5 Things to Paint To Spice Up Your Home Today

Let’s do this! We all know everyone craves a sprinkle of novelty in their living space now and then, and without having to do a full renovation. There’s a superhero option just waiting in the wings: paint!

Painting is very transformative, and painting different aspects of your home – both inside and out – can breath new life into familiar spaces. So get ready to roll up your sleeves and read the 5 simple things you can paint to spice up your home today.

Let’s Start Painting These 5 Parts of Your Home

1. Your Front Door – Your Entrance, Your Statement

Never ever underestimate the allure of a well-dressed entryway. The front door always sets the tone for your visitors. If you shift around its colour a bit from a mundane shade to something bold and bright, you can make it stand out, and showcase your personality before anyone even steps inside.

• Try this out: Shades like turquoise, crimson, or even sunny yellow warm and welcoming and definite conversation starters!

Remember with any exterior painting job, you need to select the right paint that’s made for the outdoors. Here’s a list of the different types of paints and when to use them. 

2. Your Kitchen Cabinets: Turn them From Drab to Fab

Stand back and take a good look at your kitchen. Does it feel like it’s lost its zest? Are the cabinets crying out for a makeover?

Completely overhauling your kitchen cabinets can be a mighty task, but what about a simple paint job? That’s doable right?

Switching from a dated wood finish or an old bland colour, to something more vibrant can lift the moon in the kitchen drastically.

• Try This Combo: Tryi pairing cool grey cabinets with bright, white walls for a touch of elegance, or go for deep navy blue cabinets in a predominantly white kitchen for a fun and dynamic contrast.

3. The Accent Walls: Dare to be Dramatic

We love accent walls. An accent wall can act like a giant piece of art by creating an interesting focal point that captures attention and really sets the mood. You can pain the accent wall in the living room, bedroom, hallway, bathroom, staircase, or even the kitchen.

Painting the one wall a different colour from the other walls can add depth and a new found interest to a space. This trick highlights architectural features and give an interesting illusion of receding walls.

• Colours to Consider: You can try emerald green, deep burgundy, or bright yellow – or if you’re feeling particularly adventurous, a tasteful splash of black matte or dark brown!

4. Pain the Patio Furniture: Outdoor Vibrance

Your outdoor space deserves love, too but first and foremost, get the right paint for patio furniture – you want it to last.

If you have wooden, plastic or metal patio furniture that has seen better days, go ahead and spruce it up! Use some weatherproof paint and consider using bright colours that can breathe new life into your outdoor gatherings,

A new coating of paint will make your backyard feel like a new, lively, and inviting extension of your home.

• Seasonal Shades: For summer think beach vibes – blues, greens, and yellows. If you have a set for autumn, paint them a warmer tone like reds, oranges, and brown.

5. Stair Risers: Step Up Your Game

Ah the staircase – one of the best accent walls a home has, and the best wall to experiment with.

If you have a staircase you can also paint the stair risers (the vertical parts between each step) to create a fantastic and interesting contrast that adds colour and pattern to an often-overlooked area of the home.

From solid colours and ombré shades to stenciled patterns or hand-painted designs, the options with staircase painting are endless.

Pattern Ideas with Geometric Designs, Floral Themes, or even a Rainbow Cascade—the Sky’s the Limit!

Painting can be a job that takes a few weekends but the project pays off in heaps of compliments and comfort.

Remember, the colours you surround yourself with and the designs you choose will influence your mood and thoughts, so carefully choose hues, colours and design that reflect the vibe you want to regularly live in.

So, are you ready to wield that paintbrush and make a change? If so, feel free to reach out to Brant Heritage Painting for some ideas! We’d be happy to help and love to hear from you!