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April 13, 2020 · 36 Comments

How To Makeover Furniture

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I wanted to try my hand at furniture makeovers and when I found this shelf for $5 I knew it was a great piece to work on. Added bonus, I already had several items on hand to work on it.

I wanted to try my hand at furniture makeovers and when I found this shelf for $5 I knew it was a great piece to work on. Added bonus, I already had several items on hand to work on it.

Here's the original shelf unit. It was an oak shelf that had been painted gray. I used my Black and Decker Orbital Sander on the piece. I sanded most of the gray paint off, and got it ready so the new paint would adhere well.

1. Sand the item

Here’s the original shelf unit. It was an oak shelf that had been painted gray. I used my Black and Decker Orbital Sander on the piece. I sanded most of the gray paint off, and got it ready so the new paint would adhere well.

I used Krud Kutter and wiped the piece to clean it. Turned out the old paint was latex paint so it started wiping right off. I cleaned up as much as I could, sanded it again, and then cleaned it again.

2. Clean the piece

I used Krud Kutter and wiped the piece to clean it.

Turned out the old paint was latex paint so it started wiping right off. I cleaned up as much as I could, sanded it again, and then cleaned it again.

I painted the entire piece with Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color Nautical. I painted on one coat, let it dry, and then painted on a second coat.

3. Paint the piece

I painted the entire piece with Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color Nautical. I painted on one coat, let it dry, and then painted on a second coat.

I picked out a Plaid stencil that reminded me of a daisy. I used Plaid stencil tape to hold the stencil in place while I would be working with it. I used Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color Summer Porch to stencil the center portion of the daisy. I loaded my Plaid stencil brush with paint, then dabbed it onto a paper plate to off load as much paint as possible. Then I dabbed it onto the stencil. You can see this in the video provided with this tutorial.

4. Add a stencil (optional)

I picked out a Plaid stencil that reminded me of a daisy. I used Plaid stencil tape to hold the stencil in place while I would be working with it.

I used Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color Summer Porch to stencil the center portion of the daisy. I loaded my Plaid stencil brush with paint, then dabbed it onto a paper plate to off load as much paint as possible. Then I dabbed it onto the stencil. You can see this in the video provided with this tutorial.

I then used Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color Sheepskin to continue the daisy look finishing the stencil. Once the paint was on, I carefully peeled the stencil away. I washed the stencil while the paint dried so I could use it later.

I then used Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color Sheepskin to continue the daisy look finishing the stencil.

Once the paint was on, I carefully peeled the stencil away. I washed the stencil while the paint dried so I could use it later.

I painted the top and bottom shelves the same with the yellow in the middle and white on the outside. The center shelf I did the reverse, and painted white in the middle and yellow on the outside. I let this dry completely before moving onto the next step.

I painted the top and bottom shelves the same with the yellow in the middle and white on the outside. The center shelf I did the reverse, and painted white in the middle and yellow on the outside.

I let this dry completely before moving onto the next step.

I painted the entire piece with Folk Art Home Decor Varnish, let it dry and then painted on a second coat to seal it. I let it dry and it was ready for use. I'm thrilled with how it turned out.

5. Seal the piece

I painted the entire piece with Folk Art Home Decor Varnish, let it dry and then painted on a second coat to seal it.

I wanted to try my hand at furniture makeovers and when I found this shelf for $5 I knew it was a great piece to work on. Added bonus, I already had several items on hand to work on it.

I let it dry and it was ready for use. I’m thrilled with how it turned out.

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  1. blankJenny says

    April 13, 2020 at 5:52 am

    That table is adorable! I love the folkart paint, it always covers so nicely. Thats such a pretty stencil too.

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    • blankChas says

      April 13, 2020 at 9:09 am

      Thank you so much Jenny, I am so happy with the way it turned out. Such a Plaid fan 🙂

      Reply
  2. blankTamar Strauss-Benjamin says

    April 13, 2020 at 6:35 am

    That looks so great!

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    • blankChas says

      April 13, 2020 at 9:10 am

      Thank you so much Tamar

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  3. blankBeverly says

    April 13, 2020 at 6:53 am

    I love stenciled furniture and this piece turned out so pretty, Chas. Your stencil looks perfect!

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    • blankChas says

      April 13, 2020 at 9:10 am

      Thank you so much Beverly, you are just so sweet friend 🙂

      Reply
  4. blankMichelle says

    April 13, 2020 at 8:59 am

    This looks great! I love the stenciled daisies. So pretty!

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    • blankChas says

      April 13, 2020 at 9:10 am

      Thank you very much Michelle, I’m so excited how it turned out.

      Reply
  5. blankAllyson says

    April 13, 2020 at 9:39 am

    A great $5 bargain find ~ love the nautical blue!

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    • blankChas says

      April 13, 2020 at 10:06 am

      Thank you so much Allyson, I am really pleased with how it turned out 🙂

      Reply
  6. blankGail @Purple Hues and Me says

    April 13, 2020 at 10:27 am

    I can’t believe you got that for just $5.!What a great find and a lovely transformation! Love the colors, too!

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    • blankChas says

      April 13, 2020 at 10:54 am

      Thank you so much Gail, I was so lucky to get it for that price.

      Reply
  7. blankJulie says

    April 13, 2020 at 10:33 am

    That is really pretty, that blue is a beautiful colour. What a fab makeover.

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    • blankChas says

      April 13, 2020 at 10:55 am

      Thank you Julie, I’m really excited about it too. Trying to break out and try some new colors as I tend to always lean towards neutral.

      Reply
  8. blankJoanne says

    April 13, 2020 at 12:29 pm

    What a beautiful and functional piece. I love that bright blue color you’ve chosen too. Pinned.

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    • blankChas says

      April 13, 2020 at 3:29 pm

      Thank you Joanne, it was fun breaking away from the neutral colors that I usually go to.

      Reply
  9. blankMarci says

    April 14, 2020 at 4:13 am

    What a wonderful transformation! I love the colors you chose! Thank you for the step by step directions. -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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    • blankChas says

      April 14, 2020 at 5:47 am

      Thank you so much Marci! I’m thrilled you like it and the colors. We are enjoying it too 🙂

      Reply
  10. blankKippi says

    April 14, 2020 at 9:13 am

    Fantastic corner shelf makeover. Those bright flowers really make it a happy piece. I would love to have one like that.
    Have a great week,
    Kippi

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    • blankChas says

      April 14, 2020 at 11:26 am

      Thank you so much Kippi – I’m so thrilled with how it turned out and we’re putting it to great use.

      Reply
  11. blankMichele Michael says

    April 14, 2020 at 6:27 pm

    Love to makeover furniture and home decor pieces. Well done.

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    • blankChas says

      April 14, 2020 at 7:22 pm

      Thank you so much Michele

      Reply
  12. blankMichelle says

    April 15, 2020 at 1:02 am

    I knew this was your work before I clicked on it. 😄 I love it! Such a pretty shade of blue and such lovely flower motifs.

    Michelle
    mybijoulifeonline.com

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    • blankChas says

      April 15, 2020 at 9:34 am

      Thank you so much Michelle – love that you can recognize my work.

      Reply
  13. blankMandy says

    April 16, 2020 at 10:24 pm

    That turned out so cute! I love that shade of blue.

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    • blankChas says

      April 17, 2020 at 6:51 am

      Thank you so much Mandy 🙂

      Reply
  14. blankAli B says

    April 17, 2020 at 11:30 am

    A great thrifty find and a super cute makeover too! I really like your stencil flower, it adds a nice touch. Thanks for sharing at The Ultimate Pinterest Party this week

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    • blankChas says

      April 17, 2020 at 1:52 pm

      Thank you so much Ali – we are putting it to great use already

      Reply
  15. blankLinda S says

    April 18, 2020 at 12:09 pm

    That corner shelf would be so useful! I’m so glad you gave it new life – thanks for the terrific tutorial 🙂

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    • blankChas says

      April 18, 2020 at 1:37 pm

      Thank you so much Linda, we are loving it and putting it to great use.

      Reply
  16. blankAntionette Blake says

    April 18, 2020 at 5:02 pm

    This is a great DIY makeover. I wish I had seen this before I sold the one we had in our bathroom. #TrafficJamWeekend

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    • blankChas says

      April 19, 2020 at 7:15 am

      Thank you Antionette, I’m so glad you like it. I can totally relate, learning how to do something just after you let it go.

      Reply
  17. blankEmily says

    April 21, 2020 at 8:02 am

    I love this! My mom used to have a little table/shelf like this and I now have the perfect place for one, of course, she no longer has the shelf and I have yet to find something similar that works for my space. You are so lucky and I love the makeover

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    • blankChas says

      April 21, 2020 at 8:28 am

      Thank you Emily and I totally know what you mean. I was lucky to find this table for $5 and it was fun to re-do. It’s getting lots of use.

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  18. blankMarilyn Lesniak says

    April 24, 2020 at 8:28 am

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn

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    • blankChas says

      April 24, 2020 at 12:48 pm

      Thank you so much Marilyn, I will see you at the next onel

      Reply

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