21 Genius DIY Pottery Barn Knock-Offs

Potter Barn is a famous home furnishing store that sells all sorts of homewares, home decor and furniture. But sometimes when you’re low on money you still want that Pottery Barn decor for your home. So why not try these Pottery Barn knock-offs? With just a few affordable materials and a little work you can create some Potter Barn homewares yourself!

With some easy DIY Pottery Barn tutorials you can learn how to create a trendy Pottery Barn style light fixture, distressed candlestick holders, Pottery Barn like curtains or pinboard.

If you want to get that Pottery Barn look for half the cost, try out these 21 Genius DIY Pottery Barn Knock-Offs!

1. Create a light fixture out of jars.

Similar to this chandelier.

Get the tutorial here (original instructions in Dutch).

2. Create a tiered display stand from a few simple objects.

Copy this $69 version for just a few dollars.

Instructions here.

3. Distress some basic candlesticks.

They look a lot like these.

Learn how to make them here.

4. Build this children’s bed.

Get the look of this bed for under $75!

Tutorial here.

5. Build this adorable oversize ruler measuring chart.

Get the look of this $89 growth chart for around $7.

Directions here.

6. Transform an old chandelier with rope.

Make your own version of this $299 chandelier by following these instructions.

7. Craft a utensil-themed paper towel holder.

Craft a paper towel holder out of dollar store supplies and get the same look as the$44 PB version.

Instructions here.

8. Build a vintage hotel-inspired cubby organizer.

Build your own version of this shelf.

Tutorial here.

9. Make your own wooden clock.

Inspired by this version.

Learn to make it here.

10. Create your own word-shaped wall decor.

Instructions here.

11. Create these nautical, distressed oars.

Directions here.

12. Sew some simple drop cloth curtains.

Inspired by these.

Learn how to make them here.

13. Build a string-lined memo board.

Inspired by a PB Teen memo board.

Instructions here.

14. Transform an old cutting board into a tablet holder.

Make your own version of this holder and never get flour on your iPad again!

Directions here.

15. Craft a burlap linen storage basket.

Inspired by the original.

Learn to make it here.

16. Turn baskets into rolling under bed storage.

Turn pre-existing baskets into rolling underbed storage, similar to this $69 version.

Directions here.

17. Create a linen-covered pinboard.

IRL PINNING! Inspired by this $159 version.

Instructions here.

18. Build a glass bottle lamp.

Make your own version of this lamp by repurposing an old apple juice bottle.

Instructions here.

19. Contruct this sturdy outdoor dining table.

Learn how to build it here.

20. Customize a tray with numbered canvas.

Inspired by this Pottery Barn Print.

Learn how to make it here.

21. Build a PB Kids-inspired work table.

Instructions here.

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