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Looking for some DIY furniture upcycle inspiration? If youโ€™re planning on painting furniture, like maybe refreshing a dresser or chair, this is just for you!

DIY Paint Projects

I’ve been so excited to share this easy idea with you! DIY projects donโ€™t have to mean a crazy undertaking. It can literally be just as simple as updating a room or a piece of furniture with some paint! After posting Charlieโ€™s nautical bedroom reveal last year, I have wanted to update his dresser and make it fit the room better. We used a pretty simple dresser at first, but it was definitely time for a face lift, and I wanted something to match the rest of the room. But searching for something to buy definitely can be hard, so we decided to paint it ourselves!

The Dresser Before I Upcycled It!

modern dresser

holding a paint can

Finding the Perfect Paint Color

It can be really hard to find the perfect paint color to match a room or other details within the space, which is why I was so excited we decided to look at The Home Depot. Weโ€™ve taken trips to The Home Depot for so many other projects lately, and it’s totally the go-to place to choose paint for whatever project you are doing. And they make it so easy to find the perfect paint, whether you get help from their ProjectColorโ„ข App, their in-store color center with gorgeously curated pallets and trending colors, or their new online experience where you can edit a whole room with color! Seriously, it can be pretty scary to tackle these projects sometimes, especially if you have no idea how well it will turn out. But these tools will make you feel so much more confident in the project.

blue paint

modern dresser

blue paint

How to Paint a Dresser

I ended up using their ProjectColorโ„ข Appย to find the perfect shade of paint for Charlieโ€™s dresser, and it was so easy! You can get the app right on your phone and browse all the paint colors they have in-store. Plus, you are able to match the colors in the room you want to paint and see how a new color would look. I was literally able to “paint” the dresser in the app and know how it would look! It makes it so much easier to feel inspired to do these projects when you can see what it will actually turn out like when itโ€™s done. And you can even match colors from Pinterest, which I love! Because if you know me, I use Pinterest a lot for inspiration for so many of my projects! So so fun!

blue paint dresser

Blue Paint

I love the new rich blue color we found because of how great it looks with Charlieโ€™s light blue grasscloth wall! It is crazy how one color change can make an entire room look complete!

blue dresser

How to Prep when Painting a Dresser

To paint the dresser, we made sure to lay down a paint cloth before going to town on this dresser! After removing all of the drawers, it was time to paint. We painted the whole exterior of the dresser, and then painted each of the drawers (minus the knobs!) separately. Once dry, we could put it all back together. So easy! Here’s a quick list of supplies I picked up from The Home Depot: PPG Interior Chinese Porcelain One-Color Paint with Primer Gloves, Roller Frame, Roller Cover, Paint Brush, & Drop Cloth.

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Dresser Makeover Ideas

The Home Depot makes it super easy to find the color that is perfect for whatever project you are working on. When trying to find the perfect blue for Charlieโ€™s dresser, I came across SO many other colors that I want to work with! They really have inspired me to do some more DIY projects.

blue bedroom dresser

standing in front of dresser

blue dresser

standing in front of dresser

DIY Project Inspiration

There are so many color choices out there, so I am so lucky I found the perfect shade for Charlieโ€™s dresser. What DIY project do you think paint will help you complete? Let me know in the comments below!

About Melissa Johnson

My bakery experience taught me the secrets to simple baking. Now, I share easy-to-follow recipes and party ideas through Best Friends For Frostingยฎ and my cookbook, Celebrating Everyday, simplifying everyday cooking and holiday celebrations.

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