Angela from Blue i Style had been wanting an acrylic tray for quite some time but had never been able to bite the bullet and buy one from a high end store for $30-40. She says, “And then I had an epiphany! I found a way to DIY two of my own acrylic trays for less than $5 per tray, and then added a quick detail to each. I have two fabulous … [Read more...]
DIY Planked Pallet Wood Coffee Table for $45
When Amy of DIY Candy saw West Elm’s plank coffee table, she knew it was a piece of furniture she HAD to have. However, she also knew it wasn’t necessary to spend $999 on it. Amy turned to one of my favorite wood sources - pallets! – to create her own one-a-kind coffee table for only $45. Not only did using pallets keep the costs low, … [Read more...]
Glass Vase Makeover with Tons of Texture
Ashley from Bigger Than the Three of Us is always drawn to larger pieces on her shopping expeditions, and smaller accents, like vases and picture frames, tend to escape her notice. So this year she’s on a mission to DIY some of these decorative accents on the cheap. Ashley shares at Lovely Etc. how she created a a textural vase … [Read more...]
DIY West Elm Inspired Rustic Woollen Pouf
The lovely Maggie from the blog Maggie Overby Studios has created this stunning version of a West Elm Wool Pouf for a fraction of the price! Her's came in at $30 while the original costs $149! What a saving and we think her version is just as good as the West Elm version. If you want to have a go at making one for yourself … [Read more...]
IKEA Hack Martini Side Table
I love having a little accent table in the living room. One that’s small enough to pull over to the recliner while I’m reading or to the couch during my favorite TV shows. West Elm’s Martini Side Table is perfect for the job and also happens to be a bestseller thanks to its array of lovely finishes and architectural appeal. Kristi Murphy found a … [Read more...]
DIY Wood and Pipe Entryway Organizer
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 … [Read more...]
Simple DIY Decorative Cut-Out Headboard
Kara of Kara Paslay Designs had long loved a Moroccan-inspired headboard from West Elm and came up with a super clever DIY. Can you guess what it’s made from??? Doormats! I am really blown away by Kara’s genius! This is actually a simple project too, requiring just paint, plywood, and trim. Kara’s queen headboard comes in $300 less than … [Read more...]
DYI Folding Butler Tray Stand
Need an extra side table for your outdoor seating area? Or maybe a serving tray for dining al fresco? Or how about a beverage stand for your dining room? Jen from House of Wood shares the project plans for this butler stand that can do it all! Jen says that you’d be amazed at how roomy this tray is, and when it’s not in use, you can simply … [Read more...]
DIY West Elm Floating Shelves
The talented Dani from Drafts and Crafts shows us how to make these gorgeous floating wooden shelves inspired by West Elm. Floating shelves are a great type of shelving for when your short on space and making them yourself won't cost you the earth. All you need is a few basic materials and the determination to the get this West Elm look that … [Read more...]
Industrial Pipe Curtain Rods for a HUGE Window
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...]
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