r/ReversePinterest is a subreddit with 40k members. The most common kinds of discussions are ideas and self-promotion, and the community frequently discusses furniture, restoration, paint, beforeafter, and restore.
A subreddit for showcasing handcrafted pieces that have been rescued from Pinterest-paint hell and restored to their original glory.
Popular Themes in r/ReversePinterest
#1
Ideas
: "reclaiming this lane acclaim step table"
7 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "Something I did a few weeks ago. :)"
7 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "I had to rescue it. MCM Vee Jackson California pottery. Swipe for the result! I tested a small area with a stainless steel mesh scrubber, and it wasn’t abrasive so I just went for it."
2 posts
#4
Advice Requests
: "Advice for restoration? These are my first pieces and the white isn’t calling to me. Solid wood set. I love natural earth tones, plant vibes, etc."
2 posts
#5
Solution Requests
: "Pinterest Impressions Dropped to Zero – Need Help"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/ReversePinterest
#1
Furniture
124 posts
#2
Restoration
: "My first Restoration - a dresser for my house"
112 posts
#3
Paint
: "milk Paint before and after"
57 posts
#4
Beforeafter
41 posts
#5
Restore
: "American of Martinsville dresser that I tried my best to Restore."
41 posts
#6
Antique
: "To Pinterest and back again: Antique vanity"
33 posts
#7
Refinish
33 posts
#8
Wood
27 posts
#9
Vintage
24 posts
#10
Marketplace
19 posts
Flair Used in r/ReversePinterest
#1
[OC] Before & After
: "Someone took a gorgeous old bread bowl and painted it black… found it at Goodwill today for $10.99 and brought it back to what it should be. It can breathe now."
60 posts
#2
Save Me Sunday
: "Bassett rescue: before and after"
26 posts
#3
[Not OC] Before & After
: "Heard you guys like a good before and after."
13 posts
Member Growth in r/ReversePinterest
Yearly
+3k members(9.1%)
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Last updated: July 6, 2026