Longaberger Basket Makeover (wall storage)
Have old Longaberger baskets that no longer fit your decor? Change them up and relove them all over again!
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Now, let’s talk Trash to Treasure!
I’m sharing this “not so much trash” but also not being used by me any longer “before”…
Longaberger Basket Makeover
This had been used by me for many years in the past but it just no longer matched my decor with the orangey orange baskets and black iron color.
So, as I was going through all of my other Longaberger baskets recently, I pulled this set out because I had a great idea for use AND for a brand new look.
And it was a super quick makeover too. (my favorite kind)
I pulled out my favorite Driftwood stain (will add a link for this soon) and got to work applying a light coat to change that orange to this…
I used a chip brush to apply and it and the stain transformed this basket.
You can find this awesome (I love this stuff) Driftwood Stain in my shop, right here. (other colors available too)
I let it sit over the weekend and then applied a wash of white. (white paint mixed with water, applied sparingly with a most “dry” brush)
And as you can see above, I took the metal section outside and gave it a quick spray of gold with this paint.
And that’s it!
Brand new look for this Longaberger basket…
I’m using it in my closet area so went for a “coastal glam” look with the gold and driftwood-ish basket color.
My closet below… (and the little dressing nook on the left where these baskets are now)
Want to see the whole closet and makeover? (before and after) Check out this post here >>> “Custom” Master Closet Reveal (IKEA Pax Closet Systems)
Since we have a super small (but beautiful :)) ) master bathroom I have to be very creative with storage and such. These baskets hung here in my little dressing area/mirror/jewelry, etc., are the perfect spot for hair ties, headbands, clips, and more.
And a sneak of our teeny tiny bath…
Want to see more of this bathroom makeover adjacent to this closet? (and the before and afters?…they are doozies!) Check out this post here >>> Coastal Bathroom Makeover Reveal
I will store my headbands in the second basket, other hair elastics, and ties on the hooks…
…and clips, barrettes, etc., in the top basket.
The gold and the weathered, “coastal look” basket go perfectly in here.
I’m pretty happy to have this extra storage space and to be able to use this pretty Longaberger set again.
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UPDATE! Check out what I did with this here!
xoxo
So much better, Nancy.
Thanks, Larissa! xo
Wonderful makeover Nancy! The coastal glam look is perfect. Love how you are using it also.
Thank you, Christina! :) xo
Why, yes, Nancy, I do have unused Longaberger baskets! They were so expensive, I hate to get rid of them, but they have no real value (you can find them for $1 at thrift stores now). I wouldn’t have thought of changing them up like you did, but why not? They look so chic in your closet now.
Yes, same!! Thank you, Marcie! xo
A perfect look and even better way to corral all those hair accessories! Mine are all over it seems – when I desperately need one – none are to be found!
Yes, and I surely needed to corral them! ;) xoxo
This looks so updated and what a great idea for extra storage space in your closet…which I love btw! :)
Thanks, Denise! xo
This probably wasn’t cheap to buy, so I know you are happy to be getting use out of it again! SO much better, and forgot how gorgeous your new bathroom was!! XOXO
I’m sure it wasn’t but I don’t even remember I’ve had it so long! So happy to be using it again. :) And thank you! I do love our tiny little bathroom, lol! xoxo
I was delighted to see this makeover as I have a ton of Longerberger baskets. They are all still orange, but your redo is just the inspiration I needed! Can’t wait to transform some of my baskets and stands! I love the coastal look and it is adorable in your closet! Clever you!! Thanks for sharing. Have a great week!
Thank you, Sue!! Have fun with yours! The sky is the limit. Might as well do what you will so you can enjoy them again! That’s my thought anyway. :) xoxo
I love it – I have that exact one and I may have to copy that… that so pretty…
Oh, yay!! I used to use mine all the time, so happy I am in love with it all over again.:) xoxo
I love the driftwood look on the baskets with the matte gold! Great job!
Thank you, Cecilia! I am sure loving the new look (and use!) xoxo
Absolutely fabulous, gorgeous and did I say fabulous. I love how you are using this great find. Thanks for sharing
Aw, thank you, Ivory! xoxo
Oh, yes they DO have value! Granted some aren’t worth very much but if you do a search for Longaberger you will find that many are worth a ton of money. My daughter has a bunch of them and planned to sell them for a dollar each until I showed her the collectible prices! Now we have to search each one to see if she has any of the more valuable ones that a collector is looking for.
Oh, that’s good to know, Sharon! I’ve looked up some of mine and they weren’t really of much value (some went up to 65 or so but nothing outrageous)I’d love to know where you look to see their value for collectors. I have quite a few of the special limited release ones that I’d love to check. xo
Nancy, these look so good now – and perfect for your hair accessories! (FYI mine and Christy’s links are mixed up above) :)
Thanks, Jen!! And ack!! I’m just seeing this…I’ll switch them now! xo
These looked great! I’m curious do you think general finishes milk paint would work on baskets as well? I still have that paint from a previous project (idea came from your blog) but my thought is to use on my baskets they are not longaberger just baskets
Thanks! And yep, I think you would be just fine with using that. xo