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Transforming outdated furniture is so easy with the help of paint!  You can really make any piece a “Betty,” as they say in one of my favorite movies, Clueless.  Click any of the images below to see what I mean!  I think you’ll love these painted furniture makeovers.

Vintage Desk for the Cottage
DIY teak wood table restoration
How to Restore Teak
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How to Remove Odors from Wood Furniture
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How to Refinish Outdoor Wood Furniture
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How to Paint a Dresser
This mid-century modern furniture makeover of a vintage credenza is a perfect blend of modern updates while maintaining the character of the era.
MCM Credenza
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DIY Homemade Chalk Paint Recipe
A plain IKEA Rast dresser got a MCM or mid-century modern makeover and was repurposed as a nightstand or bedside table.
DIY IKEA Rast Hack
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5 Ways to Update Furniture W/O Paint
This FREE download is full of tips, tricks and product recommendations to get you successfully started with chalk paint and refinishing furniture!
Beginner’s Guide to Chalky-Finish Painting
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5 Furniture Mistakes to Avoid
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The Best Supplies for Chalky Finish Painting
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How to Fix Paint Bleed Through
If you have leftover paint samples and are wondering what to do with them, check out this post for great ideas!
Leftover Paint Sample Ideas
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How to: Update Cherry Furniture
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Cabinet Painting Supplies
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DIY Painted Kitchen Cabinets
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Small Secretary Desk Makeover
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Oak China Cabinet Makeover
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Gel Stain Tips & Tricks
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How to Soften Hard Brushes
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Two-Tone Vintage Dresser
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Denim Faux Finish Dresser
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Drop Leaf Table Makeover
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Rifle Paper Co. Inspired Bench
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Dated Powder Room Makeover
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How to: Build a DIY Modern Desk
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Console Table Makeover
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Painted Bathroom Vanity
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Mid-Century Dining Chairs Makeover
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Side Table Makeover
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Projector Cart Makeover
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Alley Find Transformed
A painted coral chair makeover is made extra gorgeous with a leather upholstery seat.
Refinished & Reupholstered Chair
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Two-Tone Turquoise Dresser
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End Table Makeover (Weathered Wood Finish)
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How to: Turn a Dresser Into a Bar Cart
These beautiful nesting tables were refinished with Country Chic Paint in Elegance and dark walnut stain.
Nesting Tables Makeover
Give old chairs new life by stenciling the seats! It's an easy project that packs a lot of punch and will help make a statement in your home.
Painted Chair Seats Makeover
Such a cute idea! Paint a children's rocking chair from the thrift shop or craft store and give it as a baby gift! Personalize it with the child's name, too, for an extra special touch.
Child’s Rocking Chair
A hand-me-down side table gets a fresh look with Country Chic Paint's Forever Green and pretty paper-lined drawers.
Side Table Makeover
Cute butterfly bench for a little girl! The "before" definitely did not look like this!
Butterfly Bench
Smart! Upcycle an old changing table into a console table!
Changing Table to Console Table
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Childhood Dresser Makeover
Grain sack stripe painted bench makeover.
Painted Grain Sack Stripe Bench
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Painted Grain Sack Coffee Table
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Target Clearance Table Makeover
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Friendly Stool Makeover
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Craigslist Chairs Makeover
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Chalky Finish Spray Paint Review
Did you know there is a spray wax product for finishing your chalky finish paint projects? I tested it out and find out if I think it's a yay or a nay!
Spray Wax Review for Chalky Finish Paint Projects

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