Though purchasing the real thing can be expensive, you can easily copy this look for a price that won’t leave your wallet empty. Focusing on a few Mid-century elements in your room can transform a space without going overboard. If you have a green thumb (or, you simply pick houseplants you can’t kill), why not show them off with an eye-catching pedestal? This affordable DIY from Sugar and Cloth doesn’t take any special tools and can even be completed before the rest of the family wakes up in the morning. Buy a few sizes of tapered legs (you can find these online or at most hardware stores) to create stools of varying heights. DIY Mid Century Planters from Sugar and Cloth While you could create this stand fairly easily with a few pieces of measured plywood and some nails, a little hunting at your neighborhood’s next garage sale could pay off just as well. If you find a piece without an open space for books, you can easily remove a drawer to create a little nook to store all of your favorite classics. Vintage Night Stand from Visual Heart This DIY was created to live as a plant stand, but we think it could also be great for those empty corners. A gloriously scented candle or a vase full of flowers atop this chic stand is perfect for a small apartment or a tight entryway. While this project requires a power drill and a bit more elbow grease, we think the payoff is worth the extra effort. Mid-Century Inspired Plant Stand DIY from A Beautiful Mess This makeover from Style Mutt Home is an easy IKEA hack that the blogger employed after striking out on affordable MCM chairs. We love how easily the chair goes from drab to photograph-ready with only a few hours’ work. DIY Mid-Century Modern IKEA Hack from Style Mutt Home DIY Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table from Jamie Bartlett DIY Mid Century Nightstand from Burkatron DIY Cathrineholm Candleholders from How About Orange DIY Gold Sunburst Mirror from Sarah Hearts DIY Mid Century Dresser from Woodshop Diaries
