We love pretty shiny things!
Since I can’t justify putting an order in for a new gold MacBook I’ll just have to work out my love of all things pretty and shiny in other ways. Luckily, it’s going to be a warm week in Chicago so it’s a perfect excuse to head outdoors with a can of gold spray paint and some desk knick knacks.
Apartment Therapy has put together a list of 20 ways to update your decor. Which ones will you try out?
Use some gold spray paint on shelf brackets like this tutorial from
Lay Baby Lay
This IKEA coffee table got a makeover with some gold spray paint in this tutorial from the
Hunted Interior.
Want to add just a splash of gold? Spray paint the hardware on your dresser with gold details using this tutorial from
My Notting Hill.
No surface is left untouched – grab a can of gold spray paint and dress up your office chair with tips from
Hither and Thither.
This cute faceted lamp got a refresh with some gold spray paint in this tutorial from
Dream A Little Bigger.
Go big and bold with gold spray paint on your shelves as shown in this tutorial from
Dwellings By Devore.
This is a super easy-peasy update using gold spray paint on your frames just like
Bryn Alexandra.
This tutorial uses hot pink paint, tape and gold spray paint to create a pair of gold dipped bar stools from
HoneyBearLane.
Another super easy-peasy update using gold spray paint by
Crab And Fish.
Feeling brave and bold? Use your can of gold spray paint to create a striped fridge using this tutorial from
The Every Girl.
Do your desk accessories need the Midas touch? Try using gold spray paint on some desk dishes using this tutorial from
Homey Oh My.
Even grocery store bouquets will look luxe in a gold dipped look vase. Grab your can of gold spray paint and some tape and try out this tutorial from
Two Twenty One.
Tchockies and other treasures can get a make over using gold spray paint. Try it using this tutorial from from
Hi Sugarplum.
Feeling super crafty and want to take your skills to the next level? Gather your tools and gold spray paint to create an acrylic brass side table from
In My Own Style.
This is the easiest and cheapest gold spray tutorial of them all! Create some shiny pretty stone bookends using this tutorial from
DesignLoveFest.
This bench gets a whole lotta lovin’ with new fabric and gold spray paint. Try it out using this tutorial from
Splendor in Spanglish.
Stacks of drawer organizers don’t need to be boring! Make them as beautiful as they are useful with gold spray paint using this tutorial from
I Heart Organization.
Start your day like the royals do! Create a cool design on the base of your mug using gold spray paint using this tutorial from
The Winthrop Chronicles.
Ever since I realized the wonder that is gold spray paint a few years ago, it’s been one of my favorite things to reach for when I am looking to add that extra special something. Like anything else, moderation is key, but it still surprises me how a little gold can transform the most ordinary things into a sleeker and more sophisticated version of itself. Let these great ideas from around the web inspire you to take a look around your home to see if a little gold can help refresh your beloved items.
(Image credits: Lay Baby Lay; Hunted Interior; My Notting Hill; Hither and Thither; Dream A Little Bigger; Dwellings By Devore; Bryn Alexandra; Apartment Therapy; Crab and Fish; History in High Heels; The Every Girl; Home Oh My; Two Twenty One; Craft Hunter; In My Own Style; DesignLoveFest; I Heart Organizing; The Winthrop Chronicles)
So many projects to try out! Share your DIY golden moments in the comments below.
xo Jennifer
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