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DIY Wooden Chest Made Farmhouse Chic

My thrifting adventures can surprise me sometimes and that’s what keeps me hungry for the hunt. Does that happen to you? Eventually, I was out looking for one thing and then found this child’s DIY wooden chest stuffed in the back. ot only is it totally sporting the 1980’s vibe, but also begging me to bring it home to revive it back to beauty.

Dark Brown Child's Toy DIY Wooden Chest Before Makeover | Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

The faux front was cute, but those awful plastic knobs were killing me. Overall, it was in really great shape and even had the inside bottom replaced at one time. Oh, and I know that this is a previous secret weapons retreat as inside is written, “Rex and Tim. Don’t touch. Weapons here.” Rex and Tim better watch out!

Top of 1980's DIY Wooden Chest | Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

DIY TIME

Since the top was made of mostly pine, it had oodles of wear and tear. And, since it’s a soft wood, just like the cabinet I recently refinished, I wanted to draw out those imperfections. First, I started by using my sander to take off the original finish and stain.

Sanding DIY Wooden Chest Top | Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

See all the dents and dings starting to pop out? (a delightful giggle emerges…tee hee hee) Yes, I am easy to entertain. ahem.

Next, once I got that finish off using a dozen or so sanding pads, (it seriously took more to get that wood revealed than my last two projects combined!) I was able to have it in the raw. Likewise, nothing needed but to give it a coat of my own furniture wax. See how it is warming up?

Using My Handmade Furniture Wax to Protect and Seal the DIY Wooden Chest | Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Afterward. it’s time for the base. To begin, I remove those hideous plastic knobs and decided to replace them with some vintage wooden ones from my stash.

Replacing Plastic Knobs with Wooden Knobs for DIY Wooden Chest | Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Further, all I needed to do was make the holes a tad larger with my drill and stick them on.

Drilling New Knob Holes with Cordless Drill for DIY Wooden Chest | prodigalpieces.com

PAINTING

Then, after giving it all a light sanding to help the paint have tooth, I used one of my favorite paints, Antique White. I’ve used it numerous times, like on my feed sack chair or this curbside vanity. Also, note there is no priming, just straight out of the can and painted the knobs while on as well. To finish it off, I gave it a distressed feel and topcoat of my furniture wax as well.

However, while working on this wooden chest, I stopped at a garage sale and came upon a box of wallpaper with about a dozen rolls in it for $1, including this…

Waverly Blue Ticking Stripe Wallpaper for DIY Wooden Chest | Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

I gasped and grabbed the box and ran. Okay, maybe I didn’t run, but I forked over my dollar bill straight away. What a score, right?? Of course, I decided to line the chest with the paper.

THE REVEAL

Last, here’s the after…whatcha think?

Rustic Child's DIY Wooden Chest by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Farmhouse Chic Child's DIY Wooden Chest by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Additionally, the top is rustic anew and the faux drawer pulls make more sense to me.

Rustic Farmhouse Pine DIY Wooden Chest by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Side of Farmhouse Chic DIY Wooden Chest by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

My favorite part is the ticking lining hiding that quirky text inside. God knew I would need it to make it this piece perfect.

Farmhouse DIY Wooden Chest Lined with Waverly Ticking Wallpaper by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Waverly Blue Ticking Wallpaper as Lining for DIY Wooden Chest by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

In addition, like most of my projects, this child’s wooden chest is available in my online shop. What a sweet gift this will made.

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With that in mind, my purpose is to share my ideas as well as inspire, so won’t you help me encourage others by pinning and sharing my DIY wooden chest makeover?

Outdated Child's DIY Wooden Chest Gets Farmhouse Chic Makeover by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Finally, you asked and I delivered. Up next, I am sharing one of my family’s favorite recipes. In the same fashion, I’m making use of some garden goodness that is kid-pleasing and so good for your body. Head here!

A Plate of Cabbage Skillet Pizza Lasagna by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

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Also, more of my projects for you like my DIY wooden chest:

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Comments

  1. Jamie K says

    Everything project you do is amazing! Love this! I voted again – surely hope you win – you truly deserve to!

  2. Jo says

    My calendar is set to remind me each day to vote. Come on folks mark your calendars Larissa deserves to win.

    Your projects but more than that your commitment to Christ and values keep me coming back day after day to your blog, thank you for being true to yourself and the source of your talent.

    • Larissa says

      Thank you for the love, Jo. I truly appreciate it and your kind words. 🙂

  3. Yvonne Culpepper says

    That blue and white windowpane wallpaper is what I used to have in my kitchen! So it’s from about 1989! Love the chest!

    • Larissa says

      Woot! I was so excited to find it! Great minds think alike, eh?

  4. Gwen says

    Love this chest! Anyone could use it for blankets too! Great score on the wallpapers!

    • Larissa says

      Thanks, Gwen! Yes, these storage units are great anywhere. Love a garage sale. 😉

    • Larissa says

      I was giddy when I started sanding…I love when that happens! Thanks so much, Mary.

  5. Kelly says

    Larissa the child’s chest transformation is amazing! I love your work…thanks, you inspire me to keep painting?

  6. Patty says

    Oh my Larissa, you have done it again, hit that ball right out of the park. Love this little chest so much, absolutely adorable. It makes me wish I had a little girl so I could buy this for her room (not) haha.
    I do have a huge old cedar chest that I have been wanting to do something with and this is it. I will paint the outside but I will leave the inside natural, the cedar is just to good to paint and I store wool blankets and throws in there that need protecting, but I will sand the top and finish it the way you did yours. Thanks so much for the inspiration. I try to vote every day, you so deserve to win!!

    • Larissa says

      hahaha…you are too funny, Patty! Thank you for lovin’ on my work and I hope you get yours done so you can enjoy. Show me when you do!

  7. Marie, The Interior Frugalista says

    It’s beautiful, Larissa. The waxed natural wood was so worth the effort – it’s beautiful paired with the white. Talk about a great wallpaper score – gorgeous waverly patterns and color and that sweet price! Pinned to share?

    • Larissa says

      The dents and dings made it so worth the effort. My hands, elbows, and wrists are sore! Thank you, girl. 🙂

  8. Anne says

    fantastic makeover – I love the new look! I’m beginning to feel like that’s all I ever comment on your blog. Hmmm must come up with some more original comments. 🙂

  9. Elaine says

    Another fantastic makeover! You know, I can’t scroll past one of your Facebook posts without clicking to see what you’ve done.
    You inspire… And you also make me feel as if I’m not alone (or crazy!) for taking on some of the projects I do.

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