How-To: Quick Room Refreshes Using Paint

Give any room a new look by embellishing walls, dated furniture, and accessories with a fresh coat of paint.

Dining Room Refresh

A palette of bold colors and do-it-yourself paint projects give this dining room a fresh look. We choose two shades of blue for the table and chairs and created a two-tone effect to add interest to the furniture. Separate the painted and non-painted portions of the chairs and table with painter's tape. Semi-gloss paint works best on furniture because of its easy-to-clean finish, so apply several coats.