Brandon Baker As seen in HGTV Magazine, this classic home's entrance is luxuriously with a high-voltage green (Feel the Energy by Benjamin Moore).

As seen in HGTV Magazine, this classic home's entrance is luxuriously with a high-voltage green (Feel the Energy by Benjamin Moore).

Produce a Neon Animal Garland Combine two hot trends with an easy-to-create animal garland. Erin Loechner of Design for Mankind bought toy dinosaurs in a discount shop, painted them in different neon colours, subsequently attached twine and figurines to get a cute kids' room accent.



Produce DIY Contemporary Art Brilliant strokes of pink in this painting create high-contrast play against pure white walls and credenza in this space designed by Tara Benet. Grab a canvas and a few brightly-hued leftover paint and make this appearance at home.



Add Stripes Take a cue from designers Cortney and Robert Novogratz: They painted candy-hued stripes onto a plain white staircase to put in a hint of whimsy and fun.



Revamp a Lawn Sale Dresser Give a yard sale dresser a brand-new look (and cover up imperfections) using just a bit of paint. Clean up the drawers, then put them apart and paint the hardware, top and sides with one hue. Get the Whole how-to from HGTV Magazine.



Modernize a Traditional Brass Chandelier All it takes to change an old brass chandelier from fussy and appropriate to functional, fun and fresh? You guessed it A coat of white paint.



Paint Thrift Store Candlesticks Bring dated or stained gold candlesticks up-to-date office wall partition systems . easily, by adding a coat of paint. For a totally modern appearance, add candles in same hue as your paint like HGTV Magazine did this.



Modernize Drapery Rods You don't have to break your budget to create a whole new window treament look. Paint basic metallic drapery rods and rings bright white, then thread on cheap, patterned sheers.



Produce a Faux Stair Runner Give a plain white staircase a completely new character by developing a faux runner. Paint the outer edges, add stripes and postage Xs and Os on the risers to get a brand new, whimsical look. Get the complete how-to at DIYNetwork.com.



Add Color to a Tired Coat Rack Perk up the entryway with a shot of colour. You will love hanging your hat on a rack revamped using a coat of new paint, as noticed in HGTV Magazine.



Paint a Pattern Freehand a very simple design, such as this Moroccan-inspired pattern DIY blogger Kristin Fountain Davis created using just a little bit of accent paint. Do not fret about imperfections: little variations mimic the look of (expensive!) Hand-painted backgrounds.



Add Detail into a Basic Door Contractor-grade doors don't have to be dull. Use an accent colour to paint the insets for a contemporary, picture detail. Layout by Kristin Fountain Davis



Paint an End Table Make garage sale end tables modern with a coating of high-gloss paint and some new hardware. Layout by Kristin Fountain Davis



Make Your Own Abstract Art Create an abstract diptych on canvas by brushing on circles in several sizes atop a contrasting background. Here, white and black insert graphic punch into the otherwise-neutral bedroom. Layout by Kristin Fountain Davis



Upgrade Bamboo Furniture If you've opened a design magazine recently, you know that painted pine furniture pieces are having a resurgence. Transform a cheap Craigslist find into a luxury designer piece with just a coat of high-gloss paint and new indoor-outdoor cloth. Design by Kristin Fountain Davis



Paint the Front Door It takes less paint than you think to put in a new colour to your residence's front door. As seen in HGTV Magazine, this classic home's entrance is luxuriously with a high-voltage green (Feel the Energy by Benjamin Moore). See the rest of this colorful home.



Paint the China Cabinet Shelves Turn a fundamental glass-front cabinet into a colorful accent by painting the interior shelves and back. Here, white dishes pop agaist the soft pink color. For a similar look, try Cool Melon by Behr. Watch the remainder of this vibrant residence featured in HGTV Magazine.



Give a Bathroom Vanity a Modern Update Give an old vanity a fast makeover with fresh paint and repurposed door knockers.



Create Painted Animal Bookends A brick and a pair of toy animals seem impossibly high-end when glued together and painted in a glowing hue. Utilize these colorful, fun bits to dress up your bookshelves.



Give Basic Pots a Modern Touch Turn plain terra-cotta pots to a special house for houseplants using just a tiny paint. Use plain white as the base, then match the pot using a rubber band to tape off the asymetrical section. Then, add a bright, fun hue.



Embellish a Lamp Base Have a cue from this job featured in HGTV Magazine and dress up a simple lamp having fun polka dots. This project uses gold foliage, but you could create a similar look using paint along with a stippling brush.



Create Custom Desk Organizers Unify containers such as Mason jars, vases and tin cans to create a matching desk accessory collection. All it takes is a coat of bright white paint and a couple of embellishments.



Painted Picture Frames Empty picture frames gathered in flea markets or craft stores can become an impactful piece of artwork when painted in colours that were harmonious and grouped together on a large wall.



Customize a Fundamental Bookcase A plain white bookcase comes to life with a bright hue peeking out behind novels, baskets or toys.



Insert Bright Trim Infuse a room with excitement by painting white trim a pleasure fresh hue. Summery cherry paint on the trim of this family room contrasts perfectly with all the key focal point of this room -- the wonderful blue couch. Photo courtesy of Peppermint Bliss; photograph by Emily Anderson



Create a DIY Painted Headboard Add style, color and feel into your bedroom for this living room headboard that seems anything but DIY. A great job for newcomer woodworkers, this headboard can be finished in just a couple hours and for under $100.



Turn Hula Hoops Into A Chandelier Oh, the miracle of paint. A coat of a shiny hue can turn basic dollar-store hula hoops into a stylish chandelier. See how Secrets From a Stylist server Emily Henderson did it.



Make a Dropcloth Tablecloth Make a stylish and very affordable tablecloth with a basic dropcloth. Use painter's tape and white paint to make stripes, triangles or your customized layout.



Stenciled Baskets Inexpensive baskets are plentiful at yard sales and thrift stores. Transform them using a stencil and only a tiny little paint.



Made-Over Modern Desk Play up a vintage desk's midcentury modern style by painting drawer fronts lime and lemon, like HGTV Magazine failed here.



Only a Small Paint? Mix and Match Employing sample jars of paint -- just $5 per -- the editors at HGTV Magazine gave this bookcase a bright, color-blocked makeover. This project is also ideal for those last few inches of a quart of paint.



Paint Vintage Luggage Beat-up old suitcases take on new life when painted with a glowing new hue. Stack a set as a bedside stand, or use only one to neatly store photos or paperwork beneath a console table.



Milk Bottle Makeover Cover clean bottles using a spray primer that works on glass; let dry. Then spray-paint the bottles only inside the shirts with vibrantly-colored paint. See more flea market pitches from HGTV Magazine.



Nesting Tables This set of nesting tables seems lively when you liven it up with eye catching paint colours. If your tables have a lot of nicks or aren't in great condition, sand them first. See more flea market flips from HGTV Magazine.



Vintage Egg Basket Lighting A glowing paint color and a light cord kit are all you need to transform classic egg baskets from a nation relic into some modern pendant light, as featured in HGTV Magazine.



Stencil Floral Plates Give mismatched china fresh life by painting onto a fun stencil and hanging bits in on a big, empty wall. Get the incremental directions from HGTV Magazine.



Stencil a Basic Table With a little paint and a great deal of time, you may produce a stenciled coffee table inspired by intricate Moroccan tile function. Learn, courtesy of HGTV Magazine.



Produce Modern, Geometric Wall Art It's astonishing what painter's tape, some patience and pretty paint colors can achieve. The finished artwork will appear to be a contemporary canvas straight out of a museum.



Paint a Chair's Spindles With just a little bit of leftover paint ( even a sample size will do!) Adorn a dining chair's spindles with a rainbow of colors. Get the full instructions from HGTV Magazine.



Add Splash into a Set of Frames Add pops of colour to frames that are white that are plain by painting photo corners or highlighting borders with stripes. Get the full instructions from HGTV Magazine.



Make Hanging Ombre Vases This job is a fun and colorful way. The jars can be used to add a dash of color as soon as they are thrown together.



Beautiful Toilet Door Trim Update a toilet door with a few trim and a tiny contrasting paint. Get the incremental instructions for this simple door makeover.



Paint Inside Your Drawers Insert an unexpected splash of colour to the inside of your dressing table, dresser or nightstand drawers by painting them a bold color, like this color of vibrant yellow. Layout by Jennifer Gustafson Gregg De Meza and Michelle Nelson



Paint the Mailbox Flag Add curb appeal with a quick and effortless mailbox update for significantly less than $20. Layout blogger Erin Loechner painted the conventional red flag a vibrant yellow. A metallic pole that is straightforward and contemporary letter stickers finish the appearance.



Dip-Dyed Stool Dip your toe to the the trend with this simple accent. Design blogger Erin Loechner faked the color-blocked appearance by taping off the same quantity of each leg and making it bright white.



Chevron-Patterned Dresser Give a fundamental chest of drawers designer dash with a painted chevron pattern in three, four or five of your favorite paint colours.



Painted Bottles These gold bottles likely have a history that is rich, but it is simple to mimic the look by painting spirits bottles and Mason jars. Add glow with a group of three pieces to a table. Design by Erinn Valencich



Make Painted Utensils Add a personal touch to fundamental bamboo utensils by dipping them in your favorite hue. To create them gift-worthy, gradually add paint as you dip to get an ombre effect.



Make a Painted Market Basket Customize a pure seagrass basket with the addition of bold designs in a vibrant summer shade.



Ginger Jar Lamp Makeover Never allow a lamp's colour deter you from carrying it. Ginger jar lamps are easily available at thrift stores (this one was only $6), and can be readily upgraded with a couple of coats of paint.



Switch Foliage Into Artwork A few clippings of foliage along with some spray paint transform a blank canvas to bright, modern wall art.