Many people have furniture at home that was lovingly acquired but has become worn, dented, or outdated in style over the years. Instead of buying completely new pieces, you can give old furniture a new life with furniture paint. It is a simple and cost-effective way to bring a fresh look to your home while also saving the environment by not throwing away usable items.

Furniture paint is easy to use even for beginners and doesn't require complicated tools. Additionally, the Frenchic Paint® color range is wide, giving free rein to update your decor. In this blog, we go through the most popular DIY projects with furniture paint, provide practical tips, and take a look at current trends.

Why choose furniture paint?

Furniture paint is designed to withstand heavy use, so it also resists bumps, abrasion, and wiping. Additionally, Frenchic Paint® furniture paints are odorless and fast-drying, making painting pleasant even indoors.

Good reasons to choose Frenchic Paint® furniture paint:

• No primer needed – saves time and effort.

• Durable for everyday use – suitable for doors, cabinet doors, tabletops, chairs.

• Versatile shades and gloss levels – from matte to semi-glossy.

• Easy to apply with a brush or roller – even beginners succeed.

Inspiring DIY projects with furniture paint

1. Kitchen cabinets – renovation on a small budget

Getting a new kitchen can cost tens of thousands of euros, but by painting the cabinets you renew the space at a fraction of the cost. You only need a good detergent, light sanding, and the right furniture paint.

Classic choices are various shades of white, but more and more people choose bolder colors like deep green, blue-gray, or even black. The result is amazing, as the kitchen looks new without heavy renovation.

2. Dressers, sideboards, and cabinets

Many find an old dresser at a flea market with potential, but the color is faded or wrong for their own decor. By painting it, you get a unique interior element. You can try, for example, a two-tone design: paint the frame light and the drawers dark, or combine a neutral shade with a bold accent color.

3. Tables and chairs – everyday utensils renewed

Dining tables and spindle-back chairs wear out quickly, but furniture paint gives them a new surface. Trendy shades include matte black, dark blue, and muted beige. If you want a rustic look, you can lightly sand the painted surface at the edges after drying to create a worn, vintage-style look.

4. Children's room furniture

Recycle and save. Furniture in the children's room is put to the test: it gets drawn on, leaned against, and bumped. That's why washable and wear-resistant furniture paints are the best choice. Pastel colors suit a calming sleeping area well, while bright shades encourage play. One popular idea is to paint, for example, a toy box with a fun color that brightens the whole room.

5. Garden and terrace furniture

Furniture paint is not limited to indoor use only. Many products are also suitable for outdoor use, as long as you choose a weather-resistant option. An old garden bench or terrace table quickly becomes fresh again. Bold colors, such as bright blue or red, stand out beautifully against a green background. The Al Fresco shades from the Frenchic Paint® range are designed to harmonize beautifully in gardens, in the British style. 

Practical easy tips for success with Frenchic Paint® paints

• Always clean the surface thoroughly: grease, dust, and dirt weaken paint adhesion.

• Light sanding helps especially if the furniture has a glossy or lacquered surface.

• Use quality tools – a good brush or foam roller makes the finish neat.

• Paint at least two coats 

• Let dry properly before the next coat and before use.

Trends in furniture painting

DIY projects made with furniture paint follow interior trends. In recent years, especially the following have emerged:

• Matte surfaces and wonderfully muted shades that bring a natural, soft look.

• Dark kitchen – black or deep blue cabinets combined with brass handles.

• Contrasts – a neutral main color combined with a surprisingly bold detail, such as colorful cabinet interiors.

• Vintage and worn look – light sanding of the paint surface gives the furniture an antique feel.

Do it yourself, recycle, and save! 

DIY projects with Frenchic Paint® furniture paint are one of the easiest ways to refresh your home's look. You can get a new kitchen without renovation, turn flea market finds into interior gems, and create colorful, practical furniture for the children's room. Furniture paint is easy to use, affordable, and durable, allowing you to make big changes with little effort.

So if you're wondering what to do with worn-out furniture, give them a new chance with a brush and paint – the result might pleasantly surprise you.

Explore Frenchic Paint® furniture paints and find the right shades for your projects!