Paint furniture white, and it's anything but boring! White paint is my go-to for giving any piece of furniture a fresh, clean look. The selection of white paint colors is endless so visit your local hardware store, select a color, and transform your outdated furniture into a stunning showpiece!
White Furniture Makeovers
I hope you are inspired by these makeovers!
Paint A Dresser With Behr Latex Paint Color Polar Bear Then Distress The Paint
I love a good distressed furniture makeover, especially with white paint. In this article, I'm sharing tips on how to get that well worn look without trying!
Stained Furniture With White Painted Drawers
Are you a fan of a two-tone look on furniture? This gorgeous piece was a fabulous flea market find, but it needed a little love. Now the detailing on the front really pops thanks to the bright white paint.
Big Fat Wood Knobs And White Distressed Paint
I love everything about this painted furniture makeover! From the big fat wood knobs to the natural distressed look, this dresser has that wow factor.
Cottage Style White Painted Dresser Makeover
Cindy from DIY Beautify took an old damaged dresser and gave it new life with a bit of paint and elbow grease.
DIY Tiled Table Top
Make a unique tile top table with this simple tutorial. There is also a great tip on how to stop “bleed thru” that sometimes happens with white paint on old furniture.
White Painted Buffet DIY Makeover
Vicki from 2 Bees in a Pod shows you how to banish the orange furniture look with this beautiful painted buffet.
Farmhouse White Painted Dresser
This beautiful Drexel dresser was painted with white to bring out the features of the bow front, with a stained wood top for added interest and dimension.
Dresser Makeover With White Paint
You can find some amazing vintage pieces at flea markets, antique stores and the local Restore. Sometimes you have to look past a little damage to see the potential. This makeover from Lindsay at My Creative Days is the perfect example!
Tips on How to Paint Furniture White
Painting furniture white can be tricky. Check out this no-fail method for achieving a perfect white paint finish on furniture.
Makeover A Worn Out Table With Paint
This table was a curbside find that had good bones, but was a bit outdated. All it needed was a couple of coats of paint for a bright updated look!
Painting Furniture with a Paint Sprayer
The modern look of white paint with gold accents on this antique dresser is just gorgeous!
How to Use Fusion Mineral Paint
This bedroom dresser was over 20 years old, well loved but no longer in style. Fusion Mineral paint to the rescue! The slight distressing gives it a pretty farmhouse look.
Herringbone Table Top With Paint Sticks
Carrie from Lovely, Etc. found a pair of end tables and gave them a totally new look with paint and paint sticks. Check out that herringbone top!
Thanks for being here, Kathy
Author: Kathy Owen (Petticoat Junktion)
Kathy is the founder of PetticoatJunktion.com, a home décor blog focused on repurposing and upcycling furniture, old hardware, rusty stuff, and thrifty finds into unique home décor. Kathy’s projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, Behr Designer Series, and in numerous magazines. Read more about Kathy here.
Marlene
Great pieces and I like white but, sometimes blue is nice too.Thanks and have a great day.
Kathy Owen
yes, I love blue too
Lizzy
I paint 90% of my projects white. Nothing looks better, in my opinion. I like to use Annie Sloan's Pure because it's a crisp, clean bright white that's easy to distress. Thanks for the post!
Kathy Owen
I will have to check out the Annie Sloan white