White Painted Furniture
From modern farmhouse to shabby chic, white painted furniture has a timeless look with a beautiful touch that can bring life to any home.
Painting furniture gives homeowners an opportunity to express their own unique style while still having the benefit of the clean, crisp look of white.
For those looking for inspiration in transforming their furniture with a quality white finish, here are some creative ideas to get you started on your next DIY project.
Whether it’s an antique china cabinet, vintage dresser, or an old side table, painting furniture white offers a clean look and allows the opportunity to use bright accent colors, such as blues, greens, and yellows.
It also adds depth when combined with textured finishes like distressed and antiqued pieces.
No matter what your style, white painted furniture is sure to bring a beautiful touch to any home.
How to Paint Furniture White
Whether you’re giving a dresser or an old dining chair new life, there are a few key steps you should follow for the best results.
Painting furniture white is a little more time-consuming and tedious than painting with other colors because it is a light color.
So, expect to paint more coats, and possible stains in your paint unless you use the proper primer.
So, check out this makeover on painting furniture white so you know exactly what to do when painting your dresser white.
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How do you make white painted furniture look distressed?
I love a good piece of furniture painted white and distressed on the edges.
The bright white against the dark wood stain underneath is the perfect pair.
My favorite way to distress painted furniture is by using 220 grit sandpaper to lightly sand off the paint.
Learn how to Distress Furniture: 6 Techniques Anyone Can Do here.
More Resources
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White Painted Furniture
With the help of some basic painting tools and supplies, you can create beautiful furniture makeovers. Get ready for some serious inspiration as you browse through this list of white painted furniture ideas!
Chalk Paint Furniture White
Chalk paint is a great way to revive old, tired furniture. Grab your supplies and get started with this stunning white chalk painted furniture tutorial!
White Faux Bamboo Dresser
Follow these steps and you can achieve this classic and timeless look that will never go out of style.
How to Paint Furniture High Gloss
Don't be intimidated by the thought of painting furniture in high gloss. In this tutorial, we'll show you how easy it is to achieve a beautiful and sleek finish.
Pure White Buffet Makeover
This tutorial will show you how to achieve a bright and beautiful pure white finish on your next project.
Painting a Dresser White
Create a sleek, durable finish on your dresser with ease! All you need is a good primer and paint to begin painting your dresser white.
Two-Toned Wood Dresser Makeover
This look is perfect for those who want the natural beauty of wood with a little bit of paint, but with a more minimalistic and contemporary feel.
Painting Furniture White
If you're planning to paint your furniture white, this comprehensive guide will take you through the entire process, from start to finish.
White Campaign Dresser
This tutorial will show you how to restore a painted dresser with a damaged wood veneer using paint, simple tools, and materials.
How to Paint a Dresser White
If you're considering painting your dresser white but don't know where to start, we'll show you how to do it in these simple steps!
Farmhouse White Painted Dresser
Here's how to get that farmhouse look on your white dresser without the worry of potential bleed through.
DIY Raised Stencil on Furniture
Tired of the same dull look for your furniture? This technique will give you a distinct finish that will make your painted furniture stand out from the rest.
Midcentury Modern Painted Dresser
Avoid mistakes when painting furniture - follow these simple steps to generate a magnificent, durable finish each and every time!
Painted Shiplap Coffee Table
Create your own version of this painted coffee table with our detailed painting techniques from this post.
Drop Cloth Painted Dresser
Check out this MCM dresser makeover that is sure to inspire you! This neutral tone is perfect for home décor.
Antique China Hutch Makeover
With just a little paint and stain, you can achieve an entirely new look for your china hutch with this step-by-step guide.
White Chalky Paint Dresser Makeover
If you're looking for an easy way to give your furniture a quick makeover, white chalk paint is the way to go. Look at this great transformation!
How to Spray Paint a Dresser with Chalk Paint
Here's how to spray paint a dresser with chalk paint for an easy, fast transformation!
Painting Furniture With Milk Paint
Transform your outdated furniture into something unique and stylish using milk paint with this tutorial!
White Farmhouse Tables
Add some character to your home decor and achieve the perfect rustic look for your white furniture by following this guide.
Paint a Nightstand White
Paint furniture white for a fresh, new look, and learn how to add some fun patterns and colors with this tutorial.
DIY Card Catalog Dresser Makeover
With simple tools and new hardware, you can transform a chest of drawers like this one into a beautiful DIY card catalog dresser!
Refinished Media Console
If your media console is starting to look a little dated, you can refinish it with white chalk paint. Just follow this process and make it look new again!
Paint Fabric With Chalk Paint
Check out this step-by-step tutorial on how to paint fabric with chalk paint. The result is totally worth it!
Painting White Furniture Without Bleed Through
Avoid bleed through on your next projects and get perfectly white painted furniture every time.
Farmhouse Industrial Coffee Table
This white painted coffee table is the perfect finishing touch for your farmhouse industrial style living room.
China Cabinet Makeover
The white paint made this farmhouse china cabinet makeover beautiful!
How to Paint Furniture White
Find the confidence to tackle painting furniture in this popular farmhouse color by reading through this post!
White Painted Night Table
This night table needed a modern touch. Here's how Christy achieved a smooth, elegant white paint finish.
Painted White China Hutch
Learn how to avoid brush strokes and get the perfect coat of paint every time on your white painted furniture by following this step-by-step tutorial.
Drum Table Makeover
If you're looking for a low-cost, easy way to upgrade an old piece of furniture, this drum table makeover is the answer! With only a few basic steps, you can give your drum table a great facelift.
Antique Serpentine Dresser Makeover
Follow these simple steps to give your dresser a simple white paint job and distress for a shabby look.
Vintage China Cabinet Makeover
Check out these tips for painting furniture in a perfect white finish. This method is straightforward and will help you save time and money.
Modern Bassett Dresser Makeover
Consider giving your dresser a two-tone makeover for a fresh modern look with just a few coats of white paint.
Nightstand Chalk Paint Tutorial
In this tutorial, learn how to get a distressed look on your painted white nightstand furniture for a beautiful, timeless finish.
White Dresser Makeover
If you don't want off-white, check out this stunning, no-undertone white dresser makeover.
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