Painting wooden furniture

I know some of us at Apartment Therapy have strong views on painting wooden furniture, particularly (gasp!) painting it white, but sometimes it’s gotta be done. This bedside table belongs to my flatmate/landlord, left behind by some long-ago tenant. We both agreed that the knotty pine was an eyesore, and that for the benefit of future tenants, giving it a makeover with a lick of white paint was the best thing we could do.

Painting dated and worn wood furniture is a cheap way to update a room. Check out this simple tutorial for upcycling wood furniture in just two easy steps!

If there is a darling of the DIY world, chalk paint is it, thanks to its ability to transform outdated furniture into Insta-worthy superstars with virtually zero prep. It turns your biggest furniture makeovers into simple one-day projects. We've got all the deets you need to chalk paint like a pro.

Learn how to paint wooden furniture in 3 easy steps thanks to this tutorial from Larissa, of Prodigal Pieces. Larissa shows you how to update old wooden furniture using a fresh coat of paint. She gave this mid century modern dresser a trendy DIY makeover by painting it a neutral shade of Bleached Linen. Click here to see her full DIY process.

Looking for the best paint for furniture without sanding? Look no more because I’ve detailed the best furniture paints with honest reviews.

This tutorial on how to paint a dresser without sanding will make you want to upcycle all your furniture!

An easy way to paint wooden chair spindles when you don't have access to a paint sprayer or paint indoors. Plus helpful tips, useful products, and more.

Upcycling furniture is a great way of saving money and adding character to your home at the same time. You can even start your own upcycling business, and I bet you’d want to achieve results that people will rave about. Knowing how to paint furniture is one essential skill that will help you succeed. There

Learn how to repaint furniture with a beautiful paint finish that will last. Repainting furniture is actually a lot trickier than you might think. I'm sharing tips for dealing with chipping paint, how to paint over wax, how to deal with possible lead paint and more so you can get that perfect finish you're looking for.

This antique dresser was painted in stunning teal blue distressed chalk paint and dark wood stained legs. You will love this teal chalk painted dresser!