Restoration Hardware Dupe | DIY High End RH Décor | Create a Stone Finish Using Drywall Compound

Restoration Hardware has stunning decor...at prices that can stun you! So why not dupe them for a fraction of the cost? And all of the satisfaction of a DIY project!
The RH Indonesian Currency Disk is a gorgeous large piece and it's simple design is perfect for a dupe project. In this video I start with foam board from the Dollar Tree, add a some drywall mud, paint and a whole lot of time and I end up with a large, inexpensive, high end dup.
Décor trends change all the time. How we use our spaces changes too. And I agree, there are items that should be splurged on to make sure you get quality and longevity. This is why it's such a great idea to save on décor pieces with dupes and DIYs. Save money in one area to spend it somewhere else.
This décor piece is part of my dining room project. I know in the future, I'm completely redecorating the dining room; new furniture, wall trim, new art, the works. But for now, I want it to at least look presentable. So instead of splurging, I'm saving, duping and DIYing! Remember to subscribe and ring the notification bell to see all the high end low budget dining room decorating ideas!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 ⏩ Intro
00:15 ⏩ Cutting and Assembling
05:20 ⏩ Sealing and Coating
08:09 ⏩ Marker 3
11:37 ⏩ Smoothing Rough Areas
12:01 ⏩ Adding Texture and Colour
12:40 ⏩ Making Wood Base
13:42 ⏩ Dry Brushing
16:12 ⏩ Reflecting on Progress
17:01 ⏩ Updated Colours
17:21 ⏩ Finishing Wood Base
18:06 ⏩ Putting It All Together
18:46 ⏩ All Done and Final Words
20:31 ⏩ Bloopers

[@SusanneCape]

I generally don't like these diys where people talk so much, but this was not just informative, but also thoroughly entertaining. Loved it.

[@HomeCulture]

When I began reading your comment, I thought 'oh no, my big mouth is getting me in trouble again' - but thank you so much! I really happy you enjoyed it! I'll keep trying to keep the talking balanced and informative!

[@danielle3735]

I agree- new Sub! I thoroughly enjoyed this and you. I love your personality. I smiled the entire video almost!!!! Great job!

[@sanet3095]

What a refreshing DIY vlog with a REAL person and a bonus sense of humour. And real DIY, including a redo and mistakes. You go, girl. I think after Covid, most of us are over insincere, self-promotional DIY vlogs. Loved this, keep going please, I've subscribed and are following. Lots of love from sunny South Africa (Cape Town).

[@HomeCulture]

You completely made my day! Thank you for the fantastic comment and compliments! It amazes me that someone a far away as South Africa has watched our channel! And I'm totally jealous that it's 'sunny' South Africa...I haven't seen the sun for days. Winter is so grey. But your comment is all sunshine 😊

[@user-bj9oo8gc2e]

I love your video. Informative and real. You are real, not a video pretend person. I like that you figured out a better way to paint the next one. And also you listened to your husband and corrected your error

[@HomeCulture]

I appreciate that! Thank you so much! I do try to listen to other people's opinions when I ask them to be honest. I had stared at that paint job so long, I needed a second opinion! I still keep this up in my dining room 😁

[@donnaleonard276]

6/5/23 U did a FABULOUS JOB. LUV LUV LUV.....🙏🏾💜🌷

[@HomeCulture]

Aww!! Thank you so much! Loving the support and encouragement!

[@louiseboncher1070]

I'm not sure if you'll see my comment- since this video is from 7 months ago. But I hope you do. Because I want you to know just how much I enjoyed it and how much I appreciate what a good job you did. As soon as I finished watching, I subscribed. This was right up my alley, and seeing you take the time to think out all the steps needed to make it look like something worth owning and displaying made me very happy. I'll be watching more of your videos, thanks, lou

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me such a kind comment!! I still have this disc on display in my dining room. It was definitely a process of trial and error, but I'm glad I kept at it. Again thank you!!

[@Jimmet46]

I really, really like this! You rocked it!

[@HomeCulture]

Thanks! Crazy to think it's paint and paper! I still have it as decor in my dining room.

[@lianeyoung3921]

You are too cute!!! Love the facial expressions and the snarky comments! Also love all the technical methods you used to create this masterpiece!!! This would look so good in my house, so if you feel like a road trip to Virginia, feel free to stop on by! 🙃🐞

[@HomeCulture]

And you are too kind! I do have to say, I was impressed with how this turned out, even though I was tempted to give up on it several times. I've never been to Virginia!! Yet!!

[@anya40]

Wow, you nailed it! I don't have the patience to do it, but I love yours!

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much! And it did take so long! I did think about giving up a few times!!

[@PeriLyons123]

ancient civilizations apparently used giant lifesavers as currency..? great job. make more videos!! we need your talent and adorable beds. you go girl!

[@HomeCulture]

But doesn't the idea of huge lifesaver money sound so fun? Imagine the size of our wallets!!! Thank you so much!

[@PeriLyons123]

@@HomeCulture “ Him: “Honey, I’m gonna take the wheelbarrow to the 7-21. gotta buy a loaf of bread.” “I’ve heard that they’re thinking about changing the currency to PAPER”. Her” Oh, that’s just SILKY.”

[@HomeCulture]

@@PeriLyons123 Haha! Someone needs to do a 'documentary' on using these coins for everyday shopping!

[@feleciaallen3601]

The technical & precise measuring tool was a great idea🤣🤣🤣 I use bowls pizza pans😁You did an awesome job!!

[@HomeCulture]

Pizza pans! That's actually a great idea - you can see the size and try it out in the space before cutting! We're both just very resourceful and creative with our measuring!!! Thank you!!!

[@genevievemurray7743]

How clever. Well done.

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@rachelpalumbo8135]

Love it you are so funny and enjoyable to watch thanks for sharing

[@HomeCulture]

And you are very kind! Thanks for the awesome comment!

[@PeriLyons123]

oh my gosh a DIY er with a sense of humor who doesn’t take herself seriously! also, you seem like a genuine artist. thanks for the droll authenticity. i done subscribed. thanks!

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you! DIY is fun - and I'm just a girl too cheap to spend that kind of money on decor!!! I want to show the ups and downs of decorating without breaking the bank...but if I could use these huge lifesavers as cash....hmmm...😆

[@lzrd8460]

I thank you for soooo many reasons. Firstly, your instructions were very easy to follow and no unnecessary chit-chat, nor annoying noisy music. You took the time to show us how you got the disc to be dimensional. You have a pleasant speaking voice, which I appreciate as I’m a senior and many of the young girls doing tutorials have voices that I find difficult to hear. And lastly, just an all around great tutorial! I do think you should have started with a darker colour first as the final look would have looked more textured. Thank you so much for sharing. I would be curious to know approximately how many hours it took to complete. Well worth the time for sure! 👏👏👏👏👏👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you for leaving me such an encouraging comment! I love getting tips on how to keep my videos engaging. I spent over a week on this disc, most of it because I had to keep leaving the paint to dry...and because I was still working out on what worked best. If I was to do re-make it, I'd say 3-4 days, again due to the drying time. I still have it out in my dining room!

[@suzetteanthony5181]

Beautiful and very inspiring, thanks

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you for the awesome comment! I'm glad you enjoyed the project!!

[@Dragonfly0912]

I think it looks fantastic, starting off black sounds great but you seem to second guess your amazing work too much. 🎉🎉🎉

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you! I do over analyze/critique my work - I want to present a worthwhile project. So thank you for the encouraging comment!

[@casual454t1]

That is absolutely awesome, and you are a hoot! Thanks for the laughs!

[@HomeCulture]

Aww! Thank you so much! I love your comment, such a perfect way to start the weekend!

[@carolinebentley4347]

That turned out great. You are a joy to watch was so much fun and relatable thank you.

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much! Comments like yours are such a boost to keep me going! I appreciate so much that you took the time to drop me such a nice comment!!!

[@euniceappling7912]

Beautiful

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you

[@anthonyshurburn7560]

This is definitely one of the coolest DIY's I've ever seen. The wood base was REALLY nice also.

[@HomeCulture]

Wow! Thank you so much! The base is a really weathered, junk piece cut off from the end of a 2x8. I sanded it a lot to round out the edges. It's something that would normally get thrown out!

[@lzrd8460]

Loved that wood base! Gorgeous! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Lollylolly7765]

I think you did a great job.

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much! This made me smile! I really appreciate that you took the time to drop me a nice comment like this.

[@luciahundelshausen612]

Excelente mil gracias ¡ felicitaciones!

[@HomeCulture]

Muchísimas gracias! I love the comments from all over the world! ❤️

[@pamelabrown667]

Lol I love your sense of humor 😂 You sound like me lol. Use what you have! These are beautiful!! 💖

[@HomeCulture]

😄 Thank you so much! Being resourceful is being creative, right??

[@lynnstaton5732]

This went very well and turned out just beautiful

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you! Half way through this, I felt like I was headed for disaster. I really didn't think it would turn out. But now it's sitting pretty in my dining room!

[@karenwoodruff3533]

Beautiful workmanship!!!

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much! So appreciate it!

[@polarbearsrus6980]

Love it, thanks for sharing.

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you! I appreciate the comment!

[@maryjager1757]

The outtakes at the end were hilarious! Love your deadpan sense of humor. On top of that the item turned out great! New subscriber here❤️

[@HomeCulture]

Welcome Mary! And thank you! I still keep this disc, pride of place, in the dining room 😁

[@peggyp3680]

I love this and will probably be making one of my own. Your instructions were fun and interesting. Sometimes I have to click out of someone’s demo because their instructions are so very tedious to listen to. And they don’t shut the camera off while the repetitive parts are being done. You did, and that kept me interested and your humor kept me engaged. I’ve subscribed and now I am going to look for that wood aging tutorial that you mentioned.

[@HomeCulture]

Peggy, thank you so much for the awesome comment! I really appreciate the feedback and I do take suggestions seriously. I did make a video on aging wood and in the description I also linked Valerie's original video; you can find both here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m16QfXWlpKiEmac I want to do another RH dupe, I just have to pick another interesting project....Thanks again! And have fun making your own version of this!

[@nationalgi]

I mean, c'mon! It came out excellent. Subscribing.

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much! Several times while I was making this, I was ready to give up lol I'm glad I just kept dabbing that paint!

[@Lewellfouch]

Totally loved this DIY!! Yours look better than shops! Keep on making way cool vids with your cool sense of humor!

[@HomeCulture]

Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@Lewellfouch]

@@HomeCulture you're most welcome.

[@shorebaby826]

Wow! You did a fabulous job! I could never! 😂

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much! It took some time, but it was sort of fun - even when things didn't turn out as I expected!

[@betterlivingonabudget]

I just found your channel, and loved this video/dupe, so had to sub! Terrific job on re-creating the ancient disc!!

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so so much!!! And welcome! I love that took a moment to stop by to say hi!

[@louisebryte2714]

Absolutely amazing!!!! Great job!!

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@suetaylor1916]

Hi friend my name is Sue and I live in Australia 🇦🇺 well what can I say but wow wow you killed it that means great work l just subscribed and l can't wait for your next post 👏 😀

[@HomeCulture]

Hello Sue from Down Under! It's a pleasure to 'meet' you! We Canadians know that Aussies are our much cooler cousins! 😀 Thank you so much for your kind words!!

[@idaniamorales6058]

Just beautiful 😻

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much! I still keep it on display in our dining room 😊

[@emyf8576]

It looks absolutely beautiful !

[@HomeCulture]

Aww thank you! I have to admit, I'm surprised how well it turned out! I'm really happy with it 😁

[@VeraDodenc-op6df]

Absolutely beautiful job !!!

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much, Vera! It's really appreciated!

[@lillianalevizopoulou3779]

Oh and I'm watching from Athens, Greece 😊 And I'll be trying this dupe very soon. I looked up foam board suppliers as I was watching 😅

[@HomeCulture]

Greece! What a gorgeous country! And the food! I think it's amazing making connections around the world like this! Have fun making your disc! 😁

[@babytramp1]

Beautiful! 👏👏👏

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you! Glad you like it!

[@norasanteliz3917]

LOOKS GREAT, well done.

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you! Your kind words are much appreciated!

[@eiffelwomanretiredandfabul5982]

BRILLIANT I saved this video have always wanted one! Thanks glad I found your channel 💜

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you! This is awesome - have fun making your own version! 😁

[@euniceappling7912]

Thank you, I can't wait to make this ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@HomeCulture]

I still keep my on display in my dining room - it looks so authentic - until you pick it up and it's as light as air!!! Have fun creating your version!!

[@wendy908527]

This turned out GREAT ❤

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much! It was touch and go for a while there! But I'm surprised and thrilled with how it turned out 😁

[@kathyklarfeld2971]

BEAUTIFUL

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much Kathy!

[@sanetluyt6645]

Lovely! I am inspired. Looks expensive.

[@HomeCulture]

Aww thank you so much! I still have it on display in my dining room - it does look like a high end item. And it's just paper and paint for the most part! Thank you!

[@liz8824]

You are fantastic….beautiful job!

[@HomeCulture]

Gosh -- thank you so much!!!

[@donnamaemayers7324]

Beautiful.👍🇹🇹😊🙋🤗

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you! And from Trinidad? That's so cool! 🍁♥

[@zakhidovmalik4256]

Thank you, I try to do that 😅. What a pity that I'm not your neighbor 😂

[@HomeCulture]

Imagine the fun having creative neighbours to do projects with!?! 😃😃

[@valeking5993]

This was -delightful-.

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate that!

[@sayonara1029]

Looks beautiful

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so so much!

[@tamarathomas5126]

Beautiful!!

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much! I do have to say, I'm so surprised that it turned out!

[@Peptalk1w34]

It looks amazing 🤩

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much! I love feedback!

[@1062ish]

Love it, I’m going to try something like this thanks👍🏼 Try! 🤨

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you! I still have this up in my dining room and it's still funny to me how much it looks like stone! No way I'd pay the RH price! Have fun!

[@Debscrimenotebook]

Great job!

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you! It was a fun project, with a few struggles - but totally worth it. I still keep it as decor in my dining room!

[@heatherbrown4336]

You did an amazing job

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much! I so appreciate it!

[@earnestinemudd1506]

Beautiful ❤

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much, Earnestine! I really appreciate it!

[@lillieelle5018]

Un énorme merci, I am crasy with that.

[@HomeCulture]

De rien! Thank you so much 😁

[@sylviashanabrough6515]

Looks great!

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate the kind comment!

[@suecox2308]

That looks remarkably authentic! I enjoyed your manner and sense of humor and your skill, too.

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so so much! I'm in the process of thinking about redecorating the dining room, but this is staying! Even in person it looks pretty realistic.

[@mamatosh05]

It turned out nice.

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much!

[@mamatosh05]

@@HomeCulture You're welcome.

[@veronicapoleo6850]

Que preciosidad! Me encanta 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@HomeCulture]

Muchas gracias! I appreciate it so much!

[@ghayasnomighayasnomi2128]

Wow ❤ amazing lady

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much! Loving the support and kindness!

[@vickimisailidis8611]

Awesome ❤

[@HomeCulture]

Thanks 🤗 I'm glad you liked it!

[@lauriepayseur5897]

I love this dupe and the whole process was real. The details on point!

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you Laurie! I love this comment! Much appreciated.

[@merryaijlman7833]

I think your piece turned out gorgeous. I just subscribed so I am excited to watch your videos. ❤

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you and welcome to my channel! I love comments and hearing what you think of my projects 😁

[@cheryllavergne593]

Wow what a great dupe! love the layering and the colors you have a lot of patience I would have given up already! thanks so much for the humor and the idea

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much! There were a couple times I did think about giving up 😁 I still have it in my dining room.

[@trinesandns4947]

It looks great!

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@lillianalevizopoulou3779]

Absolutely LOVED it. Thumbs up and subscribed ❤

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you so much Lillian! I feel very cool having a sub from Greece!! 😁

[@lillianalevizopoulou3779]

@@HomeCulture 😁❤️

[@pamelamcclam2915]

You inspired me to make this.

[@HomeCulture]

On my goodness Pamela, that's the best thing I could be told! Have fun with your dupe!! 😊

[@faith2ful]

Amazing dupe. had to subscribe ❤

[@HomeCulture]

This was the best comment to wake up to this morning! Thank you!!!

[@nancym3659]

New sub here! Cleveland oh! I loved your video, I think you’re kinda funny whether you meant to or not! The project was pretty cool!😁

[@HomeCulture]

Thanks for subbing! And welcome! I still keep this disk in my dining room 😁

[@martadefranco6072]

Nice😊

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you! Right now, today actually, I'm working on another RH dup video! 😊

[@beanfrisch9818]

❤

[@HomeCulture]

❤️ Thank you ❤️

[@anaelsavera8107]

Hola hermosa m encantao tu trabajo. Cómo se llama o q material es el q usaste para hacerlo.. gracias mil gracias si me contestas...

[@HomeCulture]

Hola! I will try my best! I believe in Spanish it is called 'compuesto de paneles de yeso' . It is for finishing walls. Gracias por sus amables palabras 😃

[@martadefranco6072]

We get lots of snow in canada

[@HomeCulture]

And the snow is just around the corner!!

[@treilly261]

Would love to know how you aged the wood base?

[@HomeCulture]

It was a scrap piece of wood that was left outside in the weather, rain, snow, sun... Then I cut off the 'ugly' end and sanded it smooth. So really, just find the ugliest, damaged piece of wood, sand it and add a little stain! It was a piece of wood that would normally get thrown out.

[@karin9373]

Great job and it looks really good and well done for getting it done for less than $15. But obviously the cost does not include labour or artistic license. It counts purely material costs. When you buy it from the artist you are paying for the idea and the hours of work which seems fair as well. Not criticism, just reality.

[@HomeCulture]

I totally agree! That's why handmade things are so special. The value comes from the artist. Thanks for the great comment!

[@sparker9550]

I would like a faux marble bust of myself. Is that possible? Something Romanesque.

[@HomeCulture]

Ha - this is a trick question! Your beauty can't be replicated! 😄

[@sparker9550]

@@HomeCulture You two are hilarious 😂

[@HomeCulture]

@@sparker9550 You should meet our friends, they are even funnier! 😉 Thank you!!

[@glittermama]

NB: You are using your box cutter upside down.

[@HomeCulture]

No way! I'm going to pay more attention to how I do this!

[@glittermama]

@@HomeCulture I was afraid you would cut yourself.

[@HomeCulture]

@@glittermama Aww thanks... Oddly I actually do more damage to myself when I'm sewing!!

[@glittermama]

@@HomeCulture not with machine, i hope. I'm aware of the knife because I somehow put one right through my knuckle. I'm lucky I still have a finger. Dangerous business, yes?

[@HomeCulture]

@@glittermama That sounds painful! Ouch! Hand sewing, I seem to jab myself every time 🤦‍♀️

[@lolitabonita08]

what is up with the annoying music...so many good ideas but kill the video with the repetitive background music....

[@HomeCulture]

Ahh, I'm sorry! We try different ideas to see what works and sometimes we get a flop! We'll keep an ear out against repetitive music for future videos 😊

[@lolitabonita08]

@@HomeCulture sometimes no music works much better than having it playing in the background. Ur ideas are great and u have the potential of growing your channel to the next level...however music only takes away the good experience in watching the video... For me, content is the main focus when making a video and not the music...bad content will not be fixed by having music. I hope my honest opinion will help in future videos...if you decide to continue using music just place it very very very very low in the background...blessings to you and yours.

[@HomeCulture]

@@lolitabonita08 Funny that you say that! Ralph does the editing and he's been using music less. And changing it up to match the mood/temp of what is being done in the video. There has been so much learning with creating videos, as it's not our background! I've been doing home decor and reno projects since I was young, but it's a different world when the element of video is added. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts - I really appreciate feedback!

[@lolitabonita08]

@@HomeCulture yeaph...youtube is another ball game...u learn as u go...the good thing is that u open to learning and improving...many utubers are so full of themselves that never take feedback in any shape or form unless is a kiss rear comment...well i only wish you the best...as a new subscriber i hope to see the new and improved videos...u have alot of talent for sure...i already check the rest of your videos and i liked what u offer..

[@HomeCulture]

@@lolitabonita08 Thank you! I'm really enjoying making videos and sharing my projects. And I want keep improving and learning! Enjoy your weekend!

[@euniceappling7912]

Beautiful

[@HomeCulture]

Thank you!!!

[@euniceappling7912]

@@HomeCulture it looks exactly like the RH one as well.