Sarah from Cheerful Nest knew it was going to be expensive to purchase a custom rod for the mondo-sized window in her living room. Fortunately, she was able to recreate the look of industrial pipe rods from West Elm in the length she needed and the price she wanted. The guys and gals at the hardware will do most the work for you, cutting the … [Read more...]
DIY Oversized Floor Pouf
While making over her daughter’s bedroom, Gina from The Shabby Creek Cottage got a request for a big floor pouf. Although she was a little hesitant to tackle the seemingly complicated project, Gina knew she wasn’t spending over $200 on the one her daughter had been eyeing. In the end, Gina actually ended up spending only an hour on the task … [Read more...]
Reupholstered Thrift Store Chairs
While shopping at the thrift store, Tamara of Provident Home Designs spotted a pair of green vinyl chairs that had the same lines as the coveted Bentwood Chair from West Elm. And, believe it or not, they were only $6.50 a piece. Gotta love the thrift store! Tamara of course snatched them up, knowing they would perfect for her living room … [Read more...]
DIY Textured Canvas Wall Art
Heather from What Does She Do All Day put her creativity to work to make a statement art piece for above her mantel. This is such a simple design that I believe anyone could replicate, artist or not. However, it still packs a lot of punch with bold color and texture. Heather walks you through the steps she took to create it and how she pulled … [Read more...]
Metallic Decorative Sphere Take Two
Awhile back Andrea from Decorating Cents created a decorative sphere from embroidery hoops that she simply wasn’t loving. Instead of kicking the sphere to the curb, Andrea adopted the “rock what you got” mentality and revamped it with paper mache and spray paint. The paper mache was perfect for imitating the texture of metal. With a couple … [Read more...]
DIY Decorative Orbs in Five Simple Steps
I am sure you are no stranger to the decorative orbs that are often seen adorning mantels, shelves, and tabletops. Leanne Lee aka “The DIY Diva” shows how simple they are to make for a fraction of the cost using embroidery hoops, which are inexpensive and readily available at craft stores. Plus, it only takes five simple steps! Leanne Lee … [Read more...]
Modern Outdoor Sectional Building Plans
When helping homeowners Barb and Derek decorate their sunroom, Monica from East Coast Creative turned to DIY to build the couple a sectional with a high end look but not a high price. Monica started with plans from Ana White but customized the dimensions so the sectional would be a perfect fit for Barb and Derek’s space. If you’re thinking … [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 … [Read more...]
DIY Daybed for a Home Office
Erin from DIY Passion knew West Elm’s Window Day Bed would be the perfect addition to her home blogging office. She just had to convince her hubby Dan to build it for her. A little ice cream and detailed plans from Ana White did the trick, and now Erin has this beautiful new daybed in her office! If you’re thinking you could never take on … [Read more...]
Upholstered Headboard with Patterned Nailhead Trim
When Jessica from Lou Lou Girls moved into her new home last year, she knew it was the perfect time to upgrade to a king-size bed. Of course, a new bed means a new headboard, but Jessica couldn’t dish out her hard-earned cash for the one she really wanted from West Elm. Instead, she made her own, creating a similar design with nailhead trim … [Read more...]
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