Learn how to update your home decor with these gorgeous easy DIY spray paint furniture & interior design ideas.
If you hate to see things thrown away, and love to recycle old furniture and home accessories but don’t have much time or energy to undertake complicated labour-intensive projects, then this is the post for you!
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If you know me or are familiar with my blog then you will know that I often take the quick and easy option. And one of my favourite ways to spruce things up and give them a new lease of life is to grab a can of spray paint.
It’s amazing the things you can do and how you can revamp your old stuff with a few coats of good old spray paint.
I was surfing the other day and I realised just how versatile it is and how many cool transformations you can find on the internet. I have filtered through lots of fun projects and rounded up 20 of my favourites to share with you guys.
Feel free to scroll through the whole post to see all the gorgeous DIY spray paint project ideas or use the links in the Table of Contents shown below to jump to the sections you are interested in.
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DIY Spray Paint Furniture Project Ideas
1. BLACK STYLISH NIGHTSTANDS – DIY SPRAY PAINT MAKEOVER
Learn how Meg over at greenwithdecor.com, in her step-by-step tutorial, transformed a pair of old nightstands into these cool on-trend pieces of furniture for her bedroom.
2. GOLD RATTAN DRAWERS EASY SPRAY PAINT MAKEOVER
This is a makeover project I did a while ago after being given a really tatty-looking set of rattan drawers. It’s amazing how much of a difference a little bit of gold paint can make. You can see the before and after photos here DIY Spray Paint Furniture – Rattan Drawers Upcycle
3. BLUE DRESSER SPRAY PAINT MAKEOVER
Robin has done a great job to transform an old dresser into this stunning statement piece. \ I absolutely love the colour blue that she has used! You can find out all the details over at momfoodie.com
4. DIY OFFICE CHAIR MAKEOVER
This is another furniture upcycle where I used spray paint. The base of the office chair was totally chipped and rather scruffy looking and the cushion pads were a really ugly burgundy colour. With a few coats of black paint and some funky-looking faux fur material, I was able to totally transform this chair. I was rather lazy with the seat pad and found a really easy way to do this – you can find the tutorial here DIY Office Chair Makeover
DIY Spray Paint Glass Upcycling Projects
5. TRANSFORM YOUR OLD GLASS BOTTLES & JARS INTO BEAUTIFUL BLUE VASES
Britanny has come up with a really great way to upcycle her old glass jars and vases. Head over to aprettyhandygirl.com to find her easy tutorial on how she transformed them with a can of spray paint.
6. DIY PINK OMBRE MASON JARS TUTORIAL
I love these! You really need to head over to craftingintherain.com to see how Stephanie, using a simple technique, transformed ordinary mason jars into these gorgeous pink ombre vases.
7. AVON COLLECTIBLES UPCYCLE IDEA
Ann has used spray paint to transform some old Avon collectibles into beautiful feminine dressing table accessories. Aren’t they beautiful? You can find all the details of how she did it over on ducttapeanddenim.com
8. HOW TO MAKE FAUX MILK GLASS VASES
Amy has transformed her old vases into pretty (faux) milk glass decor accents for her mantel. I really need to try this method as I love how they have turned out. You can find all the details and the tutorial over on mylifefromhome.com
DIY Spray Paint Thrift Shop Makeovers
9. THRIFT SHOP LAMP MAKEOVER
Christy found an old lamp in the thrift store that she loved the shape of but was not so crazy about its condition and how it looked. She really did a fab job and with a little bit of vision and some paint, she was able to totally transform it. You can get all the details and see the before and after photos over on oursouthernhomesc.com
10. THRIFT STORE WOODEN BIRDCAGE MAKEOVER
I think that I always do well with my junk store finds but I have never been lucky enough to find a beautiful wooden birdcage like this. I love the makeover that Manuela has given it. You can find the details and the before and after photos over at acultivatednest.com
11. JUNK SHOP PLASTIC MIRROR MAKEOVER
This super quick upcycle was done using some of my trusty gold spray paint and an old thrift store mirror. You can get see the before and after photos and my easy tutorial over on kenarry.com
12. HOME DECOR IDEA WITH UPCYCLED THRIFT SHOP TROPHIES
With these white upcycled trophies and some clever styling, it’s possible to get a similar look to what you might find in a chic home-style magazine. Find out what paint Jami used to transform her thrift shop finds and see the before and after photos (it’s worth clicking through to see Jami’s styling ideas) over at anoregoncottage.com
DIY Spray Paint Coastal Decor Ideas
13. HOW TO UPCYCLE CHEAP PLASTIC STARFISH INTO CHIC COASTAL DECOR ACCENTS
These are so simple but I absolutely love them! See how Angie transformed her cheap plastic starfish into these chic coastal decor accents over on thecountrychiccottage.net
14. DIY MARBLEIZED GLASSES
I knew you could marbleize things using nail varnish but I had no idea you could also do it using spray paint. I love the effect you get with this colour blue. Head over to kenarry.com to see the instructions on how Rachel has made these.
15. HOW TO TURN YOUR OLD DINING ROOM CHAIRS INTO PATIO FURNITURE
Krista has very cleverly upcycled some ordinary dining room chairs. Using some special spray paint (I love this colour!) and some waterproof material to recover the seat pads she has turned them into splendid pieces of furniture which can be used on the patio. You can find all the details of how she did this over on thehappyhousie.porch.com
16. DIY SEASHELL COASTAL WALL ART IDEA
This is another one of my own DIY upcycle projects where I used spray paint. If you are looking for an easy way to add a touch of coastal decor to your home then this could be the project for you. You can find a step-by-step tutorial here: DIY Seashell Wall Art Idea
DIY Spray Paint Farmhouse Style Upcycles
17. FARMHOUSE STYLE BOWL MAKEOVER IDEA
If you like the farmhouse style that’s very popular right now then you will love what Sara did with an old wooden bowl she picked up in a thrift store. You can find out exactly how she did it over on twelveonmain.com
18. MAKE YOUR OWN VINTAGE INDUSTRIAL MUG RACK
This is so cool! I want one! Erin has very cleverly transformed a thrift shop find into this fab vintage industrial mug rack. Head over to diypassion.com to see how she did it.
19. FARMHOUSE STYLE CANISTERS UPCYCLE IDEA
And we are heading back to Sara at Twelve On Main (I know, I know, twice in one round-up! But as you can see Sara has too many good ideas!). She managed to find these canisters in a thrift store for a bargain price and using her special upcycling magic (a good imagination and a can of spray paint) and turned them into fabulous farmhouse-style accessories for her kitchen. You can find all the details over on twelveonmain.com
20. FAUX GALVANIZED METAL WATERING CANS
I’m really impressed by this faux galvanized painting technique that Amy has used to transform her watering cans. You can learn how she did this with her easy-to-follow tutorial over on canarystreetcrafts.com
It was a difficult choice as to which projects to pick for this DIY Spray Paint Upcycle Round-Up but I think you will agree that these beautiful spray paint furniture and decor upcycle ideas certainly earned their place here. Which one was your favourite?
Also, tell me, what have you been up to lately? Are you in a middle of a DIY project or have you just finished one? Please feel free to tag me on social media as I really would love to see them – I love a good upcycle project 🙂
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Where To Next? More Upcycling Project Ideas
I hoped you liked all these fabulous ideas. If you did then you may also be interested in some of my other upcycle projects.
For example, this old bookcase makeover and my kids’ IKEA stool makeover which were both done using chalk paint.
Or maybe how to makeover an old clock with stencils and how to make DIY wall art using old roller blinds and mod podge.
If these are not what you are looking for but would like to find more easy budget craft ideas then head over to the DIY & Craft section of the blog where you will find more simple and stylish ideas.
