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5 household objects that could use a coat of paint this weekend

Breathe new life into old furniture and homewares.

Do you have a whole heap of household bits and bobs, or old furniture and homewares, sitting around your home that have seen better days? Instead of throwing everything out, or donating it, why not upcycle it and extend the life of your furniture and homewares?

A quick and easy way to add a bit of panache to tired objects is with a coat of paint, and you’l be surprised by all the things paint can jazz up. We’ve got your weekend craft project sorted!

Dining tables and chairs

Got an old timber dining table an chairs that look lacklustre? Spruce them up with a coat of white paint!

Planter boxes

Add colour to your garden with a slick of paint on planter boxes.

Old wrought iron furniture

Old, wrought iron or metal furniture can date quickly. Breathe new life into an old setting with a coat of outdoor paint.

Ceramics

Salvage old vases, vessels and pots by repainting them in trendy colours and creative finishes.

Wooden dinnerware

Serving spoons, mixing spoons and other timber kitchen utensils can be given a makeover by dipping the handles in paint for a fresh new look.

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