Painted Blue Furniture Makeovers

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Photo collage of 4 pieces of furniture in various light and dark blue paint colors.

Guess what my all-time favorite furniture color is? Blue! While I love painting in all colors, blues are my go-to when I feel like I need a reset and to get back to my roots. They always make me happy! But blues can be tricky and will sometimes look much different than you think on a piece. I tend to stay away from dusty or country-style medium-toned blues – those aren’t my favorite. But a beautiful light coastal blue or a deep and saturated navy? Yes!! In this post, I share some of my favorite painted blue furniture makeovers and my favorite blue paint colors. I hope they inspire you to paint blue!

1. Navy blue sideboard

Photo of a vintage sideboard before being refinished.
Photo of a painted navy sideboard with flowers books and other decor on top. The sideboard has brass hardware and a dark wood top.

Let’s start with my all-time favorite navy – Stars at Night by Melange Paints. I have tried so many navy paints over the years, and for me, this is the perfect blend. Dark but not too dark, just enough blue, and not too much gray. This navy sideboard makeover features a painted bottom, a restained wood top, and the original hardware.


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2. French Provincial lowboy

Before photo of French Provincial lowboy dresser with a white and gold finish.
Photo of a light blue painted French Provencal lowboy dresser.

French Provincial furniture is one of my favorite types of furniture to paint! It looks great in so many different colors, and this light blue is no exception. Painted in Heavenly by Lilly Moon Paint.

3. Lane cedar chest

Before photo of Lane cedar chest
MCM Lane cedar chest painted in navy

If you are looking for a navy that is not quite as dark, Classic Navy by Melange Paints may be just the thing. A bit brighter, but definitely still navy. If you have a space with less light – this will give you that navy feel and isn’t too dark. Find the details on this painted cedar chest here!

4. Pine dresser makeover

Before photo of pine dresser with dated hardware and lots of knots.
After photo of pine dresser with dark blue paint and satin nickel hardware.

This makeover really shows off the power of paint! No more pine country feel with this sophisticated color – Silky Blue by Melange Paints. It’s not quite dark enough to be considered a navy. This one has some gray undertones to it and is just a classy color overall. Feels like a Victorian blue to me. This makeover is one of several featured in my post on how to refinish pine furniture.

5. Small light blue buffet

Before photo of small sideboard.
After photo of small sideboard painted in a duck egg blue.

Looking for the perfect duck egg blue? Look no further! This is Free Spirit Blue by Melange Paints and it is sure to brighten up your space. And sorry about the missing hardware – I painted this for a client, and she had put on her own hardware once it made it back to her home.

5. Chinoiserie sideboard

Before photo of Chinoiserie style sideboard in dark brown stained finish.
After photo of Chinoiserie style sideboard painted dark blue with white marble knobs.

This is the darkest blue that I’ve used, Vagabond Blue by Melange Paints. Depending on your lighting it may look almost black, but it is a sophisticated color that will add a touch of elegance to your space. Get all of the makeover details here!

6. Light blue dresser

Before photo of nine drawer dresser with a light blonde wood finish.
After photo of a nine drawer dresser painted in light blue.

Alright, time to take a look at some lighter shades! If you are looking for a classic baby blue, this is it. Traveler Blue by Melange Paints. There is a bit of gray in it to keep it classic and not too country farmhouse.

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7. Navy desk and chair

Before photo of kidney shaped desk with a coordinating chair.
Desk painted navy blue with coordinating chair with ticking stripe upholstery on the seat.

Another beautiful navy! Can you tell it’s one of my favorite colors to paint? This classic navy, Fathom Blue, has a bit of a gray undertone to it so it’s not too bright. One of my most requested colors!.

8. Coastal nightstands

Before photo of a nightstand with a dark wood finish.
After photo of a light blue painted nightstand.

While I love the look of Traveler Blue, for these nightstands I really wanted an almost white, Serena and Lily-inspired coastal look. So I took some Sonnet White and mixed it in with the Traveler Blue (1 part Sonnet to 2 parts Traveler). For me, it is the perfect coastal blue and I’ve used this combination several times since trying it on this project.

9. Small Blue Credenza

Before photo of a wood Drexel credenza.
After photo of credenza painted in a light blue with green undertones.

This was such a fun project! These dated pieces of furniture take on a whole new life with some paint. This color, called Whippoorwill’s Call by Melange Paints, is a pale eggshell blue with just a touch of green undertones.

10. Dark blue Hepplewhite tallboy dresser

Before photo of Hepplehwite tallboy dresser with a dark brown stain.
After photo of tallboy Hepplewhite dresser painted in a dark blue.

This dark blue, called One Headlight Blue by Melange paints, has just a touch of teal to it, which adds to its depth and sophistication. A perfect alternative to navy if you’re looking for something just a bit different.

11. Painted-dipped dresser

Before photo of dresser used in dipped dresser makeover.
After photo of dipped dresser makeover with raw wood top and light blue painted bottom.

I just love how this dusty blue looks with the raw wood on this dipped-look dresser. Devotee by Melange Paints is a soft blue-gray and will bring just that slight touch of color to your space. This makeover is one of several featured in my post on how to create a paint dipped look.


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Summary

If you’re a blue lover like me, I hope this post showcasing my favorite painted blue furniture makeovers provides you with some ideas and inspiration. And if you have your own favorite blue, I’d love to hear what it is! Happy painting!

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