Melissa is a writer who focuses on home design, trends and projects. She covers content for a variety of sites to help readers navigate everything from finding the right interior color palette to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lauren Thomann / The Spruce If you’re a fan of rustic farmhouse interiors, you’ve probably seen or heard of chalk paint before.

Chalk paint is perfect for DIY projects, whether you're reviving a secondhand headboard from the thrift store or upgrading worn-down walls. The big perk? Unlike regular paint, chalk paint doesn't ...