Ideas for Girls: How to Repaint a Kid's Table & Chair Play Set

Preparation

• Before repainting your daughter’s play table and chair sets, you must prepare the surface. Sand the surfaces to remove any old paint or finishes from the wood. To make sure that the paint adheres to the surface properly, paint tables and chairs with a base coat of primer. If your daughter is old enough, get her involved in the painting process. Be sure to paint in a well-ventilated area. Cover any flooring or furniture in close proximity to avoid splattering paint.

Colors

• While pinks and purples are popular color choices for girls, there are a variety of colors that girls will enjoy for table and chair play sets. Give your child a few choices and ask for her input. Determine if you want bold, vibrant colors or soft pastels. You don’t have to choose just one color. Paint the table and chair in colors that will compliment or contrast one another. Colors like reds, yellows, blues, oranges and greens can work very well in a girl’s room.

Themes

• Get creative and imaginative when deciding on a theme. The point is to create a fun and inspiring environment for girls. Choose themes such as farm animals, landscapes, movie and cartoon characters, or pony and princess themes. Pick something that you think will interest and inspire your child on a daily basis. Paint the entire table with a scene, and put a complementing scene on the seats of the chairs.

Designs

• If creating an entire theme for your daughter’s play table and chair set seems too complicated, opt instead for simple, elegant designs. Paint small or medium sized flowers or geometric designs. Paint the table and chairs in one matching solid color, or even pick a different solid complementary color for each. After the first coat has dried, paint a design in the center of the table, and create a smaller version of that design on the backs of each chair.

Decor

• Repaint your daughter’s play table and chair set to match the décor in your home. This way the table and chairs are not an eyesore, or in sharp contrast to the motif of the room. The most important thing is to repaint the table and chairs to be fun for your child, and with matching décor, a play table and chair set can also add to the artistic nature of the room.