Thrift Upcycle Inspired by Crate & Barrel

Months ago, I thrifted a circular bamboo shelf from a local thrift store and immediately thought it looked pretty familiar. I then remembered a classic Crate & Barrel item (pictured below) that I have had pinned on my personal Pinterest board that I thought I could recreate.

Before

Crate & Barrel Inspiration Item

After

Essentially all I did to upgrade my shelf was added height and a bottom shelf to replicate the inspiration & cover the sides and back with spare rattan I had from a previous project. I debated adding a door to it like the Crate & Barrel version but I decided that I would prefer to style it open. Lastly, I coated it in a layer of sand coloured paint to match my personal decor and voila!!


Full Video

For a more in depth explanation of this makeover, check out the full video where I show the process from start to finish…

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