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Industrial Wood and Metal Spheres

Sarah of East Plum has found embroidery hoops very useful in sprucing up her home and used some to create decorative wooden spheres. She says, “These are quick, easy, and cost effective to make coming in under $10.” I like how Sarah added tacks for an industrial wood and metal look. That little detail really adds to the look and makes for a very … [Read more...]

Faux Reclaimed Wood Bench for $27

This morning I shared the beeeautiful reclaimed wood dining table that Cara from Build It Craft It Love It built for only $120. Of course, a dining room isn’t complete without somewhere to sit! Cara built the matching bench using scrap wood but says even if you have to buy all the materials it would only cost you $27. That makes the total cost for … [Read more...]

Industrial Floor Lamp IKEA Hack

Kelly from Refreshed Designs had an IKEA floor lamp for years. While it got the job done, the plain gray finish wasn’t working with Kelly’s modern-rustic style. She gave it a simple makeover with flat black paint and sisal rope. It was a quick update that made all the difference! Kelly says, “The lesson here: before ordering something new that … [Read more...]

Dollar Store Terrariums

Kathy of The Budget Decorator shares how simple it is to replicate the look of West Elm’s pricey terrariums for only $2. It probably comes as no surprise that the dollar store is involved in this thrifty project. Kathy simply glued a dollar glass fishbowl to a dollar glass candlestick and VOILA – bargain terrarium! This is the perfect way to bring … [Read more...]

Textured Metallic Vases with Succulents

Corey from Tiny Sidekick doesn’t have the greenest thumb when it comes to keeping plants alive. Since succulents can survive in the desert, Corey thought maybe she’d have better luck with them. She created a pretty new home for her succulents using glass vases she already had on hand, glass paint, and spray paint. You can easily make these on the … [Read more...]

Faux Reclaimed Wood Dining Table for $120

I mentioned months ago on Instagram that I was crushing on West Elm’s Emmerson Dining Table and trying to decide if it was a buy or DIY. Cara from Build It Craft It Love It has long shared my love for this gorgeous reclaimed wood table but wasn’t about to drop a grand on it. In true DIY fashion, Cara built her own for ridiculously less than West … [Read more...]

Reclaimed Wood Buffet IKEA Hack

Aniko from Place of My Taste was perusing West Elm online when she came across a reclaimed wood buffet that she simply HAD to have. Just not at $1,199! Aniko already had a white buffet from IKEA and headed to a local pallet business to score some wood for a makeover. She cut the wood planks to fit the cabinet doors, attached them with screws, and … [Read more...]

IKEA Hack Marble Side Table

Kristi Murphy has a slight obsession with marble. You may remember the marble and wood blocks she made using contact paper. Well, she’s back at it again! This time making a faux marble side table. Kristi started with an inexpensive side table from IKEA, spray painted the base, and then covered the top with marble contact paper. It’s cheap and … [Read more...]

Unexpected Artistry Coffee Table

The look of mid-century modern furniture adds tailored sleek lines to any decor. It is elegant and appealing to the overall design theme. The design appeals to those that want a sense of vintage without taking them back to Victorian times. Taylor from Comfort and Chaos originally wanted this tabletop design as a headboard. She was inspired … [Read more...]

The Perfect Fit Tarva Nightstand

So often we see furniture that we would love to have in our homes, but our budgets don't always cooperate with our desires. With inspiration and removal of some wood, Karisa from Petite Modern Life, shares how she made her own Tarva Nightstand saving her budget. The stand was inspired by the West Elm Mid Century Modern Nightstand. As a … [Read more...]