If you’re not ready to commit to painting your walls, you can still update your home by painting select pieces of furniture. Be sure to check out our guide on how to paint furniture before you get started. Chalk-style paint is one of our favorite tools to use when it comes to painting furniture. The matte finish and mixing of colors can make even a brand new piece of furniture look like an amazing vintage find. Feeling ambitious? You could even take your project one step further with these tips on how to distress your furniture.
Artist Annie Sloan originally trademarked the term "Chalk Paint®" for her eponymous line of decorative paints in 1990, but you can buy similar products today from companies like Valspar, Rust-Oleum, and DecoArt or through retailers like Amazon and Home Depot. Scroll through the gallery to shop some of our favorite shades.
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Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan in Napoleonic Blue
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Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan in Napoleonic Blue