13 Creative Paint Projects

Sporting bright hues, this once-blah bedroom is singing a fresh new tune. See how these simple, budget-friendly painting ideas transform nearly every surface in sight.

What We Did

Our challenge: Boost this bedroom on a barely-there budget. What to do? Paint to the rescue! By the tube, can, quart, and gallon, we brushed, sprayed, and stenciled our way to a colorful, sunny view. With large-scale zinnias underfoot and thrifty butterfly artwork, we set a springtime theme.