Painting walls can be a quick, easy way to revamp your home without investing tons of money or time, but moving furniture can be a hassle.
Instead of spending time pushing around bulky furniture, upgrade smaller items in your home with a fresh coat of paint. Just keep newspaper handy to protect your valuables from getting splattered with color.
1. Colorful seating
A photo posted by @holidayglamour on Jun 19, 2015 at 10:20am PDT
Upgrade your table game with a set of brightly colors chairs. Indoors or outdoors, a seat makeover can transform even the drabbest thrift store find into a work of art.
2. Enhanced doors
A photo posted by jacindaxo (@jacindaxo) on Nov 5, 2015 at 4:52pm PST
Make a statement, starting with your front door. A few coats of paint later, and you've revived the entrance to your home. If you aren't able to paint your door due to a lease or home owner's association, opt for a painted bedroom door or even a windowsill.
3. Revamped mirrors
A photo posted by Rebenka Shabby Chic (@shabbychic_rebenka) on Jul 19, 2015 at 5:38am PDT
Modernize a vintage gem or color coordinate your old mirror with new furniture by applying a fresh coat of paint. Use different brush techniques to age a new mirror, or add a few layers of clear glossy paint for a gorgeous sheen.
4. Upgraded chandelier
A photo posted by Deanna (@delightfullypaintedfurnishings) on Aug 19, 2015 at 4:17pm PDT
Out with the old, in with the new -- color. All black chandeliers, as well as pastel blue, are making their rounds in the interior design world. These colors make an older chandelier look brand new (and pretty darn fancy).
5. Bright frames
A photo posted by Holli (@paintedflair) on Oct 26, 2015 at 2:39pm PDT
The easiest way to brighten up a white wall of a rental apartment without painting is to make over your picture frames. Bright reds, yellows and pinks stand out the most, giving your home a neon 1960s vibe. Or, enhance the white with a modern tribute of all-white frames hung on a white wall, void of photos.
6. DIY lamp
A photo posted by Amy V. (@_avs) on Nov 15, 2013 at 5:26am PST
Give your lamps a little love with a bold new color. You can paint the base or the lamp shade and customize each to match your home's color scheme.
7. Enhanced kitchen
A photo posted by Pish Posh Boutique (@pishposhboutique) on Nov 16, 2015 at 4:45pm PST
Often overlooked, kitchen cabinets deserve a little paint love now and again. It's a simple upgrade that looks like a full renovation. Just make sure to spring for a brand of paint that won't chip frequently. Durable brands are necessary in high traffic home areas.
8. Painted stairs
A photo posted by The Vintage House (@vintagehouse7612) on Aug 1, 2015 at 9:13am PDT
From the handrails and bannister to the tops of each step, there are dozens of different ways to paint your stairs.
9. Vivid utensils
A photo posted by Amber Scardino- Wee Warhols (@weewarhols) on Sep 30, 2015 at 7:16pm PDT
Add a pop of color to your kitchen with hand-painted utensils. Wrap a piece of painter's tape around the top-third section of the utensil, then either paint or dip into the paint bucket itself. It's a simple trick that looks store bought. Hint: These also make great presents.
10. Lively planters
A photo posted by Jo Woolhead (@jo_woolhead) on Apr 10, 2015 at 7:28am PDT
Don't neglect your plants when it comes to a painting makeover. A simple geometric design on a planter, or even a stripe of one color, makes a dull orange pot come to life. Plus, they will look amazing in your windowsill.