Today we’re taking a tour of our farmhouse to see if I met the goal I made when we purchased it years ago: To style our home with at least 90% DIY and thrifted items.

Being that this is the first post of the month, you probably already know that it’s going to be focused on Styling Thrifted Decorations – but for some extra fun today, I thought we’d tour the whole house!

The origin of my 90% Goal:

When we purchased this home years ago, being that I was an interior designer and my husband was a contractor, and that our history was in remodeling and painting, we knew that this home was going to be our playground.

We wanted to do most of the work ourselves, and I decided then that I also wanted to style the home with mostly DIY and thrifted decor. I chose a number, 90%, but over the years, I never actually stepped back to quantify if I had met my goal or not.

So we’re doing that together today!

Back in February of 2020 I did a full home tour video & blog post, but since then we’ve made a lot of changes, with some more in the works! Instead of recording a new tour for this post, I decided to share some older images from last year’s tour, because when I do my next full tour, it will include full reveals of all the new spaces, which I can’t wait to share with you!

I’m going to share each room, and then a list of the items that HAVE been DIY or thrifted and help me meet my 90% goal, and then another list of the items I purchased new.

Also, if you prefer watching the video footage to see more of the space, you can view it on YouTube HERE!

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Let’s Get Started with our Farmhouse Tour for Thrifted & DIY Items!

Our Living Room |

Thrifted & DIY Items In our Livingroom:

• Bleached Drop Cloth Curtains
• French Mattress Cushion
• Piano Painted with Milk Paint
• DIY Chicken Crate Coffee Table
• DIY Recliner Slipcovers

Purchased New:

• IKEA Sofa (How to choose a vintage style sofa)
• Some Wall Decor from IKEA
• Rug
• Paperwhite Tulips from Joanns
• Chandelier from Home Depot
• Green Pillows & White Blanket from IKEA

Toy Closet |

DIY & Thrifted Items in our Toy Closet:

• Closet Makeover Using Shiplap
• Pantry/Toy Closet Reveal

Purchased New:

• Sheep Picture -Kirkland’s
• Grey Boxes – IKEA
• Wire Basket – Container Store

Fireside Room |

DIY & Thrifted Items in our Fireside Room:

• No Pattern DIY Slipcover
• DIY Industrial Ceiling Fan
• Brick Accent Wall
• DIY Concrete Hearth
• DIY “As for Me” Sign
• Dog Bed Cushion
• Thrifted Frames, bowls & baskets

Purchased New:

• Butterfly Picture – IKEA
• Cloche – Amazon
• Rug – World Market
• Dog Bed Frame – Hayneedle
• White Curtains – IKEA
• Round Grey Mirror – Michaels
• Pillow – Kirkland
• Wooden Patio Chairs – IKEA
• Faux Plants – IKEA

Kitchen |

DIY & Thrifted Items in our Kitchen:

• Cabinetry
• Butcher Block Counter
• Chalkboard

Purchased New:

Appliances

Powder Room |

DIY & Thrifted Items in our Powder Room:

• Reveal Post
• Doorknob, faucet & Sconces – 2nd hand from Ebay
• Eastlake Dresser – Craigslist
• Pub mirror, Clocks, Bamboo Table, basket & containers – Thrifted

Purchased:

• Fern & plants – IKEA
• Hooks – Hobby Lobby
• Towels – Vera Wang from TJ Maxx.

Stairway & Upstairs Hall |

DIY & Thrifted Items in our Stairway & Hall:

• 2nd Hand Ballard Designs Mirror – Craigslist
• Refinished Old Wood Stairs
• Farmhouse Newel Post Makeover
• Book page Wall

Purchased:

• Bar cart – Target
• Ikea Plants

My Girls’ Room |

Thrifted & DIY Items in my Girls’ Rooms:

Chandelier

Purchased:

Beds

If you’ve been following the blog you know we’ve already fully changed these spaces!

My Son’s Room |

Reveal Post

DIY & Thrifted Items:

• Fusion Mineral Painted Lockers – Painted with the color “Ash”
• Butcher Block Bar Desk

Purchased:

• Map – Hobby Lobby
• Lamp – IKEA
• Plants – IKEA

Master Bathroom |

Reveal Post

Thrifted & DIY Items:

• Tub
• Shower Curtain
• Shower – 2nd hand from ebay

Purchased:

• Hooks & Towels – World Market
• Home Depot Light Fixture
• Joanns – Tub mat

Master Bedroom |

DIY & Thrifted Items in our Master Bedroom:

• Electric Mantle DIY
• Simple Mantle Makeover
• Faux Card Catalog
• Bi-fold Closet Doors Makeover
• DIY Vintage Monogram on my French Chair
• Reupholstered Antique Chair
• DIY Vintage Wall Hanging
• Upcycled Armoire Using Chalk Paint
• How to Mismatch Nightstands

Purchased:

• Metal Bed – Wayfair
• Wall Decor, Bedding & Curtains – IKEA
• Accent pillows & basket & Rugs – Target
• Florals – Joanns

Did I Meet my Goal?

I did it! I would say I hit 90%! I think of this as a huge life accomplishment, and I’m so glad I got to share this thrifted farmhouse tour with you!

I love that this can help prove and inspire that it CAN be done!

Don’t get discouraged if you’re just starting out and have a goal of your own!

Let me know in the comments below what % you would say you currently have of thrifted or DIY projects, and what % you’re shooting for!

Related Posts in the Styling Thrifted Decorations Series:

• Tips for Styling Thrifted Decor
• Styling Your Thrifted Finds, Part 2
• Styling Thrifted Decor, Part 3
• Styling Thrifted Decor, Part 4 (Christmas Edition)
• Styling Thrifted Decor, Part 5
• Styling Thrifted Decor, Part 6 (Spring Edition)
• Styling Thrifted Decor, Part 7
• Styling Thrifted Decor, Part 8
• Styling Thrifted Decor, Part 9 (Summer Edition)
• Styling Thrifted Decor, Part 10
• Styling Thrifted Decor, Part 11
• Styling Thrifted Decor, Part 12 (Fall Edition)
• Styling Thrifted Linens

I also have an entire board dedicated to Thrifting on Pinterest, as well as these other Thrifting related blog posts:

• Antique Mall Sales & Shopping Tips
• How to Garage Sale with Children
• 5 Secrets to Shopping Garage Sales
• 4 Tips for Finding Decor at Thrift Stores

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