18 Incredible Thrift Store Makeovers

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! HOW TO THRIFT: THE BEST THRIFTING TIPS AND TRICKS 1.   ANTHROPOLOGIE INSPIRED WALL HOOKS Old or dated wall hooks are everyday thrift store staples that can easily be updated...

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Dated Arch Bookcase Makeover: Bookcase Styling Tips

A dated Ethan Allen arched bookcase gets a modern makeover and is beautifully styled following these simple bookcase styling tips! Let's update and style a dated wood bookcase!  I've been drawn to furniture with arches lately and immediately stopped my scroll when I spotted an arched wood bookcase at a local online auction.  The bookcase was dated and the hardware had to go, but it had great bones and I knew it could be beautiful with new paint and hardware.  I took a chance, placed a bid, and won the bookcase sight unseen!  SUPPLIES NEEDED TO UPDATE A DATED BOOKCASE - Secondhand bookcase ( secondhand furniture sources ) - General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint - Minwax Waterbased Matte Polycrylic  - Kwikwood Wood Epoxy   - 220 Grit Sandpaper - Simple Green Cleaners - Lint-Free Rags - Screwdriver - Drill - Drill Bit Set - Antique Brass Drawer Pulls - Tape Measure HOW TO UPDATE A DATED WOOD BOOKCASE The Ethan Allen bookcase I updated was from a local online auction, but cou...

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Favorite Neutral Pots and Planters From Walmart

Update your home for spring with neutral pots and planters from Walmart!  It's that time of year when I'm incapable of walking out of Home Depot or Walmart without buying a new pot or planter.  I can't help it.  I naturally gravitate to the plant section and have little self-control when it comes to plants. It doesn't help that Walmart has a great selection of affordable plants and neutral pots.   You can always have more houseplants or pretty planters, right? What Walmart planters do I personally own?  Savana Ceramic Planter /  Celeste Plant Stand  /  Everly Resin Rattan Basket  /  Black Round Metal PlanterWith Stand Two years ago, I bought an Everly resin basket planter from Walmart.  It's an indoor/outdoor basket perfect for my Tree Leaf Philodenren.    I keep it outside during the spring and summer and then move it inside during the fall and winter.  I love that it matches and adds beautiful texture to both areas of my home. Unfortunately,  Walmart no longe...

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