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September 4, 2012 by Mariel

Pottery Barn Lantern Knock-Off (she: Beth)

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Pottery Barn Lantern Knock Off

Large lanterns are a decorating trend I’m seeing just about everywhere lately. From Pottery Barn and Ballard Designs, to Williams-Sonoma and Restoration Hardware, lanterns are a popular accessory that look great in just about any room.   I especially like the Pottery Barn’s Weston Lantern. They are asking $39.50 – $119 for them, though, which is way too pricey for my blood.

Weston Lantern
Pottery Barn

Of course, we don’t have to pay such crazy prices. For reals. Making one instead is super easy and so inexpensive. I found a lantern at our local Habitat ReStore and paid $3 tops for this brassy beauty. And, if you (or someone you know) is remodeling their home, they may be tossing out their light fixtures, so keep an eye out for a freebie!

Pottery Barn Lantern Knock Off

To create a knock off version, the lantern was disassembled, with the light guts removed and tossed. I kept the top pieces and laid them out in order so they could be put back together easily.

lantern guts

Because I didn’t want to spend any more money on this project, I used paint I already had at my house (a combination of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White and Graphite that I recently used on our dining room chairs). At first, I started to tape off the glass to keep from painting on it, but it was taking forever. And I can be super impatient. Instead I just carefully painted free hand and used baby wipes to get any spills.

Pottery Barn Lantern Knock Off

If you don’t happen to have chalk paint on hand, there are lots of options to keep this project super FabuLESS and inexpensive. Use one of these products instead: *homemade chalk paint (there are tons of recipes online) *Rub ‘n Buff (found at craft stores) *spray paint with primer (already combined in the can or separate…which ever is more cost effective) *paint from your garage     This project goes pretty fast…it took just about an hour to paint and let dry. (Ooooo…a nap time project! Awesome!)

Pottery Barn Lantern Knock Off

 

Pottery Barn Lantern Knock Off

And I love the price: $3 total!

The cute lantern decorating ideas are endless. I’m imagining a collection of lanterns on our porch for Halloween; on top of a bookshelf in the living room; on a table behind the sofa; or a couple of large ones on the floor next to the piano….just to get started. (Watch out…lanterns may soon be taking over our house!) 🙂   Have you seen these cute lanterns around? How would you decorate your home with them?   

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  1. Patricia@ButterYum says

    September 4, 2012 at 7:20 am

    This is such a fabulous idea. We’re going to be replacing our outside light fixtures and now I know what I’m going to do with them. Brilliant!!

    • Beth @ Free Stylin' says

      September 5, 2012 at 9:14 am

      Oh good! I’m so glad you get to make some lanterns! Thank you! 🙂

  2. Heather@TheMommyhood says

    September 4, 2012 at 9:12 am

    So cute, Beth! You always have such great ideas!

    • Beth @ Free Stylin' says

      September 5, 2012 at 9:13 am

      Heather, you always make me smile. Thank you! 🙂

  3. Lorie says

    September 4, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    I LOVE how the lantern turned out!!

    • Beth @ Free Stylin' says

      September 5, 2012 at 9:12 am

      Thanks Lorie! 🙂

  4. orsoshesays says

    September 4, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    I love that you pulled that off for 3 dollars!! Such a clever idea too…myself, being brain dead, would probably fork over way too much money for something like that, not even thinking how easy it would be to make. You’re awesome. Whoever chose you to be a contributor was a genius. 🙂

    • Beth @ Free Stylin' says

      September 5, 2012 at 9:11 am

      Thank you Mariel! 😉 You are a genius!

  5. Tamatha Ford says

    September 5, 2012 at 4:51 am

    love it! Simple yet very elegant… Great job! Thanks for the tips

    • Beth @ Free Stylin' says

      September 5, 2012 at 9:11 am

      Thank you! 🙂

  6. Kristin Ready says

    September 5, 2012 at 6:34 am

    The beveled glass is gorgeous! Great thinking!!!

    • Beth @ Free Stylin' says

      September 5, 2012 at 9:12 am

      Thanks so much! 🙂

  7. Lindsey from therhouse.com says

    September 6, 2012 at 1:28 pm

    I have to try this! FAB!

    • Beth @ Free Stylin' says

      September 17, 2012 at 8:36 pm

      So glad you like it! 🙂

  8. Michele says

    September 7, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    What a great transformation for an unbelievable price. Well done!

    • Beth @ Free Stylin' says

      September 17, 2012 at 8:35 pm

      Thanks so much, Michele!

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