Budget-Friendly Kitchen Makeover with Spray Paint & Shelves

Transform your kitchen with this budget-friendly DIY wall decor makeover! Learn how to repurpose floating shelves, spray paint accents, and create stylish personalized decor. A simple and affordable way to refresh your space! 

I had an area on the side of one of the windows in our kitchen eating area that was begging for attention. I started brainstorming and decided to use two wooden ledge shelves that I had laying around from our old house in Georgia. I sprayed them Oil Bronze and hung them at a stagger. I am still working on putting decoration items up but for now this is what it looks like:

A close-up of two dark floating shelves with framed decor, wooden bowls, and a candlestick. | Gathered In The Kitchen

The small candle stick holder needs to be sprayed Oil Bronze as well still but I ran out of spray paint and need to buy more. I’m not set on keeping the candle stick holders up there but for now they are kind of a filler. I plan on putting holiday decor items up in the future!

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A wooden letter "B" covered with decorative scrapbook paper, displayed in a black frame with a sentimental plaque | Gathered In The Kitchen

The kind of scalloped edge frame is from Goodwill that I sprayed Oil Bronze (can you tell I’m a fan? It’s just a little fancier than a black, swoon!) The littler mother plaque was a gift from my mom for a Christmas a couple years ago. The letter B I sprayed, yep, Oil Bronze and then covered it in fancy scrapbook paper. I picked a light green to match the green in the plaque.

A spray-painted wooden letter “B” drying on a piece of paper, showing the transformation process. | Gathered In The Kitchen

Spray painted

A pair of scissors cutting patterned green scrapbook paper to cover a wooden letter. | Gathered In The Kitchen

Traced and cut out paper letter. I just used spray glue to adhere it to the wooden letter. I didn’t want to use Modge Podge because I may decide in the future to change the paper.

A black frame with decorative scrapbook paper inside, sitting on a floating shelf with a small black monogram letter. | Gathered In The Kitchen

This was another Goodwill frame that I sprayed and lined with fun scrapbook paper. The colors are more vivid but do “kind of match” the curtains that I made for all of the kitchen windows. The little B I bought from Hobby Lobby and sprayed it.

A kitchen wall with floating shelves, a burlap wreath, and a cozy eating area with French doors. | Gathered In The Kitchen

I brought down the Burlap Bubble Wreath I had made for our guest room and hung it on the wall beside one of the cabinets.

(Ignore the red paint behind the cream…yes, we still need to make our own crown molding and hang it).

A cozy kitchen eating area featuring a round wooden dining table, large windows with decorative valances, a wall clock, and DIY floating shelves with decor accents. | Gathered In The Kitchen

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DIY Floating Shelves & Wall Decor Makeover

Transform an empty wall into a stylish focal point with these easy steps!

Materials Needed:

  • Wooden floating shelves
  • Sandpaper (120 & 220 grit)
  • Oil Bronze spray paint (or preferred color)
  • Decorative frames & scrapbook paper
  • Wooden letters or monograms
  • Spray glue or adhesive
  • Small décor pieces (candlesticks, bowls, plaques)
  • Screws, anchors, and drill

Step-By-Step Instructions:

1️⃣ Prep & Paint the Shelves:

  • Lightly sand the shelves to remove any old finish.
  • Wipe them clean and apply 2-3 coats of Oil Bronze spray paint.
  • Allow them to dry completely before mounting.

2️⃣ Install the Floating Shelves:

  • Use a level to mark where you want the shelves.
  • Secure them to the wall using anchors and screws for stability.
  • Stagger the shelves for a visually appealing look.

3️⃣ Customize the Wall Decor:

  • Monogram Letter: Spray paint a wooden letter and cover it with scrapbook paper for a personalized touch.
  • Picture Frames: Spray paint thrifted frames and insert patterned scrapbook paper for an easy DIY art piece.
  • Candlesticks & Small Décor: Spray paint any existing pieces to match the aesthetic.

4️⃣ Style & Arrange:

  • Place framed artwork, decorative accents, and seasonal décor on the shelves.
  • Swap out items for different holidays to keep the look fresh!
A cozy kitchen eating area with a round wooden dining table, floating shelves with decorative accents, large windows with patterned valances, a black-framed wall clock, and a painted console table with candlesticks. | Gathered In The Kitchen
A cozy kitchen eating area with a round dining table, floating shelves with decorative accents, a large window with valances, a black-framed wall clock, and a console table with candlesticks. | Gathered In The Kitchen
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Budget-Friendly Kitchen Makeover with Spray Paint & Shelves

Materials

  •  Wooden floating shelves
  • Sandpaper (120 & 220 grit)
  • Oil Bronze spray paint (or preferred color)
  • Decorative frames & scrapbook paper
  • Wooden letters or monograms
  • Spray glue or adhesive
  • Small décor pieces (candlesticks, bowls, plaques)
  • Screws, anchors, and drill

Instructions

  • STEP 1: Prep & Paint the Shelves:Lightly sand the shelves to remove any old finish. Wipe them clean and apply 2-3 coats of Oil Bronze spray paint. Allow them to dry completely before mounting.
  • STEP 2: Install the Floating Shelves:Use a level to mark where you want the shelves.S ecure them to the wall using anchors and screws for stability.Stagger the shelves for a visually appealing look.
  • STEP 3: Customize the Wall Decor:
    Monogram Letter: Spray paint a wooden letter and cover it with scrapbook paper for a personalized touch.
    Picture Frames: Spray paint thrifted frames and insert patterned scrapbook paper for an easy DIY art piece
    Candlesticks & Small Décor: Spray paint any existing pieces to match the aesthetic.
  • STEP 4: Style & Arrange: Place framed artwork, decorative accents, and seasonal décor on the shelves. Swap out items for different holidays to keep the look fresh!
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 A cozy kitchen corner featuring floating shelves with spray-painted decor, a burlap wreath, and patterned window valances, creating a budget-friendly and stylish makeover. | Gathered In The Kitchen

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4 Comments

  1. It turned out beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday, I hope you’ll stop back often and share some more 🙂

  2. Cute! I am moving soon, and you gave me some inspiration for my new kitchen!

  3. Oooh, I love how it turned out. I always love staggered shelving (but mostly because I don’t hang things very straight which later bugs the hell out of me). I love your entire kitchen, the dark flooring with the light walls. Mmm,…so pretty, Stephanie. Thanks for sharing your shelves at our party this week.

  4. Glad you stopped by on Busy Monday to link with A Pinch of Joy! It all turned out very nicely — I would loooooove to have all those windows! Hope to see you again soon!

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