Why Buy West Elm Pieces When You Can DIY Them?

By Lisette Mejia
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As much as we love our go-to stores for home decor, the prices sometimes make us want to shudder. ($50 for that little pillow cover?!) Thankfully, many creative DIYs can help us snag the pieces we love for much less. You saw it first with the Anthropologie store, and now it's time to tackle West Elm. Ahead, check out spot-on pieces that would make any design maven do a double take, and clear your weekend because you'll want to try all of these ideas ASAP. Source: West Elm, Kristi Murphy

Buy it: Trapezoid pouf ($119, originally $149)

DIY it: All you need is one yard of fabric and a small budget to create your own, similar pouf that's just as eye-catching. Source: West Elm, Kristi Murphy

Buy it: Marble-top side table ($143, originally $179)

DIY it: This genius DIY table uses wallpaper to create the look of marble. Looks good, doesn't it?

Source: West Elm, Style Me Pretty Living

Buy it: Hand-painted geometric pillow cover ($49)

DIY it: Give plain pillow covers a designer look using fabric paint for a total cost of less than $15. Source: West Elm, Burlap and Lace

Buy it: Metallic planter ($12)

DIY it: The star of this pretty planter DIY? A bucket from the Target dollar section! Source: West Elm, Kristi Murphy

Buy it: Patterned ottoman bench ($359-$479, originally $449-$599)

DIY it: Why drop hundreds when you can use plywood, foam batting, and legs to turn a small but gorgeous rug into a stunning DIY bench? Source: West Elm, A Beautiful Mess

Buy it: Brass martini side table ($119, originally $149)

DIY it: This brass side table DIY is impressively spot-on — and what's even more impressive is that it was made with just a planter and bowl. Source: West Elm, Kristi Murphy

Buy it: Striped tea towels ($16)

DIY it: This tea towel DIY is easy to copy and will spruce up your kitchen — or create the perfect hostess gift. Source: West Elm, Jenny Steffens Hobick

Buy it: Circle shelf ($299, originally $349)

DIY it: Use cardboard tubes and contact paper to create a sculptural shelf unit that will stand out in any home.

Source: West Elm, Country Living Magazine