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...]
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 … [Read more...]
DIY West Elm Style Plant Stand
These plant stands have been popping up everywhere lately, even West Elm has come up with their version. But if your more of a DIY fan, then you might want to try your hand at making one for yourself and we have found this tutorial to help you. Shelly, from 100 things 2 Do, shows us the steps and the materials you need. It couldn't be … [Read more...]
Easy Square Floor Pouf
Floor poufs have been a big hit for awhile now in home décor. You can use them as cushions to sit and watch a movie, make a large one and use it as a chair, or even use it as a pet bed! Aly from Artisan des Arts wanted to make an easy version that is essentially a fabric cube. She traced the pattern from cardboard and sewed everything together as … [Read more...]
Modern Curtain Rod Update
Tandra from Little Houses… Big Dogs found the perfect curtain rods from West Elm. They had clean, simple lines and mid-century appeal, but they also cost around $100 a piece. Yikes! What Tandra had was a traditional style curtain rod with a “door knob” style finial – not the modern look Tandra was going for. Tandra had a brainstorm to … [Read more...]
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