6 DIYs That Prove Black Paint Makes Every Piece of Furniture Look More Expensive

A pair of beat up wicker chairs from Craigslist add character and texture to an outdoor living area after receiving a coat of black paint.

A wash of spray paint takes a $25 eBay lamp from wishy-washy brown to sleek and modern black.

A $100 Craigslist armoire looks anything but basic after being painted black and accented with leather pulls.

A free hand-me-down bed gets a stylish makeover courtesy of black spray paint.

Black doors are a stark and beautiful contrast to the creamy red of this home's exterior.

The scuffs on a pair of $2 chairs scavenged at the local Habitat For Humanity ReStore are the reason to update them by sanding, patching, and coating in glossy black. Now they crown the two ends of the table.