Need some new home decor and furniture ideas you can make yourself? Perhaps you have seen the popular trend for chalk paint furniture in designer stores, or you have seen some fabulous DIYs done with chalk paint. Chalk paint is one of my absolute products to use for furniture makeovers, as it is so forgiving and covers just about any type of surface. I have used in on old laminate pieces and beat up things from garage sales, and you would never ever know how they started out. So colorful, too, you can buy chalk paint in just about any color you wish. You can also make your own chalk paint – I found quite a few good recipes for chalk paint on Pinterest. You can then truly make any color you like, and also play with the thickness and finish a bit. My favorite version uses tile grout, but it is really personal preference. Annie Sloan and C. Lynn Harrison make great premixed versions in some really fabulous colors, and I also love keeping Websters Chalk Paint Powder in my garage so I can always mix up my own chalk paint with some existing color I have. You will want to also buy some creme wax finish to apply to your furniture, as this will allow you to take the important step of sealing your finished piece. There are brush on and rub on versions of thick cream wax made especially for your chalk paint DIY projects. Look for it in the paint store with the chalk paint or order it from the same company who makes your chalk paint ordered online.
Chalk Paint Furniture Ideas
1. Chalk Painted Nightstand Makeover
Check out this tutorial that shows you exactly how to use chalk paint to update an old nightstand. Really beautiful results and you do not need to be an expert crafter to try this yourself. Add some do it yourself furniture upgrades to your home by following the easy step by step tutorial.
2. Weathered Grey Cabinet
I just love the weathered look on this cabinet. Just by distressing them, you can add inject some cottage-style charm to any piece. This quick and easy project from Anastasia Vintage will surely give inspiration to any budding crafter like me.
3. Chalk Finish Paint Dresser
This DIY version of chalk-finish paint can be antiqued or distressed and tinted in your choice of colors. It has worked very well in this gorgeous cabinet. To paint this dresser, they used chalk-finish paint to give the entire piece one coat. After the drawer fronts dried, they added a surface coat of a contrasting color using a light brushstroke so the base color shows through. Lowe’s has the complete details so you can replicate this DIY project.
4. Chalk Painted Fabric Chair
Using paint to makeover a chair is such an easy and quick way to personalize your furniture to match your unique style. Why spend hours shopping for the “perfect piece” only to end up settling, when you can create an original design that’s exactly what you want? And with some chalk paint, you can definitely create some magic.
6. Annie Sloan Chalk Painted Bed
Wow, this Annie Sloan Chalk Painted Bed is really beautiful! I love the texture and work with chalk paint. The finish and quality obtained by chalk paint and wax can never be compared with any other material. I just love how pretty this makeover turned out.
7. Chalk Paint Ombre Dresser
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What a cute idea! Painting is out of my comfort zone. But with the simple tutorial from Project Nursery, I suddenly got inspired. The results were pretty fabulous. I’ll add this in my next to do to list and try to make one cool like this.
9. Mid Century Modern Chairs
Iconic midcentury furniture is known for its high-quality construction, the use of beautiful woods and great modern design. And this DIY from Annie Sloan is just what I needed to achieve this style. I have old school chairs with “kind-of” the same design and want to use this idea to update them. They really are a perfect look around at the table.
13. Chalk Painted Tall Nautical Dresser
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18. Chalk Paint Dipped Chair
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24. Faux Card Catalog
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29. Chalk Painted Coffee and Side Table
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32. Verdigris Antique Door
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33. Duck Egg Blue Coffee Table Bench
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34.Chalk Painted Green Headboard and Bed Frame
39. Chalk Painted Vintage Clock
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