How Painting Furniture Transformed My Home

By painting some items in the home you can really transform the way that they look and bring an old pice of furniture a new life!

Above I have used Crown Antique Cream to change and transform this dresser.

I first started painting my garden furniture as I wanted to brighten up the garden and the table and chairs were looking quite tired. We do not get much sun here in England so its nice to add some extra colour with this paint. I did two coats of this colour by Cuprinol in Coastal Mist. Im so happy with the colour it feels very beauty and has really made the furniture look more polished. You may need to sand the wood first I did not have too.

Then I wanted to paint the metal chairs and table in the garden as they were green but I wanted them to go back to white. This involved lots of sanding down then two coats of this paint below by Hammerite which I find is the best for metal.

A few weeks ago I was looking for a shoe cupboard to make are hallway feel a little more tidy. Whilst browsing Gumtree a second hand furniture website here in England I found this for only £5!

So cheap and I love that it has draws and a seat for my son who is only just getting to grips with putting his shoes on. I could also put his hats, scarfs and gloves in the draws. I gave this a clean with a damp cloth and it needed no other work. Then it took three coats of Crown Paint in antique cream.

Next I wanted to change the handles so I got these in B and M for £3,99.

Have to say I am very happy with it!

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