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Furniture painting ideas – get inspired by Frenchic projects



Get inspired by furniture painting

Get inspired by furniture painting

On this page, you will find inspiration for wall colors, furniture painting, kitchen cabinet renewal, and DIY projects.

Frenchic's versatile hybrid paint is suitable for many surfaces and makes renewing old furniture easy.

On this page, you will find inspiration for wall colors, furniture painting, kitchen cabinet renewal, and DIY projects.

Frenchic's versatile hybrid paint is suitable for many surfaces and makes renewing old furniture easy.

Start your own Frenchic project

Start your own Frenchic project

30 Ideas for Painting Furniture and Home Surfaces

Looking for new ideas to refresh your home? Painting furniture is an easy and creative way to give old pieces a new life.

Frenchic’s versatile hybrid paint is suitable for many home surfaces, allowing you to carry out a variety of DIY projects without major renovations.

Here are 30 ideas to get you started:

  1. Painting an old dresser with a new shade
  2. Painting kitchen cabinets for a modern look
  3. Painting a rocking chair in a bold color
  4. Refreshing a coffee table with paint
  5. Painting sliding wardrobe doors
  6. Painting a nightstand in a muted shade
  7. Painting a Lundia shelf unit in a contrasting color
  8. Painting the legs and frame of a dining table
  9. Painting Ikea furniture in a children's room
  10. Customizing a small side table
  11. Painting an old chest or storage box
  12. Painting garden chairs
  13. Painting the front door
  14. Waxing a wooden bench with brown wax
  15. Painting a mirror frame in a metallic shade
  16. Painting a coat rack or wall shelf
  17. Painting interior doors with a new shade
  18. Painting a paneled wall
  19. Customizing old flea market furniture
  20. Updating a vintage dresser
  21. Painting open kitchen shelves
  22. Giving a wooden serving cart a new look
  23. Painting an old desk
  24. Painting a child's bed
  25. Painting a metal lampshade
  26. Painting a TV stand
  27. Painting a hallway cabinet
  28. Painting a wooden plant stand in a new shade
  29. Painting your company’s furniture in brand colors
  30. Turning a flea market find into a new eye-catcher

Many of the best projects start with old furniture that gets a new life through paint. Get inspired by the photo gallery and boldly try different shades – even a small change can transform the entire room’s atmosphere.
Every project begins with one idea. In the photo gallery, you can see how various furniture and surfaces have been refreshed by painting – from old dressers and chairs to kitchen cabinets, doors, and decorative items. Painting furniture is one of the easiest ways to give your home a new look without major renovations.

Frenchic’s versatile hybrid paint is designed to make DIY projects easier. The paint spreads evenly, covers well, and suits many home surfaces. With the right tools and careful preparation, an old piece of furniture can become a completely new eye-catcher.

Get inspired by colors and try different shades boldly. Many projects start with a small can of paint – and end with you seeing your home with fresh eyes.

If you’re planning your own project, these guides will help you get started easily:

Painting Furniture – Beginner’s Guide


Step-by-Step Kitchen Cabinet Painting

Choose the Right Shade for Your Furniture Here

The Frenchic community constantly shares new ideas and projects. Inspiration can come from an old flea market find, an heirloom piece, or a kitchen that needs a little update.

Frequently Asked Questions About Frenchic Paints


Can you paint old furniture without primer?
Often yes. Many modern hybrid paints adhere well to various surfaces when the furniture is thoroughly cleaned and the surface lightly sanded before painting.

What can you paint with furniture paint?
Furniture paint can refresh dressers, chairs, tables, cabinets, doors, paneling, and many other home surfaces. Painting is an easy way to give old furniture a new life.

How much paint is needed to paint furniture?
Paint consumption depends on the size and surface of the furniture, but often one small 250ml Frenchic can is enough for several small projects or two to three chairs.

30 Ideas for Painting Furniture and Home Surfaces

Looking for new ideas to refresh your home? Painting furniture is an easy and creative way to give old pieces a new life.

Frenchic’s versatile hybrid paint is suitable for many home surfaces, allowing you to carry out a variety of DIY projects without major renovations.

Here are 30 ideas to get you started:

  1. Painting an old dresser with a new shade
  2. Painting kitchen cabinets for a modern look
  3. Painting a rocking chair in a bold color
  4. Refreshing a coffee table with paint
  5. Painting sliding wardrobe doors
  6. Painting a nightstand in a muted shade
  7. Painting a Lundia shelf unit in a contrasting color
  8. Painting the legs and frame of a dining table
  9. Painting Ikea furniture in a children's room
  10. Customizing a small side table
  11. Painting an old chest or storage box
  12. Painting garden chairs
  13. Painting the front door
  14. Waxing a wooden bench with brown wax
  15. Painting a mirror frame in a metallic shade
  16. Painting a coat rack or wall shelf
  17. Painting interior doors with a new shade
  18. Painting a paneled wall
  19. Customizing old flea market furniture
  20. Updating a vintage dresser
  21. Painting open kitchen shelves
  22. Giving a wooden serving cart a new look
  23. Painting an old desk
  24. Painting a child's bed
  25. Painting a metal lampshade
  26. Painting a TV stand
  27. Painting a hallway cabinet
  28. Painting a wooden plant stand in a new shade
  29. Painting your company’s furniture in brand colors
  30. Turning a flea market find into a new eye-catcher

Many of the best projects start with old furniture that gets a new life through paint. Get inspired by the photo gallery and boldly try different shades – even a small change can transform the entire room’s atmosphere.
Every project begins with one idea. In the photo gallery, you can see how various furniture and surfaces have been refreshed by painting – from old dressers and chairs to kitchen cabinets, doors, and decorative items. Painting furniture is one of the easiest ways to give your home a new look without major renovations.

Frenchic’s versatile hybrid paint is designed to make DIY projects easier. The paint spreads evenly, covers well, and suits many home surfaces. With the right tools and careful preparation, an old piece of furniture can become a completely new eye-catcher.

Get inspired by colors and try different shades boldly. Many projects start with a small can of paint – and end with you seeing your home with fresh eyes.

If you’re planning your own project, these guides will help you get started easily:

Painting Furniture – Beginner’s Guide


Step-by-Step Kitchen Cabinet Painting

Choose the Right Shade for Your Furniture Here

The Frenchic community constantly shares new ideas and projects. Inspiration can come from an old flea market find, an heirloom piece, or a kitchen that needs a little update.

Frequently Asked Questions About Frenchic Paints


Can you paint old furniture without primer?
Often yes. Many modern hybrid paints adhere well to various surfaces when the furniture is thoroughly cleaned and the surface lightly sanded before painting.

What can you paint with furniture paint?
Furniture paint can refresh dressers, chairs, tables, cabinets, doors, paneling, and many other home surfaces. Painting is an easy way to give old furniture a new life.

How much paint is needed to paint furniture?
Paint consumption depends on the size and surface of the furniture, but often one small 250ml Frenchic can is enough for several small projects or two to three chairs.