Pottery Barn Kids DIY Knockoff Oar Decor
I am sharing this adorable Pottery Barn kids knockoff oar decor! This is perfect for updating a kids bedroom!
I love me a good DIY knockoff project… and today I’m here to give you the 411 on this Pottery Barn Kids DIY Knockoff Oar Decor. A great addition to our sons’ nautical feeling bedroom revamp; I love how they turned out.
Do you get oars and paddles mixed up?
Well, if not, you have me beat. I had to look it up.
A little lesson in semantics: Oars are designed to be held to the boat in an oarlock (and usually have a thicker rounder handle), while paddles are designed to be held and supported by the paddler’s hands (source).
So I guess that even though this is PB Kids DIY Knockoff Oar Décor, what I actually painted are paddles.
Materials:
– Two 36″ paddles (that I purchased at a local sporting supply store)
– Primer, white and yellow latex wall paint
– Paint brush, painters tape (I used the yellow frog tape for delicate surfaces)
Budget breakdown:
The Pottery Barn Kids Paddles are listed for $39 US and $54 in Canada – I bought my clear lacquered wooden oars at a local big box store for $16 each. I already owned the primer, paint (it is the same wall paint I used for the stripes in the boys’ room), the painters tape (also left over from my wall striping project), and the paint brush so I didn’t have to spend any additional money above the cost of the paddles.
Steps:
I started by painting my paddles with a coat of primer, front and back, and let it dry as per instructions. I then gave them two coats of leftover white latex wall paint (the same as I used for the boys’ DIY Plank Wall).
Once the paint had dried for 24 hours I taped off the stripes using frog tape for delicate surfaces – as well as one thin strip of green painters tape for the thin stripe. Make sure to press the tape down firmly on the edges so that the paint doesn’t leak through.
Last step: just paint your chosen colour on the parts of the paddle left untapped. I did three coats of each colour. Once dry I peeled the tape and then touched it up with white in the few little spots where the paint snuck under the tape.
Done!
I love how they look against the boys’ new DIY Plank Wall– and they fit perfectly above their crate/laundry basket.
I painted these in yellow and red because my little guy claims to prefer yellow while the older one loves red – I used these two different colors to make their beds a little different from one another’s too.
On Friday I will be back to share a little more about that crate and some of the other trash to treasure finds I’ve used to decorate their room.
Do you have any tips for painting perfect stripes? I find that frog tape works really well but I always get a few little sneaky leaky bits…. I’d love to hear your advice and experiences!
Thanks for reading. And remember my housie friends, HOME isn’t built in a day. Enjoy the journey!
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How did you do the thin stripe with just one thin strip of the green frog tape. Is that stripe the actual tape or is it paint?
I’m sorry…I thought you made the stripes by painting between the tape but you made the stripes by painting OVER the tape
Hi Cheryl! Yes- the base coat was already there, then I taped off the stripes and painted the second colour over top. When I removed the tape it left the original white revealed! Good luck with your project:)
I am obsessed with this! So excited to add to my kids play room. Can you please let us know what sporting supply store you purchased from? Thanks!
Hello! I bought mine at “Canadian Tire” – they sell everything from kitchen supplies to tools to sporting gear. I have even seen basic paddles at Walmart though, so it shouldn’t be too hard to find one (fingers crossed!).
I had absolutely no idea what the difference between oars and paddles were. Thanks for the lesson. 😉 (P.S. Have I mentioned how I love this room?)
Lol- I had to wiki it a few times to get it into my head… not sure if it stuck. But I know oars are for row boats and paddles are for canoes/kayaks so I try to just think about that! Thanks for your visit Alexis!!
You did an amazing job on this craft! I love a Pottery Barn knockoff any day of the week. I’ve seen these paddles in Pottery Barn, I’m obsessed with it! I’ve seen your other post with pictures of the rest of the room and it looks great!! You have a great site with awesome clever idea! Make sure to like your page, looking forward to following you!
Fantastic! I absolutely love this room, so bright and bold yet clean.
SO cute! Love these. I’ve been looking at vintage old looking oars (maybe they are paddles, LOL!) lately, I like that we have similar tastes in things! It would be fun to go shopping with you. 🙂 Sharon
Hi Krista, I just pinned this, really this is a darling project! I don’t know where to find the paddles though…could you let me know WHERE you found them? (does big box store mean Walmart?)
Krista, these are fabulous! I love the happy colors and fun stripes! This room is shaping up to be awesome.
Hi Krista! These are so cute, I’m going to feature them on my ‘Weekly Wonders’ post tomorrow morning. Thanks for sharing! ~Lisa
Krista, these are the perfect punch for your little guys fun nautical room! What a great knock-off, thanks so much for stopping by Best of the Nest to share them!
Those are the such a great addition to the room! Every bit as cute as the PB version and in the perfect colors for your space! Thanks so much for sharing your project on Best of the Nest!!
These are awesome, Krista! I love the way the room is coming together. Beautiful!!
Great knockoff!!!
Love the bright colors!
Love it and shared it on my page. Theresa @DearCreatives
Oh my gosh Krista!!! I want them!!! Such a great job!
These look great! I love that they’re painted with such bright colors! How fun!
This is awesome, what a great knockoff and I can’t wait to see what else you do in the room! Thanks for sharing at The Makers!
These are the perfect accessory to a nautical themed room! I love them! You did such a great job doing this knockoff!
These are so stinking cute!! I love them Krista!!
$16 is a great price to makeover an oar! Very cute tutorial. 🙂
I love these, Krista! Awesome colors! Pinning!♥
Krista, You KNOW I love these! Your nautical boys room is beautiful too!
Wow, Krista! These are fabulous! Great knock-off!
That’s brilliant! You did a wonderful job. My son would love that too!
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
http://www.natashainoz.com
Wow, you’re doing an awesome job on this room! I love these paddles!
These are super cute Krista and look great in the room!
These are cute, love the knock off. Thanks for the lesson too, I learned something about boating today!
Awesome project idea for a lot less!! I love Pottery Barn but the prices on their items is ridiculous!! It’s great when you take something and make it for a lot less!! 🙂 Thanks for sharing stopping by from the Hit Me with your Best Shot Linky Party to say HI!! 🙂
Love these, Krista! You make me want to go with a nautical theme for my boys’ rooms. Given that I’m in the middle of the desert, it wouldn’t quite make sense though:(
Fabulous idea!! Love these.
So cute, Krista! You should submit this to Knock Off Decor!
So cute!! I have been eyeing that DIY for awhile now too. I always forget to check Canadian Tire for some when I am there!
My son would love it!