When you’re on a major budget for your home…I’m talking like how to decorate a house with NO money.. your options can feel pretty limiting for home decor.
Rather than feeling down about your limited budget, it’s time to get creative!
The options are seriously limitless for what you can make from things at the thrift store, but here’s 44+ great thrift store makeovers for your home to get you started.
Whether it is something that you could just use a fresh coat of spray paint to liven it up or something that needs to be completely reinvented for another use – you’re bound to find SOMETHING that is perfect for your home.
You know the feeling right? You’re feeling creative…optimistic…and excited. You walk in the doors of the thrift store and then you see it.
The perfect item for you to upcycle. You know just what to do with it.
That’s why I created this major list of thrift store makeovers. To get the creative juices flowing for you before you head to the thrift store. With these ideas in the back of your head, you’re definitely more likely to find just the perfect piece to makeover.
44+ Thrift Store Makeovers
Looking for just the right piece for fill in space on the wall? This DIY boho wall decor is the perfect option that is easy and budget friendly! All you need is a spare frame from the thrift store to makeover, watercolor paints and a design in mind!
Ready to turn that old vase from the thrift store into chic decor? By adding baking soda to paint, you can transform an old vase into boho-style pottery with a few easy steps. This baking soda and paint technique transforms any glass container into a ceramic boho masterpiece!
Learn how to make a white farmhouse pitcher for a fraction of the cost using an outdated thrift store find! If you love the farmhouse style, you'll love this DIY farmhouse pitcher tutorial.
Making large white pumpkin decor form cheap thrift store foam pumpkins with spray paint couldn't be easier! These cute pumpkins fit right in with the farmhouse style!
A $2 round galvanized metal bin from the thrift store is turned into a modern DIY round wall planter that is so fun and unique! Learn how to create your own at add a little touch of greenery to your walls.
Who’s ready for a furniture flip? We’re going to teach you how to repair wood furniture while transform a wood vintage desk. This chalk paint desk turns out so good!
Do you love the vintage pottery trend? In this tutorial, learn 2 different methods for making your own upcycled vase that looks like antique stoneware! You've gotta check out the after pics!
If you want to create a wicker basket wall in your home, you’ve got to read this. We teach you how to hang wicker baskets on wall and chat about the best places to buy flat wicker baskets and give you tips for shopping!
If you love neutral farmhouse Christmas decor, you’re going to love this DIY Christmas Village that gets an easy makeover! You’ll be headed straight to the thrift store to find your own village to makeover!
I snagged this laminate cabinet at a thrift store for $3! Just wait til you see the crazy DIY laminate cabinet makeover. I absolutely LOVE how this dark green boho cabinet turned out.
No more searching for keys all over the house. This DIY key holder turned out so cute! Can you believe it was made from a thrifted sign, paint sticks and recycled leather and NO nails?
Short on space? Transform an old cabinet into a spacious kitchen pantry! In this DIY project, we more than doubled our kitchen storage with a repurposed entertainment center, complete with new knobs and shelving.
If you’re needing to add some instant charm when decorating your bathroom, consider adding a vintage medicine cabinet from the thrift store for farmhouse bathroom charm.
I loved my little vintage bread box that I found at the thrift store, but it needed some more farmhouse charm. I gave my vintage bread box a chalk paint makeover. Oh, the power of paint!
See how to transform $5 bar stools from the thrift store into tall nightstands. Upcyling a bar stool into a narrow bedside table is so easy to create with a little chalk paint and wood for shelving.
Calling all Fixer Upper fans, you’re going to love this DIY farmhouse sign made with pallet wood and a repurposed lug wrench.
I took these wooden bar stools out of the 90’s and into a fresh farmhouse style with chalk paint! These painted bar stools turned out so good! You’ll love this step by step tutorial for how to chalk paint bar stools.
I repurposed 2 old chairs that were headed for the dump and one extra wood pallet into a colorful upcycled chair bench for your backyard !
Wondering what do with an old mailbox that you found at the thrift store? Make a cute and functional DIY garden tool storage to hold your mini shovels, garden gloves and shears. What a perfect way to upcycle an old mailbox!
This bright and colorful Summer wreath made with a garden hose is the perfect addition to your front door during the Summer season! And you’ll be shocked how easy it is to recreate this garden hose wreath.
Cords are a huge eye sore, right? If you’re looking for a simple way to hide router and modem cords, this one’s for you. I used this random old air filter that I found at the thrift store to hide wires with a mid-century side table.
See how to make a gorgeous plant wall using a piece of rusty old fencing (I think this is called a "drag") and she got it at a vintage store!
Learn how to make your own homemade chalk paint to use on thrifted mirrors to create a fun gallery wall!
You can use a small metal basket to replace your boob lights. This black and burlap $5 marketplace find became our beautiful new hallway light.
I always see discarded cabinet doors sitting around a thrift stores. This tutorial is a great way to reuse them!
See how to use thrift store items and make your own planters this season.
Want to see even more thrifted planter ideas?? These ones are so fun too!
Here’s how to upcycle a kitchen upper cabinet into a console table.
How cool are these easy, vintage inspired apothecary bottles? I just love a good vintage medicine bottle. However, they can be very hard to find, or very expensive. Why not make your own?
How would you like to have had this lemonade stand as kid? This DIY lemonade stand is not too complicated and pretty simple to put together. Take a thrift store nightstand and turn it into a lemonade stand!!
Transform an old chest into a coffee table with so much storage for all your blankets, pillows and more!
In this post, you'll find the inspiration you need to bring new life into your flea market find. Upcycling can be easy with these creative ideas and tips. You won’t want to miss this before and after transformation of an old lateral filing cabinet into a darling kids tool chest dresser!
This blogger couldn't find the daybed she was hoping for, but instead transformed two twin beds into a gorgeous daybed that turned out amazing!
How to Make Pedestal Stands from Thrift Store Candle holders
I always see candle holders like this at thrift stores. This is a great idea for how to reuse those and turn them into pedestal stands!
This DIY accent table is super easy and cute to make using a wire basket and wooden round.
Watch this old frame transform into a beautiful work of art with a modern abstract art look.
This is pretty genius! She turns an old cutting board into a cool chess board.
This idea is so cool! Turn an old dresser drawer into shelves!
Learn how to upcycle a thrift store find wooden bench. A cozy addition to any outdoor area.
Don’t throw out that old file cabinet. Easily makeover your old file cabinet with contact paper and spray paint to create a modern DIY home office piece.
In this easy tutorial, learn how to upcycle vintage wire lampshade frames into gorgeous industrial style plant stands that will look fab in any interior.
Oh my goodness, right? How fun are all of these thrift store makeovers??
Which of these thrift store makeovers are your favorite?
Let me know in the comments below!
