I absolutely adore this ladder bookshelf from Cindy at Cinsarah. Cindy says that she had an empty wall in her master bedroom office nook that had become a dumping ground for her sewing machine and “crafting leftovers.” She knew some shelving was in order and managed to get her husband on board with building a replica of West Elm’s ladder shelf. The … [Read more...]
Floor Pouf from Rugs
Poufs offer a great option for extra seating. Not only are they soft and comfy on the tush, but they can easily be set aside when not needed. Always in need of extra chairs for get-togethers, Erika from Retropolitan set out to create her own poufs. When her fabric search came up dry, Erika came upon a fabulous substitute – $3 floor mats from … [Read more...]
Rustic Wood Picture Ledge
I love picture ledges because they make it so simple to rearrange and change out wall art. Once those shelves are up, you can move frames and swap pictures to your hearts content! Aniko from Place of My Taste shares a simple tutorial for building your own wall ledge for only $10, and it’s ridiculously easy to DIY. The beautiful thing about … [Read more...]
Solid Wood Chevron Headboard and Bedframe
Jen from The House of Wood has done it again, and I am simply drooling over her latest knock off! This go-round, Jen built a beauuuuutiful chevron bed set for her sweet daughter and even offers the free project plans so you too can replicate it for a mere $200. Yep, that’s only $200 for a solid wood headboard AND bedframe. The inspiration … [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 … [Read more...]
DIY West Elm Inspired Bentwood Pendant Light
This West Elm Oblong Bentwood Pendant Light caught the attention of Tasha from Designer Trapped who was looking to incorporate the look into her family room. Her problem however was that she didn't feel she could justify the $199 price tag and decided to recreate it on her own for a lot less. Using a pendant light kit, some quilting hoops and … [Read more...]
10 Unique and Creative Nightstand alternatives!
Without a doubt, Bedside tables are the most neglected part of a bedroom. If they aren’t covered in a layer of dust or last night’s dinner sauce, they are littered with piles of paper or bits and bobs that don’t really have a home in a bedroom. Lots of people change out their bedroom decor but fail to touch their tables. If you are … [Read more...]
From IKEA to West Elm Dresser Makeover
Corinna from For My Love Of needed a real wood dresser for CHEAP. She didn’t want to wait around for one to materialize on Craigslist, so instead Corinna took the two-and-a-half hour trek to the nearest IKEA for their Rast Dresser. She doctored it up by gluing wood pieces on the drawer fronts to look just like the dresser she’d been eyeing … [Read more...]
“Capiz Shell” Chandelier from Wax Paper
Lisa Roy had dreams of adding a capiz shell chandelier to her dining room. However, there were none to be had in her hometown of Dubai. Lisa instead found an inspiration piece from West Elm and recreated it using wax paper and a circle punch. While this project is a bit time-consuming, Lisa says it’s not too difficult. Who knew wax paper … [Read more...]
IKEA Cabinets to Modern Dining Room Buffet
Brit from House Updated wanted to refresh her dining room with a bright new look. She loved the large mid-century buffet from West Elm but needed different dimensions to fit her space. So using two 36" wide cabinets from Ikea, some tapered wood legs, scrap wood, and a leather belt and bolts for handles, Brit created this modern buffet for a … [Read more...]
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