As someone who loves all things vintage, I’ve always been drawn to the charm and character of old-fashioned home decor. However, authentic vintage pieces can be hard to come by and expensive to purchase. That’s why I’m excited to share this list of 25 faux vintage home decor items that you can easily DIY!
With a little bit of creativity and effort, you can recreate the look and feel of vintage decor without breaking the bank. From distressed wood signs to antique-inspired picture frames, these DIY projects are perfect for adding a touch of nostalgia to your home.
For those who love to entertain, the DIY vintage tray is a must-try project. With a few simple materials, you can transform an ordinary tray into a vintage-inspired serving piece that’s perfect for hosting guests. And if you’re in need of some new storage solutions, the vintage crate shelves are a stylish and practical addition to any room.
Whether you’re a seasoned DIY-er or just starting out, these faux vintage decor projects are sure to inspire you to get creative and add a touch of vintage charm to your home.
Dollar Tree Plastic Tub Hack – Faux Galvanized Tin — CraftBits.com This tutorial shows you how to take plastic tubs or buckets from the discount store like Dollar Tree and turn them into faux fake galvanized metal tubs.
Halloween Lantern – Farmhouse Milk Pail — CraftBits.com This Halloween craft tutorial is made using inexpensive items from the Dollar Tree to create a faux antique-style milk pail, perfect for Halloween decorating.
DIY Vintage Farmhouse Kitchen Scales — CraftBits.com This farmhouse craft shows you how to make a set of faux-vintage kitchen scales using items from the Dollar Tree.
Dollar Tree – Vintage Farmhouse Milk Urn — CraftBits.com
This craft tutorial shows you how to make a farmhouse milk urn decoration using basic supplies from the Dollar Tree store.
Aging Galvanized Metal – DIY Antique Looking Chicken Feeder – A Spotted Pony
So that is it! If you want to make galvanized metal look aged, just soak it in distilled white vinegar until it has the appearance that you want.
How to Weather Wood – Shanty 2 Chic
She’s Crafty: How to make Faux Vintage Cans
Use printable labels to create this vintage tins.
How to Make New Wood Look Old, Weathered and Rustic – Pretty Handy Girl
Paper Towels Overload and New Wood Tote Style – Knick of Time – This is perfect for creating the base layers of aged wood.
A reclaimed wood drill handled toolbox of many talents – What a great way to use old tools to create something stylish and functional.
Kammy’s Korner: Repurposed Vintage Lug Wrench
Look like I need to take a look at Grandads old toolbox. What a great way to use old keepsake items.
DIY wood frame mirror makeover (with hooks!) Funky Junk Interiors
Reversible DIY reclaimed wood Flower and Apple Farm crate with video
Pallet wood sawhorse coffee table with Vintage Market sign – Oh this has to be my favorite piece in this vintage roundup. I have been looking for a stool, and just maybe I need to make my own. Check out her stencil too, they are perfect for vintage projects likes these.
How to Create Faux Leaded Glass Windows – Salvage Sister and Mister
Thrifted Magazine Holder To Flower Market Basket | Simply Beautiful By Angela
DIY Faux Vintage Mercury Glass – Little Red Window
faux vintage whale species chart and restoration hardware inspired fishing weights tutorial
Lemon Tree Creations: Vintage Clock Face
DIY Flower Market Bucket – Live Laugh Rowe
DIY Metal Aging Paste Recipe:
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of baking soda
2 tablespoons of salt
1 tablespoon of vinegar
1/4 cup of water
Instructions:
In a small bowl, mix the baking soda and salt.
Add the vinegar and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like.
Slowly add the water until the mixture becomes smooth.
Apply the paste to your metal surface with a paintbrush.
Let the paste dry for 1-2 hours, then rinse off with warm water and dry completely.
DIY Wood Stain Recipe:
Ingredients:
1 cup of brewed coffee
1 cup of black tea
Steel wool
Vinegar
Glass jar with a lid
Instructions:
In a glass jar, place a piece of steel wool and fill it with the brewed coffee and black tea.
Let the mixture sit for at least 24 hours.
In a separate glass jar, mix equal parts of vinegar and water.
Apply the vinegar and water mixture to your wood surface with a paintbrush.
Let the surface dry for a few minutes, then apply the steel wool mixture with a paintbrush.
Let the wood dry completely before applying a protective coat of sealant.
DIY Aged Fabric Stain Recipe:
Ingredients:
1 cup of black coffee
1 cup of black tea
1/4 cup of table salt
Spray bottle
Instructions:
In a spray bottle, mix the black coffee, black tea, and table salt.
Shake well to combine.
Spray the fabric with the mixture, making sure to cover the entire surface.
Let the fabric sit for at least 1 hour.
Rinse the fabric with cold water until the water runs clear.
Hang the fabric to dry in a well-ventilated area.
