A Dozen Easy Thrift Store Housewares Transformations DIY Ideas
When I go trash to treasure hunting at a thrift store, I head straight for the housewares. There are so many fun things to look at. I take my time investigating each aisle and inspecting vases, bowls, cups, trays, anything that speaks to me. I have done a lot of thrift store housewares transformations over the years so I thought I’d share before and after pictures of my favorite 12 projects. If you want the tutorial, just go ahead and click the link!
Where to Go
Here are some of my favorite places to hunt, specifically for housewares:
- Habitat Humanity ReStore
- Goodwill
- Salvation Army
What to Look For
- Baskets
- Candlesticks
- Any type of container (wood, glass, ceramic)
- Trinket Boxes
- Small Figurines
- Cups and Saucers
- Vases
- Bowls
- Wooden Items
Don’t Pay Attention To
- Color
- Minor scratches
Avoid
- Weird smells
- Broken items beyond repair
- Chips in glass
Easy Transformation Ideas
DIY Upcycled Striped Utensil Holder
OK, to be fair, this first one isn’t one I did, but I helped guide one of my best friends through her idea and provided her with the supplies. They came out looking great!
Teacup Bird Feeder Repurposing Idea
This one is a favorite for spring. The birds LOVE these little feeders and my daughter and I enjoy refilling them together.
How to Make Your Own Personalized Mugs
These make great gifts. You can make them for friend, family, teachers, and coaches and personalize them as you wish.
Thrift Store Find Wooden Bowl Makeover
This is a simple way to add a nautical twist to an otherwise plain wooden bowl.
DIY Rope Vase 15 Minute How To
Another way to give a nautical look to an inexpensive glass vase.
Trash to Treasure DIY Serving Tray How To
Everytime I walk into a Goodwill, I see a tray. I gave a face lift to this old wooden tray and turned it into a colorful serving tray.
6 Down, 6 To Go
Upcycled Thrift Store DIY Dessert Stands
I needed some platters for a party, and these were a great budget friendly alternative to the expensive retail dessert platters. All you need is some industrial strength glue!
How to Etch Glass Thrift Store Makeover
I use these salt and pepper shakers every day! Recently, however a reader had trouble finding the right spice jars so I sent her mine.
Planting Succulents in Thrift Store Vases
Not really a transformation, but a great upcycle. These milk glass vases make perfect containers for mii succulent gardens.
Easy Thrift Store Storage Jar Upcycle
Next, I needed some extra craft storage so I turned this thrift store cookie jar into some craft storage.
I loved this cake platter when I found it, but I wanted to update it a little with some white paint.
Hand Painted Wooden Bowl Knockoff
Lastly, this bowl inspired the cake platter above. This was an easy way to update an out of date thrift store find.
Here’s a bonus thrift store housewares DIY!
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