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...]
Black Dresser with Graduated Distressing
Kathy of Petticoat Junction found this dresser for only $65 at her favorite junk shop. Of course, it didn’t boast that beautiful distressed black finish when Kathy found it! Kathy was inspired by Pottery Barn to try a graduated distressing technique that starts with heavy distressing on the bottom of the dresser and gradually lightens up. I … [Read more...]
Kids Play Table with Storage Carts
If you are still tripping on toys from Christmas, a kids activity table like this one from Crystal of Fussy Monkey Business may be just what you need! Crystal followed plans from Ana White to build this activity table that offers a large surface for playing and plenty of storage space underneath, which you know makes my hidden-storage-loving heart … [Read more...]
Vintage Mail Sorter Shoe Organizer
A couple of days ago, I ran across this UH-mazing shoe organizer on Remodelaholic. If you have multiple people living in your house, you know that shoes can present quite the organizational hazard without the proper storage. Sara of Sincerely Sara D was thrilled when she came across a vintage mail sorter at an antique shop and snatched it up to … [Read more...]
Leather Upholstered Bench with Storage
Larissa from Prodigal Pieces says, “No one can deny that Pottery Barn offers a classic style in their housewares, home decor and furniture. Problem is not everyone can afford it.” Fortunately, that’s not a problem for a crafty gal like Larissa because she knows how to get the same look for a fraction of the price. Take this rustic bench. Larissa … [Read more...]
Easy Wood iPad Stand for $3
Did you get a shiny new iPad for Christmas this year? I love using mine to display recipes in the kitchen and made a handy dandy stand a couple of years ago from scrap wood. Whitney from Shanty 2 Chic had the same idea and whipped up this wood iPad holder for only $3! I love how she added a chalkboard panel so the stand doesn’t look bare when the … [Read more...]
