If we can paint it, we will. It is always one of the first things we think about when trying to update our home. Home DIY painting projects are a sure way to cheaply modernize every room in your house. Whether is it wall painting ideas or painting cabinetry, DIY home paint projects can easily modernize your home decor and space.
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1 can of paint can equal many home painting projects that you can do this weekend.
-Erin from The DIY Nuts
Sometimes it can be overwhelming, but once you start home painting projects, you will just want to keep going! Use these 20+ residential painting projects as inspiration for your next weekend DIY. Don’t stress, just go buy that can of paint.
Home Painting Tips
- Consider painting walls with a neutral colors that will not go out of style.
- Use fun painted accent walls to add to your space.
- Think out of the box and use bright and fun colors for furniture makeovers.
- Use other materials like contact paper or gel stain along with paints for unique DIY home projects.
- Never throw away your leftover paint. You never know when you just might need a little extra color.
- Always test the paint in your actual lighting.
- Don’t be scared, it is only paint and can always be redone.
- Make sure to properly prep surfaces if you want them to last.
- Take your time. Saving wet brushes and rollers in Ziploc bags can be a lifesaver.
- Consider painting more than just walls. Look at trim, cabinets, and even flooring to completely makeover any space.
- While it is a personal preference, surfaces like tile and brick can also be painted. We love all of these different brick fireplace makeovers in this post.
- Repaint things that have already been painted. You would be shocked at what a fresh coat of paint can do.
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From DIY wall painting ideas to painted furniture makeovers, here are 20 painting projects you could try this weekend.
DIY Home Painting Project Ideas
It is amazing how far one can of paint lasts for home painting projects. Simply put DIY paint projects are some of our favorite ways to modernize and makeover our home.
DIY Wall Painting Ideas
The first thing that people think about when doing paint projects in their homes is adding a fresh coat of paint to the walls or even tiled backsplash. You can brighten a space by just adding white or add a completely new design to the wall using paint.
DIY Painted Honeycomb Wall Idea
Now, this DIY painting project takes a little more patience than the previous project. However, if you slowly work on it, you will love when you finally get to take the painter's tape off. Just make sure that you use the right painter's tape to create crisp lines. This painted wall is such a great idea for children's bedrooms or play areas.
Paint DIY Faux Wallpaper
You can use paint pens or a small brush to create a very unique painted wall in your home. This organic black-and-white design was a great focal point for this fun powder room makeover.
Painter's Tape Bathroom Wall
Who doesn't love an accent wall? We promise you won't even use the whole can of paint. Simply create this DIY paint project by using painter's tape and your favorite color. You truly will be able to modernize your bathroom this weekend.
Paint A Tile Backsplash In Your Kitchen
You may wonder if painting tile is an option for you. Luckily, this is a great option for a clean look without the demo. If only this backsplash painting project was done sooner. This super easy DIY can be done in an afternoon for under $40. Just make sure to properly prime and paint your old glass tile backsplash to give the kitchen a completely fresh new look.
Brighten A Space Using A Unique Neutral Color
Our favorite neutral color that is not gray is SW Liveable Green. It looks great with painted white molding and adds a little color without being too much. Stick to colors on the top end of the paint swatch in order to make rooms feel larger and airy.
Paint The Inside Of Closet Walls
Get a unique closet feel by painting a contrasting color on the walls behind your closet shelves. Again, you can use your leftover paint as this DIY painting project won't even use a whole can.
Cabinet Painting Ideas
We know that painting cabinets can be scary. Once you learn how to properly and easily paint those cabinets, you are going to love updating your old cabinets. Here are a few cabinet color and painting ideas.
How To Paint Bathroom Cabinets
You can easily paint or even repaint your bathroom cabinets this weekend. Get a fresh look with just a roller and brush. Just make sure to buy a high-quality cabinet paint to make sure your hard work will last.
Paint Laminate Countertops (Not Using A Kit)
Instead of tearing out your old counters, consider painting them in the colors of your choice. The best part is that this easy DIY project used mostly supplies we already had from other DIYs.
Paint Kitchen Cabinets White For A Clean Look
Classic white kitchens are something that will never go out of style. Keep reading to see how our kitchen has evolved with paint over the years.
Repaint Kitchen Cabinets
Our green kitchen island was a huge upgrade from the white kitchen cabinets we originally painted. Consider using bold colors on your cabinetry. It is such a cheap way to get a completely new kitchen.
Paint Stock Cabinets For Clever DIY Laundry Room Storage
Don't want to pay for custom colored cabinets? Stock cabinets and farmhouse brackets can be used to create custom laundry room storage to fit any space.
Paint To Update Old Oak and More
If you have oak molding or that dresser that seems to just look dated, consider painting it. I know there are some people out there that just fell out of their chairs. But clean-looking painted home projects can bring your house into this decade.
Easily Paint Cabinet Doors
Painting cabinets, cabinet doors, and drawers are such a budget-friendly makeover idea for your home. Get tips for painting cabinet doors with a brush and a small foam roller.
Don't be intimated by the size of your kitchen. This is one of the DIY projects that you slowly chip away at while saving money.
Paint An Oak Railing & Banister
This two-toned painted banister and railing project takes a little elbow grease but is way cheaper than replacing the whole banister. You can see how we even repeated using some of the same colors of paint on this project. No need to always purchase new paints for every DIY painting project.
How To Easily (re)Paint Your Stair Handrail & Banister Black
The best thing about paint is that you can always change your mind. You can see how we decided a classic black and white railing was more our style these days.
Paint Your Fireplace Mantle
A good white can of paint will last a long time and help complete simple and easy DIY paint projects. This fireplace update is an example of how just a few layers of paint can give a modern feel to your living room.
You may also want to see how a few sprays of spray paint can make you love your fireplace cover again.
Paint Some Molding and Doors White
While we have painted most of the trim white in our home. you don't always have to. See how simply painting doors and columns can help brighten up a basement.
Spray Paint Old Furniture
We love furniture makeovers and this teal tanker desk is no exception. Spray paint can truly help create this fun and unique desk. You'll want to check out how the desktop was finished.
Whitewash A Brick Fireplace
This DIY project makes such a statement and can be done on a weekend. Depending on the size of your fireplace, you can have a whole new look in a few hours.
Mix Paint and Contact Paper For A Unique Look
Again, a can of spray paint to the rescue for this ugly file cabinet. Mixing a solid color of paint with a fun geometric contact paper completely modernized this compressed wood filing cabinet. Such a fun and cheap way to update something you already have.
Use Spray Paint In A New Way
Have leftover spray paint from your other painting home makeover projects? Use that leftover spray paint to transform an old terracotta flower pot. No one will believe that this was a DIY painting project.
Redo Outside Toys for Your Family
Use paints to even makeover toys for your kids. Plastic outdoor toys are the perfect candidate for DIY paint projects. This plastic house even went through two different transformations.
MIx DIY Chalk Paint and Gel Stain
Mixing chalk paint and gel stain is a great way to makeover a furniture piece. Give an old dresser a facelift that you will love.
Make Your Own DIY Chalk Paint
Don't want to buy expensive chalk paints? But also don't want to prime and sand that old buffet. See how a DIY chalk paint recipe can help update your furniture to fit your home's personality.
Repurpose Old Furniture Pieces
You won't believe what this was made out of. Again, a little paint and creativity can go a long way. This painting project is just a prime example of why you should never pass up that free furniture people put at the end of their driveways.
Not Your Average Decorative Mailbox
This Eddie Van Halen Frankenstrat design may not be everyone's taste, but it sure was a fun DIY paint project.
Paint Cabinet Hardware For An Updated Look
A little spray paint went a long way to give laundry room cabinets a new feel. Get all of our spray painting tips so that they last.
How To Paint A Red Brick Fireplace White
Do you hate your red or brown brick fireplace? Again, paint is the answer. You won't believe the before and afters on this painting home improvement project.
Home Painting FAQs
Painting a room is one of the most common DIY painting projects. Start with a small room and choose a light color, which is forgiving and easier to work with. Remember to prep the space before you begin. You may also want to consider painting furniture, a door or a canvas to build confidence in your painting before taking on larger projects.
We always recommend starting with a smaller piece or cabinet to begin with. Before deciding to paint your kitchen cabinets, try painting a small bathroom vanity first. The smaller project will help you learn all the proper steps that must be completed before jumping into time-intensive longer projects.
When picking paint colors, consider existing decor, lighting in the room, and the size and layout. Take your time when testing colors and use large swatches. Make sure that you look at the test colors at different times of day and in different locations before jumping into your painting project. If you want to play it safe, consider painting a neutral color and adding pops of color to your accessories and decor.
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Most importantly have fun and take your time during your home painting projects! We just love how these budget painting ideas have updated our home.