The Ultimate Inspiration Guide For Painted Furniture Makeovers

Get inspired with these painted furniture makeovers and painted furniture ideas! Painting is the easiest and cheapest way to transform old furniture to fit your style and decor.   If you keep an open mind you can score awesome deals on  second-hand furniture .  With a fresh coat of paint, you can create a custom piece of furniture without spending hundreds of dollars.   To help you narrow your time looking for painted furniture ideas,  I gathered my favorite painted furniture inspiration in every style and color.  You'll find everything from painted desks and dressers to unique custom pieces.   FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1.  Do I need to sand furniture before painting? Some paint brands claim their paint requires little to no prep work before painting, however, it's a good idea to always prep and sand a piece of furniture before sanding.  I recommend scuff sanding with 220-grit sandpaper then thoroughly cleaning before applyi......

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Dollar Store DIY: Vintage-Inspired Faux Wood Cloche

Learn how to create a real wood look and turn Dollar Tree plastic domes into vintage cloches! How about an affordable vintage-inspired craft project to kick off 2024?  It's been almost two years since I shared a  Dollar Store DIY !  How is that even possible?  I was itching for an affordable craft project , so I headed to Dollar Tree to see what I could find.  I immediately stopped when I saw a shelf full of plastic dome cloches.  They were marketed for floral displays, but I knew I could use a simple paint technique to give them a real wood finish and the perfect vintage makeover. SUPPLIES NEEDED - Dollar Tree floral garden plastic cloche domes - 400grit sandpaper  - Flat white primer spray paint or paint and primer in one - Flat acrylic paint in three shades ( Almond Latte , Pinecone Brown , Bittersweet Chocolate ) - Craft paint brush - Natural bristle stencil brush   - Paper Towels  I  tried to mimic the stain color of  a vi......

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The Best Storage Containers For Every Room (and Budget!)

Keep your home organized in style with practical storage crates, baskets, and bins for every room and budget! Happy New Year!  Does the start of a new year motivate you to declutter and get organized?  I'm not the most organized person, but a new year always has me itching to declutter and get the house a little more organized. I gravitate toward vintage industrial storage solutions and love utilizing vintage finds to organize everyday spaces in my home .   From my home office to the kitchen pantry, vintage laundry carts, lockers, card catalogs, and metal locker baskets can be seen throughout.  As much as I love using authentic vintage items to organize my home, nothing beats small storage solutions that help keep the insides of closets, cabinets, and drawers organized.  1. LAZY SUSAN TURNTABLE ORGANIZER : We have three of these in our kitchen cabinets and they are lifesavers for organizing spices, baking supplies, and medicine bottles. 2. WHITE PLAST......

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