Nifty·Posted on Sep 24, 201815 Before-And-After Photos That Prove The Power Of A Coat Of PaintBecause a coat of paint is almost always the solution.by Emily ShwakeBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. This stairwell that honestly makes a much better first impression. 2. These chairs that are shockingly modern, considering they could have been picked up at a yard sale. View this photo on Instagram 3. These stairs that look just like Anne Hathaway, post-The Devil Wears Prada makeover. View this photo on Instagram 4. This home that went from quaint to chic, and looks so much more unique. View this photo on Instagram 5. This door that was actually fine before, but definitely looks a lot more on trend now. View this photo on Instagram 6. This white dresser that looks at least a decade newer than it did when it was brown. View this photo on Instagram 7. These freshly white cabinets that make this kitchen look twice as bright. View this photo on Instagram 8. And these ones that make this home look like an IRL dollhouse in that gorgeous blue. View this photo on Instagram 9. This cottage that got a serious refresh after the yellow paint was replaced with white. View this photo on Instagram 10. This hutch that probably would've gone in the trash without this simple upgrade. View this photo on Instagram 11. This dining room that looks less antique-y and more like something of this century. View this photo on Instagram 12. This bedroom that went from corny to classy. View this photo on Instagram 13. And the paint job definitely made a sizable contribution to this house's extreme makeover. 14. This shabby fireplace that was totally transformed with a chic stencil pattern. View this photo on Instagram 15. And, finally, this dollhouse that is even more precious freshly painted. View this photo on Instagram