25 Easy things to Paint You haven’t thought of!
As homeowners, the typical uses for paint that come to mind may be, painting a room, touching up walls or doors, maybe even painting the exterior of your home.
Clearly, a simple change in paint color can transform a room. As avid DIYers we love using paint. Without a doubt, it’s the most cost effective way to change any space in your home.
But have you ever thought about what other items you could paint around your home? You’ll be surprised by this list of things you didn’t know you could paint.
Be sure to watch the video to see what many of these items looked like before!
- Paint a rug for a quick refresh
- update a light fixture
- Decorate a pillow with paint
- Create custom curtains
- customize picture frames
- Paint a pot with a faux concrete finish
- update a bathroom vanity
- Painted Home Decor
- Make your own napkin rings
- transform interior doors with paint
- How to paint a railing that will last
- refinish furniture
Paint a rug for a quick refresh
Have you ever thought of giving your rug a quick refresh with paint?
In fact, I stumbled upon this idea after this rug started looking a bit old and faded. Despite the fact that it wasn’t old at all. Clearly, I wasn’t about to throw it out just yet. You too can learn how to paint a rug to give it a quick refresh, or create your own designer look at a fraction of the cost!
update a light fixture
Trying to find affordable light fixtures on a budget can be challenging. With this in mind, why not use the lights you already have and transform them with a little paint!
No doub, this light fixture was screaming for a makeover with its shiny brass finish! See how we used paint to create this unique wood finish giving this fixture a much needed update.
Decorate a pillow with paint
New throw pillows can brighten and freshen up any room. Not only are there many different ways to create your own custom pillows, but have you ever considered creating them with paint?
In addition custom throw pillow covers are not only cost effective, but also easy to make.
Plus you’ll want to learn how we made these for FREE.
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Create custom curtains
Painted curtains? Yep! Undoubtedly we’re crazy enough to create our own custom curtain panels with paint.
To see what prompted me to paint my own curtains, watch our video or visit the complete tutorial on how we painted these cheery yellow curtains!
In addition you can also learn how we made these Fail 2 Fab IKEA Curtains with this hack.
But seriously, would you have ever thought to paint your own curtains?
Although, this does require some time, and perhaps some patience, painting curtains can truly result in unique panels that reflect your personality.
customize picture frames
Certainly, applying paint can quickly transform a picture frame from a dated to modern look with minimal time and cost.
Did you know you can even make your own picture frames out of cardboard?
Yes, you read that right. This entire gallery wall was created using discarded pieces of cardboard and paint!
In fact, creating this gallery wall, featuring some of our kids favorite artwork, cost absolutely nothing! In my opinion, it’s the perfect fit for creative and colorful art.
Learn how to create your own unique cardboard picture frames with our tutorial.
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Paint a pot with a faux concrete finish
Of course, as spring weather approaches, the variety of fresh flowers in the garden center call out to us. It’s a way for us to close the door on winter and welcome warmer weather.
Although, these plants in all their variety and colors are beautiful, the cheap plastic pot they come with is not!
Learn how you can transform any plastic pot with paint using our technique to create this faux concrete finish.
update a bathroom vanity
Perhaps, your bathroom is in need of an update. However, you don’t have the time or money for a complete renovation. Why not paint the vanity as an inexpensive alternative?
It always amazes me what a little paint can do. Clearly, this vanity is unrecognizable from its original state! See more ideas in this inexpensive master bathroom makeover.
Painted Home Decor
Whether you have dated decor you’re not ready to part with, or want to create your own home decor, each of these three items are easily updated with paint.
For example, learn how to create your own tiered tray for only $5 using thrifted plates and paint. Or learn how to make these artificial flowers with coffee filters and paint.
Perhaps, you may want to learn how to transform dated ceramic decor into this modern stone look with this technique.
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Make your own napkin rings
As DIY’ers, we’re always drawn to making things that are unique and budget-friendly. This DIY napkin ring is no different! Learn how you can create one of a kind napkin rings for just $2! They’re sure to be a highlight to any party you host.
transform interior doors with paint
Chances are you’ve touched up interior doors, or repainted them with the original paint color. Have you ever thought about changing the look of your home with the color of your interior doors? In fact, this high end look can be achieved with minimal cost.
How to paint a railing that will last
Overall, updating a railing or other wood work throughout your home can dramatically change the look and feel in the space. This was the case in my parents new home.
Clearly, it was stuck in the 90’s with an abundance of yellow maple cabinetry and wood work.
For instance, updating the railing with paint and stain ultimately resulted in bringing this home into the current century! Learn how you too can paint a railing that will last.
refinish furniture
Undoubtably you haveheard of painting furniture before. Nonetheless, we had to include this in our list of ideas because we have a passion for refinishing old discarded pieces!
Even though we’re avid DIYers and refinish furniture frequently, it never ceases to amaze me what a little paint can do to freshen up a piece of furniture.
Whether thrifted or family heirlooms, it’s rewarding to witness the change as each piece comes to life.
For example this drab lateral filing cabinet was turned into a fun tool chest dresser.
In addition, this trash to treasure table was transformed into a modern farmhouse coffee table.
Another amazing transformation with chalk paint is this china cabinet. Black paint definitely modernized this furniture piece.
Dining room table restoration.
Amazing before and after heirloom piano makeover.
Updated console table with a weathered and worn finish.
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