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Furniture Painting Ideas to Transform Your Home

If you’re looking to breathe new life into your old furniture, there’s no better way than giving it a fresh coat of paint. With the right techniques and colours, even the most dated pieces can become stunning focal points in your home. Whether you’re new to upcycling or a seasoned DIY enthusiast, these furniture painting ideas will inspire you to get started.

One of the most popular trends in recent years is the use of Fusion Mineral Paint. Known for its exceptional durability and smooth finish, this paint requires minimal prep work and no topcoat for most projects. It’s ideal for beginners and professionals alike, making it a go-to choice for anyone exploring creative painting ideas.

Two-Tone Magic

Blended Mixed Tone
Blended Mixed Tone

Create interest and depth by using two contrasting colours on a single piece of furniture. For example, paint the body of a chest of drawers in a deep navy and highlight the drawer fronts in a soft grey. Alternatively the colours can be blended together. This technique works beautifully with furniture paint that has a matte finish, giving the piece a contemporary look. Two-tone designs are one of the easiest painting ideas to experiment with and can completely transform plain furniture into a statement piece.

Add a Pop of Colour

Furniture Painting Ideas
Furniture Painting Ideas

If you prefer a bolder approach, why not choose a vibrant hue to make your furniture stand out? Colours like teal, mustard or coral are perfect for adding personality to a room. Using Fusion Mineral Paint, you can achieve a flawless finish even with bright shades, thanks to its excellent coverage. A single colourful item – such as a painted chair or side table – can bring an entire space to life.

Distressed and Vintage Looks

Slightly Distressed Night Stand
Slightly Distressed Night Stand

For lovers of rustic or shabby chic styles, distressing is a timeless technique. Once you’ve applied your base coat of furniture paint, lightly sand the edges and corners to reveal the wood beneath. This gives furniture a charming, weathered appearance. To make the process even easier, Fusion Mineral Paint offers waxes and glazes that can enhance the aged effect beautifully.

Stencilling and Patterns

Poppy Gardens transfer by Redesign
Poppy Gardens transfer by Redesign

If you’re feeling adventurous, try incorporating stencils or hand-painted patterns into your design. Geometric shapes, floral motifs or even stripes can turn an ordinary cabinet into a work of art. These kinds of painting ideas allow you to personalise your furniture and tie it in with your room’s decor.

Neutral Elegance
For a calm and timeless look, opt for neutral tones such as white, taupe or soft green. These colours work well in any interior and are particularly effective in small spaces where you want to keep the room feeling light and airy. High-quality furniture paint in muted shades can give an elegant, professional finish without overpowering your scheme.

With a little creativity and the right materials, the possibilities for updating furniture are endless. Products like Fusion Mineral Paint make it easy to achieve beautiful, lasting results. Whether you favour subtle sophistication or bold statements, these furniture painting ideas will help you reimagine your home with style and confidence.

Other Posts:

The Benefits of using Fusion Mineral Paint

Why Fusion Mineral Paint

How to Paint and Upcycle Wooden Furniture

 

Comment peindre avec Chalk Paint™ en Lem Lem

Annie Sloan vous montre comment peindre avec Chalk Paint™ en Lem Lem, sa spéciale, une couleur en édition limitée en collaboration avec Oxfam. Chaque pot de Lem Lem vendu permettra de récolter des fonds essentiels pour Oxfam, une association aidant les gens à vaincre la pauvreté dans le monde entier.(SVP notez que cette coleur est maintenant abandonnée mais il y a encore beaucoup d’autres couleurs à choisir.)

Choisissez votre meuble a peindre, Annie a choisi une table d’appoint en pin. Comme toujours, il n’y a pas besoin de poncer ou de préparer la surface!

À l’aide d’un pinceau pour la Chalk Paint™, peignez avec Lem Lem sur le bois – peignez dans toutes les sens. Laissez sécher.

Appliquez une seconde une couche de Chalk Paint™, si nécessaire. Laissez sécher.

Utilisez une brosse à cire Chalk Paint™ ou un chiffon non pelucheux pour appliquer la cire Claire Chalk Paint™ partout sur la pièce que vous peignez. Assurez-vous de couvrir toute la surface peinte, pénétrer dans les coins et recoins. Enlevez tout excès de cire avec un chiffon non pelucheux.

Traitez votre pièce finie avec un soin supplémentaire pendant que la cire durcit et se solidifie- cela peut prendre entre 5 et 21 jours.

Commander Chalk Paint par Annie Sloan ici
La Deuxième Chance
7 rue de la Croix Cholette
79120
Bois de Messé
France

www.ladeuxiemechance.com/indexfr.html

Annie Sloan Tester Pots

Annie Sloan Tester Pots are now better value than before.

Annie Sloan Tester Pots France
Annie Sloan Tester Pots

Why a tester pot? Here are 10 good reasons for buying them. But we think you may think of other uses too.

1. you have not yet tried the world’s best paint for painting furniture.
2. You only have a small project
3. You want to make your own custom colours
4. You want to use a different colour with a stencil
5. Add a splash of colour to the inside of a drawer
6. You may want to try dyeing some fabric
7. You could make your own coloured wax
8. Try a colour you are not sure about
9. Give it as a gift ( we are sure they will love it !)
10. Paint picture or mirror frames, small boxes, vases….the list is endless!!!

Where can you buy these tester pots of Chalk Paint? Either in store (see below) or from our on line shop

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Annie Sloan – boites de testeur

Les boites d’essai sont maintenant une meilleure valeur qu’auparavant.

Les Testeurs de Chalk Paint™ par Annie Sloan
Les Testeurs de Chalk Paint™ par Annie Sloan

Pourquoi une boite de testeur? Voici 10 bonnes raisons de les acheter. (Mais nous pensons que vous pouvez penser à d’autres usages aussi.)

1. Vous n’avez pas encore essayé la meilleure peinture au monde pour la peinture de meubles.
2. Vous avez seulement un petit projet
3. Vous souhaitez créer vos propres couleurs personnalisées
4. Vous souhaitez utiliser une couleur différente avec un pochoir
5. Ajoutez un éclaboussement de couleur à l’intérieur d’un tiroir
6. Vous voudrez peut-être essayer de teindre un tissu
7. Vous pourriez faire votre propre cire colorée
8. Essayez une couleur dont vous n’êtes pas sûr
9. Donnez-le comme cadeau (nous sommes sûrs qu’ils l’adoreront!)
10. Peindre des cadres d’image ou de miroir, de petites boîtes, des vases … la liste est infinie !!!

Où pouvez-vous acheter ces pots de testeur de Chalk Paint™ par Annie Sloan ? En magasin (voir ci-dessous) ou notre boutique en ligne

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Annie Sloan Versailles Chalk Paint

Annie Sloan Versailles is a soft delicate lightly yellowed dusky green that is sophisticated and gentle yet it works well with modern pieces too. This is a colour which picks up other colours well and changes character accordingly. With Louis Blue, lightened Henrietta, Cream, Original and Old Whites it looks back to the French court of Versailles but with Provence, Duck Egg Blue and Coco it is a sassy modern colour.
A really subtle colour. Looks good with just clear wax or if you want more depth to the colour a touch of dark wax.

Desk In Annie Sloan Versailles
Ladies writing desk finished in Versailles over Burgundian Red

Want to buy this colour? Check out our on line shop.

Annie Sloan Versailles
Annie Sloan Versailles

Acheter Annie Sloan CHalk Paint™ en France cliquez ici

New European Colours

Now available no less than 6 new colours from the new European range of milk paint colours from Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint

Say hello to the new European range of colours from Miss Mustard Seed.

Miss Mustard Seed Arabesque
Miss Mustard Seed Arabesque

Arabesque
Think ballet tights, dusty pink tutus and pale tea roses and you’ll have a good idea what to expect from Arabesque. This decidedly feminine color is also surprisingly neutral, making this pink one that goes beyond nurseries.

Miss Mustard Seed Bergere.
Miss Mustard Seed Bergere.

Bergere
This smoky blue-gray inspired by the painted frames of a pair of antique French Bergere chairs. This blue is more subtle than the other blues in our line, but still makes a statement.

Miss Mustard Seed Schloss
Miss Mustard Seed Schloss

Schloss
This rich, stone color is named Schloss, the German word for castle. It’s warmer and richer than Trophy, making it the “greige” that our customers have been asking for!

Miss Mustard Seed Mora
Miss Mustard Seed Mora

Mora
Mora is named for the famous curvy clocks made in Mora, Sweden. It is a whisper of a colour – a neutral with gray, blue and green undertones.

Miss Mustard Seed Marzipan
Miss Mustard Seed Marzipan

Marzipan
Named for the delicious almond paste famous in Germany, Marzipan is an equally delicious warm neutral. It’s an off-white with beige and warm gray undertones. It pairs beautifully with Ironstone for a subtle contrast.

Miss Mustard Seed Layla's Mint
Miss Mustard Seed Layla’s Mint

Layla’s Mint
A version of this warm, minty green was originally custom-mixed for Layla of The Lettered Cottage. It ended up being the perfect green to add to the subtle European colour collection.

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Bonding agent

Bonding agent
Bonding agent

Milk Paint Bonding Agent allows Milk Paint to adhere to metal, glass and painted, varnished or lacquered surfaces. This bonding agent is a water-based concentrated acrylic emulsion.

How to use this product:

Shake well before using. For best adhesion, clean the surface to be painted with T.S.P. and sand lightly to roughen the surface. Always test adhesion before applying to a large area.

To use with Milk Paint: Mix one part of bonding agent to two parts of milk paint already mixed. For an even stronger grip, mix in equal parts. Mix the bonding agent with all coats of paint for best adhesion.

To use as a primer for water-based paints: Apply a thin layer of bonding agent with a paint brush or roller. Let dry for 2 hours before applying paint.

This product has no solvents of VOC and is almost odorless. Clean brushes and tools with warm, soapy water. Protect from freezing.

Bonding agent tutorial
Bonding agent tutorial

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Miss Mustard Seed Typewriter

Typewriter
Typewriter

Typewriter is the black in the Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint range. Marian describes it as an off-black or soft black. It is named after the black colour traditionally found on antique typewriters.

Miss Mustard Seed Typewriter
Miss Mustard Seed Typewriter

Mix Typewriter with any of the colours in the range to make them darker and more muted. For example, when mixed with Boxwood, a deep olive green can be achieved. Mix it with Grain Sack to make a perfect charcoal grey.

Miss Mustard Seed Typewriter
Miss Mustard Seed Typewriter

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Miss Mustard Seed Tricycle

sample of Tricycle
sample of Tricycle

Miss Mustard Seed Tricycle.
Tricycle is the perfect red. It’s bold and bright, but still has a warm, classic look to it. When Marian was naming the red in her line, Tricycle immediately came to mind.

Miss Mustard Seed Tricycle
Miss Mustard Seed Tricycle

Mix it with Ironstone to get varying shades of pink and with Curio to make a deeper barn red.

Miss Mustard Seed Tricycle
Miss Mustard Seed Tricycle

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Miss Mustard Seed Shutter Grey

sample Shutter Grey
sample Shutter Grey

Miss Mustard Seed Shutter Grey
Shutter Grey is another one of Marian’s favourites. It’s a French blue/grey that has a faded quality about it. It’s named for a pair of antique grey shutters Marian found at an antique store.

Shutter Grey
Shutter Grey

For a pale blue grey, mix Shutter Grey with Grain Sack. It pairs well with Mustard Seed Yellow and Linen.

Miss Mustard Seed Shutter Grey
Miss Mustard Seed Shutter Grey

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