D.I.Y Shabby Chic Shelves – From Drab To Fab In An Hour
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – Shabby Chic furniture doesn’t have to be expensive. Looking online will only get your hopes up… just to be crushed by the price tag!
Instead, take matters into your own hands. Your bank account will thank you and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the professional finish of our luxury chalk paint.
And you don’t have to be a DIY fanatic either, even novices can Shabby Chic!
How To Make Your Own Shabby Chic Shelves On A Budget
Sarah Williams, a Rainbow paint stockist and professional up-cycler, found this rectangular shelving unit in a car boot sale.
It was worn and battered – you might even say it already had a Shabby Chic appearance! But Sarah intended to give it a makeover anyway…
What Sarah Used To Upcycle Her Second Hand Shabby Chic Shelving Unit:
- Chalky White furniture paint
- A paint brush
- Screw-in hooks
Yup, that’s it!
How The Magic Happens…
Sarah had no initial plans for her shabby chic shelves but a trip to IKEA got her creative juices flowing… She knew she wanted to turn it into a utensil holder and spice rack for the kitchen.
She popped open the tin of our Chalky White furniture paint, gave it a quick stir and coated the entire shelving unit with just one coat.
After 30 minutes the paint was dry enough for Sarah to add the finishing touches – screw-in hooks to hang the utensils.
The transformation was incredible:
D.I.Y Shabby Chic Shelves – From Drab To Fab
The finished product looks amazing.
Who would’ve thought that, just an hour ago, it was a grubby, battered piece of furniture that had been bought at a boot sale?
A boring shelving unit has now become:
- A mug holder
- Spice rack
- Utensil display
- Ornament display
Inspired To Make Your Own?
Rainbow’s luxury chalk paint is ideal for your quick, easy and affordable D.I.Y projects.
With 37 rich matte and metallic colours, there’s something for everyone. Click here to view the entire range or get your Chalky White paint now, using the product box below!
Chalky White Shabby Chic Furniture Paint
£4.75 – £26.40 incl. VAT