DIY // Coral Home Decor Accents Inspired by Eduardo Garza (June 2011) Inspired by the luxurious sculptural home accessories of designer Eduardo Garza, this DIY home décor project shows how to create elegant coral-inspired decorative accents with a high-end designer look for a fraction of the cost. Using simple materials and metallic finishes, these handmade sculptures bring an organic coastal aesthetic to bookshelves, coffee tables, mantels, and console displays. Perfect for lovers of luxury-inspired interiors, Hollywood Regency style, and sophisticated DIY home décor, this easy project proves you can recreate the look of designer decorative objects while adding timeless texture and sculptural interest to your home.
Originally Published June 2, 2011 // Updated July 2, 2026
Normally I’d rather not rip off artists (…big corporations are fair game, lol) but artists work hard to make a buck and art is art. HOWEVER when I saw these shell and coral sculptural decorative art pieces on gold bases by Eduardo Garza for sale at GILT Home the other day priced between $600-$1500 each I thought… well, I can do that. So I did… for the record, his are beautifully, fantastically, gorgeous!
Here’s What You’ll Need…
* Coral &/or Shells I’m fairly lucky in this department because my mom’s been collecting shells since the 80’s and now that they’re finally back in style, she’s totally over them and gives them all to me 😉 Thanks mom!
* Wood or plaster candlesticks I found mine at the Salvation Army the other day for about $1.35 per set. NOTE: the two I ended up liking the best, which also took the paint the best were both hand-made clay/plaster style {the two greenish toned ones above and I only know they were hand-made because they are engraved on the bottom with dates}
* Gold Spray Paint
* Hot glue gun + glue sticks
* Little hammer {for breaking up coral} unnecessary if you find using shells or like the size/shape of your coral piece.
Steps…
* Wipe down your candlesticks if dirty.
* Spray paint your candlesticks and let dry.
* Using your little hammer, carefully break apart your coral into smaller {but still sizeable} sections.
* Arranging your coral in your candlestick in a pleasing but secure manner, glue it into place.
You just saved yourself thousands of dollars 😉 Sorry Eduardo, your pieces are truly glorious though.
And… Voila!
Have Fun!
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