Let's face it, decorating can be a bit expensive. In thinking about ways to update a room, the thought of new furnishings and decor can add up. Luckily there are ways to update your home without breaking the bank. Painting old furniture is a good way to help revitalize it. Who knew that a can of paint could save a potentially trashed item? Tour your home in search of outdated furniture in need of a makeover. After you have identified your pieces, grab your paint, brushes and get ready! To help get you started, here are three of our favorite furniture projects you may enjoy.
3 Easy and Affordable Furniture Updates with Paint
1.) Kitchen Cabinets - Boy o' boy can a good can (or two) of paint save you the hassle of purchasing new cabinetry. With the average cost of a kitchen remodel ranging from $19,000-$57,000, some often shy away from tackling a project in fear of debt. Bring old kitchen cabinets back to life with a painting project that you can accomplish over a weekend (depending on the size of your kitchen). This Old House has a great diy paint project that will take you step-by-step into creating a new kitchen. Click Here to view How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets.
2.) Dining Room Chair - If you currently own wooden dining room chairs and don't know what to do with them, try a little paint! Develop a color palette for your dining area and find a hue that you can introduce through your chairs. For extra style, add a patterned seat cushion. Click Here to view How to Paint a Chair on Home Tipster
3.) Home Office Desk - Working from home can be both fun and exhausting. It can also leave you uninspired if you have drab office furniture that you must look at on a daily basis. Paint office tables that hopefully will excite you to complete your daily tasks. Use a cooler (blue, green and purple) palette if you work in a tense industry (colors tend to be more relaxing and calm) or warmer tones (red, orange and yellow) to keep you awake through those late nights. Click Here to view How to Paint a (Roll-Top) Desk on the DIY Network.
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