Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 19 hours ago
📌📌📌 Thrifted Blanket Box Makeover | DIY Furniture Painting with Chantilly White
Ever wondered how to take a dated thrift store blanket chest and give it a fresh, timeless look? In this beginner-friendly tutorial, I’m transforming a thrifted blanket box with a beautiful neutral called Chantilly White. With just a few easy steps, you’ll see how paint and a touch of gilding can turn an ordinary piece into a gorgeous heirloom-worthy treasure. Whether you’re brand new to painting furniture or a seasoned DIYer looking for new ideas, this makeover is simple, stylish, and totally do-able!
In this makeover, you’ll learn how to:
✔ Properly prep and clean thrifted furniture for painting
✔ Apply a crisp, neutral white paint for a smooth finish
✔ Add bronze gilding to highlight details and elevate the look
✔ Take a $20 secondhand piece and transform it into a statement for any room
This Chantilly Blanket Box makeover is the perfect example of how paint changes everything—no complicated tools, no stress, just brush, paint, and creativity!
🛠 SUPPLIES USED:
📌 Thrifted Blanket Box – SALVAGED
📌 White Lightning Cleaner → dixiebellepaint.com/white-lightning-cleaner/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=2&affid=14
📌 Sanding Sponge → dixiebellepaint.com/sanding-sponge/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=2&affid=14
📌 Chantilly Silk All-In-One Mineral Paint → dixiebellepaint.com/silk-all-in-one-mineral-paint/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=2&affid=14
📌 Antique Gold Gilding Wax → dixiebellepaint.com/gilding-wax/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=2&affid=14
🛠 TOOLS USED:
📌 9 in 1 Painters Tool (10% OFF as of writing) amzn.to/4nH8dY6
📌 Plastic Putty Knife - amzn.to/46KUuJc
📌 Dewalt Cordless Drill & Impact Driver Set (31% OFF as of writing) amzn.to/4nhlBCp
📌 Magnetic Screwdriver - amzn.to/4nhlBCp
📌 Bosch Sander - amzn.to/4nE6jbn
📌 Hardware Installation Template - amzn.to/4pD7TLF
📌 Measuring Tape (30% OFF as of writing) - amzn.to/4gCPyKF
💌 JOIN THE SALVAGED FAMILY
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Pinterest → /sidenise
Instagram → /salvaged_inspirations
Facebook → /salvagedinspirationsblog
🎥 RELATED VIDEOS:
How To Blackwash | Easy Furniture Flip → youtu.be/LcyhjeNc2Pk?si=hRUQQzEtyd9RmIEq
How To Paint A Chair with Spindles → youtu.be/Dwb5ffjoApo?si=lMuFotBTrgQImofy
7 Beginner-Friendly Painted Furniture Projects → youtu.be/J60-DGAu_hk?si=kqHuJ8pek6IaVbVo
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📌📌📌 Thrifted Blanket Box Makeover | DIY Furniture Painting with Chantilly White
Ever wondered how to take a dated thrift store blanket chest and give it a fresh, timeless look? In this beginner-friendly tutorial, I’m transforming a thrifted blanket box with a beautiful neutral called Chantilly White. With just a few easy steps, you’ll see how paint and a touch of gilding can turn an ordinary piece into a gorgeous heirloom-worthy treasure. Whether you’re brand new to painting furniture or a seasoned DIYer looking for new ideas, this makeover is simple, stylish, and totally do-able!
In this makeover, you’ll learn how to:
✔ Properly prep and clean thrifted furniture for painting
✔ Apply a crisp, neutral white paint for a smooth finish
✔ Add bronze gilding to highlight details and elevate the look
✔ Take a $20 secondhand piece and transform it into a statement for any room
This Chantilly Blanket Box makeover is the perfect example of how paint changes everything—no complicated tools, no stress, just brush, paint, and creativity!
🛠 SUPPLIES USED:
📌 Thrifted Blanket Box – SALVAGED
📌 White Lightning Cleaner → dixiebellepaint.com/white-lightning-cleaner/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=2&affid=14
📌 Sanding Sponge → dixiebellepaint.com/sanding-sponge/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=2&affid=14
📌 Chantilly Silk All-In-One Mineral Paint → dixiebellepaint.com/silk-all-in-one-mineral-paint/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=2&affid=14
📌 Antique Gold Gilding Wax → dixiebellepaint.com/gilding-wax/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=2&affid=14
🛠 TOOLS USED:
📌 9 in 1 Painters Tool (10% OFF as of writing) amzn.to/4nH8dY6
📌 Plastic Putty Knife - amzn.to/46KUuJc
📌 Dewalt Cordless Drill & Impact Driver Set (31% OFF as of writing) amzn.to/4nhlBCp
📌 Magnetic Screwdriver - amzn.to/4nhlBCp
📌 Bosch Sander - amzn.to/4nE6jbn
📌 Hardware Installation Template - amzn.to/4pD7TLF
📌 Measuring Tape (30% OFF as of writing) - amzn.to/4gCPyKF
💌 JOIN THE SALVAGED FAMILY
Get exclusive makeovers, freebies & creative tips → salvagedinspirations.com/become-a-subscriber
📌 FOLLOW FOR MORE INSPIRATION:
Pinterest → /sidenise
Instagram → /salvaged_inspirations
Facebook → /salvagedinspirationsblog
🎥 RELATED VIDEOS:
How To Blackwash | Easy Furniture Flip → youtu.be/LcyhjeNc2Pk?si=hRUQQzEtyd9RmIEq
How To Paint A Chair with Spindles → youtu.be/Dwb5ffjoApo?si=lMuFotBTrgQImofy
7 Beginner-Friendly Painted Furniture Projects → youtu.be/J60-DGAu_hk?si=kqHuJ8pek6IaVbVo
Affiliate links – I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks so much for supporting Salvaged Inspirations! 💙
