I am addicted to DIY spray paint projects! There is something so satisfying about transforming something you would never ever put out in your house into a focal piece that you can’t get enough of.
I mean you can take the ugliest thrift store vase and cover it with white spray paint and you won’t be able to believe its the same item. Don’t believe me? Check out the spray paint projects below using everything from old toys to empty soda bottles for major inspiration that you can try today.
1. Wild Spray Paint Projects with Animals
I could honestly do a whole post on all of the spray paint projects you can do with little animal figurines and a bottle of spray paint. I have done them myself over and over and each time I am shocked by how great they turn out.
Find some old toy animals or pick up some cheap ones at Target or the Dollar Store. Add a coat of gold spray paint and you won’t believe the results. I especially love the candle holder and mason jar topper ideas featured above. (via The Sweetest Occasion)
2. Indoor Herb Garden
Make sure to hold on to your empty tin cans for this adorable indoor herb garden project. You could simply coat them with copper spray paint, but I love the geometric design that she does. The clay labels really complete the look too. Again, these are optional, but I adore them. Make sure to check out her blog for tons of DIY spray paint projects to try. (via Spraypaint & Chardonnay)
3. Metallic Refrigerator Magnet Letters
Most refrigerator doors these days aren’t magnetic, but a cute magnetic memo board is perfect for your office or craft room. And these fun magnetic letters are just what you need to add a playful touch. (via Inspired by Charm)
4. DIY Plastic Bottle Cat Planter
If you took a look at the top picture only would you have ever guessed that this planter is made out of a soda bottle? I certainly wouldn’t. This cute kitty planter is the perfect addition to a set of styled shelves or your bedroom dresser. (via Destination Femme)
5. Chic Desk Accessory Spray Paint Projects
These desk accessories definitely look store bought, but nope! With some tape and a can of gold spray paint you can create endless desk organizers that are oh so chic for a fraction of the price. Once you have styled your own desk, make some for your friends. (via Homey Oh My)
6. Pining Over this Gold Pineapple
This is such a brilliant idea I would never have thought of! In fact, they actually make edible spray paint if you really want to get crazy with some metallic munchies. Pineapples are such an adorable trend. You can find them on just about anything, but did you every think of creating a metallic pineapple centerpiece out of the real thing? Genius. (via Mac & Marlborough)
7. Gold Dipped Wooden Candle
I love the rustic meets glam mashup of these gold dipped wood candles. I can’t wait to try these myself. (via Etsy)
8. White Cutout DIY Spray Paint Vases
I love the use of negative space with these white cutout vases. Another super simple idea for any glass jars or bottles you have laying around your house. Again, just use painter’s tape to block out the area you want, spray, and that’s it! (via Beautylab)
9. DIY Wild Cat Cakestand
Lions, tigers, and cupcakes – oh my! I adore these fun DIY cake stands that would be perfect for the next birthday party you throw. (via A Beautiful Mess)
10. Gold Accent Mug
Jazz up a plain white mug with a touch of gold spray paint. You can do any design: striped, dipped, or geometric. You don’t have to stick to gold either. I personally think metallic options end up looking the best but you could do a color or rose gold would look amazing. (via Poppytalk)
11. Repurposed Colorful Mug Planters
Speaking of spray paint projects with mugs, I love this colorful DIY that repurposes old mugs into succulent planters. Head to the thrift store and pick up an assortment of teacups & mugs. Then, spray paint each a bold color for these eye-catching home accessories. (via @diycrushcity)
12. DIY Spray Painted Leaves
DIY Spray Painted leaves are a perfect addition to your Fall tablescape. No trip to Michael’s needed. Simply head out to the backyard and grab an assortment. Sprinkle on your table or you can even use as an organic display for business cards or a ring dish depending on the type of leaf. Don’t limit yourself to gold either. An amazing copper DIY option is coming up below… (via Avery Street Design)
13. Sea Glass Spray Paint DIYs
Have you seen this stuff before? I hadn’t, and now I can’t wait to go grab some! This Krylon spray in the color sea foam gives any glass jar, vase, or object the appearance of sea glass. I love how she used letter stickers while spray painting to label them too. (via I Spy DIY)
14. DIY Metallic Geometric Sculptures
Have you seen these triangle sculptures all over your Instagram feed? I’m obsessed with them and they look amazing styled with a succulent or ring dish in the middle. All you need is a hot glue gun, some wooden skewers like you use for kebabs, and spray paint. (via The Sweetest Digs)
15. Copper Dipped Vases
A very similar project to the vases up above, but they take on a completely different look with the copper spray paint. I love the warm but industrial look of copper accents. (via Hello Upholstery)
16. Gold Spray Painted Bookends
I love incorporating natural elements into my home decor, so I will definitely be copying these DIY gold rock bookends. So simple and inexpensive, but they look amazing. Make sure to check out the post because it features a cool ombre look you could do as well. They also point out that you could use smaller rocks as paperweights – brilliant. (via Design Love Fest)
17. Upcycled Tire DIY Dog Bed
Had to add this one to our list of DIY spray paint projects because 1) it’s genius and 2) that puppy! Love upcycled projects and this old tire is perfect for a puppy bed, but no one wants a boring black tire around their house. Spray painted hot pink, though? Absolutely! (via @globalrecycling)
18. DIY Ikea Hack Fur Chair
I could do a whole post on DIY Ikea hacks and I think I might. Would you be interested? Anyways, this makeover is incredible. You can take a boring white IKEA chair, spray the legs, and add some white fur. The result is super luxe and expensive looking. (via The Key Item)
19. Metallic Knot Stud Earrings
This DIY project was inspired by a pair of metal Kate Spade earrings. Recreate them for next to nothing using oven-baked clay and metallic spray paint. (via eHow)
20. DIY Gold Memo Board
This gold memo board would be the perfect addition to your office on any budget. Add cute colorful binder clips to add notes and photos. Make the whole thing in minutes for less than $15! (via Made Up Style)
21. $5 Glam Jewelry Holder
This gold hand is a fabulous accessory for your makeup vanity or bathroom counter. It looks super expensive, but it only cost $3! Amazing! This is definitely a DIY project worth the time and (almost no) money. (via House of Jade Interiors)
22. 5-Minute Copper Pots
This beyond easy DIY takes 5 minutes or less AND saves you the price of a pot. Simply spray the ugly black plastic pot that your succulents come in with copper spray paint. Ugly no more! It is instantly transformed into this expensive accent piece. I love so many of this blog’s DIYs, so make sure to check them out. (via Poppytalk)
23. DIY Action Figure Lamp
This project is so unique and genius! People’s creativity really blows me away sometimes. This would be perfect for a kid’s room, but also just as a really unique home accent if you aren’t afraid of being different. Personally, I can’t get enough of it.
24. Upcycled Toy Car Mirror
Now for one more repurposing old toys idea for our list of DIY spray paint projects. This is brilliant because at first glance it just looks like ornate metal, but when you look closer you see that it is a bunch of little toy race cars framing the mirror. So creative! (via)
25. Industrial Chic Cement Planters
This is another DIY project on my short list. I love the industrial chic look of cement planters. Then, adding these bold colors to them makes them even more swoon-worthy. Follow their Instagram for endless cement planter inspiration, and stay tuned for our DIY Planters post coming soon. (via @canvasandchalk)
26. Colorful Statement Staples
I am all about the little details that make things special. Something about a colored staple that totally spruces up a boring print out. The picture above uses a paint pen, but you can easily do the same with spray paint. Just do a quick coat so there isn’t excess to make them stick together. Rose gold or hot pink staples – you decide. This is especially perfect if you work in a creative industry. (via Twig & Thistle)
27. DIY Pink Elephant Bookends
I mentioned at the beginning how many spray painted animal projects there were that I adore; here is another! These DIY pink elephant bookends are the perfect pop of color your shelves need. I couldn’t find the original tutorial for the ones pictured, but here is an almost tutorial one from a blog I love. (via Pinterest)
28. Gold Candle Holder Made of Spoons
I love when I see a project and am shocked when I found out how it was made of everyday objects. These upcycle DIY projects are my favorite kind. Your guests will never guess that this glam candle holder was made of plastic spoons. (via Petite Candela)
29. Metallic Christmas Light Garland
I love Christmas lights’ glow at night, but during the day that boring green or white wire can really be unappealing. So, I love this spray paint hack, which instantly turns them into a Christmas light garland I want to have up any time of the day. (via Landeelu)
30. DIY Tropical Welcome Mat
This DIY spray painted doormat will take you back to your last tropical vacay for a moment everytime you see it. I love the fun pink color and leaf design. (via Enthralling Gumption)
31. Metallic Leaf Garland
Can you already see this gorgeous copper leaf garland hanging on your Fall mantle? I know I can! (via Nicest Things)
32. DIY Faux Milk Glass Vases
We talked about how spray paint can instantly transform the most boring vase into an accessory you can’t wait to display, and these are a perfect example. Add a puff paint design before spray painting for great texture that mimics milk glass. (via PS I Made This)
33. Oh So Sweet Honey Jar Vase
This is one of the first spray paint projects that I came across on Pinterest and really made me fall in love with spray painting DIYs. Spray paint an empty honey bottle for this home decor piece that is so playful and fun. You are guaranteed to constantly get comments on it. (via PopSugar)
34. DIY Lego Head Jars
Speaking of fun & playful, these adorable DIY lego jars are perfect for a kid’s playroom, craft room or lego themed party. Just spray paint some jars you find at the dollar store yellow, add a face with Sharpie, and you will have these unique accessories you won’t see anywhere else. (via Beau-coup)
35. Rose Gold Mini Pumpkin Planters
Gosh, I could go on for days with DIY spray paint projects but here is our final idea for this post. Perfect for a posh Halloween party’s place settings, check out these rose gold succulent planters. So simple and cheap. Make sure to pin to your Halloween Pinterest board. (via Oleander & Palm)
Which one of these DIY spray paint projects are you most excited to try?
