Why Buy West Elm Pieces When You Can DIY Them?

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?

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.