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$60 Farmhouse Entry Makeover

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$100 Room Challenge· Room Makeovers· Room Reveals

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It’s reveal day for the $100 Room Challenge! Check out our new $60 Farmhouse Entry Makeover!

Love this entry! I cannot believe it only cost $60 to make over!!!

During the month of September, I decided to make over our entry… again. Let’s start at the beginning. This was our entry 13 months ago.

Furniture Painting: Cherry wood table prior to applying chalk paint and wax
Ideas for a Budget-Friendly Entry Makeover

It was a little dark and dated, so one year ago, I decided to give it a makeover for the $100 Room Challenge, and I brought it up to this point.

Budget Friendly Entry Makeover
Budget Friendly Entry Makeover

It was so much brighter with the lighter paint on the walls. I also painted the entry table white and the door blue, for a little added color.

Fast forward to the beginning of this month… In July, we redid our living room (again, for the $100 Room Challenge), and one of the things we did was paint. However, the light gray living room clashed with the beige entry, so I decided to take on the entry again… and here it is today!

Love this entry! I cannot believe it only cost $60 to make over!!!

Love this entry! I cannot believe it only cost $60 to make over!!!

Let’s take a look at everything that took place by reviewing my goals from week 1.

Our Farmhouse Entry Makeover

Goal 1: Paint Entry

Obviously, the whole reason I decided to redo this entry space for a second time was to update the paint to match the living room… Here you can see the clash of paint.

I cannot believe this entry makeover was done for less than $100. Amazing!

Not only did I want to get these two rooms to work together, I also wanted to add a navy accent wall.

Loving the Hale Navy Wall color in this entry!

Goal 2: Add Wall Décor to the Entry

That navy wall was looking a little plain, so last week, I shared how I made these 16×20″ prints for less than $10 each.

Love this idea for cheap wall decor!

Goal 3: Entry Table Makeover

While the white table was definitely an upgrade from the previous dark (really worn) wood table, the white was getting too dingy with my kids placing everything from dirty shoes to muddy footballs on top of it, so I decided to create a weathered wood look using paint… check out week 2 for details.

Furniture Painting: Cherry wood table prior to applying chalk paint and wax
Budget Friendly Entry Makeover
I love the look of weathered wood, but had no idea you could create it with paint. Great tutorial!

Goal 4: Create a Place for Shoes & Dog Stuff

I was able to get only one of these things checked off: dog stuff has a designated spot. I love these rustic farmhouse hooks. I simply screwed them into a piece of wood I painted, and they provided the perfect spot for his leash and treats.

Love this entry! I cannot believe it only cost $60 to make over!!!

This project gave me a little trouble as the screws that came with the hooks were too long… so, I had to buy shorter screws and spray paint them to match the hooks. Luckily I had a spray paint that matched beautifully. (I would never guess those screws didn’t come with the hooks). I had also thought to put a little paw print on it (or something), but then realized this would be a great spot to hang umbrellas, or other little things, so I decided against it.

Shoe storage did not happen. I thought long and hard about how to get shoes off the floor so our dog wouldn’t continue to use them as chew toys, but I just couldn’t figure out a solution that worked in this space, so for now, we’ll use the basket under the table and hope for the best.

Here are a few more pictures of this entry makeover:

Love this entry! I cannot believe it only cost $60 to make over!!!

The old books on the entry table are actually my grandfather, and great-grandfather’s, reading books from school. One even has my great-grandfather’s handwriting, with his name and date (1893) written in it. Priceless.

Love this entry! I cannot believe it only cost $60 to make over!!!

The old typewriter was a vintage find for about $20…

Love this entry! I cannot believe it only cost $60 to make over!!!

Love this entry! I cannot believe it only cost $60 to make over!!!

Love this entry! I cannot believe it only cost $60 to make over!!!

Total Budget

Last week we left off having spent $54.47. Here’s what we spent this week.

“Leash & Treat Hanger”- $4.94

  • Wood- Free (If you caught my Instagram story yesterday, you may have seen that an amazing worker at Home Depot, not only cut some wood for me, he let me have it for free 🙂 )
  • Paint & Supplies- Free (Already had on hand)
  • Hooks- Free (These came in a set of 10 and we only needed 5 for a previous project)
  • D-Rings- $2.58
  • Screws (2 packs of 8)- $2.36 ($1.18 each)

Total Spent on the Entry= $59.41!!!

Not bad coming in $40.59 under budget!

Make sure to check out all the rooms that were made over with a $100 budget. What people can do with $100 is utterly ah-mazing!

See More $100 Reveals Here

Wanna catch up?

Week 1 // Week 2 // Week 3 // Week 4

 

 

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This entryway got a major farmhouse makeover for $60! Tons of great inspiration and DIY project ideas perfect for those that love the farmhouse style.

 

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  1. marie says

    January 30, 2019 at 5:25 PM

    What a great space you made. Clean, cheery, and what a change. Love it.. You do wonderful work, on such a small budget..

    Reply
  2. Rachael @ This is our Bliss says

    October 13, 2017 at 10:22 AM

    Wow!! $60 makeover is so super impressive! The entryway looks beautiful! I love how much of a transformation paint can create! Thanks for hosting this challenge – I had the best time 😉

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    • Erin Meyer says

      October 18, 2017 at 2:46 PM

      I am so glad you decided to join us! I absolutely love the power of paint. It changes things so dramatically without having to spend much money.

      Reply
  3. Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says

    October 6, 2017 at 9:43 AM

    Yoyr entry way is beautiful Erin!

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    • Erin Meyer says

      October 7, 2017 at 5:42 PM

      Thanks Kendra!

      Reply
  4. Stephanie says

    October 5, 2017 at 10:52 AM

    This looks so great! It’s amazing what a little paint can do!

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    • Erin Meyer says

      October 7, 2017 at 5:41 PM

      LOVE paint! (Not to be confused with “love paintING”, ’cause I don’t love painting 🙂 ). It’s such a great way to change a space for cheap!

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      • Steph says

        October 8, 2017 at 7:23 PM

        Totally agree with that statement.

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  5. Natalie @nelidesign says

    October 4, 2017 at 6:51 AM

    Erin, everything looks super good! Love your grandfather’s books. A treasure! And the typewriter! 20$? Why can’t I find cool things like that! Lol Thanks again for this challenge!

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      October 4, 2017 at 10:01 AM

      That typewriter was a steal for sure… I had found one and the tag on it actually said, “crappy old typewriter” and it had a bird’s nest inside. They were selling it for, like, $30. No thanks. This one comes along for $20 and I’m sold.

      Reply
  6. Deneen says

    September 30, 2017 at 11:04 PM

    Looks Great Erin. You are such a pro at this, you may need to do the $50 room challenge next 🙂 Love the blue paint, the table, and the tyoewriter !! Thanks for hosting this amazing event, I had so much fun!!! If I manage to find my new home by the next one, I’m in!!

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    • Erin Meyer says

      October 4, 2017 at 10:02 AM

      Wow! $50 would be tough. Maybe in a closet 🙂 I am so happy you participated this round. Always so fun and exciting to see what everyone decides to do!

      Reply
  7. Keri says

    September 29, 2017 at 10:05 PM

    I love the color scheme! That navy wall just makes me want to swoon. Great job Erin!

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    • Erin Meyer says

      October 4, 2017 at 10:04 AM

      Thanks Keri! I am so glad I decided to go with that navy wall!

      Reply
  8. morgan says

    September 29, 2017 at 8:37 AM

    I love the colors that you chose for this space. I also love that you showed that you can redecorate a space kind of often without spending a ton of $!

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    • Erin Meyer says

      October 4, 2017 at 10:07 AM

      I hesitated to paint the living room because I had just done the entry a year ago, and knew I’d have to redo it again, but in the end it’s SO worth it. So glad I painted the living room because it’s brighter and more me, now the entry matches 🙂

      Reply
  9. Kristi says

    September 29, 2017 at 8:06 AM

    I love what you did to this entry! The paint alone made such a difference but i love how you styled the space – it’s perfect!

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    • Erin Meyer says

      October 4, 2017 at 10:07 AM

      Thanks so much Kristi!

      Reply
  10. Wendy says

    September 28, 2017 at 7:03 PM

    I love that table! You did a great job and for so little money! Thank you for doing this challenge. I had so much fun!

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    • Erin Meyer says

      October 4, 2017 at 10:08 AM

      Thank you so much Wendy! I’m so glad that I redid that table. It is surviving the dirt and grime much better 🙂

      Reply
  11. Meredith @ The Palette Muse says

    September 28, 2017 at 3:27 PM

    I love every detail of this space! The colors are so fresh and inviting, the storage is great, and the accessories look beautiful. Well done, especially for under $60!

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    • Erin Meyer says

      October 4, 2017 at 10:09 AM

      Thank you so much Meredith! Always nice to have a space with a fresh coat of paint.

      Reply
  12. Crystal says

    September 28, 2017 at 2:41 PM

    This turned out great. Love the Navy!

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    • Erin Meyer says

      October 4, 2017 at 10:09 AM

      Thanks Crystal!

      Reply
  13. Brittany Serowski says

    September 28, 2017 at 11:16 AM

    Erin – Fantastic job!!! I love the new weathered look on your table! But that navy wall just pops here! I love it all and it’s so inviting to walk into! Beautiful as always! 🙂

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    • Erin Meyer says

      October 4, 2017 at 10:10 AM

      Thank you so much! I am so in love with the table as well, and I think the pop of navy was needed in my sea of gray 🙂

      Reply
  14. Megan Donahoe says

    September 28, 2017 at 9:32 AM

    That turned out fantastic!! Love the Navy!!

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    • Erin Meyer says

      October 4, 2017 at 10:11 AM

      Thanks Megan!

      Reply
  15. Melissa says

    September 28, 2017 at 9:21 AM

    $40 under budget and it looks phenomenal!! And that typewriter was an amazing score and looks perfect on your table. I love the idea of having family treasures like your books sitting there too. Great job! Everything turned out perfect!

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    • Erin Meyer says

      October 4, 2017 at 10:12 AM

      I think those personal items that have true meaning are so important to making the space. While the typewriter has no personal history, it’s such a fun piece, and the books are my treasured items 🙂

      Reply
  16. Lindsay says

    September 28, 2017 at 8:54 AM

    It looks fantastic! The colors are gorgeous and the wood finiah on the table really brings it all together!

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    • Erin Meyer says

      October 4, 2017 at 10:13 AM

      Thanks Lindsay! I love that wood tones do so well to warm up a space.

      Reply
  17. Jessica says

    September 28, 2017 at 1:17 AM

    This is gorgeous!!! I love that dark wall. It looks amazing.

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    • Erin Meyer says

      October 4, 2017 at 10:14 AM

      Thanks Jessica! I was a little nervous about going so dark with the navy, but I think it turned out to be a pretty good decision.

      Reply
  18. Emy says

    September 27, 2017 at 7:21 PM

    I love how it turned out, Erin! That table looks amazing against the new wall color! And I love your hooks!

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    • Erin Meyer says

      October 4, 2017 at 10:14 AM

      Aren’t those hooks awesome?! I found them on Amazon months ago, but they don’t seem to have them anymore 🙁

      Reply
  19. Liz says

    September 27, 2017 at 5:45 PM

    Everything looks so nice and flows so nice with your living room make over. Beautiful! I love that typewriter!

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    • Erin Meyer says

      October 4, 2017 at 10:15 AM

      Thanks Liz! I am so glad I painted that living room, which meant it was necessary to also do the entry. I am much more of a gray tone person than beige, so the entire space fits me much better.

      Reply
  20. Rebecca says

    September 27, 2017 at 5:33 PM

    I love it all!! Great job, Erin!!! And thank you so much for hosting this challenge!! I am SO glad I found your page!! Now, when is the next challenge?! haha!

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    • Erin Meyer says

      October 4, 2017 at 10:16 AM

      I am so glad you found the challenge too! Next one’s in January and I’d LOVE to have you join again!

      Reply
  21. Sheena says

    September 27, 2017 at 10:28 AM

    Your entry way looks great!! I always choose a basket for shoes too!!

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    • Erin Meyer says

      October 4, 2017 at 10:17 AM

      I think the basket will work just fine until winter hits and everyone is wearing boots 🙂

      Reply
  22. Elizabeth Jones says

    September 27, 2017 at 9:53 AM

    LOVE how the navy turned out! Seriously am itching to paint something velvety navy somewhere. It looks great!

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    • Erin Meyer says

      October 4, 2017 at 10:18 AM

      I have seen so many people do something with navy and it turns out so well every time. Decided I better get on board.

      Reply
  23. Carrie says

    September 27, 2017 at 9:19 AM

    Love the navy wall and the new hooks. And it’s so cool that those were your family’s old books!

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    • Erin Meyer says

      October 4, 2017 at 10:18 AM

      I little family history seems like just the touch you need to personalize a space. So happy to have you join the challenge again. Your living room turned out beautifully!

      Reply

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