Transform Anything! The Power of Paint for DIY Home Decor
Hate the color of a sale item? Don’t ditch it! Paint it! Unleash the transformative power of paint for stunning DIY home decor. Get easy tips & tricks!
This faux plant makeover was a breeze! Thanks to the versatility of Dixie Belle Paints (you know I love them!), I could easily transform it from basement reject to a perfect fit.
New to Dixie Belle Paints? You must see my projects – I use them on everything!
Ever find the perfect item, but the color throws it off? Paint it! I recently overheard a customer struggling with that exact dilemma at a store. Same for me when I spotted this cute faux plant. Ideal for my basement, but the color…well, let’s just say it wasn’t working. But the price? Half off! Score!
Luckily, a little paint was all it took to turn this discount dud into a decorative delight!
The container color in white was nice. I was planning to use it to style our shelves in the basement. This container left as white would look a little lost on an all-white shelf.
We had these custom-built shelves built in the basement. The shelves and shiplap backsplash are both white. The white plant container would get washed out in this backdrop.
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The Power of Paint
I knew this plant container could be easily transformed with some paint. I had the perfect supplies for this beautiful transformation.
- Gilding Wax in Gold by Dixie Belle Paint Company
- Silk All-In-One Mineral Paint in the color Anchor by Dixie Belle Paint Company
- Flat Small (FS) – 1 in. brush by Dixie Belle Paint Company
- Artist Paintbrush
- Ceramic plant container
Let’s Paint
It is amazing how you can do a beautiful transformation with paint within minutes. This project is super easy to do.
The surface of the container was porous. It did not have a slick surface. A perfect surface to paint.
I choose the Silk All-In-One Mineral Paint in the color Anchor. It was a deep beautiful black color. This project only required one coat.
The Silk All-In-One paint has a built-in primer, paint, and top coat. It’s all you need for most projects.
The paint was dried to the touch within 30 minutes.
Adding Gilding Wax
Gilding Wax can be applied using your finger or with an artist paint brush. You can apply it to your hinges on the furniture or as an accent over the paint.
It looks beautiful over furniture pieces that have carvings. You can use your finger to apply the Gold Gilding Wax over the painted surface. The gold looks gorgeous against the deep black color from Anchor.
Styling
PIN IT
What a huge difference the Dixie Bell Paint Company’s products made on this home décor item. The black and gold pops against the white backdrop.
It is the perfect addition to the shelf. The pineapple pops on the shelf.
By painting it, the container looks more high-end. Remember the next time you see something at the thrift store or on clearance at the store, you can always change the color. It is easy to do.
I did this beautiful transformation with paint in a matter of minutes. It went from plain to high-end!
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This simple transformation proves the power of paint! With a little creativity and the right products, you can breathe new life into almost anything. So next time you find a piece with potential but the wrong color, don’t hesitate to grab a paintbrush and unleash your inner artist!
Make it an amazing day, sweet friend.
