Hello friends! It’s time for another series of 10 Minute Decorating – summer edition! My cohosts and I have 9 gorgeous quick and easy summer decor projects to share with you today, so you can create a fabulous home in just 10 minutes! My 10 minute decor idea is to Make Faux Coral Inspired by Pottery Barn!
I love this monthly series – I hope you do too! Make sure you visit all the fabulous blogs at the end of this post for some easy, beautiful summer decor ideas!
Pottery Barn is one of my favorite places to shop…but sometimes it’s less inexpensive and quicker to make their looks for less!
I fell in love with this white spike coral decor – I think my version looks almost like it, don’t you?
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I love how simple this DIY project is!
How to Make Faux Coral, Inspired by Pottery Barn!
Supply List
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1. Aquarium Plastic Coral Decor
Tutorial Instructions:
Apply two coats of white primer spray paint to the plastic coral. Let dry completely between coats. Add another coat if needed.
Can you believe just how easy it is to take a blue plastic coral accent for an aquarium and turn it into stylish decor for the home?
I put a couple on my summer mantel – I love adding sea inspired decor to my home for summer!
It looks beautiful paired with mercury glass candle holders, lagoon blue candles, rope balls and star fish accents:
Styling Tips: You can also add these DIY Coral items to a shelf, console table, add them to tops of candlesticks or add a few to a basket like these Pottery Barn inspiration shots show:
See my Guest Bedroom Decor Refresh for more coastal decorating ideas and my Summer Home Tour for more Beach Style Decorating Ideas!
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Heather Luckhurst is an Interior Designer and owner of the Design and Lifestyle website 
What a great idea!! Definitely going to try this!! xo
This is a great idea. Thanks for posting.
You’re welcome Charlotte!! Glad you like it and thanks for visiting my post!
Do try it Susan – it will look so pretty in your beautiful home!
THAT……is a super idea. Can’t wait to try it.
Ok Heather – this is brilliant!! Especially since coral is so expensive and if you are lucky enough to spot some on the beach, you really should’t remove it. I have 10 minutes today I am doing this!!
You’re right Kelly – you shouldn’t collect real coral. This is easier, quicker and so pretty for summer! Appreciate your lovely compliments!
Hi Heather,
This is simply the easiest, greatest idea! I am sooooo trying this as soon as I stop at the pet store. Thanks for sharing!
So glad you like this easy coral decor project Lee!!
Beautiful, I love this affordable idea! So pretty!
Thank you Debbie – I love them so much I’m making more to put in my wooden dough bowl! Happy summer friend!
WOW! It turned out perfectly! GENIUS!!!
Thanks Kristi – I love how EASY this project is!
This would be the perfect lighter-colored decor piece that I may need for darker living room. Such a great idea! I love these 10-minute ideas.
Oh great – I’m so thrilled that you love our 10 minute decorating ideas Heather! (great name lol!) Have fun making this coral for your living room – I’m sure it will brighten it up! 🙂
Such a smart idea! It looks just like the PB one and I love all of the inspiration photos especially the one with the coral in the basket.
Thanks Jennifer! Have a super summer friend!
Thanks Jennifer – it’s a super easy DIY and I think I’ll be making more! Happy summer!
Beautiful, but where does one find faux coral?
You can find it with the links that are in the post Roberta!
You’re welcome Misty! xo Heather
I love this idea! I found some for only $3.00 on ebay from China, if you don’t mind the long shipping time. (Usually 2-4 weeks.)