Lost & Found Blog Painted Furniture, DIY, Decor

This board showcases all of my posts and projects from LostandFoundDecor.com. Learn how to start a furniture painting business, business coaching, the best paints to use on furniture, and a whole lot more. Painted Furniture Makeovers, Furniture Upcycles, Antique Booth Display Ideas, Thrift Store Upcycles, Vintage Decorating Ideas, Flea Market Style
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Best Selling Items for Your Antique Booth in 2025
Looking to grow your sales in your vintage booth this year? Here's a list of trending items for 2025 that are selling great for me right now. Try out some of these antique and vintage trends in your own antique booth to see if any of those are a homerun for your local customers!
Thrift Store Nightstand Makeover
This is a thrift store furniture makeover you don't wanna miss! I share how you can use furniture paint to upcycle a thrift store nightstand, including my tips for how to prep your furniture for painting and how to get the perfect antiqued finish. The post includes a video showing how to wet sand furniture for a distressed look!
How to Clean Painted Furniture Without Damaging the Paint
You worked hard to paint your furniture, now you need to know how to keep it looking clean without damaging the finish. Furniture surfaces are hard working and will show dirt and other build up over time, it's important to know how to properly clean your painted furniture so the finish stays in good condition. This post shares my tried and true method as well as what products to specifically avoid using when cleaning painted furniture.
The Right Way To Clean Furniture So Your Paint Sticks
Cleaning your furniture well before you paint is the most important step! Click through to see the cleaner I recommend to properly prep your painted furniture so your paint sticks.
8 Coffee Themed DIY Projects with Free Printable Coffee Quote
Every coffee lover needs a great coffee bar, or your own customized coffee mug! I’m sharing 8 fun diy craft projects for the coffee lover today on the blog. There’s also a free printable graphic with a fun coffee quote so you can make a framed piece of coffee-themed art for your kitchen or office
15 Ways to Decorate with Vintage Art Finds
For many, thrift store artwork brings to mind cheap generic art that has seen better days. But what if I told you that using vintage art from the thrift store is one of my favorite ways to decorate my home? If you're willing to dig, you can find amazing art pieces that will add unique character and charm to your home. Today I have 15 different ideas for how you can decorate your home with thrift store artwork. Try using vintage art to create a space full of personality, all while saving money!
How to Update a Kitchen Island with Trim
See how we customized our builder-grade kitchen island with simple trim. I share our full project including what wood pieces we used and how we replaced our countertop. You can easily add wood trim to your basic kitchen island to create a more custom look.
White Painted Nightstand Makeover
Ever wanted to freshen up a vintage pair of nightstands you found at a garage sale or thrift store? That's just what we're doing today in this DIY furniture makeover! I'll share how I prepped these pieces for paint, including what cleaning products I used and how I repaired the damaged veneer. Then my new favorite off-white paint color for furniture!
What's Popular for Painted Furniture in 2024?
The painted furniture trend has been going strong for over a decade now, but many people wonder if the diy painted furniture scene is dead in 2024? I dig into that idea here in this blog post, sharing what maybe has gone out for 2024, but what painted furniture ideas and techniques still work for this current year, as well share top trending furniture paint colors for 2024
7 Reasons Why Shoppers Skip your Vintage Booth
Running an antique booth business is a lot of work, and you want to see a return on your time investment. If done right, a well-run antique or vintage booth business can generate a regular monthly paycheck--or done poorly, can become a real money pit! Maybe you aren't seeing the sales you want at your antique booth and aren't sure how to fix it. I'm sharing today seven antique booth mistakes and common reasons why shoppers might skip your flea market booth. I also have ideas for how to fix your problem! If you have any of these issues, making some small adjustments could help boost your sales.
7 Bold Color Combos for Bright Painted Furniture Makeovers
Looking for color inspiration for your next diy painted furniture makeover? Maybe it's time to try a bold color combination! But how do you combine bright or bold colors in a way that works and still creates an elegant look? This post shares my 7 favorite bold color combos so you can nail your next painted furniture makeover!
15 Ideas for Decorating with Thrift Store Artwork
​​For many, thrift store artwork brings to mind cheap generic art that has seen better days. But what if I told you that using vintage art from the thrift store is one of my favorite ways to decorate my home? If you're willing to dig, you can find amazing art pieces that will add unique character and charm to your home. Today I have 15 different ideas for how you can decorate your home with thrift store artwork. Try using vintage art to create a space full of personality, all while saving money!
10 Flat Lay Styling Tips for Your Vintage Home Decor Business
Today I'm sharing my 10 tips for getting the best results with flat lay photos of vintage decor. Styling your vintage decor in a flat lay is a great way to showcase your finds.
15 DIY Valentine's Day Craft Ideas
Looking for a fun craft project for Valentine's? Here are 15 ideas for you, from cute signs to yarn projects. This post includes a full tutorial for a stenciled heart sign you can make yourself!
5 Ways to Fix Scratches on Wood Furniture
Do you have some wood furniture that needs a little TLC? Today I am sharing 5 easy ways of repairing scratches on wood furniture, so you can keep your pieces looking nice. Whether you have light scratches or deep scratches on your wood, there’s a way to fix them so your furniture looks new again.