The best way showing how to paint furniture so that the finish lasts for years and will not come off | In My Own Style

This is so simple, it’s almost silly to share it, but it’s definitely one of those things that should be filed away in the ol’ noggin under “good to know, cause ya never know”. I promise you, if you’ve never faux-aged, faux-distressed, or faux-rusticized anything with paint before, it really takes no skill at all. […]

Yes, you can personalize that boring, white plastic fan by adding a pop of color or creating a vintage look. Here's the best way to paint a fan.

What do you do if you have a lampshade that is just the right size, but not quite the right colour? Here's how to paint a lampshade!

This is how I spray paint the hardware that I reuse on the pieces that I paint. What you need: Sanding block Cleaner, degreaser Spray Paint for metal Box Old Hardware 1. Sand the glossy hardware with your sanding block or use a wire brush. 2. Clean. When cleaning your hardware, make sure ... Read More about How to Spray Paint Hardware

It all started with this little table 🙂 I have had TONS of questions about this “leggy lady.” But most of all, readers want to know exactly what color she is. I wasn’t totally sure, but I did my best to find the closest match. And I think it’s safe to say that it’s this……

Okay folks, are you ready for the Faux Barn Wood Painting tutorial!?… I ask if you’re ready, because there are about a trillion photos. ha! Even though this process is SO easy, and relatively quick… I wanted to make sure that I didn’t miss anything important that you may need to know, when attempting this…

Painting kitchen cabinets can update your kitchen without the cost or challenge of a major remodel. See step-by-step instructions on how to update old cabinets with paint.

Painting textured walls can be a challenge. Every time we paint, we think that we have the walls perfectly covered, until a few days later when we find tiny little dots that we missed due to the “knock down” texture. It’s become such a routine with our painting that touching up a few days later...Read More »

When you walk through the front door of my house, you are greeted by a nice entry way, a nice dining room, and this. Yep. There’s a very functional, yet eye sore of a half bath right there in my entry way. It’s in the middle of the house, so there is no natural light...Read More »

Painting stripes on a wall or two is a cheap way to create some drama in a room. Tone on tone color gives a classic feel to a room while contrasting colors provide bold visual interest. Regardless of your color choices, there are two vital elements to pulling off a perfectly striped room: 1) level...Read More »

Check out this amazing file cabinet makeover that transformed a thrift store file cabinet with black chalkwboard paint and chic white and pink accents.

DIY Network explains how to paint household items and furniture to give them new life and personality.

Can you tell what I've been doing in the kitchen lately? Yup, painting the ceiling! Painting your ceiling like a pro isn't difficult, it's just a pain in the neck, literally! But, these tips and