In the end, youll be left with a piece that better fits your style and personality.

Try a Limewash Finish

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Limewashisn’t just for walls.

This technique can also give a piece of furniture the look of a timeworn patina.

Painted furniture ideas

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However, painting the fabric can be a much faster and cheaper alternative.

Ursula Carmona ofHome Made by Carmonaused chalk paint to give this vintage chair a refresh.

She suggests applying it in a circular motion and allowing the fibers to stand up as it dries.

Light pink walls with a slightly darker pink dresser

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Coordinate Paint Colors

Paint can make secondhand finds instantly work well together.

To create a common thread among the mixed-and-matched pieces, you might simply choose the same color for each.

If each one has a unique shape, your room won’t feel too uniform.

Limewashed hutch in a dining room

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Try High-Gloss Paint

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When choosing your paint finish, think beyonda satin finish.

Painting a traditional piece of furniture in high-gloss black can give it a modern edge.

Paint dark wood in a pastel hue to make a formal piece of furniture look more casual and playful.

Chair painted in chalkboard paint

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To further child-proof a curio cabinet, consider removing the glass and replacing it with chicken wire.

While there are certainly some other fun and advanceddistressing techniquesyou can try out, this is an easy approach.

This also works on pieces with more ornate designs, like Eastlake Victorian furniture with carved flowers.

matching green furniture in a bedroom

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Wallpapering the inside will create a beautiful patterned backdrop to show off your collections.

A paint with little to no brown undertones will really allow this metal to stand out.

Blue is a great option because it contrasts well with the yellow tones in the brass.

Glossy black chair with yellow pillow

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This works exceptionally well with circular wood knobs.

This dresser combines natural wood with bright white painted edging for a two-toned look.

Navy or slate are always safe bets when you want to add just a little color.

Blue painted Ikea Furniture

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The most popular colors for painted furniture are shades of white, black, and gray.

These versatile neutrals will work in any style space and are more crowd-pleasing than brighter and bolder shades.

painted pink wardrobe

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What pop in of paint is the best for furniture?

Trychalk paintto give a secondhand or vintage dresser, cabinet, orend tablea lightly distressed finish.

Light pink painted piano

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Farmhouse-style bedside table

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Dining room in a Parisian Apartment

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Off-white and red painted foyer table

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Pink dresser used as changing table

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Yellow display case with wallpaper on the inside

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Green kitchen island that matches cabinets

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bedside table with fish pattern

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Teal dresser with art tv above

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Navy blue dresser

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Dresser that is half painted and half wood grain

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Navy dresser in a white room

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Orange painted side table in a boho room

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