Interior painting is a fast, easy, and budget friendly way to upgrade your home. A fresh coat of paint can completely transform a room or piece of furniture and can add value to your home, which is especially helpful if you’re looking to sell in the near future. Take a break from the hot summer sun and get inspired by these 5 budget friendly summer interior painting ideas.
Bathroom Makeover
A bathroom is typically the smallest room in the house, however it’s arguably the most used. That’s why it’s important to ensure your bathroom is up-to-date, functioning, and aesthetically pleasing. Being one of the smaller rooms, a fresh coat of paint isn’t too big of a project. Plus, most of the walls in the bathroom are covered by a shower or vanity, leaving a small amount left to be painted. Take a quick look at our Bathroom Renovation Project Guide for budget, design inspiration and planning ideas.
A simple colour swap has the ability to change the entire appearance and feel of the space. You could even take it a step further by adding a patterned design. Sideway stripes can make a room appear larger than it is. If you have a smaller bathroom, this is a great interior painting design to upgrade your space.
Kitchen Cabinet Renewal
Before: Image courtesy of Five Star Painting Vaughan/Markham and Richmond Hill/Aurora
After: Image courtesy of Five Star Painting Vaughan/Markham and Richmond Hill/Aurora
Kitchen cabinets tend to be the centerpiece of the space. Painting your kitchen cabinets is a much cheaper alternative to completely replacing them and can actually give them quite the upgrade. If your cabinets are only surface damaged, this project could even be done DIY style. However, for best results we recommend that you hire a professional, like Five Star Painting Vaughan/Markham and Richmond Hill/Aurora. Don’t be afraid to add a pop of colour to this space. You can consult with a design expert on which colours would best suit your home.
Five Star Painting Vaughan/Markham and Richmond Hill/Aurora, a HomeStars Best Of Award and Best of the Best Award winner this past year, completely transformed the homeowners kitchen above. They properly prepped and finished these cabinets, making them look brand new. Hiring a professional to do the job right the first time is important. Interested in seeing more of their work? Check out their HomeStars profile here.
You can also get some inspiration for your kitchen renovation project by browsing through our project guide here.
Accent Walls
Accent walls are used to draw attention to a particular part of the room. They also add some fun and excitement to a space that may be lacking. If you have some unopened paint leftover from your bathroom makeover or kitchen cabinet painting you can make use of it by adding an accent wall to your laundry room or bedroom. Using the leftover paint not only helps save some money, but it can also tie together the colour scheme of your house. By only painting one wall, this is a quick and easy way to transform your space on a budget.
Bring Old Furniture Back to Life
Just as a fresh coat of paint can transform a room or your cabinets, it can do the same to furniture. From chairs, to wardrobes, to side tables, simply painting these pieces of furniture can give them a new life! Making them appear new or adding a pop of colour to any room, this is a great, low-cost project that can save you from buying new furniture all together.
Chalkboard Paint
Chalkboard paint is great for many different reasons. Summertime is busy for everyone and plans start to add up weekend after weekend, plus your kids may be well into their extra-curricular activities. Adding a chalkboard paint calendar to your kitchen area is a great way to keep track of everything! You can make it as big or as small as you want. Having it in a central area for everyone to see makes it easy to make changes to as well, keeping everyone in the loop. Additionally, adding a chalkboard paint wall into your kids play-room is a great way to keep them entertained on those rainy days.
Below are the average costs of Painting Project across different cities in Canada:
| City | Average | Minimum | Maximum |
| Barrie | $3,801 | $300 | $30,000 |
| Calgary | $3,701 | $100 | $50,000 |
| Edmonton | $3,538 | $100 | $40,000 |
| Hamilton | $4,126 | $100 | $40,000 |
| Oshawa | $3,198 | $200 | $50,000 |
| Ottawa | $2,880 | $100 | $40,000 |
| Toronto | $3,901 | $100 | $50,000 |
| Vancouver | $4,997 | $120 | $50,000 |
*Costs based on 13, 969 verified Canadian homeowner reviews as of March 2022
If you’re interested in tackling one of these budget-friendly interior painting projects, be sure to get connected with a pro today. A pro has the knowledge to properly prep the space, ensuring a lasting finish. Keep in mind there is such a thing as bad paint! Old paint, expired paint, or separated paint does not perform the same as new paint. Be sure to check with a pro before you start your project. They can make sure it is well mixed, new, and long lasting paint job.
