5/11/10

Pottery Barn Knock Off

There's lots of coastal theme decor and inspiration to be found at Pottery Barn, but what I'm intrigued by most is the Pottery Barn knock off thing. More people seem to create Pottery Barn knock offs than actually buy anything there! And I even stumbled upon a Pottery Barn Knock off Party. So here's what I found so far.

Pottery Barn Lanterns
Pottery Barn's Lanterns.

Pottery Barn knock off lantern
Pam of DIY Design Fanatic was inspired to create the look with her Lantern that she bought at Home Goods.

PB style lantern
And for Susie Harris it was Pottery Barn vs Walmart.

Pottery Barn Mason Jars
Pottery Barn's hanging Mason Jars.


Maryann of Domestically Speaking loved the Mason Jars, and found a way to make them. Visit her site for step by step instructions.


And this is Kristin's Pottery Barn Knock Off. She got the idea from Maryann!


Like so many of you Lindsay uses the Pottery Barn catalog as an inspiration, then creates the look for less, and what she loved about this photo was the floral arrangement, the combination of the flowers and the seashells at the bottom of the vase.


So she put this Pottery Barn Style Floral Arrangement together in her own home. So gorgeous!

Browse everything in the category Displaying Shells + Sealife and Misc Crafts.

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29 comments:

vicki said...

This is so funny. I swear I have a better than "pottery barn" post coming up soon! Found lamps there for $$$$$ and then made my own for way less $$. Have been planning to post it for about 2 months - just have not worked it in yet!

Yes - we all love Pottery Barn - and we love to copy them more than anything!

Vicki

beth said...

We have made a lot of Pottery Barn knock off furniture, and we have also bought a lot of things from PB. I just love Pottery Barn!! :)

Juju at Tales of Whimsy.com said...

I adore mason jars! I use them as drinking glasses :)

Juju at Tales of Whimsy.com said...

Shells in the bottom of a vase? Brilliant? Why didn't I think of that.

Tricia Rose said...

Pottery Barn seem to have captured the zeitgeist - they have blazing signs in their windows saying "Coastal Style'!, and I for one am sulking. The whole essence of beach living is found items, blithe acceptance of imperfection, breezy, carefree arrangements. PB hijacked the idea and have branded it. Double sulk.

Rana said...

I like to look at PB and see if I can find something similar at other stores. I do like to get things from PB occasionally but it's so much less expensive when I can make it myself or find it at HomeGoods or Ikea.

Kathysue said...

Great post and fun knock-offs. Talented people out there. This shows a good way to get what you want without the $$$$$ price tag, Great job,Kathysue

Pam @ diy Design Fanatic said...

Maya, what a great post! I love all of the Pottery Barn inspired items. Thanks for featuring me! I'm glad my daughter chose this style for her bedroom & can't wait to put the finishing touches on her room so I can show it off!

Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia said...

Thanks for including me :) So many wonderful ideas here! Love reading your blog, thanks for stopping by mine!

Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage said...

Love me some PB knock offs!!! :) Thanks for the post!

Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking said...

Thanks for featuring me... you know I just adore PB!

Erin @ I Heart New England said...

I love the idea of the hanging mason jars! SO beautiful!

Sue (Someone's Mom) said...

I like the real stuff and the knock offs...it all looks good to me!

thelennoxx said...

Maya, this is such a great post! You know I'm obsessed with PB, I'm so inspired!! It's so great to know it is actually possible to achieve a little PB magic in our homes!

Shorely Chic said...

love it all!! I think PB is stealing all of ours - they are the ones knocking off (hehe).

Beach House Living said...

Pottery Barn has a wonderful summer catalog this year...I did a post about that didn't I?

I like the shells in the bottom of vases and use non other then Pottery Barns heavy cylinder vases
I purchased a few in different sizes they go from casual to elegant depending on what's in them. I think they discontinued one size but they have been a great investment.

Elizabeth said...

I love how everyone loves and talks about Pottery Barn - and I've become a fan even though they aren't in my country! Love the mason jars and the shells in the vase.

Chance the Sea Dog said...

I think the Pottery Barn produces a line of quality decorative furnishings, but really-knocking off from the Pottery Barn? Where do you think they come up with there ideas? Talking about knocking off!

Our Porch in Hillsborough said...

Who knew so many people were creating the Pottery Barn look? BTW - I love the Simon Brown photo, I could really spend a happy summer living on that beach!

Fearless Nester said...

Everytime I see something about PB, I always think of that great episode of the sitcom 'Friends' where they ended up duplicating an entire room display of PB in their apartment. What great ideas, and tell me who doesn't like PB!!! ~Lili

Sally Lee by the Sea said...

I think I love everything...one more than the next. Great post - It's so much fun creating knock-offs!

Have a beachy evening...

Marie @ Sally Lee by the Sea

Iniyaal said...

Love the mason jars and lanterns. It s delightful to see how creative minds can make and enjoy what they want.

Julie@beingRUBY said...

Hi Maya
I like some of these knockoffs better than the originals.. lovely

thank you also for the lovely birthday message.. have a great week xxx Julie

Pearl Maple said...

Great post, goes to show with a bit of inspiration and creative energy all kinds of pretty things are possible.

rosiecampbell said...

Love what you found!

Cheryl said...

I love the seashells in the vase! I must use that idea...:)

Holly said...

Love what everybody has done!
Thanks for linking to me :)

TheVirginiaHouse said...

Love this post! I'm all about doing it cheaper!

Jennifer said...

Have y'all seen www.ana-white.com? She posts free furniture plans based off Pottery Barn. They are amazing and the best thing ever, they are free!!

I have to try the mason jar candles. They are awesome!