DIY Projects & Crafts DIY Home Projects How to Paint a Bed Frame A bed is an oasis of comfort and relaxation, but it needn't make you yawn. By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 5, 2019 To transform an old-fashioned frame into a bright, cheerful piece, do as our decorating editors do: Grab a can of paint. For a modern feel and greater durability, choose a glossy finish. We used a brilliant fire-engine red to freshen up this classic wooden cannonball design and dressed the bed with linens that pick up the color. The results are positively dreamy. Learn more about how to paint anything in our full guide, including other instant upgrade projects. What You'll Need Materials Paint (Benjamin Moore High Gloss Paint, in Exotic Red, pricing available upon request, benjaminmoore.com.) Primer Sandpaper Paintbrush Bedding Instructions Before painting, sand the frame and apply two coats of primer. Let dry; then apply two coats of paint, letting dry between coats. We used Exotic Red in high-gloss from Benjamin Moore. To match the bed frame, we chose linens in red, white, and blue. A limited color palette helps unify the mix of patterns and solids. The comforter cover is by Calico Corners, which creates custom-made bedding in any of its fabrics. Originally appeared: MARTHA STEWART LIVING, APRIL 2010