5 Awesome updates you can do with spray paint

Nightstand blues

Those twin nightstands that stand guard next to your bed are looking anything but stately lately. Wood is a great medium for using spray paint, with very little prep involved. Because it's porous, wood should be sealed with a coat of aerosol primer before painting. Consider a bright shade that complements your room decor but really pops, like turquoise or tangerine.

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Picture this

One of the most common household decor items that can feel outdated is the picture frame. Styles change every few years, and we wind up with a drawer full of outdated frames. Why just let them collect dust? Give your frames a new life with spray paint. Use frames of different sizes and styles and paint them all the same color, or group frames in complementary colors together for a whole wall of color.

Hardware update

Metal finishes come in and out of fashion every few years. Your kitchen hardware may still be in great shape, but the color isn't. A little bit of prep is involved, but spray paint gives a great finish to metal hardware like drawer pulls, door knobs and switch plates. You may need to sand, apply a primer and possibly wire-brush the surface before spray painting, but the results will be amazing.

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Light up your light fixtures

Chandeliers and ceiling fans can be a focal point in a room — not so good if they look dated. Change up your light fixture with a refreshing coat of white, or a daring pop of color like red. Even table lamps deserve a second chance to shine. Not only can you change up your lamp base, but many lampshades will really perk up with a simple coat of spray paint. Whether you choose a soft white or a bright yellow, your lamps will no longer hide in the background.