Decoration: How a simple Lick of paint can transform your furniture painting - remains one of the simplest decorating tools if you want to turn a chair, a mirror, a table - in fact, all liked, well-worn piece calling for a facelift. There are no rules here: you may just want to see an old wardrobe with your favorite shade, or you might be willing to try your hand at painful for an authentic vintage look. You can paint the pieces so that they are based, or aim to create a stunning focal point with great color - the choice is yours. Preparation is key, experts say, so make sure your furniture is sanded and primed before you get busy with your brush. With the vast range of inspiring paint shades available now, the only problem will be how to choose a color!
Whites Dreamy
Allowing imperfections show through
one of the real benefits of the redesign of your furniture with a quick paint stroke is that it does not need to look too perfect. In fact, a distressed paint job will teach the masses of character and personality into something that started as quite irrelevant.
one of the real benefits of the redesign of your furniture with a quick paint stroke is that it does not need to look too perfect. In fact, a distressed paint job will teach the masses of character and personality into something that started as quite irrelevant.
Adrienne Chinn Design
Create amazing contrast
this dynamic, cobalt blue convenient summarizes this simple can of paint can do for your home. If it remains the cream, like the rest of the room, it would still be a nice piece, but painted in bright, contrasting color, it becomes the star player.
this dynamic, cobalt blue convenient summarizes this simple can of paint can do for your home. If it remains the cream, like the rest of the room, it would still be a nice piece, but painted in bright, contrasting color, it becomes the star player.
Jeanette Lunde
Play with unexpected color
The owners of this wonderfully eclectic living room could easily have left these single retro chairs and unadorned. But by painting them in pretty, pink coconut ice, the effect is instantly uplifting.
Exploring ways to introduce pastels
The owners of this wonderfully eclectic living room could easily have left these single retro chairs and unadorned. But by painting them in pretty, pink coconut ice, the effect is instantly uplifting.
Exploring ways to introduce pastels
Kasey Buick
Try an all-white system
Paint your white furniture will bring a magical charm of the french air to any room. Here, the pale green walls highlight the white pieces, while the diffuse light and twinkly glass chandelier add to the ethereal atmosphere.
Paint your white furniture will bring a magical charm of the french air to any room. Here, the pale green walls highlight the white pieces, while the diffuse light and twinkly glass chandelier add to the ethereal atmosphere.
Rossana Novella
know your painting effects
Create an authentic, aged look by layering two colors of paint and then rubbing gently from top to reveal patches of shadow below. I love the combination of pale pink and old gold this revamped chest, but both old colors would work just as well.
Create an authentic, aged look by layering two colors of paint and then rubbing gently from top to reveal patches of shadow below. I love the combination of pale pink and old gold this revamped chest, but both old colors would work just as well.
Theresa Fine
game Mix and colors and finishes
practice of this ancient butcher form an eye-catching break in the race of black kitchen cabinets and adds just the right modern rustic note. The delightful contrast of green paint in distress flat against the ebony doors is enough to reach me to the nearest brush in seconds.
practice of this ancient butcher form an eye-catching break in the race of black kitchen cabinets and adds just the right modern rustic note. The delightful contrast of green paint in distress flat against the ebony doors is enough to reach me to the nearest brush in seconds.
Prettify a dull piece
A paint pot is the best friend of upcycler, as shown in this small bathroom cabinet. Just a quick zero painting of water and a single cabinet is given the prettiest makeover -. And you end up with something that you could not buy in stores
A paint pot is the best friend of upcycler, as shown in this small bathroom cabinet. Just a quick zero painting of water and a single cabinet is given the prettiest makeover -. And you end up with something that you could not buy in stores
Godrich Interiors
Go to the subtle look effects
paint should not be dramatic to have an impact, because this cooking shows. Gray paint subtle distress on the unity of the island adds just the right touch of character without looking too traditional.
paint should not be dramatic to have an impact, because this cooking shows. Gray paint subtle distress on the unity of the island adds just the right touch of character without looking too traditional.
Cabbages & Roses Ltd
Instill a soothing atmosphere
faded gray and chalky whites are a chic way effort to capture the look of the coast for the 21st century. These old painted shutters are an elegant headboard set against white walls -. Look out for similar parts that can be reused in the restoration sites
Read how to get the coastal look
faded gray and chalky whites are a chic way effort to capture the look of the coast for the 21st century. These old painted shutters are an elegant headboard set against white walls -. Look out for similar parts that can be reused in the restoration sites
Read how to get the coastal look
Swedish Interior design
Consider more elaborate pieces
not to keep the paint for redesign obvious furniture, such as chairs and tables, as everything can be given a facelift with a little thought. This large Swedish style clock painted in lighter shade sage is soft, elegant and very easy to achieve.
Did you update or Upcycled furniture recently? Share your stories and photos in the comments below.
not to keep the paint for redesign obvious furniture, such as chairs and tables, as everything can be given a facelift with a little thought. This large Swedish style clock painted in lighter shade sage is soft, elegant and very easy to achieve.
Did you update or Upcycled furniture recently? Share your stories and photos in the comments below.