Everyday Items Go Glossy and Glam
Get inspired to give your mantel, door, table or ceiling a chic and shiny new look
For a sophisticated upgrade that won’t break the bank, consider introducing high-gloss paint to your interiors. Anything from a coffee table to your walls will experience an instant transformation under the guise of this shiny and chic choice — and with the right prep, a little patience and a free weekend, you can even make some of these changes yourself.
Wondering what pieces of yours might benefit from high-gloss paint? Check out the following photos to see where fellow Houzz members have introduced a little shine.
Wondering what pieces of yours might benefit from high-gloss paint? Check out the following photos to see where fellow Houzz members have introduced a little shine.
Coffee table. Punch up your living room with a high-gloss painted coffee table. Really make it stand out by choosing a contrasting color for your wall. Your guests may actually feel guilty sticking their feet on something this lovely.
Console. Consoles are often found in hallways, and hallways are a great spot to have a little fun with decor. A console in glossy paint will add a little eye-catching pizzazz for those walking through.
Lamp. Lamps are not just for light; they’re also an opportunity to play up your overall scheme. Have an old lamp that you feel is lacking in style? Give it a quick coat of high-gloss paint for a piece that will stand on its own.
Side table. If you’ve got a fairly monochromatic color scheme going in your seating area, add a some texture by transforming the side table with high-gloss paint. The mix of this sophisticated piece with bamboo furniture is very modern-retro.
Mantle. Up the ante of your fireplace with a sophisticated, shiny mantle. This is particularly chic in this rustic living room, and the interaction between the contrasting red of the sofa and green of the mantle ignites the individual colors.
Knickknacks. Have a few cool pieces you’ve picked up at flea markets that you’ve been meaning to touch up? Give them the ultimate makeover with high-gloss paint. Choose an unexpected shade, and you’ll have instant conversation pieces.
Bathroom mirror. Change the look and feel of your bathroom with a coat of high-gloss paint on the frame of your mirror. Guests will be too busy admiring your paint job to worry about their lipstick.
Kitchen cabinets. Tired of your cabinetry? Slap on some shine! The cost will be much friendlier to your pocketbook, and the new look will be transformative.
Accent chair. Emphasize the “accent” in your accent chair by choosing a high-gloss paint. Choose a bright color so it really pops.
Bathroom vanity. You don’t need a super fancy vanity if you have a can of high-gloss paint nearby. The paint itself will make it both fancy and timeless.
Ceiling. Add an element of shine to the ceiling as well. Don’t feel like you always have to go with a vibrant color; high-gloss white is just as sophisticated.
Front door. Nothing provides an enticing welcome like a front door painted in high-gloss red paint. That said, it’s time to get out your paint brushes!
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