We all love the rustic chic look that Pottery Barn has totally mastered, but the price tags can be a little bit hefty. What if I told you that you can get the look for so much less with just a few items from the dollar store? Kathryn from Do it on a Dime is a blogger and vlogger that has decorated her house in true designer style by using items … [Read more...]
Easily Distress A Floating Shelf
Do you have a shelf in your home that would be perfect for a distressed look, but you do not know how to get that look? Katie at Addicted 2 DIY had a friend ask her to make a floating shelf. FLOATING SHELF- In addition to providing storage in small spaces, the design element streamlines the decor to a modern appeal. The catch? The shelf … [Read more...]
Simple Nightstand With Lots of Charm
Whether you have a country home or a modern home this Pottery Barn inspired nightstand will add charm and practicality to your home. Katie from Addicted 2 DIY decided to make this for her son. It is amazing how she took simple cuts of wood and constructed this great stand with some hand tools and hardware. Often these projects looks as … [Read more...]
Transforming IKEA into Pottery Barn
The right furniture can transform a room, but sometimes that furniture itself needs to be transformed. Pottery Barn makes great pieces, but they come at high prices, and it’s possible to follow in Cory’s footsteps on Sawdust2Stitches and transform IKEA shelves into a stylish dresser. Using old shelves and some wood, along with varnish and lattice … [Read more...]
Inspiration Pin Board – Pottery Barn Look
Ashley, from 7th House on the Left, got to work making this Pottery Barn Inspired Pin board to cover up a bare spot on her wall. After seeing the Pottery Barn price, over a $150, she knew she had the tools and knowledge to replicate the pin board. A 48" x36" bulletin board ordered from Amazon would provide Ashley with enough space … [Read more...]
Ruler Growth Chart
You always hear people say that kids grow up way too fast, and it’s definitely true! Growth charts are a great way to record all those precious inches that mark the passage of time. Tiffany from That Village House created a really cute way to track her kiddos’ growth with this ruler growth chart. Tiffany points out that this design “looks good … [Read more...]
Put Together A Perfect Patriotic Tablescape
The holidays are coming, and they are bringing barbecues, family gatherings, and the need to decorate your table with the perfect tablescape along with them. Even if you're new to the "art" of tablescapes, they are fairly easy to put together. All that you need are some coordinating items and the following tips: Find the right balance between … [Read more...]
Gorgeous Chandelier Makeover
As soon as Nikki from More For Four saw the Rope Chandelier with Jute Shades in the Pottery Barn Catalog, her heart fluttered, but when she saw the $299 price tag, she knew this would have to be a labor of love. But when you check out the DIY version hanging in Nikki's dining room, you'll never believe she did it with an old rusted chandelier and … [Read more...]
DIY version of Pottery Barn Clara lattice bedside table with free plans
Anika at anikas DIY life fell in love with Pottery Barn’s Clara lattice wide bedside table. However, at $499, the price was far more than she wanted to pay. She’d already created an x-base accent table for a night stand (for the grand sum of $40) and needed something similar for the other side of the bed. So… she went to work and designed her … [Read more...]
Newport Sink Console
If you frequent Pottery Barn, you may have seen Nina Kendrick there looking for inspiration for prettying up her powder room. After stumbling across a Newport Sink Console that cost more than twice her entire project budget, Nina knew she would have to rely on her own resourcefulness for this one. With a little help from tutorials by Ana White, … [Read more...]