by Jen Jafarzadeh L'Italien
refinished IKEA daybed

Photograph by Jen Jafarzadeh L'Italien

After a few coasts of milk paint, I transformed this IKEA daybed into a chic, one-of-a-kind piece. It's my favorite lounge spot in our home.

 
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3colokids wrote:
I love this and want to try! - I am going to buy this bed and try to paint it green. Any suggestions on second color? Also, did you paint before or after you assembled. Jenny »
· Comment · 14 months ago
3colokids Thanks! I am not terribly handy or craftsy. usually a four cuss job on anything. I get impatient and skip steps. But I am inspired by your work. So very cool. Jenny
14 months ago ·
Christine Durst Did you have to prime the frame before painting it???
3 months ago ·
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After a few coats of milk paint, I transformed this IKEA daybed into a chic one-of-a-kind piece. It's my favorite spot for lounging in our home. Tip: Love the daybed but hate the hardware? That's an easy and affordable switch. Check out Anthropologie for a deep selection of knobs.
2. The Old-Fashioned Milk Paint Company has been mixing up real milk paints in a range of rich colors for more than 30 years. Their paint is completely nontoxic, VOC free and safe for use on children's items. And yes, it is actually made with milk. The original formula was meant for use on porous surfaces (like unfinished wood or masonry), but the company recently began offering a version that works for walls. It does take a bit of extra work, as the paint comes in powder form and you must mix it up yourself, but nothing else compares in terms of green credentials.Cost: $45.95 per gallon
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