DIY Painted Basket

by EngineerMommy

3 Materials

$15

20 Minutes

Easy

I recently got a wicker basket handed down to me. It is a simple basket and it definitely needed a bit of sprucing up. Luckily, my paint cabinet is always well-stocked and I am not afraid to use it! icon

Start by gathering the supplies you’ll need for this project:

wicker basket
white paint
blue paint
disposable cups, for mixing
foam brush

When it comes to painting wicker, here is the secret that seems to work well. Dilute the paint with water at a 1:1 ratio. By mixing the paint with water, you are thinning it out and creating a bit more of a white-washed effect, letting some of the wicker character shine through.

Next, in a separate cup, add the blue paint and some water to thin it out. Start painting the bottom third of the basket.

For the middle third, apply a mixture of the white & blue paint (along with some water to thin it out). The ombre effect is very subtle but it's still noticeable and gorgeous. I love that it offers a bit more visual interest than that plain wicker basket.

I absolutely love the way this came out. The ombre effect is subtle but still noticeable. For more tips, tricks and inspiration, please visit the link below. I am always doing thrift store makeovers & home decor projects on the blog!

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