Thrifted Standing Paper Towel Holder Makeover

February 23, 2022

Photo of a plain light wood standing paper towel holder.
I found this plain light wood tone standing paper towel holder at our local thrift shop.  I prefer free standing paper towel holders to the wall hangers.

I gave it a modern farmhouse makeover!


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Photo of a wooden paper towel holder taken apart for painting.
I took the paper towel holder apart and gave it a good cleaning with hot soapy Dawn Dish Soap water and a rag to make sure there was no grease on the holder.

Next, I started painting the parts with Dixie Belle Chalk Paint in Fluff.  Fluff is described as a serene, soft white with a slight gray undertone. Use Fluff for traditional or modern style projects.

Photo of a patterned stencil laid on a paper towel holder base.
I chose a paper pattern stencil from an Artminds (Michael's) package of 26 stencils.  I have used this stencil package several times before.

I centered the stencil on the base as best I could with the small screw sticking up on the edge.

Photo of a paper towel holder base being stenciled with gray paint.


Photo of a paper towel holder base stenciled with a gray pattern.
I removed the stencil, but decided to carefully place it back on and pounce on another coat of paint.

Photo of a paper towel holder base being stenciled with gray paint.
It's always better to stencil two coats rather than apply too much paint to your brush on one coat and have it bleed under the stencil.

Photo of a paper towel holder base with a gray stenciled pattern.
I like this much better.

Photo of a standing paper towel holder upcycled with Dixie Belle Chalk Paint & a patterned stencil.
I waxed the paper towel holder with Dixie Belle's Best Dang Wax in Clear.

Photo of a standing paper towel holder upcycled with Dixie Belle Chalk Paint & a patterned stencil.

Photo of a standing paper towel holder upcycled with Dixie Belle Chalk Paint & a patterned stencil.
Of course paper towels cover up part of the pattern, but as the towels are used more and more pattern will appear.

Photo of a standing paper towel holder upcycled with Dixie Belle Chalk Paint & a patterned stencil.


Photo of a standing paper towel holder upcycled with Dixie Belle Chalk Paint & a patterned stencil.
I think it has a fresh modern farmhouse vibe!

Photo of a standing paper towel holder upcycled with Dixie Belle Chalk Paint & a patterned stencil.
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