A fur-cloaked stool isn't just a place to sit, it's a design statement. The only problem is the real thing costs between a few hundred and a thousand dollars — yowza! — and most faux versions look, frankly, terrible. Blogger Claire of The Kitchy Kitchen [1] solved this design dilemma by DIYing. For affordable supplies, she turned to Ikea, where she purchased the Rens throw/rug (a high-quality sheepskin look-alike) and a $5 stool. With some gold spray paint and jumbo safety pins (you don't even have to sew this!) she created fashion-forward seating for her home in just 30 minutes and for $30. All we can say is wow. For all the product details and the full tutorial, check out Claire's post on The Kitchy Kitchen [2].