My husband and I always seemed to order magazine subscriptions from our friend’s older kids. We actually have some pretty good ones. I love flipping through them on my spare time. Even though our world is saturated with digital information, I will always love the feel of actual magazine (or book) pages. I went to a local Goodwill the other day and found this old wooden magazine rack. It was not my style, but I could definitely use it. So, here is my quick and easy thrift store magazine rack upcycle.
Time: 45 Minutes (including drying time)
Materials:
- Wooden Magazine Rack
- Krylon Chalky Finish Spray Paint in Slate
- Newspaper
Here is the BEFORE picture of the magazine rack. I purchased it for $6.99. That was a steal, considering one like this starts at $30.00. When I got it home the first thing I did was dust it off because it was quite dirty.
I took my time with this one. I spread out newspapers outside and sprayed two light coats, waiting fifteen minutes in between coats. I did a final third touch up for any areas I missed.
When my husband first saw it, he hated it, but once I painted it and put it by the recliner in our bedroom I got a, “hey, that actually looks pretty good!” Not bad for a few bucks.
More Thrift Store Makeovers:
- Vintage Toolbox Serving Caddy
- Painted Upcycled Garden Tools
- Teacup Bird Feeder Repurposing Idea
- 12 Thrift Store Housewares Transformations
- Repurposed Thrift Store Frame Wreath
It is absolutely amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do for a piece, isn’t it? Love the magazine rack! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday. 🙂
I know, right?? Thanks for having me as always, Marie!!
That looks so much better after you were done with it! Upcycle posts like this would be great for the Waste Less Wednesday Blog Hop. http://skipthebag.blogspot.com/2016/08/waste-less-wednesday-blog-hop-1.html