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Aysha, good point. Often times when we think of saving money on decor, we don’t think of our health in the process. Off-gassing and toxicity are important factors to think of when painting. The same is true for spray painting furniture. Sometimes we want to give a new look to an old piece of furniture for little cost. Remember to read the warnings on the side of the can. Thanks for all your suggestions!

Another fool-proof type of paint I highly recommend is Venetian Plaster, that gives an elegant look and covers inconsistencies in drywall. Pre-mixed in a variety of colors, the best I’ve found is Behr (Home Depot) for about $30/gallon. You apply two with a pallet knife in broad strokes and then, after dry, burnish with the pallet knife flat against the wall.

From a decorator standpoint, consider an accent wall — one wall of a room painted in a different, often bold, color. The key to a great paint job is preparation.

While the temptation is to get out the paint and brushes or rollers and start in, don’t skimp on time and attention to taping off all areas not to painted, removing fixtures and wall plates and covering floors and furnishings. This will save a lot of time and aggravation on clean-up and make the painting process easier and more fun.