10 DIY Ideas to Give Old Furniture New Life Using Paint
When there’s no room in the budget for new furniture, sometimes all you need to give a piece a new lease on life is a can of paint, a brush and some creativity. Whether you’re changing a room’s colour scheme or just want to upcycle a tired table, these 10 ideas are sure to spark your inner DIYer.
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Limited Selection
1/10Limited Selection
1/10Photo Credit: Behr: Carousel Red BCP04
Just because you’ve picked up your paint brush and chosen a new colour, that doesn’t mean you have to use it everywhere. Limiting what gets a fresh coat is a fresh idea.Paint10 DIY Ideas to Give Old Furniture New Life Using PaintLimited Selection
PHOTO 1 of 10READ LESS -Just because you’ve picked up your paint brush and chosen a new colour, that doesn’t mean you have to use it everywhere. Limiting what gets a fresh coat is a fresh idea.Photo Credit: Behr: Carousel Red BCP04
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Wax On, Wax On
2/10Wax On, Wax On
2/10Photo Credit: Behr: May Iris BCP37
To achieve the same weathered look as this sweet blue child’s bed, paint a base coat of chalk decorative paint, then apply a wax decorative finish to get the exact effect you want.Paint10 DIY Ideas to Give Old Furniture New Life Using PaintWax On, Wax On
PHOTO 2 of 10READ LESS -To achieve the same weathered look as this sweet blue child’s bed, paint a base coat of chalk decorative paint, then apply a wax decorative finish to get the exact effect you want.Photo Credit: Behr: May Iris BCP37
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Triangulating Trends
3/10Triangulating Trends
3/10Photo Credit: Behr: Summer Porch BCP12, Granny Smith Apple BCP16, Surf BCP28, Tin White BCP08, Ladybug BCP05
Turn an unassuming varnished coffee table into a real conversation piece by layering on similar geometric shapes in varying bold shades. For an extra pop, paint the trapezoid created by the intersecting triangles a different vibrant colour.Paint10 DIY Ideas to Give Old Furniture New Life Using PaintTriangulating Trends
PHOTO 3 of 10READ LESS -Turn an unassuming varnished coffee table into a real conversation piece by layering on similar geometric shapes in varying bold shades. For an extra pop, paint the trapezoid created by the intersecting triangles a different vibrant colour.Photo Credit: Behr: Summer Porch BCP12, Granny Smith Apple BCP16, Surf BCP28, Tin White BCP08, Ladybug BCP05
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Wicker Wonders
4/10Wicker Wonders
4/10Photo Credit: Behr: Extreme S530-6, Polar Bear 75, Fashion Gray PPU18-15
Don’t limit your painting to wood furnishings — adding paint to wicker (or other natural fibres) creates a lot of visual interest with its woven texture, while still tying in with the room’s larger colour scheme.Paint10 DIY Ideas to Give Old Furniture New Life Using PaintWicker Wonders
PHOTO 4 of 10READ LESS -Don’t limit your painting to wood furnishings — adding paint to wicker (or other natural fibres) creates a lot of visual interest with its woven texture, while still tying in with the room’s larger colour scheme.Photo Credit: Behr: Extreme S530-6, Polar Bear 75, Fashion Gray PPU18-15
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Bohemian Rhapsody
5/10Bohemian Rhapsody
5/10Photo Credit: Behr: New Bamboo PPU10-04 + Pure Turquoise M460-4
Don’t be shy: committing to a bold colour can produce beautiful results, especially when using contrasting colours, such as the bright green on the table and hot pink for the mirror.Paint10 DIY Ideas to Give Old Furniture New Life Using PaintBohemian Rhapsody
PHOTO 5 of 10READ LESS -Don’t be shy: committing to a bold colour can produce beautiful results, especially when using contrasting colours, such as the bright green on the table and hot pink for the mirror.Photo Credit: Behr: New Bamboo PPU10-04 + Pure Turquoise M460-4
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Don’t Get Board
6/10Don’t Get Board
6/10Photo Credit: Behr: Lunar Surface N460-3 + Swiss Coffee 12
In a bedroom, painting a headboard is a simple way to efficiently update the colour scheme. It covers a lot of wall space and instantly changes the feel of a room without too much work.Paint10 DIY Ideas to Give Old Furniture New Life Using PaintDon’t Get Board
PHOTO 6 of 10READ LESS -In a bedroom, painting a headboard is a simple way to efficiently update the colour scheme. It covers a lot of wall space and instantly changes the feel of a room without too much work.Photo Credit: Behr: Lunar Surface N460-3 + Swiss Coffee 12
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Vintage Advantage
7/10Vintage Advantage
7/10Photo Credit: Behr: Summer Porch BCP12 + Ice Water BCP26
While the painted yellow chairs add a splash of retro colour to this lively dining room, it’s the coat of sea-green paint added to the table, built-in cupboard and lower walls that really brings home the space’s vintage vibe.Paint10 DIY Ideas to Give Old Furniture New Life Using PaintVintage Advantage
PHOTO 7 of 10READ LESS -While the painted yellow chairs add a splash of retro colour to this lively dining room, it’s the coat of sea-green paint added to the table, built-in cupboard and lower walls that really brings home the space’s vintage vibe.Photo Credit: Behr: Summer Porch BCP12 + Ice Water BCP26
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Two Not of a Kind
8/10Two Not of a Kind
8/10Photo Credit: Behr: Crème de Mint BCP22
Even if two pieces of furniture weren’t built as a set, painting them in a unifying matte colour changes that — just like this vintage vanity and mismatched table mirror.Paint10 DIY Ideas to Give Old Furniture New Life Using PaintTwo Not of a Kind
PHOTO 8 of 10READ LESS -Even if two pieces of furniture weren’t built as a set, painting them in a unifying matte colour changes that — just like this vintage vanity and mismatched table mirror.Photo Credit: Behr: Crème de Mint BCP22
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Now Lie in It
9/10Now Lie in It
9/10Photo Credit: Behr: Onyx Gray BCP44 + Memory Lane BCP34
While painting a whole bed may seem like a daunting task, once you’ve got the hang of the how-to steps of repainting furniture, no task will seem too big to tackle. You may even be inspired to do the dresser next.Paint10 DIY Ideas to Give Old Furniture New Life Using PaintNow Lie in It
PHOTO 9 of 10READ LESS -While painting a whole bed may seem like a daunting task, once you’ve got the hang of the how-to steps of repainting furniture, no task will seem too big to tackle. You may even be inspired to do the dresser next.Photo Credit: Behr: Onyx Gray BCP44 + Memory Lane BCP34
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It’s the Little Things
10/10It’s the Little Things
10/10Photo Credit: Behr: Summer Porch BCP12 + Trellis Gray BCP39
Don’t forget about the little things — sometimes a small piece can make a big impact. This industrial side table gets a bright makeover with a top painted out in yellow chalk paint, while the mainframe stays a matte neutral in grey.Paint10 DIY Ideas to Give Old Furniture New Life Using PaintIt’s the Little Things
PHOTO 10 of 10READ LESS -Don’t forget about the little things — sometimes a small piece can make a big impact. This industrial side table gets a bright makeover with a top painted out in yellow chalk paint, while the mainframe stays a matte neutral in grey.Photo Credit: Behr: Summer Porch BCP12 + Trellis Gray BCP39
