Crafty Captain
  • Home Upgrades
  • Style
  • Advice
  • Crafts
Home Upgrades

5 Painting Projects That Will Improve ANY Room

August 24, 2023 · 7 min read
painting projects
Photo by New Africa from Shutterstock

2. Shelves and bookcases

Bookcases, shelves, and other pieces of furniture that can hold things were extremely popular a few years ago. And they are truly useful. The only drawback would be that they can collect clutter and dust if you don’t clean often enough.

If you feel like you have a lot of shelves and think that they are old and out of style, you can try the painting projects again. Look around you. What colors are on your walls? Do you like their color? If yes, try to paint your shelves and bookcases in an accent color that will pop out and give life to your room again.

You should consider every detail in your room. The color of the curtains, the color of the pillows, and all the artwork you have hung on your walls—all of it matters. Then try to choose a color that works with all of them.

If you have more bookcases, what you can do is paint the interior, the part that is in the back. This is the easiest way you can add some personality to your home. All objects must be removed from the bookcases in order to prepare them for painting. The surface should then be lightly sanded. Then add a thin layer of primer, let it dry, and lastly, apply the paint.

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6

Share this article

Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Email

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Most Popular

  • Small stone patio at dusk with wooden privacy fence, string lights, bamboo planter, and a wooden table with a mug.
    9 Exterior Ideas That Make a Small Patio Feel Private September 30, 2026
  • Cozy basement living room with a sectional sofa, coffee table, lit candle, warm lamps, and framed art.
    7 Decor Choices That Make a Basement Feel Less Like Storage September 25, 2026
  • Deep blue door frame and baseboards contrasting with cream walls in a sunlit room with herringbone wood floors.
    7 Paint Colors That Make Trim and Molding Pop September 17, 2026
  • A person rubs paste wax onto a polished wooden credenza using a white cloth, near a brush and paint cans.
    5 Types of Furniture You Should Never Paint September 15, 2026

Trending

  1. 1 8 Home Items You Should Throw Away After 50
  2. 2 Want To Be Happy? Throw Out These 8 House Items!
  3. 3 9 Clever Garage Organization Ideas That’ll Free Up a Parking Spot
  4. 4 10 Common Cleaning Mistakes That Promote Germ Growth
  5. 5 10 Best Dollar Store Hacks You Need to Try for Your Home

Newsletter

Weekly DIY tips in your inbox.

Related Articles

gutters

Gutters 101: 6 Tips for Resolving Easy Gutter Issues

Solve your gutter issues today! Gutters are always there; any home has them, but no…

Read More →
A luxurious DIY backyard patio at dusk featuring a floating deck, a modern fire pit with white gravel, and a lit pergola.

10 DIY Outdoor Upgrades That Feel High-End

Transform your backyard with 10 high-end DIY outdoor upgrades. Discover expert tips for patio improvement…

Read More →
tiles, floor

6 Great Ways to Upgrade Your Flooring (Without Replacing It)

Have you been thinking about changing your floors, but without changing the current tiles you…

Read More →
deck

Building a Deck MIGHT Bring the Police to Your Door

Do you want to build a deck? Think about it before you start DIYing! For…

Read More →
landscaping

Here’s Your Best Guide to Landscaping for Beginners (6 Tips)

Have you ever tried landscaping? A stunning home starts with a gorgeous garden, and as…

Read More →
cabinet hardware kitchen cabinet

8 Kitchen Cabinet Styles You Should Try

Since a wall full of cabinets makes up around a quarter of many kitchens, new…

Read More →
cabinet

5 Easy Small Kitchen Cabinet Hacks to Put Every Inch to Good Use

Save more space with nonstick stackable cookware sets When it comes to cookware, most of…

Read More →
walls

9 Ways to Create Gorgeous Accent Walls in Any Room

A wall that stands out from all the rest by having a different color, tint,…

Read More →
item

8 Home Items You Should Throw Away After 50

2. Old hairbrushes I used to think that if I constantly cleaned my hairbrushes with…

Read More →

Crafty Captain

the DIY ship hasn't sailed yet!

Inedit Agency S.R.L.
Bucharest, Romania

contact@craftycaptain.com

Explore

  • Contact
  • Editorial Policy
  • Advertiser Disclosure
  • FAQ
  • Subscribe
  • Unsubscribe
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Disclaimer
  • Do not sell my personal information
  • Request to Know
  • Request to Delete
  • CA Private Policy

Categories

  • Advice
  • Bathroom
  • Bedroom
  • Crafts
  • Decorations
  • Garden
  • Home Upgrades
  • House
  • Inspiration
  • Kitchen
  • Living room
  • Plants
  • Renovate
  • Style
  • Tips
  • Tools
  • Vintage

© 2026 Crafty Captain. All rights reserved.