Turn A Thrifted Breadbox Into A Beautiful Bespoke Decor Piece For Your Home

The next time you pass by a battered old breadbox in a thrift store, don't just write it off as useless. With a little care, even a breadbox lacking any pizzazz can gain new life. Breadboxes have so many more uses than you've ever imagined; there are countless ways to repurpose a breadbox around your home for organization and style. Whether you end up using it for a kitchen statement piece or repurpose it for your living room, take the time to redesign that sad-looking breadbox with some paint and decoupage paper.

When upcycling an old breadbox, your only limitation is your imagination. Redoing a breadbox is a simple DIY thrift flip you can start and finish in one weekend. Grab decorative paper in a style that suits you or the space where you want to display the final project. If your kitchen has a theme, try to match that with the paper. For example, a lackluster breadbox can be covered with vintage lemon decoupage paper and light yellow paint for a textured, worn appearance with a touch of old-world flair.

With the right finishing touches, any breadbox can be a classic choice for decor in your home. For a wood box, strip away any old stain or paint to bring out the natural grain. On metal breadboxes, you can easily remove old layers of paint and rust with paint remover and a scraper tool. Add a new sealant to protect the wood for a rustic look or cover the breadbox in a new coat of paint. You can also use a stencil or a piece of old lace as a guide to spray paint a floral pattern. To add decoupage paper to your breadbox, apply a layer of Mod Podge Gloss Sealer and smooth on the paper. Trim the edges and let dry, then seal with another layer of Mod Podge.

If kept in the kitchen, this breadbox project is perfect to tuck away items that you don't use very often, like extra baking tins and jars. You can even repurpose an old breadbox for the perfect coffee bar and mug storage with a café-themed design to match. It can also provide functional storage for TV remotes or bathroom clutter.

It's also possible to update a secondhand breadbox into a lovely decorative piece for displaying your old treasures. Open the door of your finished breadbox to showcase thrifted knick-knacks. Another way to style a breadbox as a decorative piece is as a cute receptacle for a flower display. If you're planning to use it for a floral display, consider white or black paint as a neutral pairing for bright flowers.