I love Restoration Hardware, and know that many of you out there do too. Who doesn’t love their perfect combination of rustic and industrial? It creates the perfect balance of warmth and style. There is one thing I don’t love about RH though – the price tag. Basically everything in their stores and online is wayyyy out of my tiny homemaker budget. So today, I decided to tackle a RH bedroom/closet/bathroom from their catalog and see if I could find similar looking pieces, but for less cash.
Below is the magazine spread I was inspired by in Restoration Hardware’s catalog. I just love the elegant and sophisticated bedroom, the neutral colors, and the glam touches. A great bedroom/bathroom/closet combo if I ever saw one!
However, buying everything from Restoration Hardware would quickly deplete my bank account. No bueno! So I scoured the web for look alike versions that are a fraction of the price but have all the style and glam of the original RH pieces. Check out my look-alike finds below, click on the links to be taken to the copycat product and save some money!
Restoration Hardware Bed Look Alike
The bed was one of the easiest pieces to find with the biggest bang-for-your-buck savings. I found a virtually identical bed for about 1/4th of the cost! The same tufted headboard, the same color, the same fabric wrap-around of the bottom portion of the bed, and very similar legs. Sleep tight and may you have dreams of all the things you can now be doing with the cash you saved! Side note: you’ll be seeing a lot of finds from wayfair.com today – they are a great website with daily deals on specific items and great deals overall. They carry a lot of designer style items and is advertised by HGTV; they are legit.
Restoration Hardware Bedding Look Alikes
At RH, you have to buy the duvet and each pillow sham separately. The duvet costs $249.00 and each pillow sham costs $79.00 each. After some searching, I found this great bedding at overstock.com. It has beautiful hemstitching detailing along the edge of the duvet and pillow shams and you can get it in several different shades. The thread count is also higher than the RH bedding if you can believe it! The best part? You get the duvet, and two pillow shams for just $59.99. I bought my own bedding from overstock.com and it’s been a dream – super quality product and I love the way my new bedding makes my room look!
Restoration Hardware Bench Look Alike
How do you like this? Another virtually identical find from wayfair.com! Same tufting on the top, same exact build and style, right down to the wooden legs. These benches are great for storing blankets and look great at the end of any bed as a place to put on shoes in the morning! Added bonus: the one from wayfair.com comes with free two-day shipping!
Restoration Hardware Lamp Look Alikes
Take note: the prices in the picture above is for the lamp base alone. So if you want the whole kit and caboodle, the lampshade pictured from Restoration Hardware is $74 a pop. So if you are getting two lamps and two shades, one for each nightstand, RH will set you back $1,058 plus tax. Overstock.com will cost only about $250 for the lamp bases and comparable shades can be found at Target for a mere 15 bucks each.
Restoration Hardware Nightstand Look Alikes
The nightstands were a bit trickier to find as they have such a distinct and unique style and set of features. After copious amounts of searching, this nightstand from wayfair.com more than fits the bill. It features similar curvy elements for drama and flair and has the round pull rings for handles. Too make this look even more like RH’s version, spray paint the pulls black and take out the bottom drawers and you’ll have a fairly good copycat at half the price!
Restoration Hardware Key Art Look Alikes
I love the look of antique skeleton keys – they remind me of The Secret Garden and big English houses. However, I don’t love that Restoration Hardware wants $99 EACH for one framed key. If you buy 6, as is pictured in the catalog above, that’s $594 before tax! Yikes! The much more cost effective option I found was to go through etsy.com. There is a seller on Etsy called PeavyPieces who makes these delightful look-alikes for $40 each. The best part? You are supporting an artist vs. a big-box company. Etsy artists are very passionate and good at what they do and I think it’s fantastic to support them and other small businesses whenever possible. Another great thing? Lots of Etsy artists are willing to customize their pieces to fit your needs. Love GoreStudio’s keys but want a more neutral background instead of the stripes? I’m sure they’d be more than willing to accommodate!
Restoration Hardware Dresser Look Alike
As with the nightstands, this style of dresser is hard to replicate. The closest thing I found was the matching dresser to the nightstands found on wayfair.com. Both feature curvy design elements and pull ring handles. Spray paint the handles black for more of a look-a-like feel! Added bonus: more storage! This dresser has a ton more drawers to fit all of your clothing needs. Let’s be real, who of us can fit all of their clothes into three tiny drawers? Not me, that’s for sure.
Restoration Hardware Poster Look Alike
Cool old crests are a unique way to add character and voice to any space. If your family has a crest, it can even add a great personal touch to your home and provides a great conversation starter. If you don’t have a family crest (or don’t know what it is), other crests are still wonderful pieces to add to your home. The copycat I found on allposters.com is a mere fraction of the cost and also has some cool antique colors and styling to bring more of a pop of impact. If you look closely, you’ll notice that both crest posters feature a dragon and a lion, crown, and other fancy script elements!
Restoration Hardware Mirror Look Alike
Wayfair comes to save the day yet again! The mirror from RH is absolutely breathtaking – both in the fact that it is beautiful and the fact that it costs over 2 grand. Whoa! I wanted to find a similar shape and detailing to keep the beauty of the mirror in the room, and found a very close version of it on wayfair.com (forgive the blurry picture.) It features the same elongated rectangle shape, with beautiful side and top detailing and will add a touch of royalty to your space.
Restoration Hardware Sink Look Alike
I loved the look of the exposed sink in the Restoration Hardware catalog but knew I would never be able to afford to put one in my house. That would be several paychecks for me to buy this. I looked to our trusty neighborhood home improvement store and found a very similar version for half the cost. I adore the look of the metal legs, the old-fashioned knobs that mimic the original and I love that there is the added bonus of a storage rack underneath. Great for a basket full of towels for guests!
Restoration Hardware Chair Look Alike
I’m just going to come out and say it, I love these chairs. They exude elegance, refinement, and sophistication. This is the perfect chair to have in your boudoir as it provides a comfy place to sit, either while getting ready or as a nice spot to read a magazine. I learned that this style of chair is called a “bergère” and originated in France during the Regency period. Talk about a lovely Jane Austen-esque, romantic addition to your bedroom! My copycat version features the same rustic wood frame, rounded top, high sides, and oatmeal linen upholstery. Add a little throw pillow and you’ve got a lovely replica of Restoration Hardware’s pricier version!
Now it’s time to add it up.
If you bought all of the versions from Restoration Hardware you would spend a whopping $13,859.00 BEFORE tax! Ouch. It hurts to even think about spending that much money! I love you, RH, but I don’t think the relationship between you and my wallet will work out.
However, if you bought all of my look-a-like versions, it would only cost you $4,530.37 before tax!
That’s a 67% savings of $9,329.00!
Don’t be overwhelmed by the price tags of the more high-end stores like Restoration Hardware – it is absolutely possible for you to get the same look for less! With a little bit of time and research, you can save yourself thousands of dollars and end up with a beautiful home right out of the catalog. As always, maximize savings by buying pieces over time instead of all at once and by looking for similar pieces at thrift stores and garage sales!
What’s your favorite look alike find from this post?
Great idea, I don’t follow many trends so never know what to look for, this is my partners and my style smashed together perfectly. I love the lower princes lampshade, it’s even better than the expensive one. x
I love how it’s a melding of styles, too 🙂 And I totally agree – I often end up liking the look of the cheaper versions!
What’s the name of the brand of the bedding from OverStock.com?
Hi Brittany – thanks for stopping by! Here’s the link to the bedding at Overstock.com: http://www.overstock.com/Bedding-Bath/Hemstitch-400-Thread-Count-Solid-Cotton-3-piece-Duvet-Cover-Set/3304451/product.html?searchidx=1 Happy shopping and hope to see you again soon! 🙂
I am totally in love with Restoration Hardwares bed Heirloom Silver Chest Platform Storage Chest in the grey in king size. Have you seen anything like it anywhere? I love your posts!
Thanks,
Chelsea
Crazy awesome! That is a HUGE savings!!
Thank you! As a twenty-something on a budget, I’m always trying to maximize savings 🙂
Good findings! I can’t believe how similar everything is. I love the lamp from Overstock! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much! It’s almost like a game to see how close to the original I can get 🙂 I love the lamp, too! Better than the original, I think 🙂
You are fabulous! I love that you took the time to do this. I also love restoration hardware, but not the prices. Thanks for making my life easier when I move to my new place next year! I am now a follower.
Aww, Annmarie, that just made my day! I’m so so glad that my post could help you out – your new space will look great!I’m with you – RH is amazing but the prices are not. Thanks for the compliment and the follow! 🙂
Love this room! I have been looking everywhere for grey bedding like this. Could you post a link to overstock page where it is found?
Thanks!
Thank you Sarah – I’m so glad you love it! Here’s the link to the Overstock bedding I posted: http://www.overstock.com/Bedding-Bath/Hemstitch-400-Thread-Count-Solid-Cotton-3-piece-Duvet-Cover-Set/3304451/product.html?searchidx=0 Happy shopping! 🙂
This is great information! Thank you very much. I am also moving next year and this helps me a lot. I like Restoration Hardware but not many people can pay $14K for 1 room in their house. I am definitely going to follow you
I’m so glad I could help, Sheri! I totally agree – I could never afford $14k for anything! Best of luck in your move next year and thank you so much for the follow! 🙂
Can you provide the link for the bed and the ottoman bench? I cannot find it on Wayfair. Thanks!! 🙂
Hi Christie, thanks for stopping by! Here is the link for the bedframe: http://www.wayfair.com/Skyline-Furniture-Premier-Upholstered-Panel-Bed-SKY4065-SKY4065.html
Unfortunately it looks like they don’t have that same bench in stock anymore, but here are a couple similar options from Wayfair:
http://www.wayfair.com/Sole-Designs-Brooke-Upholstered-Storage-Bench-SDSN1559.html or http://www.wayfair.com/ORE-Furniture-Upholstered-Storage-Bedroom-Bench-with-Seating-HB4493-ORE2391.html
I hope that helps! 🙂
I love your site! I am in love with arhaus coffee tables can you beat their prices with the same look?
Aw, thank you! Which coffee table from Arhaus did you have in mind, Tandy? If you send me a link, I can see if I can find a look-alike! 🙂
Looking for something similar to the Restoration Hardware St James King bed with the low footboard. I saw the JC penny Look alike but its to much lacquer for me.
Julie
Hi Julie thanks so much for stopping by! After a bit of searching around I was able to find this: http://www.wayfair.com/A.R.T.-Ventura-Sleigh-Bed-19215-ATF2538.html It’s not an exact match, but does boast the same wood tone and wood grain as well as a paneled headboard with an overall more traditional feel. I hope that helps!
nice work- I love all the look a likes for less out there; my only concern is whenever I buy something cheaper it feels cheaply made, junkie and never lasts. For example, I bought a pair of coastal-feeling nightstands at a discount furniture store and within 3 months and with only a few open and shuts, the drawer slides had broken and now the drawer won’t properly open or close. Depending upon the item sometimes it is worth it to pay a little more for better quality.
Totally agree Jamie! Sometimes it’s best to go for the more expensive furniture, depending on what it is and how much use it will get. Though some places like Wayfair.com offer both low prices and great-quality items. I buy from them all the time!
Hi. Looks great. I’m trying to recreate the restoration boys cabin bed idea for less. Have you seen anything similar??
That Restoration Hardware cabin bed is so neat! What a fun place for a little boy or girl. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to to find an exact match, but it looks like a fair amount of people on Etsy either sell them or sell the plans so you can build your own. Here’s an example: https://www.etsy.com/listing/240114421/rustic-cabin-bunk-bed?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=cabin%20bed&ref=sr_gallery_17 I hope that helps and good luck!
I am starting to redo our bedroom and so glad I found this post. How fun!!!
That’s so great! I’m so glad you found my post 🙂 Happy decorating! Be sure to let me know how it goes and if I can help in anyway!
Any chance you could find a look alike for the bedside mirrors?
Here are some similar ones to get you started!
http://www.westelm.com/products/9080706/?catalogId=53&sku=9080706&bnrid=3902401&cm_ven=Google_PLA&cm_cat=Shopping&cm_pla=All_Mirrors&cm_ite=AllProducts&gclid=Cj0KEQjwqZKxBRDBkNmLt9DejNgBEiQAq8XWPo7RZQULRyj5rElWOFVVahcmxgY93Hu_FxFqW3914kwaAgi58P8HAQ&kwid=productads-plaid^84801896273-sku^9080706-adType^PLA-device^c-adid^49161484193
http://www.wayfair.com/Uttermost-Fedala-Mirror-12910-L41-K~UM14828.html?refid=GX64116243780-UM14828&device=c&ptid=99033611580&gclid=Cj0KEQjwqZKxBRDBkNmLt9DejNgBEiQAq8XWPoIBydGnfRW6imsxXtbWXH9Vf3UVqfw-1an1pFoki8kaAhaW8P8HAQ
http://www.carsons.com/product/730867.html?CID=GOOG-PLA-AS&gclid=Cj0KEQjwqZKxBRDBkNmLt9DejNgBEiQAq8XWPkgZL4eRTIrbulat7CcVvYsp7K6kKnvxadUINZi2pHMaAuJg8P8HAQ&kwid=productads-plaid^109978163531-sku^0611787441926@ADL4CARSONS-adType^PLA-device^c-adid^65193859811
I hope that helps! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Amazing finds, beautiful site. Love your posts and projects. Really nice writing style as well. Continued success to you!
Aw, thank you SO much for your kind words, Alyson! You just made my day! Thank you so much for stopping by 🙂
Hi Erica! You are amazing! I love Restoration Hardware! My daughter is expecting a baby boy in Apri. She loves the nursery on their website with the Colette Tufted Crib and the Gilt Demilune Canopy Bed Crown. Do you think you can help us get the same look for less?
Hi Dana!
I wasn’t sure what color crib your daughter wanted by I found a crib here that’s similar to the Ivory one: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=81320346&cp=&parentPage=search
And here’s a lookalike for the crown canopy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/174946696/gold-fleur-de-lis-bed-crown-canopy-set?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_a-home_and_living-home_decor-other&utm_custom1=daf60449-324a-4e5f-b200-1b886c9981b7&gclid=Cj0KEQiA4eqyBRDUh7Omv9vCtsoBEiQAspfs8ra4Xbe3yxjD-T0ojnPYgQrHuCuDL1Vyfyqb2RhanEcaAkoE8P8HAQ
I hope that helps and congratulations to you and your daughter!! 🙂
Hi Erica?
I love all the look alikes you posted!
How do I find the chair from overstock that is a look alike for the restoration hardware style chair bergère?
Also, do you know of any similar looks for this console table from restoration hardware?
https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod3170217&categoryId=cat1656017
Thank you, Dana
Hi Dana,
Here is the link to the Bergere chairs on Overstock: http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Safavieh-Arles-Beige-Antiqued-Oak-Finish-Nailhead-Arm-Chair/6391669/product.html?recset=2a392c62-cd3c-489c-b43f-98757001cbcb&refccid=AZPBLVIQQFS2PDCNFMAAU4XHE4&recalg=828,512&recidx=4
As far as the console table goes – I did some looking around and research and unfortunately I couldn’t find anything that was truly similar enough. It’s harder with very custom pieces like that gorgeous table since the design is uncommon and might even be copyrighted by the creator. If you want a similar look for cheaper, you could look into having it made for you, or you could make a DIY version using upside-down saw horses with a glass surface placed over the top. I hope that’s helpful and thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Erica,
This is a great article and we definitely appreciate being able to find the Restoration Hardware Lyon chairs for much less in a similar style on Overstock so thank you so much for point us in the right direction there!
With that said, I also wanted toss out a bit of a self promotion post as well. Although in a slightly different vein, we sell vintage reproduction maps of much of the Restoration Wall decor line at a fraction of the cost. Although our prints do not come framed, you can frame the prints yourself and end up saving more than 50% off what Restoration Hardware charges for the print and frame.
We’d love it if you and your visitors took a look if you’re in the market for affordable Restoration Wall Decor!
https://etsy.com/shop/monarchco
If you don’t see a map or an image you’d like replicated, we can do a custom order at no extra cost too! We’re continually adding to our art line so if you don’t see something yet that may be offered by Restoration Hardware, do let us know and we’ll see if we can source it for you!
Oh and be sure to check out our sister shop too: https://etsy.com/shop/foundryco
Will
Monarch Co
Beautiful!
Do you have a link for the lamp from Overstock?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Here you go! http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/INSPIRE-Q-Felton-3-way-Crystal-Mirror-Base-1-light-Accent-Table-Lamp/8484646/product.html?recset=3b79d997-c4c2-417f-a6b4-c2a099fd6602&refccid=VEOQHDGWCPQ3XT2G626XOJGV6Y&searchidx=2&recalg=63&recidx=2 And it looks like they are having a sale so they are only $97 vs $113. Happy shopping!
Erica,
Would you be kind enough to provide the link for the lamps, please?
Many thanks, Cass
Here you go, Cass! http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/INSPIRE-Q-Felton-3-way-Crystal-Mirror-Base-1-light-Accent-Table-Lamp/8484646/product.html?recset=3b79d997-c4c2-417f-a6b4-c2a099fd6602&refccid=VEOQHDGWCPQ3XT2G626XOJGV6Y&searchidx=2&recalg=63&recidx=2 And it looks like they are having a sale so they are only $97 vs $113. Happy shopping!
Erica –
Thank you for responding! It was quite kind of you. Do you happen to know any ‘looks for less’ for RH’s ANNECY METAL-WRAPPED COFFEE TABLE?
I can’t seem to find zinc wrapped furniture …
You’re posts are simply wonderful!
So happy to help, Cass! I did a bit of hunting for a similar coffee table and so far most of what I’m finding is just zinc-topped tables, not metal all the way around. I’ll keep up the hunt and let you know when I find something that fits what you’re looking for! Thank you SO much for reading and stopping by 🙂
Hi Erica – love this post, can you help me with RH outdoor Provence collection look alikes? I have looked around but not much luck. I love the sloping style and outdoor cushions quality that RH is offering but not happy with the price:
https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/category/products.jsp?categoryId=cat1696028
Hi!
I was wondering if you have seen any look alikes for this bed? I have been scouring!
https://www.rhbabyandchild.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=rhbc_prod395262&categoryId=rhbc_cat206019
Can you find look alike for the RH St. James Panel Bed with Footboard in antique white. Also, the rest of the bedroom set, including the St. James Armoire?
Do you know of any armoires similar to the RH french casement weathered oak driftwood, or plantation shutter look? I need 2 to use as master bedroom closets. 90-100″” tall, approx 38″ wide, and most importantly approx 16″ deep.
Thr RH armoirs are $2000 each and back ordered.
So far, I have only found Ikea pax, which has the dimensions, but not the look.
Would like something a little more upscale.
Thank you, Ellen