Transform Your Home with Thrift Store Makeovers

Discover budget-friendly DIY projects to transform your home with thrift store makeovers. From chic mirrors to charming planters, unleash your creativity and revitalize your space while staying within budget.

Welcome to the world of thrift store makeovers, where creativity meets affordability to breathe new life into your living space. If you enjoy budget friendly projects that turn into amazing new home decor items for your home… you are in the right place! From repurposed furniture to unique accessories, thrift store finds offer endless possibilities A lot of the featured items here have a Farmhouse or Cottage Chic look… but all the items are fabulous for all kinds of home decor styles. Whether you’re a Makeover Magician or a Beginner… there’s something here for everyone to enjoy. So grab your paintbrushes, dust off your sewing machine, and let’s dive into the exciting world of thrift store makeovers!

Fun With Cheap Thrifted Frames And How To Make A Chalkboard – Confessions Of A Serial DIYER

Christy is always picking up fabulous frames wherever she thrifts and today she is sharing 3 of them and how she made them all over into gorgeous chalkboards. She shares her tips, tricks and more! I am kind of loving the spray wax she is using. That is worth looking into! Enjoy!

Bookcase Makeover – Confessions Of A Serial DIYER

OK… this bookcase was not thrifted but it was purchased at a big box store for a nice low price and you can also use the tutorial and apply it to a thrifted bookshelf! If you are in love with the Cottage Chic Look… your heart is going to skip a beat when you see this Makeover! From luscious pink stripes to gorgeous flower transfers… to a velvet paint look… it screams I AM BEAUTIFUL!!! What a great piece for any place in the home! Get all the inside details and maybe attempt a project like this one the next time you create with a thrifted item!

Candle Holders Updated With Sea Spray Texture – Confessions Of A Serial DIYER

Wow… Christy has been busy this week! This time she is taking these large candle sticks she found and turning them into something really special. She loved the detail on these and wanted to bring it out in the best possible way and that she did! Come and see how you use Sea Spray Texture for a look you are going to love.

Fondue Forks As Plant Labels – Sadie Seasongoods

Many of you might have a Fondue Pot and Forks about that you are not using or you might pass by one at the Thrift Shop often. If you weren’t sure what you could so with it… Sarah has a great idea for you! Just turn those forks into plant markers (Genius Right!). Get as creative as you would like. As far as the pot is concerned… I think it would be fun to give it a paint treatment makeover… maybe an embellishment or two … drill a hole in the bottom for drainage and make your own awesome and totally retro planter!

What’s A Junk Journal And What’s The Point – Salvaged Living

This is not a makeover by any means… but it is something that I do believe many people that visit Thrift Stores and like to create beauty with special items would love. If you happen to love making Junk Journals… your Thrift Store can be a very handy place for tons of notions you can blend in with you art. You use special pieces that mean things to you and also other little bits of memorabilia… embellishment… snippets… lace and more to bring it to its full beauty. Kim is going to fill you in about WHY Junk Journals are so wonderful! You just might be thrifting for some goodies next time you are shopping! If your Thrift Store has craft grab bags… they are always a good place to start! I just made some up for our Thrift Shop and whoever gets those will be very happy! I love that our Thrift Store donates all proceeds to Underprivileged Kids in need of Scholarships! I would love to see your Junk Journals if you make them. I am fascinated!

How To Upcycle A Glass Light Shade Into Stylish Home Decor – Weekend Whatnots

A little paint… a little cord… a few supplies and you can take a glass light fixture and turn it into a beautiful vase… a lovely candle stick holder a decorative bowl tailored to your color and style! Great additives to decorate the shelves with!

How To Make Skeleton Key Magnets and Magnets Using Old Findings – Petticoat Junction

Do you have a box of findings. Drawer Pulls you removed from some of your furniture projects… hinges. Knobs … keys and more??? Not sure what to do with them? Well Kathy has a brilliant idea and she turns them into Farmhouse Style Magnets that will make your Fridge feel very special! Come see how easy it is to do… not only are they great for your fridge but would make a great gift for others!

Boho Planters – Sadie Seasongoods

You have tons of tin cans go through your home each week … why not save some? You probably have some large tins or see large popcorn tins at the Thrift Store… snatch them up and visit Sarah. She is going to show you how to transform them into Boho or any style Planter! With your favorite fabric or fabrics you can make planters that will add a POP of color and design to your space! Get the how to and start creating!!!

How To Create A No Sew DIY Lampshade – Liz Marie

Upscaled Lampshades are a big “thing” in home decor right now and Liz Marie is going to show us how to take a thrifted or purchased lampshade and kick it up many notches! The best thing… it’s a NO SEW project!!! Drop by and she will take you straight through start to finish. Make it yours … something that goes perfectly with your home and style. You are going to love it!

Oval Rosette Mirror – Confessions Of A Serial DIYERS

This is an oldie but a goodie! Unique Mirrors are a big trend right now and if your are a lover of the Cottage Chic Farmhouse look… you will love this one! Christy takes a nice plain thrifted oval mirror… gives it a paint treatment and they attaches pretty little rosettes all the way around! You can do the same thing with any shape mirror and of course you can mix it up with color rosettes or different style flowers. One way or another… you are going to have a unique beauty that will shine in your home decor!

Easy Drop Cloth Shower Curtain – Reinvented Delaware

Many times you find drop cloth at the Thrift Shop… sometimes still in the package … sometimes not. For the ones that are out of the package… be sure to check for any stains or imperfections before grabbing them for this project! You can also purchase new! Whatever you choose… Cindy is going to show you how to make this fabulous Farmhouse Style Drop Cloth Show Curtain! (Deep Sign) I don’t really sew… but for those of you that are handy with that machine… you an whip up a brand new look for your bathroom in a snap!

DIY Foot Stool Makeover – Salvaged Inspirations

I LOVE THIS!!! Come and see. Denise picked up this little foot stool at her local Thrift Shop … with a bit of work… some wonderful fabrics… the addition of legs and of course paint she transformed it into a whimsical and wonderful step stool for her little kitty cat Bunny! Sure hope Bunny has years and year of happiness with this fashionable lift to the window!

Turn An Old Wood Box Into A Flower Container – Petticoat Junktion

It is always fun to watch what our favorite bloggers will create with simple elements like this thrifted box. Well Kathy has a treat in store for you because she turns it into such a fabulous Farmhouse piece that adds charm and a pop of color to any space it adorns. Come and watch her process and be inspired!

DIY Idea: Repurposed Vintage Lockers – Do Dodson Designs

Some times you find a piece that you simply can’t resist… even if it wasn’t what you were looking for or in your budget at that time. Well Do had to have this piece… she new with her loving care it would be restored to it’s glorious beauty and wow was she right! It’s time to visit her and watch the entire process… from restoring the Butcher Block right down to adding casters. In the end… this gorgeous piece is an amazing Coffee Bar and I have a feeling it will be many things in it’s upcoming long life!

HOW TO MAKE A WIND CHIME WITH BROKEN JEWELRY PIECES – HOMEROAD

Unfortunately Susan broke one of her pieces of jewelry… but because of it… a star was born! Come and see how she took an accumulation of Thrift Store Finds and melded them all together to form this amazing Wind Chime! I think this will get your creative juices flowing! Check your stash… see what you have an then see what you come up with! Could be just the project you need right now.