West Elm

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 IKEA. … [Read more...]

DIY Outdoor Bench for Under $15

Ursula from Home Made by Carmona knew West Elm’s slab benches were perfect for her front patio. She couldn’t get them out of her mind and was convinced nothing else would do. However, at $699 per bench, it was either three new benches or groceries for two month…. OR figure out a way to DIY the coveted benches! Ursula went with option number three … [Read more...]

DIY West Elm Sliding Jewelry Box

The talented Aniko from the blog Place Of My Taste shows us how to make one of these gorgeous, West Elm inspired sliding jewelry boxes for a fraction of the price! Retailing for $39 each, Aniko has managed to make her version for a meager $3.99! Aniko was inspired by these West Elm Jewelry Boxes. Check out Place Of My Taste for more … [Read more...]

1970s Inspired 6-Drawer Dresser

The West Elm Mid-Century 6-Drawer Dresser is a beautiful, simplistic dresser with a $999 price tag. Shara from Woodshop Diaries loved the style but not the price tag so she opted to make her own - from scratch! Her DIY dresser isn't an exact match to the original, but she was able to customize it to the colors and size that she wanted and you can … [Read more...]

Free Jewelry Storage From a Tree Branch

So it is safe to say that most girls love jewelry. It is probably also safe to say that jewelry has a tendency to get lost or tangled when it sits in a pile on the dresser. Why not turn your jewelry into a work of art with a jewelry display branch, a la West Elm? The Manzanita Wall Jewelry Branch is such a beautiful idea, but $99 seems like a whole … [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...]

Make Your Own Upholstered Headboard

The creative team at Design Speak show us how to make our very own West Elm inspired upholstered headboard, complete with stud detailing. Why spend hundreds of dollars on the store bought version when you could make one for a fraction of the price. The inspiration came from this West Elm version. To read more head over to Design … [Read more...]

Bright and Cheery Geometric Planter

Michelle from 4 Men 1 Lady found a beautiful geometric planter at West Elm and just couldn't stop thinking about it! Rather than spending $169 on a designer planter, Michelle picked up a clearance planter for $13 and set out with some primer and spray paint to maker her own. She used frog tape to create the pretty triangle designs and bright yellow … [Read more...]

DIY Hand Painted Pillowcases

How cute are these hand painted pillowcases? If you love them as much as we do then you have to check out this tutorial from J Sorelle Blog. You'll find easy to follow, step by step instructions so you can have a go at making a set for yourself. This DIY knockoff was inspired by this West Elm wall hanging. Head over to J Sorelle Blog … [Read more...]

Easy Square Floor Pouf

Floor poufs are a big hit right 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 one large … [Read more...]