When someone falls in love with something (either furniture, decor or even an entire room in a magazine) and inspiration to DIY hits – they’re inspiring. Sometimes I can’t afford the things I want but when I can re-create it with my own two hands (or our four hands), it’s so rewarding. Money saved. Pride in work. This was the case with Kari from Beautiful Inspirations and her husband. This is the Colette bed from Crate and Barrel. Price tag $1799.
Here is Kari’s DIY version at just $300…
Yea. Stunning, huh? I heard you gasp. They did a little of this…
and this…
and a little of that…
and some of this…
and you can see the entire process here:
The New Bed: Part 1
and here:
The New Bed: Part 2
Beautiful. Inspiration.
Thank you Kari for sharing your hard work. Good luck with the nail head trim but for now…the bed even at 99% is gorgeous and I am in love and inspired. Super job!
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We have totally been considering taking on a project like this. I love the look of these beds only the retail price tags are R I D I C U L O U S! I will have to show the hubs this one. 🙂
I totally made this same bed, but I did a wingback headboard.
http://mattjessicapope.blogspot.com/2010/11/colette-with-wings-upholstered.html
Jessica
Chapman Place
That is amazing! It is a gorgeous knock-off, and the price is SO much better! 🙂 Great job!
~Jenni
belle & sparrow {beautiful nest}
Thanks for featuring me, Roeshel!
It made my day 🙂
Wow, very impressive!
Wow! Can't believe it was done for 300.00
Wow I am impressed and envious! Maybe one day I'll have the nerve to tackle such a lovely project. Great job!
Manymomentsofme.blogspot.com
Too bad I don't need a new bed! Not only does this look do-able, but it's beautiful. Perhaps I'll do a smaller version for my niece who's moving to a big girl bed soon. I know I could save money on fabric since I have a huge stash of that around! Nice job.
Help! I desperately want to make this bed frame, but it would seem that Kari has made her blog private. 🙁 While I do want to respect her desire for privacy, is there any way that she can be contacted for the instructions on how this project was done? Thanks!
Hi Rebecca! Unfortunately since that was featured three years ago, I don’t think so. I looked back through my email contacts but don’t have her email or contact information. I’m so sorry for the inconvenience!
The links to the process is not working
It’s been quite a few years. She must not be blogging anymore. Sorry, Meaghan!