Never let the colour of a lamp dissuade you from carrying it home.

Produce a Neon Animal Garland Combine two hot trends having an easy-to-create creature garland. Erin Loechner of Design for Mankind purchased toy dinosaurs at a discount store, painted them in different neon colors, subsequently attached twine and hangers for a cute kids' room accent.

Make DIY Contemporary Art Brilliant strokes of pink inside this painting create high-contrast play against pristine white walls and credenza in this area made by Tara Benet. Catch a canvas and some brightly-hued leftover paint and create this look at home.

Add Stripes to a Staircase Take a cue from designers Cortney and Robert Novogratz: They painted candy-hued stripes on a plain white staircase to put in a touch of whimsy and fun.

Revamp a Lawn Sale Dresser Give a yard sale dresser a brand-new look (and cover up imperfections) with only a little bit of paint. Clean up the drawers, then put them apart and paint the hardware, sides and top with one hue. Get the full how-to from HGTV Magazine.

Modernize a Traditional Brass Chandelier All it requires to change a classic brass chandelier from fussy and appropriate to practical, fresh and fun? You guessed it : A coat of paint.

Paint Thrift Store Candlesticks Bring outdated or tarnished gold candlesticks up-to-date tv installation wall mount service . readily, by adding a coating of paint. For a thoroughly modern look, add candles at same hue as your paint like HGTV Magazine did this.

Modernize Drapery Rods You do not need to break your budget to create a whole new window treament look. Paint basic metal drapery rings and sticks bright white, then thread cheap, patterned sheers.

Create a Faux Stair Runner Give a simple white staircase a whole new character by creating a faux runner. Paint the outer edges, add stripes and stamp Xs and Os on the risers to get a new, whimsical look. Get the full how-to at DIYNetwork.com.

Add Color to some Tired Coat Rack Perk up the entryway with a bright shot of colour. You'll love hanging your hat on a rack revamped with a coat of fresh paint, as seen in HGTV Magazine.

Paint a Pattern Freehand a simple layout, like this Moroccan-inspired pattern DIY blogger Kristin Fountain Davis created using just a little bit of accent paint. Don't fret about imperfections: little variations mimic the appearance of (pricey!) Hand-painted backgrounds.

Add Detail into a Fundamental Door Contractor-grade doors don't have to be boring. Use an accent colour to paint the insets for a modern, picture detail. Design by Kristin Fountain Davis

Paint a Finish Table Make garage sale end tables contemporary with a coat of high-gloss paint along with some new hardware. Layout by Kristin Fountain Davis

Make Your Own Abstract Art Create an abstract diptych on canvas by brushing on circles in several sizes atop a contrasting background. Here, black and white insert graphic punch into this otherwise-neutral bedroom. Design by Kristin Fountain Davis

Update Bamboo Furniture If you've opened a style magazine lately, you realize that painted bamboo furniture pieces are experiencing a resurgence. Transform a cheap Craigslist find into a high-end designer piece with only a coat of high-gloss paint and fresh indoor-outdoor cloth. Layout by Kristin Fountain Davis

Paint the Front Door It requires less paint than you intend to put in a new hue to your home's front door. As seen in HGTV Magazine, this timeless home's entrance is electrified using a high-voltage green (Feel the Energy from Benjamin Moore). See the rest of this colorful home.

Paint the China Cabinet Shelves Turn a fundamental glass-front cupboard into a vibrant accent by painting the interior shelves and back. Here, white dishes pop agaist the soft pink hue. For a similar look, try Cool Melon from Behr. See the rest of this vibrant residence featured in HGTV Magazine.

Give a Bathroom Vanity a Modern Update Give an old vanity an easy makeover with new paint and repurposed door knockers.

Make Quick Painted Animal Bookends A brick and also a pair of toy critters look impossibly high-end when glued together and painted in one glowing hue. Use these vibrant, fun bits to dress up your bookshelves.

Give Basic Pots a Modern Touch Turn plain terra-cotta pots to a unique home for houseplants using just a tiny paint. Use plain white as the base, then fit the pot using a rubber band to tape the asymetrical section. Then, add a bright, entertaining hue.

Embellish a Lamp Base Have a cue in this job featured in HGTV Magazine and dress up a basic lamp having fun polka dots. This project employs gold leaf, but you could create a similar appearance using paint and a stippling brush.

Create Custom Desk Organizers Unify containers like Mason jars, vases and tin cans to create a fitting desk accessory collection. All it requires is a coat of bright white paint and a couple of embellishments.

Painted Picture Frames Empty picture frames gathered at flea markets or craft stores can develop into an impactful part of artwork when painted in harmonious colors and grouped together on a large wall.

Customize a Fundamental Bookcase A plain white bookcase comes to life with a glowing hue peeking out behind books, baskets or toys.

Insert Bright Trim Infuse a room with excitement by painting white trim a fun new shade. Summery coral paint on the trim of this living room contrasts perfectly with all the main focus of the room -- the wonderful blue couch. Photo courtesy of Peppermint Bliss; photo by Emily Anderson

Make a DIY Painted Headboard Add style, color and texture into your bedroom with this living room headboard that seems anything but DIY. A great project for newcomer woodworkers, this headboard can be completed in just a couple hours and for less than $100.

Turn Hula Hoops Into A Chandelier Oh, the wonder of paint. A coat of a glistening hue can turn basic dollar-store hula hoops into a fashionable chandelier. See how Keys By a Stylist host Emily Henderson did it.

Create a Dropcloth Tablecloth Make a stylish and very affordable tablecloth with a fundamental dropcloth. Use painter's tape and white paint to make stripes, triangles or your own custom layout.

Stenciled Baskets Inexpensive baskets are plentiful at yard sales and thrift shops. Transform them by means of a stencil and just a tiny bit of paint.

Made-Over Modern Desk Play up a classic desk's midcentury modern style by painting drawer fronts lemon and lime, like HGTV Magazine did here.

Just a Small Paint? Mix and Match Employing sample jars of paint -- just $5 each -- the editors in HGTV Magazine gave this bookcase a glowing, color-blocked makeover. This project is also ideal for those last few inches of a quart of paint.

Paint Vintage Luggage Beat-up older suitcases take on new life when painted with a bright new colour. Stack a pair as a bedside stand, or use just one to store paperwork or photos beneath a console table.

Milk Bottle Makeover Cover clean bottles with a spray primer which operates on glass; allow dry. Subsequently spray-paint the bottles only inside the shirts with vibrantly-colored paint. Watch more flea market pitches from HGTV Magazine.

Nesting Tables This set of nesting tables turns playful when you spruce it up with eye catching paint colours. If your tables have a lot of nicks or aren't in great state, sand them first. See more flea market pitches from HGTV Magazine.

Vintage Egg Basket Lighting A bright paint color and a light cord kit are all you need to transform classic egg baskets from a country relic into some modern pendant lighting, as featured in HGTV Magazine.

Stencil Floral Plates Give mismatched china new life by painting onto a fun stencil and dangling pieces in on a big, vacant wall. Get the step-by-step directions out of HGTV Magazine.

Stencil a Basic Table With just a little paint and a lot of time, you can create a stenciled coffee table motivated by intricate Moroccan tile work. Learn, courtesy of HGTV Magazine.

Produce Modern, Geometric Wall Art It is astonishing what painter's tape, some patience and paint colours can attain. The finished art will appear to be a modern canvas straight out of a museum.

Paint a Chair's Spindles With only a small bit of leftover paint ( a sample size will do!) Adorn a dining seat's spindles with a rainbow of vivid colours. Get the full instructions from HGTV Magazine.

Add Splash into a Set of Frames Add pops of color to plain white frames by painting picture corners or highlighting edges with stripes. Get the full instructions from HGTV Magazine.

Make Hanging Ombre Vases This project is a fun and colorful way to recycle baby food jars. As soon as they are thrown together, the jars can be used to bring a dash of color to a plain window.

Bold Bathroom Door Trim Update a drab bathroom door with some trim and a little contrasting paint. Get the step-by-step instructions for this very simple door makeover.

Paint Within Your Drawers Insert an unexpected splash of color to the interior of your vanity, dresser or nightstand drawers by painting them a daring color, like this shade of vibrant yellow. Layout by Gregg De Meza, Jennifer Gustafson and Michelle Nelson of De Meza Architecture Interiors

Paint the Mailbox Flag Add instant curb appeal with a fast and effortless mailbox upgrade for significantly less than $20. Design blogger Erin Loechner painted the traditional red flag a vibrant yellow. Contemporary letter decals and a simple metallic pole finish the look.

Dip-Dyed Stool Dip your toe into the dip-dying fashion with this easy, budget-friendly accent. Layout blogger Erin Loechner faked the color-blocked look by taping off the exact same quantity of each leg and making it bright white.

Chevron-Patterned Dresser Give a basic chest of drawers designer flair using a painted chevron pattern in three, four or five of your favourite paint colours.

Painted Bottles These classic gold bottles likely have a rich history, but you can easily mimic the appearance by painting extra Mason jars and liquor bottles. Add shine to a bedside table with a set of three pieces. Layout by Erinn Valencich

Make Painted Utensils Add a personal touch into basic bamboo utensils by dipping them in your favorite hue. To create them gift-worthy, gradually add white paint to the base hue as you dip to get an ombre effect.

Create a Painted Market Basket Customize a pure seagrass basket with the addition of bold designs at a vibrant summer color.

Ginger Jar Lamp Makeover Never let the colour of a lamp dissuade you from carrying it home. Ginger jar lamps are easily available at thrift stores (this one was only $6), and can be easily upgraded with a few coats of paint.

Turn Foliage Into Artwork A few clippings of foliage and some spray paint change a blank canvas to bright, modern wall art.