The best thrift store makeovers that will inspire you to buy used and create a beautiful home for less!
Thrifting, especially exploring new areas is my favorite way to spend my days.
Each new adventure is different and you never know if you'll walk out empty-handed or with your next favorite thrift store items!
Over the years, I've found some incredible home decor items while thrifting. Sometimes I buy vintage or antiques and other times I buy dated decor that needs a fresh look.
Today, I'm sharing 18 of my favorite upcycled thrift store makeovers you won't want to miss!
Before I get to these fantastic thrift store makeovers, I want to ensure you have the greatest chance of finding the best thrift store finds. Take a minute and read the article below to learn how to thrift like a pro!
1. ANTHROPOLOGIE INSPIRED WALL HOOKS
Old or dated wall hooks are everyday thrift store staples that can easily be updated with paint or stain. These black and white hooks were inspired by Anthropologie and look like exact replicas.
SOURCE: Little House of Four
2. TABLETOP VINTAGE-INSPIRED CARD CATALOG
Small wooden storage drawers and jewelry boxes are the perfect candidates to refinish and create vintage-inspired storage.
SOURCE: Sadie Seasongoods
3. DATED SPICE RACK TURNED PROPAGATION STATION
The wood section at thrift stores is often full of old and dated shelves that can be upcycled into
tabletop propagation stations.
4. AGED POTTERY PLANTER
Inexpensive and mass-produced vases and pottery are ideal for updating and turning into vintage-inspired textured stoneware.
SOURCE: Craftberry Bush
5. CUSTOM UNIQUE CANDLES
Turn antique jars, canisters, and vessels into one-of-a-kind candles like this beautiful DIY antique copper candle from Bless'er House.
Bonus: Save money by melting down and reusing old, used, and unwanted candles.
SOURCE: Bless'er House
6. WALL CALENDAR TURNED ANTIQUE HYMN BOARD
One of my favorite auction finds is an antique hymn board, which inspired turning a dated wood wall calendar into an antique-inspired hymn board.
SOURCE: Little House of Four
7. CONCRETE LAMP MAKEOVER
Lamps in all shapes and sizes can be found at thrift stores and with creativity can be turned into beautiful aged pottery.
SOURCE: Jenna Sue Design Co.
8. OIL PAINTING ARTWORK
Do you love the look of oil paintings, but your budget doesn't allow splurging on original art? You can easily create the look of custom oil paintings with thrift store art and inexpensive craft supplies.
SOURCE: Little House of Four
9. DIY FLUTED FILE CABINET
Turn a basic file cabinet into a custom piece of furniture with this stylish vintage-modern fluted makeover!
SOURCE: Little House of Four
10. SPRAY PAINTED HOME DECOR
Spray paint can do wonders in updating and dramatically transforming old finds into fresh modern decor. While browsing thrift store aisles, focus on the size and shape of items rather than the color.
SOURCE: The Painted Hive
11. DIY antique mirror
My Creative Days shares how to turn secondhand artwork into a beautiful aged antique mirror. Opting for antique frames adds to the uniqueness and authenticity of this creative DIY project.
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SOURCE: My Creative Days
12. FAUX CARD CATALOG
Old tabletop hardware storage drawers are commonly found at thrift stores and yard sales. They can be easily overlooked in their current state, but with a little TLC, they can be turned into cool faux card catalogs.
Anthropologie has beautiful home decor, although their prices are not always budget-friendly. Their products are wonderful sources of inspiration for creating a similar look for less!
Habitat For Humanity carries many used building supplies, including large frameless bathroom mirrors that can be turned into beautiful Anthro-inspired mirrors.
SOURCE: The Lauren Jamison Collective
14. Custom Hanging Pendant
Thrift stores carry a wide selection of household products that can be transformed into one-of-a-kind lighting. Look for baskets, vintage brass bowls, and old lighting that can be altered and customized.
SOURCE: Hunted Interior
15. DROP LEAF TABLE MAKEOVER
Thrift stores are ideal for finding affordable furniture that can be transformed from dated and unwanted to modern and beautiful.
Thrift stores are ideal for finding affordable furniture that can be transformed from dated and unwanted to modern and beautiful.
Resources: 25+ Inspiring Secondhand Makeovers, A Beginners Guide to Painting Furniture
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SOURCE: Little House of Four
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HOLIDAY THRIFT STORE MAKEOVERS
Holiday home decor is one of my favorite things to search for at thrift stores. Most stores display holiday decor early, so hit the thrift stores well before a holiday for the best selection.
Cheap plastic jack-o'-lanterns are ideal for an expensive-looking concrete-inspired modern makeover!
SOURCE: Little House of Four
17. ANTIQUE STOCKING STRETCHER
You never know what you'll find in the wood aisle at thrift stores. It's important to check every aisle and have an open mind. A DIY country stocking can easily be turned into an antique stocking stretcher for the perfect addition to holiday home decor.
Holiday cookie and candy jars with missing lids are often left behind and forgotten about at thrift stores. Take advantage of these overlooked treasures and turn them into vintage-inspired holiday planters!
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I hope these thrift store makeovers have inspired you to shop secondhand, save money, and create a beautiful home for less!
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