Charming farmhouse thrift store makeovers with a fresh update and beautiful budget friendly ideas to inspire your home
I am so happy you are here today. I thought this would be the perfect time to share some charming and chic farmhouse thrift store makeovers that are filled with creativity and inspiration.
Things have been a little quieter around here lately as I have been recovering from a recent fall (A Life Update from Me), so I am easing back in with some beautiful favorites along with fresh inspiration to spark your creativity.
There is something so special about taking a thrifted treasure and turning it into something truly beautiful. With a little imagination, a little paint, and a whole lot of heart, these pieces are transformed into stunning farmhouse style decor that looks like it came straight from a boutique.
So grab a cozy cup of something you love… sit back… and get ready to be inspired by these amazing makeovers. I just know you are going to find so many ideas you can use in your own home.
Thank you so much for being here and for all of your kindness and support… it truly means the world to me. Keep checking back, working on new stuff… just running a little slow… HUGS!!!
PAINTING THE SMALLS – CONFESSIONS OF A SERIAL DIYER
When Christy posts a Painting The Smalls Collection I get excited! We get to see what she does with all the small items from her latest haul. From clocks to lamps to vases, candle holders, frames and beyond. Come and see all of her clever ideas, plus tips and techniques! You are going to love this edition!
New – Confessions Of A Serial DIYERS
Christy brings us all so much every single week with her gorgeous makeovers and shares her tips, trick and technique so I wanted to do a little something for her and that is to feature her grand opening of her Transfers and Decoupage Papers. Friends, talk about GORGEOUS! You will find amazing transfers for Furniture, Candles, China, Ornaments and much more. All reasonably priced and all simply stunning. If you are in the mood for Christmas, there are some gorgeous pieces as well. So come on over with the cup of special brew and have a look around!!! You just might find exactly what you need for your next project.
Coffee Bean Wood Wash Paint Vintage Dresser Makeover – Salvaged Inspiration
As always Denise creates the most amazing makeovers! Today she is sharing tips, trick and her fabulous Coffee Bean Wood Wash Paint technique! She is literally taking us from this dresser as it was at the Thrift Shop to it’s final GLORY!!! This creation is so incredibly stunning I don’t have words! It is a piece that will never go out of style… totally classic! Check out her YouTube Video for this beauty!
Halloween Spell Books – Sadie Seasongoods
Ok friends… if you are looking for unique Halloween decorations that everyone will be talking about for some time… this is the project for you! The Haunting Day is still months away but if you happen to run into a yearbook or two at the Thrift Shop you need to snatch them up! A yearbook is the perfect base for you to do your spooky embellishing to!!! Just look what Sarah did and you mind will be running with so many ideas and tons of inspiration! I will be making some of these for sure this year… LOVE THEM!
Painted Baskets – Confessions Serial DIYER
Well Christy was at her Thrift Shop and found 3 fabulous baskets but of course they all needed a little bit of love! Enter… PAINT!!! What a difference it makes. Come and watch as she adds new color and life to this trio of baskets, some even get transfers. From drab to FAB right in front of your eyes!
Painted Antique Oak Dresser – Confessions Of Serial DIYER
This Antique Oak Dresser certainly got a major makeover! It needed a ton of sanding, cleaning, and repair, and Christy shows you all the steps. In the end, it got a luxurious paint job and new hardware and may I say it looks like it walked out the front door of Pottery Barn. Enjoy!
TV Cabinet Transformation – Reinvented Delaware
Cindy is not only a master of makeovers but is a genius when it comes to furniture transformations. Not only do you get a great makeover with this post… you get to see how a TV entertainment center gets a whole new look! She even shares her chalk paint recipe!
Dark Green Dresser Makeover – My Creative Days
Now Lindsay is sharing her wonderful furniture makeover! Come and see how she took a tired and outdated dresser and turned it into a stunning piece that will be treasured forever! She also tells us all about the product she uses and how you can prep without sanding! All kinds of interesting and helpful information that you just might find useful during your makeovers. The piece is wonderful and may I add… the color is to die for!
DIY Refinished Hutch – Live Laugh Rowe
Kelly is here with a fabulous Hutch Makeover! Her original plans were for a much brighter color combination, but as she says… she chickened out because more prominent colors in her home cause her some stress! One way or another… this piece is looking amazing! It went from dated to Modern Farmhouse perfection! I love how she left the shelves a wood tone, it adds a nice contrast to the paint. Come and learn all of her tips and tricks!
Magnolia Painted Desk – Salvaged Inspirations
It is always a good time when Denise makes over any piece of furniture and today she is making over a desk… YAY!!! So she works her magic (but she shares what her magic entails) and in the end there stands an elegant, stunning, high-end style beauty! Deep sigh… she never disappoints!
Painting A Wooden Dresser With Two Tone Finish – A Ray Of Sunlight
Talk about stunning! Natalie is here to share this marvelous French Provincial Dresser Makeover! Wow… it makes my heart skip a beat! She decided to paint this wood dresser with a two-tone finish which will not only make your dresser stand out from the rest, it will give it a fresh modern look. Come and watch the entire process and experience the end results! Love it!
Diana Bench Upcycle – Organized Clutter
What would you do with a Piano Stool Garage Sale find??? Maybe paint it and add a whimsical checkerboard stenciled top and add interest to the inside of the lid so you can open it and use it to create a fabulous vignette or arrangement! A brilliant use of the little bench I have to say! Hope you are inspired!
How To Transform A Dresser With Black Paint – My Creative Days
Carlene is back and she is giving a little lesson in how to transform a dresser with black paint. You can never go wrong with black; somehow the piece always looks incredible! Let her take you through all the steps she used on this Thrift Store find! In the end… Gorgeous!
Before And After Chair Makeover – Thistlewood Farms
Karianne is sharing her simple before and after chair makeover. Here is how she turned a Thrift Store chair into a Farmhouse beauty with just a little paint and sandpaper! A great traditional look that will last for decades!
Update A Mirror With A Transfer – Confessions Of A Serial Diyer
We start off with our friend Christy and today she is sharing w wonderful technique that will have you updating your mirror or even picture frame in no time at all. She is going to show you how to prepare you piece for the transfers and the results are absolutely amazing! Possibilities… endless! I would love to see an entire wall gallery with customized thrifted frames!
Serpentine Dresser With French Transfer – Confessions Of A Serial Diyer
Do you know what I love about Christy? She shows everything from start to finish. Like in the case of this dresser…she is going to show you how she cleaned it… removed all of the veneer… sanded it to perfection… repaired it and all the painting and finishing techniques. So much of what she shares can be used for so many different makeovers in your life! I personally want to thank her for sharing the real deal each and every week with AMAZING results!
DIY Black Painted Dresser – Do Dodson Designs
Attention all Modern Farmhouse Lovers… here is a look you are going to LOVE!!! Come and watch as this dresser gets a completely new look… you will watch it get stripped… sanded and ready for the most wonderful wood and black finish. All the details are there and the supply list for this incredible look! I can see Joanna Gaines using this beauty can’t you!
Silver Bell Christmas Ornaments – Petticoat Junction
We have to get a little Holiday Cheer in this post so here is a cute little Christmas Ornament Thrift Store Makeover! Watch as Kathy takes a little thrifted cookie cutter and turns it into the most adorable Christmas Tree Ornament! So quick… so easy… so cute!!! Bet you are going to want to make a tree full of them!!!
Farmhouse Style Star Easy DIY – Reinvented Delaware
This is kind of a makeover? I really wanted to add it because it is such a great little touch of Farmhouse for the Holidays! If you happen to fall upon a plethora of Paint Sticks at your Thrift Shop or even the Dollar Store… grab them up and head on over here where Cindy will show you how to transform them into fabulous rustic Farmhouse Stars!You can also you covered door slats so if there are some shutters looking for a new home on your ventures… snatch them up too! With just a few supplies this wood will be transformed into wonderful stars! ENJOY!
How To Whitewash With Paint – Salvaged Inspirations
Denise has a new post that shares all you need to know about whitewashing with paint! A great post to have at the ready when you create! She is going to show us step by step on a great table the was born for the look! Oh so Modern Farmhouse! This is one of those posts that you bookmark!
How To Refresh Vintage Galvanized Metal – Lora Bloomquist
Well here is yet another wonderful technique post. This time… Lora is going to show us how to clean and refresh our galvanized metal finds! Restore that beautiful patina and more. This info may be very useful some day when you find some pieces of galvanized metal items that you love and want to give a refresh to!
Refreshing Antique Furniture without sanding or stripping –Lauren Jamison
Now here is a little technique that I think you will all enjoy. Isn’t it nice to know that you can pick up a piece that is a bit dull yet in good shape… you can refresh and revitalize with this technique! This piece sure looks like new yet old lol!
Thrifted Treasure – a Vintage Dresser Beautified – Le Cultivateur
When Emily first saw this piece that her Mother-In-Law found for her at the Salvation Army she adored the shape and look but she realized that it needed a ton of serious love! Of course… that is what she gave her. She started off with some major sanding…then a wonderful coat of paint… a bit more sanding and distressing… then believe it or not… it was done! It as a totally new look but retains the integrity and beauty of the original piece. Her methods were simplest the result was Farmhouse perfect. Come take a look and see what she used and what the piece started as. It will give you tons of inspiration especially if you are intimidated by extensive makeovers. This one is truly simple but yields high results!
Industrial Inspired Multi-Drawer Chest Makeover – Little House Of Four
This is one of those projects that simply leaves you breathless!This absolutely gorgeous Modern Farmhouse Chest of Drawers was once a dated Dresser with great bones.You will find the complete process from sanding to paint to the perfect hardware.The final piece is sheer perfection as you can see for yourself!Come on over and get tons of inspiration… ideas and tips! I have a feeling some of you might be looking for an unassuming dresser that will be in for the makeover of its life.
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