Cottage Style Home Decor on a Budget

Cottage Style Home Decor on a Budget
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Author: Maximus McCullough
Published on: 2019-05-09 05:06:57
Last updated on: 2024-04-07 07:51:33

In my last post, I began a fun adventure to show you what I would do with this curbside haul. My journey began with the antique pie crust table and today I'm tackling that 80's hunting scene shelf. My goal is to show you how to take something that may not fit your decor and make it new. Join me as I transform that shelf into cottage style home decor. Curbside Haul with First Project Done - More to Come at Prodigal Pieces | prodiglapieces.com Now, let me just say that I love dogs and animals, but this blast from the past with wallpaper border as art just isn't my thing. I had some of you ask to save it for you, but that wasn't possible to get out without tearing it up. 1980's Hunting Scene Shelf Before Makeover by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

DIY FUN

Onward we go! Since I removed that artwork, I needed to replace the back. However, before I did that I wanted to brighten up the entire project. First, I filled in all the holes with wood filler and then sanded with my sander. Then, I used the Flat White on the shelf itself. Meanwhile, I cut a piece of beadboard and painted it with the Vintage Teal. Blue & White Rustoleum Spray Paint for Cottage Style Home Decor | prodigalpieces.com Before I attached the beadboard backing, I gave it a whitewash of paint using my paint brush. Whitewashing Blue Beadboard for Faux Wood Effect by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com Then, while the paint was still wet, I use my Faux Wood Graining Tool to create the wood effect. Creating a Faux Wood Grain Effect with a Wood Graining Tool by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com You can see how I did it on this Winne the Pooh play table in this post or in the video below. DIY Video Tutorial for Kids Farmhouse Table Makeover by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com prodigalpieces Last, time to assemble the shelf. Assembly is easy with my nailer. Just tack it on and we're done. Nailing Bead Board with Ryobi Nailer by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

ALL DONE

From woodsy 1980's to cottage style home decor...yay! DIY Cottage Style Coat Rack from Thrifted Find by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com prodigalpieces diy home homedecor cottagestyle vintage Whitewashed Aqua Wood Shelf with Faux Graining Tutorial by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com prodigalpieces diy home handmade cottagestyle homedecor The new color is a much needed refresh. Adding the bead board gave it texture, but my favorite is the faux wood. That really makes it pop, don't you think? Beach Style Towel Coat Rack for your Home Decor by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com prodigalpieces diy handmade home homedecor beach Cottage Style Beach Shelf with Coat or Towel Rack by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com prodigalpieces diy home homedecor cottagestyle beach diy My second trashure makeover is done and now available in my shop along with other goodies for you. Shop Prodigal Pieces Furniture, Vintage Finds, Handmade Goods, & Supplies for your home | shop.prodigalpieces.com prodigalpieces Do pin and share this example of how to create your own cottage style home decor. There are many looking for inspiration on how to makeover their dated decor too. Create your own cottage style home decor using thrifted finds with a makeover. | DIY details by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces at prodigalpieces.com prodigalpieces diy home homedecor handmade vintage cottagestyle coastal Up next, my trashure curbside haul makeovers will continue with the chest of drawers my husband thought I should have left there. tsk. I'll show him. tee hee. Take a peek HERE. Round 2 of Trashure transformations by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | Stay tuned for more at prodigalpieces.com before you go, be sure to sign up for my newsletter. Until next time! blog signature

While you're at it, here are more cottage style home decor inspiration for you:

So pretty! This vintage Ethan Allen table was looking sad, but with some TLC it now sports cottage flair. Come see! by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.comWhat a transformation! A Vintage Secretary Desk Radio is transformed into an English Cottage gem by Prodigal Pieces. A must see! | prodigalpieces.com


Judy Burnside

Shared publicly - 2019-05-09 07:20:30

Larissa, I love the new look of the shelf - it went from hunter-man-cave family room to cheerful summer cottage! Thanks for continuing to inspire me. Have a blessed week and Happy Mother's Day!

Amy Knickerbocker

Shared publicly - 2019-05-09 07:58:55

Larissa -- Just curious, how do you know when to paint with actual paint and when to spray paint. I have gone back and forth as well but was not sure if there was a rule of thumb you used to guide yourself.

Patty Soriano

Shared publicly - 2019-05-09 08:48:32

Wow! LOVE that pop of color! What a complete change! you know....I don't know why but I didn't think spray paint was for wood. Weird, huh? This looks wonderful, Larissa. As always, what you touch turns beautiful! Have a blessed Mother's Day!

Becky

Shared publicly - 2019-05-09 09:06:08

Very fresh and cute now! I really like your "wood"graining vs. just whitewashing! I really like Christy of Confessions' "working through a haul" series, so I'm excited to see you doing it too! There's something motivational about seeing someone else FINISH something. Maybe I should start blogging my projects so I finish more too, haha! I can't wait to see your next project!

Kimberly

Shared publicly - 2019-05-09 10:34:13

What an amazing difference! It looks so fresh, and I love the faux wood grain. Happy Mothers' Day!

Cheryl Atkinson

Shared publicly - 2019-05-09 11:00:29

Larissa, another winner! Everyone is using the wood grain tool these days. Maybe I will try it when i come across something to try it on. You did a wonderful job with yours. I was going to order your nail gun but i have a question, maybe 2. Is your battery operated? The link takes me to one that doesn't come with a battery. I do not want one that you have to use air. Drop me a line.

Larissa

Shared publicly - 2019-05-09 13:48:14

Yay! You got what I was after, Judy. Thanks and Happy Mother's Day to you too!

Larissa

Shared publicly - 2019-05-09 13:49:18

Mostly for ease in most instances. This wouldn't have been so fun to paint with a brush. But often its if I want to avoid strokes too.

Larissa

Shared publicly - 2019-05-09 13:49:59

Woot! I'm so glad you like my color scheme, Patty. Thank you! Right back at ya. Happy Mother's Day!

Larissa

Shared publicly - 2019-05-09 13:51:00

You are too funny. Yes, I've been doing haul makeovers for all my years, but this one is the biggest by far. haha! Christy is a good friend of mine and does amazing work.

Larissa

Shared publicly - 2019-05-09 14:01:04

Yay! Thank you so much. :D

Larissa

Shared publicly - 2019-05-09 14:02:29

Thanks! They sure are fun to have tools. This nailer is battery-operated and the link has it as just the tool, but you can get a battery and charger separately. I have a pneumatic one too and this Ryobi one is far better, and easier to use.

Kaycee

Shared publicly - 2019-05-09 14:59:14

What a beautiful new look! Of course, I love the color you used and the graining tool made the bead board awesome!!

Larissa

Shared publicly - 2019-05-09 16:03:46

A treat to hear, Kaycee. Thank you for that. It makes it not only fun to keep this kind thing out of the trash, but also share my passion with others.

Mary

Shared publicly - 2019-05-09 17:10:11

You know I just love that blue you painted it. And while the dogs were cute blue is better in this case!

Larissa

Shared publicly - 2019-05-09 18:34:56

Blue lovers unite! :D

Kimberly Taylor

Shared publicly - 2019-05-09 20:49:49

Hi Larissa! Beautiful! This is so cute and fresh! Great work, as always. Happy Mother's Day to you! :)

Larissa

Shared publicly - 2019-05-09 21:05:12

Hi Kimberly! Thank you so much. Happy Mother's Day to you too!

Sue Pagels

Shared publicly - 2019-05-15 13:07:48

I love the beadboard and love that paint - it's my favorite go to! Plus the color is fantastic too!

Larissa

Shared publicly - 2019-05-15 14:12:34

Smart gal you are. Woot! :D

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