Brilliant…

WOW!!! i can barely tell the difference! she did an awesome job.

Wow! The $100 version is so much nicer than the original! Nice job!

why is the other one $3000? Is it wrapped in real zebra?!

Great idea, I really want a console table for my entryway, but I like the idea of using chalkboard contact paper instead!

I like it, but I think that the original works better for me because the zebra stripes are thick whereas the DIY ones are thin and a little busy looking, which makes it hard to see the beading detail. Other than that, I like it! If I were crafty, I would try this. LOL

just beautiful…and thanks for giving me ideas – i have 2 silver lamps with white shades that i think really, really need those blue shades you used! did they come as part of the lamps?

I like the second one better…

Brilliant handy work! You should be proud. I would happily use it in my home or a client’s!

uuhhh pretty easy to do it!!… i’ll try to do it with another stamp!!
thanks for the DIY!!

oh oh oh this wants to live in my bedroom. I’m so doing this – but I think it would be perfect for light batting and fabric! The possibilities are endless – dots, toile, etc.

Wow– fantastic job. And your styling on and around the console are so much nicer than the inspiration piece. You must have a very glamorous home!

This is just fabulous.

What a great idea! I have been searching for a table similar to this for my dining/living room and I think this is easy enough for me to do myself!! Although I don’t trust that mine will turn out as clean as yours! ;)

Very impressive. Talk about an exact replication.

looks fantastic! great job.

She is great and such an inspiration. Loved this project of her’s.

thanks for such the warm and encouraging comments, you guys rock.
stella- the real table is from horchow.com and is real zebra leather, thus the steep pricetag! and I love the idea of doing it with chalkboard contact paper, that would look fantastic and kid-friendly!
Piper-the lamps came with the fab navy blue shades from target no less on clearance!

I’m not into animal print, but what an amazing “the look for less” transformation! Awesome DIY job.

I am amazed! You saved up thousands of dollars and the result even looked better!

Very good.

I remember seeing that console on the neiman marcus website and thinking “that shouldnt be 3000 dollars, all it is 3 pieces of particle board nailed together with zebra fabric and nail heads”….and now what do you know, its a craft!!!

I gotta say, for 100 bucks, that table looks identical to the 3000 dollar one. It wouldnt work in my house, but if I had a really hip loft or a modern mid century, it would look wonderful!

P.S. I love the DIY get this look for less posts…we need more of them!!!

Beautiful job! I’m curious–when the leg is nailed to the top, you don’t need a bracket or glue or something? It seems like it would become wobbly or unstable with nails only. Also, any advice for hammering those nails in straight? (Can you tell I’ve had a few unsuccessful DIYs?!)

I love that piece too- nice work.

I believe the original piece is covered in material which is dyed hide- not real zebra hide. It is a natural hide and then dyed with black zebra stripes to appear like a real zebra hide. These are handmade items hence, the pricetag.

Hey Dodi!! My sister used a nailgun to put the wood pieces together and kept them all steady with clamps during the assembly. we thought it would be unsteady as well, but proved us wrong and our table is on the large side. If you make a smaller table and use thick wood there shouldn’t be a problem with balance.
Good luck, hope it turns out for ya!

You crafty thing! So clever. Please could you tell me about the painting. I ADORE it!

sorry me, again…here’s my email for further questions about assembly:[email protected]
another tip, my sister said she used deck screws for extra strength.
also, kate-the painting was a steal at homegoods!

Nice table, but I really like that painting! Is that also a DIY, or can I get some info about where it came from?

How stable is the table? is there a specific way to ask for the wood to be cut?

This is very inspirational!

If additional stability is needed or for your own peace of mind, you can use L brackets, aka “corner braces” underneath or bracket the piece to the wall. All depends on the overall dimensions of the piece.

I saw the original design the same day I discovered this website. They had it at a Home Goods store on sale for $75.

Fantastic! Another idea is to use fabric instead of contact paper and use a spray adhesive (about $15) to glue it. That gives you more options if you can’t find a contact paper that you like.

LOVE THIS!! The zebra print is to die for. I’m going to make this, this weekend! But WHERE in the world did you get the zebra print contact paper? I can’t find it anywhere!!
Beautiful job! (:

I want to try this but I found some fabric to use instead! :)

Wow I am 100% doing this! Looks simple enough. Thanks for sharing! :)

my daughter wants to have a desk in her room. her decor is black and white so this would be perfect! I have been looking for a desk and since I could make this any size to fit her space I love the idea!!! I also like your version much better than the original. great job!