Makeover an old or boring piece with these creative solutions.  Update everything from furniture with a fresh coat of paint, in an unexpected color or pattern. Furniture Mini Makeovers You Have to See to Believe. Never underestimate the power of a little paint. You can completely transform the look of any piece of furniture by adding a coat of bright colored paint. Check out these beauties for inspiration using paint colors.

Leaving the natural wood grain visible.

Go with stunning high contrast, leaving the natural wood grain visible.
europaintfinishes

Paint a herringbone design.

Paint a herringbone design.
howdy-honey

Furniture with bold geometric patterns.

Adorn your furniture with bold geometric patterns.
curbly

Create a gradient of hues

Create a gradient of hues.

funcycled

Shabby look

Go for the “shabby” look.
refunkmyjunk

Chalkboard paint

Don’t forget about chalkboard paint.
 sewwoodsy

 

Paint a mandala on a table

Paint a mandala on a table.
artisbeauty

Realistic design with beautiful colors

Create a vivid, realistic design with beautiful colors.
paintedfurnitureideas

Add silver or gold accents

Add silver or gold accents.
traceysfancy

Stencil on a simple design …

Stencil on a simple design ...
royaldesignstudio

Or stencil on a slightly more elaborate pattern.

... Or stencil on a slightly more elaborate pattern.
girlinthegarage

Make intricate designs using lace

Make intricate designs using lace.
kjohnson88

Try creating a “dipped” look with paint

Try creating a “dipped” look with paint.
honeybearlane

Just paint the drawers

Just paint the drawers in a chest of drawers for a splash of vibrant color.
aubreycrawford

Paint your furniture in a fun spectrum of hues.

Paint your furniture in a fun spectrum of hues.
inmyownstyle

Paint an elaborate scene

Paint an elaborate scene.
etsy.com

 

Paint a dresser to look like a bus

Paint a dresser to look like a bus.
prodigalpieces