Micro Makeovers

Time: 35 minutes (+ drying).

Clean with a damp cloth, then sand. Mask off areas not being painted. Stir Dulux Primer & Undercoat for Multi Surfaces before applying, then leave to dry.

Time: 40 minutes (+ drying).

Cut out Art Deco-style wallpaper to fit the tiered trays. Apply border adhesive and allow to soak for a minute, then apply to the surface and brush down any air bubbles. Allow to dry.

Time: 15 minutes (per coat).

Stir the paint and apply the first coat to the frame; leave to dry. Lightly sand the surface, then apply a second coat. Allow to dry. 

Time: 20 minutes (+ drying).

Add 1-2 coats of clear varnish to the wallpaper and allow to dry. Remove the masking tape. Now you’re ready to roll out the cocktail classics! 

Time: 35 minutes.

Use Polycell Maximum Strength Paint Stripper to remove existing paint layers from the chair. Sand with medium-coarse paper.

Time: 40 minutes (+ drying).

Apply Chic Shadow with a quality 3” paintbrush (use a 1” brush for the fiddly bits). Resist the urge to slap it on – two light coats will give a better finish. 

Time: 15 minutes.

Make sure the base colour is dry before measuring where you want the colour on the lower legs of the chair to begin. Mask off with tape to create a neat line.

Time: 30 minutes (+ drying).

Apply Orange Fizz to the feet. Once the paint is dry, remove the masking tape and stand back to admire your masterpiece.

Searching for painted furniture ideas? There are plenty of ways to use paint to upcycle some of your favourite furniture.

Turn a plain old sideboard into the star of the show. Mix natural wood with painted panels for a contemporary look and take your inspiration from the colours nearby – think rugs, curtains and cushions.

Colours used: Blossom White, Black, Peppermint Candy and Polished Pebble.

Make a small but strong statement by adding a Vanilla Sundae to the front of your shelving. Choose a surprising shade like yellow to add a refreshing dash to the room. 

Transform a tatty table by painting the top and legs in contrasting shades for a balanced but impactful finish. For ease, flip the table upside down and start with the legs, then turn it back over to paint the top.

Colours used: Willow Tree and Proud Peacock.

Be brave and paint your bathroom vanity unit in bold Black. It makes for an elegant statement paired with chic metallic accents and sleek subway tiles – perfect for shameless #shelfies to show off your most covetable beauty products.

Four-poster beds are back in fashion – their stately design brings a sense of comfort and security. Wake up to happy hues by painting the entire frame in vibrant Orange Fizz – it’s like enveloping yourself in a warm embrace.

For a fun update, paint a chest of drawers in cooling Peppermint Candy. Then add pops of colour to the sides of the drawers – start with Willow Tree and work your way through Jurassic Stone to Luscious Lime. 

We hope we’ve inspired you to plan some upcycling projects and add some character to furniture that you may have forgotten about. It just goes to show that anything can be completely revitalised with a new splash of paint. Don’t forget to check out the rest of the Dulux blogs for even more excellent decorating tips, tricks and advice.