Thrift Store Etc. Sign Makeover
Last year, I shared a quirky sign during my fall living room tour that I had picked up from a thrift store and made over. I wanted to get this before and after post up much sooner, but you know how it goes. This transformation was so easy and was the first time that I used black spray paint for a decor piece. And I love it! It was the perfect choice. I have really grown to love adding black accent pieces throughout my home.
Five to ten years ago, I would not have considered painting this sign anything other than white (or maybe pink when I went through that phase for a couple of years). But now, I am always considering the piece itself and what it speaks to me.
Here is how it looked when I got it…
It was just a simple wooden sign that had been lightly stained and was a little rough around the edges. I know some people would see this sign and just see junk, but to me it seemed like the type of piece that would look cool in a gallery wall or add some fun character somewhere, so I decided to buy it that day for a whopping twenty-five cents.
I decided to lightly sand down the rough edges and then spray paint it with Valspar’s Satin Black that I had on hand. Looking back I wished I had gone with a flat paint because this one had some sheen to it. This was an outdoor spray paint, which wasn’t needed since I planned to hang it indoors, but you know when you get antsy to just get a project done, so you use what you have? Yeah, that’s what I did.
Since it was on the shiny side, I decided to take a sanding block to it, which I actually ended up liking because it distressed the edges giving it an aged look.
For now, it takes its turn in our entryway, resting on our wooden coat rack, until I find it a permanent home. If such a thing exists in this place! I can’t help but constantly rearrange and redecorate. Here it was during the fall…
I put it away right before the Christmas holiday season, but just brought it back out and I am excited to find a place for it. Any recommendations? I would love to hear your thoughts and ideas on where this quirky etc. should go or how it should be displayed! Where would you put it in your own home?
9 Comments
Eva Marie Pearl
I've been dying to do some thrift store shopping to find some unique pieces like this! I love how you transformed this so simply!
Creations By Cindy
Alice I love the makeover! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
C Fitz
Hang it in a bathroom. LOL
Lanita Anderson
Love the sign and how you transformed it to fit your decor! This is my first time to your blog and I've really enjoyed taking a look around…..
Blessings to you,
Lanita
Sandi
I love it where it is! So cute! Sounds like we are having the same weather. ugh. Just heard on the news that whiteouts are happening again along with accidents. SO ready for Spring!!
Blessings~
Burlap Luxe
Love it. Alice,
Would also look react hanging in a Kitchen for your aprons, hand towles and such.
Love that it took on a whole new look being painted black! I am of loving black these days and want to add some into my home 🙂
Xx
Dore
Jennifer Cascell
This is my first time visiting your blog and I love your style! Great job injecting some new life in an item most people would cast aside! I hear we are close by, hello from Batavia! You have a new follower
Janine Hamilton
I love how it turned out and I think it would look great over the kitchen entrance since it's there is an angle there.
cherished bliss
I love how it turned out Alice!! : ) I always gravitate towards white and light gray but I have been leaning towards a few black pieces lately too! My husband almost collapsed when I brought home an "almost black" quart of paint this weekend ; ) Pinning!