8. Paint old furniture with white
Ranking based on materials needed: 9
Ranking based on time to finish: 8
Average ranking: 8.5
White can make anything chic. Do you have an old chair in your basement? Repaint it with white and place it in your living room again! Position your newly painted white furniture in a prime spot as an accent to your home. It will just take you around 30 minutes to finish this project. Repaint old bar stools, tables or console with white and have an instant shabby chic home! Of course, the more furniture you paint the more time it will require.