15 Gorgeous Ways to Update Old Furniture WITHOUT Using White Paint
Go beyond the basics of boring white paint and explore other options while yielding the same great results.
Give it a facelift with dark paint
Make over your vintage hutch by fixing cosmetic issues and spray painting it to give it a chance at a second life. Get tutorial here
Add a Mandala design
Update an old chair from drab to fab with a Mandala design for a stunning new look. Get tutorial here
Paint a cool metallic design
Go for the gold with a shiny gold design on a painted black dresser for a classy look. Get tutorial here
Blend colors for an ombre look
Give your dresser an ombre finish inspired by Caribbean sea colors. Get tutorial here
Embrace the scratches for a rustic look
Distress your freshly painted mint green dresser for a lovely western, rustic look. Get tutorial here
Add a grain sack stripe
Use a stencil to create a painted grain sack stripe on your previously-boring wooden chair. Get tutorial here
Brighten it with a fun color
Paint your kids’ table and chairs a rustic teal for a pop of color to brighten the room. Get tutorial here
Coat it with soft green paint
Repurpose an old hutch top to make a beautiful display cabinet with a farmhouse vibe. Get tutorial here
Add shine with furniture wax
Repaint your table and coat it in wax to add color depth and shine for a glamorous new look. Get tutorial here
Cover it in metallic patina paint
Make yourself a cool painted dresser that gives you dark, stormy kind of vibes (but in a good way). Get tutorial here
Redesign with a bold green color
Make over your side table with a bold color and added moldings for a beautiful result. Get tutorial here
Go for a dramatic look with rich navy
Add moody drama to painted-over laminate furniture by rubbing black wax on it. Get tutorial here
Apply pretty wallpaper to it
Put simple floral wallpaper on the back of your prettily painted pink hutch for the perfect finishing touch. Get tutorial here
Give it an ombre finish
Turn an outdated wooden desk into a magical homeschool desk by blending colors for an ombre look. Get tutorial here
Repaint with a bright color for an accent piece
Add a punch of color to your otherwise neutral space with a brightly painted piece of furniture. Get tutorial here
