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June 16, 2022

Little decor ideas for big impact: use paint to transform a room

how to use paint to transform a room

When we want to redecorate or update a room, we often think of big things like replacing furniture or laying new floors. But doing stuff like this means having reasonably big budgets. Instead there is one extremely budget friendly way to transform a room quickly. That is todays little decor idea for big impact –  transform a room with a pot of paint.

Often when a room is looking tired or you feel you need a change, paint can be the answer. I don’t mean just for the walls but for so much more. If I was allowed to pick just one thing to transform any room, it would definitely be paint. Because the possibilities with paint are endless and you can change the look of a space quickly, easily and cheaply.

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Here are 7 ways to use paint to transform a room

1. refresh the walls

This of course is the most obvious thing to do with paint but it still has to be mentioned. A fresh lick of paint can make a room look completely new.

2. make the room feel bigger

If you’ve got a small room, painting the walls, ceiling and trim in the same colour will make it feel bigger. This is because the edges of the room become blurred so the room appears bigger.

3. upcycle an old piece of furniture

Paint isn’t just for walls, its an easy way to transform a piece of furniture like a cabinet or a chair or any piece of furniture that can be painted. Perhaps you have furniture that’s past it’s best or maybe it doesn’t fit in with the rest of your decor… whatever your reason, a good lick of paint will be transformative.

4. match walls and furniture

Following on from the two points above, painting your walls and furniture in the same colour can instantly create a harmonious, calm, clutter-free look in a room and also help a small room look bigger. If you’re tempted by this idea, here’s more on painting walls and furniture in the same colour.

5. go beyond painting furniture

There are so many things you can paint in a home to change up the look or update a tired looking room. I’m thinking things like kitchen cabinets, interior doors, wood trim and even the floor. Some of these require a bit of time and effort but you’ll get a fresh new look at a fraction of the price of replacing them.

6. make architectural features stand out

If you’re lucky enough to have a home with beautiful architectural features like ceiling mouldings or large original windows, paint is an easy way to make them really shine. My favourite way to do this is paint all the features in a crisp, bright white and go for a light neutral colour on the walls.

7. paint an accent wall

I nearly didn’t include this point because painting an accent wall is outdated. And I’ve never been much of a fan anyway as it can make a space look busy. But there are exceptions where it does work and so I’ve included it after all. If you’ve got a lot of white in a room and want a bit of subtle colour, an accent wall painted in a neutral colour can work. Also if you have a room that’s used for different purposes, an accent wall can help create specific zones. And remember, accent walls don’t always mean painting the whole wall. Sometimes just a part of a wall is enough.

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Which of these transformative paint ideas will you try first?

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  1. ideas to improve your home decor with no budget - DIY home decor - Your DIY Family says:
    July 21, 2022 at 12:08 pm

    […] This is probably my favourite way to transform a room or a piece of furniture or any decor object that’s paintable.  Whether you’ve got a tired looking cabinet or a whole room that needs a refresh, a lick of paint can do wonders.  Many of us already have paint leftover from previous projects but if you don’t, you could ask friends or family if they have any to spare.  And failing that, buying a tin or two of paint is still very budget friendly especially given how transformative paint can be for very little investment.  If you want some ideas on this, here are some ways you can use paint to transform a room. […]

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  2. How to update a kitchen on a budget (without a full reno) - DIY home decor - Your DIY Family says:
    February 9, 2023 at 4:16 pm

    […] often talk about the power of paint because paint has the ability to transform and it’s so affordable.  If I had to pick just one item to change a room — any room — it […]

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