I’ve completed the finishing touches for my coastal guest room makeover and I want to show you just how simple a few DIY projects can be to add the coastal look. These projects are all quick, easy and best of all, inexpensive! They are all Easy DIY Repurposed Coastal Decor pieces.
I started with a plain trinket box that at some point I had painted white. After I painted it, I didn’t finish whatever project I had in mind for it.
I gave it a coat of the paint mixture that I’ve been using for lots of decor pieces in the guest room. Once it was dry, I hot glued a simple shell to the top. Total time, including the drying time, was about 15 minutes.
This jar was given to Gloria as a Christmas gift with candy inside. She didn’t have a use for it, so of course I put it into my craft stash. I used hot glue to wrap some twine near the top.
I filled it up with raffia, colorful gems and shells and tied a small bow around the front.
I added some greenery that I purchased for 50% at Michaels. The total time for this was under 10 minutes.
I’ve had this corner shelf for years. It was brown and was being used in the guest room before the makeover. I painted it white and distressed it slightly. Then, I added some shells and other coastal pieces. The little jar was something I already had. I added some sand and shells to it.
This shelf is also one I’ve had for years. I painted it white and went through my stash of shells and placed them on the shelf. It didn’t take long at all to give simple paint jobs to the two shelves.
I have several lanterns that I use for various holidays. I decided to take two of them and add some rope to them for use in the guest room. The jar next to the lantern is an empty candle jar that I painted. The twine with the charm was part of the wrapping for some candles I bought. I added some vase filler to it.
One of the last projects I created for the room is this painting. I used an old canvas and began by painting it a solid color. I continued adding different shades of blue, green and white until it had the feel of an ocean view. This was the most time consuming of these projects, but it didn’t take much more than an hour, allowing for drying between coats.
Repurposing old items is the best way to get the look you want and keep the cost low. Whatever style you’re wanting, I bet you’ll find items just waiting to be given makeovers!
We party with some awesome bloggers. We’ll be sharing this at lots of these great parties.
Beverly shares easy, inexpensive craft tutorials, diy projects for the home, coastal decor projects, & thrift store find makeover projects all designed to help you create a beautiful home on a budget.
Laurie says
Beverly, These are all wonderful! I love the look of the greenery in the jar with the colored gems and shell. It’s really pretty. What fun the painting is! It really turned out great and it really does give an ocean feel. Love all these ideas! Thanks for sharing.
Beverly says
Thank you, Laurie! I’ve enjoyed giving this room it’s makeover and doing it by repurposing lots of items to match the decor. I wasn’t too sure if I could get the look I wanted for the canvas, but I decided it was close enough!
Carole @TootSweet4Two says
So pretty and clever! I love them all!
Beverly says
Thank you, Carole.
mary says
These are great projects and I especially love the painting!
Beverly says
Thanks so much, Mary, especially about the painting! As I mentioned to Laurie, I wasn’t too sure about how it would turn out.
Natasha says
I love these ideas, especially the canvas and the jars filled with shells, marbles and sand to create that beachy feel. Really pretty! – Tasha
Beverly says
Thank you, Natasha! It was such fun to create a beachy look for the room.
Carol says
I always enjoy your coastal craft posts. Love the updated looks.
Beverly says
Thanks so much, Carol. I appreciate your visits!
Laurie says
Hi Beverly, Popping back over from Brag About It to thank you for sharing your projects with us! Pinned and shared 🙂
Beverly says
Thanks for the party and for the shares, Laurie!
Chloe Crabtree says
I am loving these projects! I saw them over on HomeTalk! Glad to have discovered you! I look forward to seeing more! Stop on by any Monday after 8 PM EST and share your great projects at Celebrate Your Story!
Beverly says
Thank you, Chloe! I appreciate that you stopped by after seeing it on HomeTalk! I love coastal decor and finding ways to incorporate the look on a budget. I’ll be sure to stop by your party. Thanks for the invitation!
Monroe @ Sew Crafty Crochet says
I love all this decor, especially the jar and the painting!
Beverly says
Thank you! They were all fun to put together.
Sherry says
You know I’m in love with your coastal decor craft line, Beverly. It’s gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Funtastic Friday.
Beverly says
Thank you, Sherry. I’ve enjoyed sharing it! Thanks for the party!
samantha says
Love the way this turned out! My mom loves coastal decor too. Thanks for joining the Family Joy Link Party!
Beverly says
Thanks, Samantha! I love finding new ways to add coastal items to my decor. Thanks for the party!
Frugal Hausfrau says
Coastal is so hot right now and these look like fun projects! Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Beverly says
Thank you, Mollie! Thanks for the party, too.
Keri says
Beverly, i like all these wonderful coastal repurposed items!! I especially like the shelf with all the shells!!
Beverly says
Thank you, Keri! I like that the shelf looks much better now. I almost tossed it, but decided to see what I could do with it.