When Chelsea from Making Home Base was thinking of what kind of organizer she wanted for her entryway, two words come to mind – stylish AND functional. A wood and pipe organizer from West Elm caught her eye, but Chelsea knew she could beat the $499 price tag. She saved about $300 by making it herself and was able to customize the dimensions to … [Read more...]
Rustic Wood Wall Shelves with Metal Brackets
Carissa of Carissa Miss finished off her son’s nursery with a set of custom shelves above the changing table. Thanks to metal brackets from IKEA and a wood board from the home improvement store she was able to do it at a fraction of the cost of her West Elm inspiration. I love the combo of the rustic wood-stained shelf and glitzy metallic brackets … [Read more...]
West Elm Inspired Modern Rustic Dining Table
It seems like it might be difficult to make something both modern and rustic, but the Emmerson dining table from West Elm has the look of rustic reclaimed wood with the shape and design of a modern table. It also rings in at $1500! Morgan and Sean from Charleston Crafted loved the look but decided that the design seemed simple enough to build on … [Read more...]
Sassy Striped Bookends
Do you have a couple of books that you want to display on a desk or shelf but need bookends that reflect your sassy style? Sarah and Jessica, the two BFF's from Pretty Providence, were inspired by bookends they saw at West Elm. The West Elm bookends, made from marble and wood, priced out at $49 each. Sarah knew she could make a set for less. … [Read more...]
Industrial Pipe Rail Organization System
Katie from Upcycled Treasures was on the lookout for a fun organization system for her creative studio/office. She had seen pipe storage systems all over the place and LOVED how they looked and was motivated to make her own. Katie put her own spin on the project by glamming up her rods with gold spray paint to better fit her space. I love how this … [Read more...]
Build a Weathered Farmhouse Dining Table for $75
Katie from Upcycled Treasures had a DIY dining table on her to-do list for months. After coming across the West Elm Wooden Truss dining table {and the projects plans via Design Confidential} Katie was instantly inspired. She says, “I always enjoy working in the garage with my husband, and we now have a beautiful dining table that only cost us … [Read more...]
Emerson Buffet Table
Love the look of reclaimed wood but do not have a place to get it? Have no fear. The self proclaimed Anika from Anika's DIY Life has put together a step by step layout on how to construct this buffet masterpiece without using reclaimed wood. Anika broke down the steps with great pictures and even helpful tips, such as, staining all the pieces first … [Read more...]
Painted Stripe and Gold Dipped Tote
If your momma is a lady who can never have enough bags, then this DIY gift idea is for you! Amy from Delineate Your Dwelling was loving the look of a striped, gold tipped tote from West Elm and recreated it with one of my favorite mediums – good ol’ paint! You can easily customize your bag with Mom’s favorite colors, and Amy says Hobby Lobby sells … [Read more...]
Goodwill Honeycomb Vase Makeover
There’s a whole lot to love about West Elm’s Hive Vases with their honeycomb pattern and distressed finish. Brandi from Blue Cedar Lane had been eyeing these lovelies for awhile and just so happened to spot a vase with similar honeycomb detail at Goodwill. Armed with spray paint and sandpaper, she gave the vase a hive-inspired makeover that really … [Read more...]
Large Ottoman from an old Pallet
It is no secret that we love pallet tutorials around here, there is truly no better way to get free wood that is often perfectly weathered. With this tutorial from Shelly over at Mod Home Ec, you won't need pretty wood, but you will want a rather sturdy pallet. It will form the majority of your ottoman, and will give you a nice big, sturdy piece. … [Read more...]
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