10 ideas to renovate projects with paint traduzido por: OPENROUTER

There is no need to invest in a major renovation to completely change the appearance of a home. Often, a simple gallon of paint is enough to transform a project, highlight architectural elements, and even alter the perception of space. In addition to being an affordable solution, painting allows you to experiment with different styles, from discreet proposals to compositions full of personality.

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Today, the possibilities go far beyond painting all the walls the same color. It is possible to create visual effects, define areas, enhance architectural details, and even give a new aesthetic function to furniture and finishes. Below, check out 10 ideas to refresh projects with paint and make your decor more creative.

1. Bet on a feature wall

Studio Costa+Azevedo - Casa Origens Mercado Livre. A dupla Josemar Costa e André Azevedo criou um apartamento completo e quase sem divisões em 53 m² – “uma casa que entrega o melhor do Brasil pelo olhar de quem seleciona, coleciona e mistura com uma estética voltada ao design e à arte”, segundo os autores. A brasilidade e a latinidade comparecem no uso de cores e estampas (sobressaem o amarelo das cortinas e o marsala das paredes), enquanto a seleção criteriosa de móveis e objetos revela personalidade, a exemplo da poltrona modernista LC1. No hall, um cobogó desenhado pelos profissionais indica a singularidade das soluções adotadas. (Denilson Machado, do MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)

One of the simplest ways to refresh a project is to choose just one wall to receive a new color. Intense, earthy tones, or even vibrant colors help create a focal point without overwhelming the decor. This strategy works very well in living rooms, bedrooms, offices, and even hallways, especially when the chosen wall houses a sofa, a bed, or a statement piece of furniture.

2. Paint the ceiling to create a surprising effect

Marcelo Salum - Casa Brastemp. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2026. (Denilson Machado, do MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)

Although many people always leave the ceiling white, it can become one of the most interesting elements of the decor. Painting it the same color as the walls creates a cozy feeling, while a contrasting tone brings personality and modernity to the project. This solution works especially well in bedrooms, powder rooms, and dining rooms, where the ceiling takes on a leading role without compromising the composition.

3. Highlight porticos and passageways

Maurício Arruda - Casa Coral – Cores do Parque. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2025. (Denilson Machado, do MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)

Not every opening between projects needs to have a door to draw attention. Painting the porticosor the passage openings (those cutouts in the wall that connect two rooms) with a different color from the wall creates an elegant visual frame and enhances the architecture of the house. This technique also helps to subtly delineate spaces, especially in integrated floor plans, without the need to build partitions.

4. Create geometric shapes on the walls

Loft Coral co Living por Leila Bittencourt (André Nazareth/CASACOR)

Stripes, semicircles, color blocks, and geometric designs remain trendy in decoration. With masking tape and a bit of planning, it's possible to create modern compositions that replace paintings or wallpapers. In addition to the decorative effect, the shapes can be used to highlight furniture, delimit a home office, or create a bed headboard without major interventions.

5. Renew old furniture with paint

Rodra Cunha - Rodraarq - Fantasia à Mesa. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2026. (MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)

Before discarding a piece of furniture, it's worth considering a new coat of paint. Sideboards, chairs, shelves, or side tables can gain a completely different look with proper surface preparation and the right paint choice. In addition to being a sustainable alternative, this technique allows you to personalize pieces and adapt them to the rest of the decoration.

6. Transform doors into decorative elements

Carla Blanco - Raíces GLADYMAR. Projeto da CASACOR Bolívia 2025. (Alvaro Mier/CASACOR)

Doors often go unnoticed, but they can become protagonists when they receive a new color. Contrasting tones create a contemporary effect, while soft colors ensure elegance and delicacy. The idea works for both interior doors and the front door, enhancing circulation and bringing more personality to the projects.

7. Delimit spaces in integrated projects

Paola Ribeiro - Casa Coral Lugar de Afeto. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2024. (MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)

In houses and apartments with an open floor plan, paint can replace physical partitions. Painting only the dining area, home office, or reading nook helps to visually define each function of the space. In addition to maintaining the integration between the projects, this strategy creates organization and makes the decoration more dynamic.

8. Update cabinets and cabinetry

Milagros Aguilar, Mariano Quiroga, Janice Hundskopf e Daniela Pasini - Recuerdos de Hogar. Projeto da CASACOR Peru 2025. (Natalia Queirolo/CASACOR)

Built-in cabinets, shelves, and niches can also be painted to follow new decor trends. Colors such as olive green, deep blue, terracotta, and sand are appearing more and more in contemporary projects and help modernize cabinetry without the need to replace it. The result is usually a significant renewal with relatively low investment.

9. Highlight architectural details

Jean de Just - Alcôve. Projeto da CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2025. (André Nazareth/CASACOR)

Baseboards, boiseries, cove moldings, trims, niches, and panels can stand out when painted in a color different from the wall. Instead of hiding these elements, the paint highlights their shapes and adds depth to the space. Depending on the concept, it is also possible to paint the wall and finish in the same color to create a sophisticated and uniform composition.

10. Try different finishes and effects

Eduardo Avelino - Varanda Veredas. Projeto da CASACOR Piauí 2025. (Felipe Petrovsky/CASACOR)

In addition to colors, the paint finish directly influences the decor outcome. Matte surfaces offer an elegant and discreet look, while satin and semi-gloss versions make cleaning easier in high-traffic areas. There are also paints with effects such as burnished cement, texture, and mineral finish, which allow you to create projects full of personality without resorting to traditional coverings.

CASACOR Publisher is an exclusive content-creating agent, developed by CASACOR's Technology team based on the knowledge base of casacor.com.br. This text was edited by Chrys Hadrian.

traduzido por: OPENROUTER