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5 Room Makeovers That Only Took Paint
1/105 Room Makeovers That Only Took Paint
Retro kitchens certainly have their virtues but, for most homeowners, dated cabinets are not an asset. Luckily, all that was needed to bring this kitchen into the modern age was a fresh coat of paint and a little ingenuity.
![<body> <p>Voilà—painting the cabinets made them look brand-new. A few other details, such as spray-painted black hardware and a raised trim cleverly crafted from yardsticks, complete the look. The homeowners also achieved <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/open-shelves/33794-16-new-ways-to-store-kitchen-necessities/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:on-trend open shelving;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">on-trend open shelving</a> by simply removing cabinet doors and painting the inside of the cupboard a contrasting hue.</p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/white-cabinets/2359-painted-cabinets-14-reasons-to-transform-yours-now/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Painted Cabinets—14 Reasons to Paint Yours Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Painted Cabinets—14 Reasons to Paint Yours Now</a> </strong> </p> </body>]()
2/105 Room Makeovers That Only Took Paint
Voilà—painting the cabinets made them look brand-new. A few other details, such as spray-painted black hardware and a raised trim cleverly crafted from yardsticks, complete the look. The homeowners also achieved on-trend open shelving by simply removing cabinet doors and painting the inside of the cupboard a contrasting hue.
![<body> <p>Constructed of sturdy oak, these stairs were built to stand the test of time. The blond finish on the banisters and <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/painted-stairs/47126-the-next-level-14-stair-railings-to-elevate-your-home-design/slideshows#.VTA5LZQbCU0?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:newel posts;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">newel posts</a>, however, just didn't jibe with the rest of the home's decor.</p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/under-stairs-storage/46247-15-clever-uses-for-the-space-under-the-stairs/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:15 Clever Uses for the Space Under the Stairs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">15 Clever Uses for the Space Under the Stairs</a> </strong> </p> </body>]()
3/105 Room Makeovers That Only Took Paint
Constructed of sturdy oak, these stairs were built to stand the test of time. The blond finish on the banisters and newel posts, however, just didn't jibe with the rest of the home's decor.
![<body> <p>A deep java-colored gel stain works wonders, especially in tandem with the freshly painted <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/articles/baluster-diy-projects/?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:white spindles;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">white spindles</a>. The best part? No sanding required. Simply apply a couple of coats of gel stain, then tape and paint the rest of the staircase.</p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/colorful-stairs/39167-trending-now-painted-stairs/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Trending Now—Painted Stairs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Trending Now—Painted Stairs</a> </strong> </p> </body>]()
4/105 Room Makeovers That Only Took Paint
A deep java-colored gel stain works wonders, especially in tandem with the freshly painted white spindles. The best part? No sanding required. Simply apply a couple of coats of gel stain, then tape and paint the rest of the staircase.
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![<body><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/articles/remove-wallpaper/?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Aging wallpaper;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Aging wallpaper</a> and dingy eggshell closet doors made this foyer a closed and uninviting space rather than the airy and bright entrance the owners wanted.</p></body>]()
5/105 Room Makeovers That Only Took Paint
Aging wallpaper and dingy eggshell closet doors made this foyer a closed and uninviting space rather than the airy and bright entrance the owners wanted.
![<body><p>Light, bright, and just right! The staircase, walls, and crown moldings have been painted in sandy beige tones that play off the natural light and work in harmony with the darker hue of the floor. Except for the addition of new <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/red-door/8454-15-eye-catching-options-for-your-front-door/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:front doors;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">front doors</a>, this room makeover was brought to you entirely by paint.</p></body>]()
6/105 Room Makeovers That Only Took Paint
Light, bright, and just right! The staircase, walls, and crown moldings have been painted in sandy beige tones that play off the natural light and work in harmony with the darker hue of the floor. Except for the addition of new front doors, this room makeover was brought to you entirely by paint.
![<body> <p>There certainly isn't anything wrong with the painted blue walls in this <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/seating/48545-7-things-every-entryway-needs/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:mudroom;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">mudroom</a>, but sometimes you just need a new point of view. Fortunately, paint is one of the simplest ways to change things up.</p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/beadboard-walls/14692-17-design-inspirations-for-mudrooms-and-entryways/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:17 Design Inspirations for Mudrooms and Entryways;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">17 Design Inspirations for Mudrooms and Entryways</a> </strong> </p> </body>]()
7/105 Room Makeovers That Only Took Paint
There certainly isn't anything wrong with the painted blue walls in this mudroom, but sometimes you just need a new point of view. Fortunately, paint is one of the simplest ways to change things up.
![<body> <p>No more singing the blues after a coat or two of white paint. Once the canvas was dry, black spots <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/entranceway-design-ideas/48101-personalize-your-home-with-10-foolproof-stencil-projects/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:were stenciled;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">were stenciled</a> in a contrasting color, giving the space a lively and playful feel. If you look closely above the sideboard, you might just make out the fuse box that the pattern successfully camouflages. </p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/how-to-paint-a-door/48398-9-things-you-can-do-with-1-gallon-of-paint/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:9 Things You Can Do With a Gallon of Paint;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">9 Things You Can Do With a Gallon of Paint</a> </strong> </p> </body>]()
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No more singing the blues after a coat or two of white paint. Once the canvas was dry, black spots were stenciled in a contrasting color, giving the space a lively and playful feel. If you look closely above the sideboard, you might just make out the fuse box that the pattern successfully camouflages.
![<body> <p>This master bedroom was fine, but after the homeowners added a <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/diy-chalkboard-headboard/44410-make-your-bed-9-easy-diy-headboards/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:gray headboard;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">gray headboard</a>, they thought their monochromatic look had run its course.</p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/bedroom-color-ideas/48441-10-things-your-bedroom-might-be-missing/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:10 Things Your Bedroom Might Be Missing;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">10 Things Your Bedroom Might Be Missing</a> </strong> </p> </body>]()
9/105 Room Makeovers That Only Took Paint
This master bedroom was fine, but after the homeowners added a gray headboard, they thought their monochromatic look had run its course.
![<body> <p>There's nothing neutral about this <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/gray-bedroom-ideas/48425-10-color-picks-to-set-any-mood-in-your-bedroom/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:vibrant bedroom;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">vibrant bedroom</a> in navy blue and coral. Whether you paint all the walls a bold color or choose to paint just an accent wall, patterned pillows and eclectic wall art can complete the look.</p> <p><strong>Related: <a rel="nofollow noopener" href=" http://www.bobvila.com/blue-bedroom/46915-11-reasons-we-love-blue-bedrooms/slideshows?bv=yahoo" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:11 Reasons We Love Blue Bedrooms;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">11 Reasons We Love Blue Bedrooms</a> </strong> </p> </body>]()
10/105 Room Makeovers That Only Took Paint
There's nothing neutral about this vibrant bedroom in navy blue and coral. Whether you paint all the walls a bold color or choose to paint just an accent wall, patterned pillows and eclectic wall art can complete the look.
Related: 11 Reasons We Love Blue Bedrooms
A total room makeover with all the cost of a can of paint: Sound too good to be true? Paint is one of the quickest and easiest ways to change the look of a room—and the walls are just the beginning. Here are five great examples of powerful paint makeovers. | By Tracy K. Anderson, BobVila.com
