Landee found an inexpensive mirror at … [Read more...]
Decorative AND Functional Wall Cubbies
You may remember the DIY potting bench I shared a few weeks ago that marked Susan from Between Naps on the Porch’s debut in the world of woodworking. Well, Susan is back with another build – a cubby organizer that she built for her office following plans from Ana White. Susan encountered a few bumps along the way and shares everything she learned … [Read more...]
