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

Updated on 10/15/2016 at 1:15 PM

When scouring for secondhand home finds, it's easy to be off put by a scratch, ding, or downright ugly hue — but if the bones of the piece are good, then it could be a candidate for this amazing hack: paint it black. That's right, it really is that simple. Black paint (or spray paint, as the case may be) makes every item of decor and furniture look more stylish, high-end, and expensive. Don't believe us? Check out how black paint transformed the six items ahead.

Wicker Chairs

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.

Lamp

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

Armoire

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

Headboard

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

Doors

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

Dining Chairs

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.