25+ of the Best Chalk Paint Furniture Ideas
These are some of the best and most beautiful chalk paint furniture ideas from amazingly talented DIY bloggers who specialize in painted furniture makeovers.
To wrap up the year my furniture fixer upper friends and I decided to put together some of our favorite painted furniture makeovers. We use a variety of brands of furniture paint as well as different furniture painting techniques. If you are interested in learning how to chalk paint furniture then you are in for a treat.
In this collection, we celebrate the artistry and imagination that breathe new life into tired furniture pieces. Each stroke of paint is a testament to creativity, transforming mundane items into works of art that reflect personal style and flair.
What is the Best Chalk Paint for Furniture
First, you may be wondering what is chalk paint. Well, technically Annie Sloan has locked down the actual phrase “chalk paint” but there is a wide variety of different chalk-style type furniture paint brands. With that said Annie Sloan Paint is the only brand that is legally allowed to use the term chalk paint due to her trademarking it.
But for the sake of this post, we will loosely use the term chalk paint when referring to any, and all paints that are used for painting furniture. Between my fellow furniture artists and myself, I’m sure we will cover projects using a variety of chalk paint including but not limited to:
- Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
- Dixie Belle Paint
- Wise Owl Chalk Synthesis Paint
- Fusion Mineral Paint
- Country Chic Paint
- DIY Chalk Paint
Before we begin with the collection of chalk paint furniture ideas, this post is part of our monthly Furniture Fixer Uppers share. Rather than sharing one project per person, we are sharing a whole bunch. Hopefully, these chalk paint furniture ideas will help to inspire your next project.
Check out all of my furniture projects with over 90 painted furniture makeovers: Stunning painted furniture ideas.
25+ of the Best Chalk Paint Furniture Ideas
These are some of the best and most beautiful chalk paint furniture ideas from amazingly talented DIY bloggers who specialize in painted furniture makeovers. From all of our painted furniture projects throughout the year, these are some of my favorite. Be sure to click over and check out the full tutorials for each project.
How to Whitewash Wood Furniture for Breathtaking Results
This painted furniture project is finished using a simple whitewash technique creating a white wood stain look.
Black Chalk Painted IKEA Dresser Hack
Beautiful IKEA Dresser Hack with black chalk paint and a unique pattern on the drawers. Salvaged Inspirations
How to Whitewash Wood Planks for a Bookcase Makeover
Learn how to easily whitewash wood planks for a gorgeous updated furniture makeover. DIY furniture makeover tutorial by Girl in the Garage.
Stinky Dresser Makeover
Stinky Dresser Makeover. See how to remove the smell from old furniture before applying white chalk paint. Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer
Curvy Blushing Bombshell Sofa Table Makeover
A glam French Provincial sofa table makeover in pretty blushing bombshell pink with metallic silver highlights that could be used as a makeup dressing table too! by Interior Frugalista
Metallic Gold Stripe Adds Drama To Bedroom Furniture
Before and After furniture makeover with Beyond Paint and Rustoleum Metallic Rose Gold Spray Paint
How to Paint Furniture with Modern Masters Metallic Paint
Feeling fancy? This painted desk is quite spiffy with Modern Masters metallic paint and glamorous stripes.
$12 Thrift Store Headboards
Beautiful Headboards painted using DIY chalk paint and a furniture transfer. Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer
White Washed Wood Furniture with Painted Stencil
White Washed Wood Plant Stand - Salvaged Inspirations
Furniture Makeover Using Chalk Paint and Stain
How to turn a vintage dresser into a faux apothecary dresser cabinet with chalk paint, stain, and new legs so it retains its mid-century modern charm.
Ethan Allen Nightstand Makeover
Ethan Allen nightstand makeover to charming stenciled table. DIY furniture makeover tutorial by Girl in the Garage.
How to Paint & Distress Boys Bedroom Furniture
Paint and distress a spindle bed using navy blue chalk paint.
How to Refinish a Table with Metallic Paint and Fabulous Florals
Chalk paint furniture doesn't always have to look shabby chic. See how to add metallic paint and furniture transfers to your painted furniture makeover.
How to Stencil Bone Inlay Furniture
Get the high end look and stencil bone inlay furniture - for thousands less than buying the real thing! Step by step DIY tutorial by Girl in the Garage.
Antique Dresser Updated with Transfer
Antique Dresser Updated with Transfer and distressed white paint. Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer
How to Paint a Dresser with Chalk Paint & Glaze
Fuchsia Sunset Painted Dresser finished using dark red chalk paint and glaze. Salvaged Inspirations
Mid Century Modern Furniture Makeover
How to turn a small thrift store mid-century modern sideboard into a repurposed media cabinet with doors that is perfect for compact spaces.
Decoupage Furniture Tutorial: How to Add Floral Paper to Painted Furniture
See how to decoupage furniture with floral paper to add a little character to your chalk painted tables.
An Easy Way to Paint Furniture to Look Like Stain
If you want the stained look, but can't have it. Learn how to paint furniture to look like stain. Plus: A card catalog makeover with this faux stain finish! By Girl in the Garage
How to Paint Furniture with a Fun Boho Drippy Paint Effect
Step out of the box with this fun Boho style chalk paint furniture idea using layers and drips for a unique finish.
How to Replace a Chair Cushion
How to Replace a Chair Cushion and make your own chalk paint by Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer
How to Add Floral Decoupage to Hand Painted Furniture
Another furniture decoupage project paired with colorful chalk type paint makes this old table stand out.
How to Paint Spindles without Brush Marks
How To Paint Spindles WITHOUT Brush Marks. Salvaged Inspirations
The Best Decoupage Paper & How to Apply it to Painted Furniture
A bookcase is more than a bookcase when you add bold green chalk paint and a vintage type paper decoupage.
Inexpensive Wood Trunk Painted Hale Navy From Benjamin Moore
See how to paint and distress an unfinished wood trunk before and after.
How to Get Beautiful Results with Black Furniture Wax
Make the details pop on your chalk painted furniture project by adding furniture wax and then wiping it away. This tutorial shows you how.
Pedestal Table Makeover with Chalk Paint
An oval double pedestal console table went from dated honey oak to Parisian flair with green chalk paint and a French Chatellerault furniture transfer.
How to Paint a Table with the Best Black Furniture Paint & Stain
See how to paint a table using black chalk paint and black wood stain for a timeless finish.
How to Paint Furniture the Easy Way with Wise Owl Paint
When you are looking for an easy furniture paint but don't want that chalk-like finish, check out this one-hour enamel paint from Wise Owl.
The Most Basic Tutorial for How to Reupholster
Chalk painted furniture sometimes requires a little reupholstery too. See how to reupholster a vanity bench paired with white chalk paint.
How to Create Breathtaking Results Painting Wood Furniture
Learn how to create a soft layered look by layering a variety of chalk paint colors to your ornate wood furniture.
Selecting Furniture Knobs For Vaseline Distressed Furniture
How to paint a vintage cedar chest and use vaseline to layer and distress paint.
Furniture Fixer-Uppers
It’s that time again when a few of my creative and talented blogger friends and I have joined together in our monthly Furniture Fixer Uppers share. Let’s see what my friends are up to and what they collected as their end-of-the-year favorite projects! Make sure to click the links below the image to check out all the amazing projects that my bloggy girls are working on this month.
- Confessions of a Serial DIYer
- Girl in the Garage
- Interior Frugalista
- Petticoat Junktion
- Salvaged Inspirations
- Just the Woods (you are here)
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Fabulous roundup my friend! Thanks for including me. Now I’m going to check out everyone’s makeovers!! Pinned! XO
Wow, love your round-up of gorgeous furniture makeovers, Kandice! Thank you so much, my friend, for including some of mine in the mix. Wishing you and your family a beautiful Christmas! xo
Fabulous projects! Thanks for including some of mine Kandice. Have a wonderful Christmas! XO
These are some of my favorites from everyone as well, and that drum table was my favorite of yours for sure! Merry Christmas to you and your family, my friend! XOXO
chalk paints ideas are so amazing ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, am surely use all of these soon you made my day
You all hitting ideas are always great
Thank you so much