We might be a little obsessed with gold spray paint. Ok, maybe A LOT obsessed. Whether you want to update a piece of furniture or add some glam to a thrift-store find, spray paint is just the thing for a quick and easy DIY. And speaking of quick and easy, have you ever come across an IKEA hack that you loved and then realized it would take the whole weekend (including your Sunday Funday) to finish? If you want to work a one-off miracle for your IKEA finds, look no further than these 20 expensive-looking, budget-friendly IKEA hacks that were done using nothing more than a coat or two of gold spray paint.
1. Golden Lighting: Normally a golden desk lamp could set you back quite a bit, but with a touch of gold spray paint, you can add some style and class to your workspace for just a few dollars. (via Pennies for a Fortune)
2. Gilded Campaign Nightstand: White and gold will never go out of style, and we think the extra effort to paint the top of the nightstand gold is absolutely worth it. (via Style Me Pretty)
3. Dressed Up Dresser: Switch up a boring IKEA dresser with a bold, gold geometric shape. (via Camille Styles)
4. Geometric Lamp: Add some personality to a clear glass IKEA lamp by putting a geometric spin on the classic, gold-dipped look. (via Sewing in No Man’s Land)
5. Gilded Desk: Looking for a new desk? Well, maybe you should head to the hardware store for some gold paint instead of shelling out for a brand-new expensive desk. (via The Lifestyle Directory)
6. Gold Shelves: Whether you’re adding open shelves to your kitchen or dressing up some shelves you already have, the answer is definitely gold hardware. (via Design Manifest)
7. Side Tables: Why spend a fortune on side tables when you could update a pair of these IKEA tables for about the cost of a latte? (via Oh My Dear)
8. Touched With Gold: Proof that a little paint can go a long way, just adding gold knobs and painting the legs and base of this IKEA dresser gives it that Scandinavian-glam look we love. (via Smitten Studio)
9. Gilded Bookshelves: No one will ever guess where you got this pretty little number after you coat it in gold. (via Style Me Pretty)
10. Patterned Side Table: Play with pattern by adding some tape designs to a side table before attacking it with gold spray paint. (via Dwell Beautiful)
11. Magazine Holders: Instead of spending a fortune on updating your workspace, just pick up a can of gold paint and go to town on all your existing desk and storage supplies. (via Homey, Oh My)
12. Open Shelving: Jump on the open-shelving trend with some stylish gold-painted IKEA hardware and any rustic plank pieces you can get your hands on. (via Lay Baby Lay)
13. Pendant Lamps: You may not think adding gold paint to the inside of a lampshade is that impressive, but you’ll be amazed how much more stylish and elegant even a simple IKEA shade looks with this luxe update. (via Lulus)
14. Office Chair Chic: Isn’t it amazing how the simplest update like gold instead of silver can make this IKEA swivel chair look like a completely new piece of furniture? It’s a stylish piece of furniture that you definitely won’t mind having in your workspace. (via Hither and Thither)
15. Rustic Glam: Whether you need extra shelves in the kitchen, studio or office, you can’t go wrong with some gold-painted IKEA brackets and a couple pieces of rustic, unfinished wood. (via Houzz)
16. Dream Office: Anyone else insanely jealous of this workspace? Even though the DIY suggests gold leaf, we think a solid coat of gold spray paint would look just as good. (via Style Me Pretty)
17. Wall Sconce: Silver lighting is nice, but nothing beats that soft golden glow for a cozy and feminine look in the bedroom. (via Dwellings by Devore)
18. Golden Lamp: Basically any lamp looks better in gold — or copper, if you’re more into that shade. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, add some fun dashes of paint to the shade. (via Pennies for a Fortune)
19. Striped Candles: Technically this DIY calls for gold tape. But since it still only requires one item (another one of our faves: washi tape), we decided it still deserves to be included. (via Kristi Murphy)
20. Bar Cart: A bar cart is already a pretty chic item. Paint it gold to really take it over the top. (via Blush and Jelly)
What IKEA items have you updated using only gold paint? Share your projects and photos in the comments below!
It can be intimidating to step out on your own and build a business from the ground up. As part of our collaboration with Office Depot, we're talking with Selfmade alum and solopreneur Colette Lawrence, the faith-based motivator and relationship builder behind The M.E.E. Movement, about ways in which women in business can find success.
B + C: How did you know M.E.E. Movement was your business to start?
The M.E.E Movement represents motivation, empowerment, and encouragement for women. It is what represents me. I did not know at first that it was my business to start, but then the thought of monetizing what I loved came to me. It scared me, however. I registered the business in July 2020 and have been slowly building my wings since.
B + C: What's one strategy that's helped you start your business?
Thinking through and researching what the requirements are to start my business, and then asking questions of people who are in the business. Not all advice worked; however, it helped me to figure out what I needed to do and not to do.
B + C: Did you always know life coaching would be your entrepreneurial path?
(Smiles) No, I did not. I 'stumbled" on it. I knew that people were always coming to me for advice and I found that I loved having conversations with them, especially with women, young and old.
B + C: What was your most valuable takeaway from Selfmade?
My most valuable takeaway was the first day of training: Get out of your own way. There were a lot of great moments and important takeaways from every presenter. However, getting out of my own way, pushing past doubts, was for me my most valuable takeaway. Doing something that I had never done before took courage. If I do not focus on what is happening with me mentally then I cannot deliver to my clients successfully.
B + C: What's one piece of advice you would give to female entrepreneurs on the brink of starting?
Get out of your head. You have something to offer. You have what you need to succeed so go ahead and do it.
B + C: How do you stay motivated?
I stay motivated by listening to music and listening to motivational speakers, and sometimes someone will just reach out and talk about the impact that I made in their life. That adds the extra juice or sauce I need to pummel through the day.
B + C: What's your best organizational tip?
Keep a diary and journal. It's the best way for me to keep organized and it also provides a source motivation as I record not only my "losses" but my wins as well.
B + C: Who inspires you in the entrepreneurial space?
Shirley Toliver – She motivates and empowers and makes me always want to show up.
B + C: What has receiving the Office Depot scholarship to Selfmade done to help you start or grow your business?
The scholarship was a blessing in that all the areas that were covered offered valuable information that I needed, from social media to HR. As a new business owner, I needed to know this to increase my own personal awareness in what it takes to run a successful business. The candidness of the presenters made it easy to see myself in their shoes and helped me to realize that I can also get there.
Thanks Colette! You can follow The M.E.E. Movement on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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