Y’all are getting a 3-in-1 post today! We’re singin’ “Oh Happy Day” over here! Except that high pitched note sounds more like this when I attempt it.
Good or bad, Robert and I are making a joyful noise.
Because our foyer used to look like this last year:
Thanks to some handy Craigslist tricks, a few Goodwill shopping trips, a runner, and a mirror makeover later, we at least had the makings of a room.
But I never really was a big fan of it. I’ve done a lot of soul-searching since we moved into our cookie cutter house in November 2013, and now that I feel like I’m finally understanding my decor style, pulling rooms together has become so much easier. (Modern farmhouse foyer makeover all the way, baby.)
One thing I’d always wanted was shiplap, which was the first big change in this space. From there, everything started to make sense.
After the shiplap wall, the next thing that desperately needed a change was our sad looking console table.
We bought this table for $50 on Craigslist last year. Even though it was the perfect size, the paint job left a lot to be desired.
So when a bunch of blogger friends and I decided to work together for a little furniture makeover party, I knew this table could use the love. Fusion Mineral Paint generously provided us with paint.
I decided on the color Ash because I wanted a big contrast. I love the dimension this paint has. Even though it’s a matte finish, the color has so much depth. This was my first time using this paint, but I’m definitely ready to try it out on more pieces.
I nailed some pine planks on top too and used my usual DIY stain. It turned out even better than I imagined.
So now, our foyer looks like THIS!
Eek! My DIY book page botanical art fits right in.
For me, I’m always running into pricey decor accessories. I can find a table for under $100 on Craigslist any day of the week, but the little decor items can add up quickly.
I love decorating with old books, which usually cost 50 cents to $1.00 each at thrift stores.
I picked up this cute plant and woven pot at Ikea the other day. I have these little plants everywhere in our house because they’re fairly inexpensive and never fail to make a room come to life. Plus, I kill live plants like you wouldn’t believe. They don’t stand a chance.
Can we just pause a second to appreciate that oh-so-sexy rustic wood tabletop there?
I have been wanting one of these vintage desk fans for so long (which is probably so funny to the people who used to own these brand new back in the day). I found this one on Ebay for $10. It doesn’t work, but I didn’t plan on plugging it in anyway.
Last year on a random thrifting trip, I found this old picnic basket for $2.00 that I knew could be great in the right spot…whenever that spot came along. Before now, it sat in a closet for months until we could finish this foyer.
It had yellowy-orange wood, so I gave it a quick gray wash. It’ll be great for hiding things at the front door like dog leashes, winter gloves, and random items.
I found this metal scroll lamp for $2.00 at Goodwill too. It just needed a new shade, which I picked up at HomeGoods for about $12.
My favorite though is the suitcase under the table that once belonged to my grandparents, which they took with them on their honeymoon over 60 years ago.
I’m so excited to have this bright space to greet everyone as they walk in our front door now. It looks right at home with our dining room rope chandelier, don’t ya think?
This wouldn’t be a room reveal without a full budget breakdown, so here we go. (Affiliate links are provided below. For more information, see my full disclosure here.)
Source List:
Shiplap wall– $140 (This was a DIY; the link will take you to the full tutorial.)
Madeover console table- $62 (DIY using the color Ash from Fusion Mineral Paint.)
DIY book page botanical art– $56 (This was a DIY; the link will take you to the full tutorial.)
DIY sphere pendant light– $25 (This was a DIY; the link will take you to the full tutorial.)
Desk fan- $10 (Mine was a lucky Ebay find, but you can find similar ones here and here.)
Picnic basket- $2 (I got mine at Goodwill, but you can find similar ones here and here.)
Ikea plant and pot– $12
Lamp- $14 (I got mine at Goodwill, but you can find similar ones here and here.)
“S” letter, glass bottles, books, suitcase, round basket– free or already owned for a few years
Grand total: $411
Not too shabby, huh? It’s so hard to believe that in just a couple of weeks, I’ll be busting out some fall decor.
It’s even more hard to believe that I’ll have another big reveal coming later this week. More details on that tomorrow though. (Wink wink.)
Be sure to check out all of the other gorgeous makeovers from my blogging friends in this furniture makeover party of ours. I’m positive you will love them as much as I do.
Visit all the Vintage Girls makeovers:
Jamie from So Much Better With Age
Jamie from Anderson and Grant
Rachel from Maison de Pax
Lauren from Bless’er House
Victoria from Trois Petite Filles
Rachel from Shades of Blue Interiors
Oh, and about that giveaway I mentioned? Fusion Mineral Paint is giving away a $150 paint credit for any of you other DIYers out there. Just enter using the Rafflecopter widget below.
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Love it! It looks gorgeous!!
Thanks, Anele!
It looks wonderful, Lauren! Love the new color and wood top on the table. It’s perfect for that spot. Great job!
Thanks so much, Suzy!
Your entry looks wonderful – I love the ceramic green paint by fusion.
Thank you! I like that one too.
Obsessed with this console table. Obsessed. It is so so perfect especially with your spot-on styling! This might be my favorite makeover today! Xo
Aw yay! Thanks, Rachel! I love how your secretary turned out! That color blue is on my list to try next.
I love the Laurentien color!
Love the color!
I do too! Thanks!
Love how the table turned out…..the color and the “sexy” top!! And it looks great in the foyer! Can’t wait to see your fall decor, as well as you other reveal…..
Have a great week,
Lanita
Haha! Probably isn’t everyone’s definition of “sexy” but I’m glad you get it, Lanita. 🙂
This is just beautiful! Totally my style – we recently moved, and our foyer is fairly small but I feel like I might be able to get away with something like this. Beautiful job!
Thanks, Joelle! Congrats on the new move!
Lauren, this is amazing! I love what you did with the table. I love the Dash and Albert rug and all the details (I kill plants too lol). Stunning girl! Thanks for being in this group with me today 😉
Hugs, Jamie
Looks GREAT! I am loving the color contrast! The wood top is perfect!
Thanks, Erika!
Renfrew Blue is my favorite!
I love how the console table turned out!! The blue color is amazing! Beautiful job!
What a beautiful room. I found the Buttermilk Cream color to be perfect for my kitchen.
What a transformation! I think my absolute favorite is the botanical page frames! Love! Thanks for the giveaway, too! I would pick a mint color, not sure which tho!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
nice table i do love the color ash
Very nice job! And what a great price for the whole redo!
I love your makeover especially the vintage luggage. I have 2 that I’ve been dying to paint. Perhaps I’ll try the Fusion Mineral Paint in Homestead Blue. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Christina!
I love the new foyer! I especially love that those suitcases and the history! I’ve gotta try this ship lap, looks amazing. Thanks for sharing and thanks for hosting the giveaway!
Thanks, April! I do too. Pretty decor is great but pieces that pull at the heartstrings are even better.
One word. Suitcase. Absolutely love what you put together.
Haha Thank you! That’s my favorite too. 🙂
I love renfrew blue.
Love how your space has evolved! You have great style! Thanks for the opportunity!
Thanks so much, Karen!
Love the color Inglenook…….they are all so pretty!
My favorite color is Homestead Blue, thanks!
Ash is a very pretty colour and looks great on your entry table. You have styled everything so nicely. Thanks for the chance!
Casement…I’m taking my first class with Fusion Paint and wanting to learn how to paint my worn antique bedroom set!
Oh yay! Sounds fun!
Lauren! It turned out so beautifully! (and I’m not just saying so because of the giveaway 😉 My favorite part has to be the plank wall. I sit here and sigh thinking of the walls I wish to cover in our home…someday…
lOVE THE BLUE! GORGEOUS!
I love the Renfrew Blue!
Your foyer is AMAZING! My foyer looks like your first before photo! Haha The table makeover is gorgeous, it looks nothing like the original.
Thank you, Gilly! It took a long time to “marinate” about this foyer to figure out what was going to happen with it. That shiplap wall happened on a whim and the rest was history. We still have a lot of very unfinished rooms. I’m sure you’ll get there eventually. You have a beautiful home.
The shiplap wall looks awesome!! Adds lots of character to your house. Nice work!
Thanks, Caitlin! I still love the shiplap in your bedroom. One of my faves!
I am crushing on “Prairie Sunset”. I just want to hang onto summer and that glorious sunshiny look as long as possible!! 😉
Yes! Totally agree. Summer needs to stay for just a litte longer.
Love the makeover! Looks more in line with the rest of your house and the changes you have made. My favorite decor item is the vintage fan! I’ve been keeping my eye out for one. I saw one repainted at http://www.makinghomebase.com/vintage-fan-makeover/ but I think it looks good either way.
Thanks, Ashley! I’d been keeping an eye out for a long time and couldn’t wait any longer so Ebay it was. 😉 I couldn’t decide if I wanted to paint it or not, so I just left it for fear that I’d ruin it.
I love this! I recently found your blog and love everything about your house. I struggle with trying to decorate but not spend to much money. 🙂
Yay! Thanks so much, Catherine! I struggle with the same thing. Thrifting,Craigslist, cheap DIY, and clearance shopping all the way for our house. 😉
Love the way this all turned out! That fan is to die for. $10 on eBay, that’s amazing! Great job!
Thanks, Chelsea! I was so excited to find it for that price. Those things are not cheap. It’s crazy!
The Ash looks great! It is an awesome color to paint with. And I love the DY art–shared it on my FB page the other day. IT all looks wonderful!
Aw thank you for sharing it, Melanie! And for all the love. Glad you like it. 😉
Looks awesome, Lauren!
Thanks, Kendra!!!
I love them all! But my favorite is probably Champness!
This is an absolutely stunning table. I love all the little touches & the fact that you didn’t have to break the bank in order to make it beautiful. I think my favorite addition are the old books!
Thanks, Sam! I love how it turned out too. The price tag was a big bonus. 😉
Love this! But I NEED to know where is that GORGEOUS wreath on your front door from?!!!??!!
Thank you! That wreath is from Balsam Hill when they had a big spring sale. I added the framed initial from a few craft items I picked up at Michaels.
What a transformation. It looks gorgeous now 👍
Thanks so much, Sam!
You have created a charming foyer Lauren. You have an amazing talent. Featured you at Be Inspired this morning. Thank you for sharing!
YAY! Thanks, Sharon! You’re so sweet. Hope you have a great day!
I LOVE it!! seriously obsessed with the shiplap, I’ve been wanting to do that in my house for awhile. love your blog!
Thanks, Erin!!! I’m obsessed too. Be careful. Once you start, you’ll want it on every wall in your house.
Lovely! Great options!
Thanks, Lisa!
I have a question about the paint on the table- did you have to use some top wax or anything? or did you just apply the paint?
Thank you,
Ashley
Nope! That’s actually one of the biggest reasons I love this paint. You don’t have to have any kind of sealer. Just paint it and you’re done. And if you want to sand it to distress it you can, but that’s it. 🙂
I love your style! Can you tell me what color you used on your front door??
What stain did you use for the top? LOVE this.
Hi Tammy,
I just stained some pine boards using this recipe: https://www.blesserhouse.com/2015/01/the-most-natural-inexpensive-way-to.html
Easy and inexpensive.