Okay so i wanted some decorative storage in my dorm so i painted a cabinet my mom picked up at Michael's for $5 marked down from $40
(door is crooked and i had to replace the knob)

i went into a local hardwear store and picked up 2 sample sized paints
and a cheap brush i did one coat saturday and finished it off sunday
after i got masking tape to help with the lines (mainly the top lol)

overall i think it turned out well less than $12 total for a painted cabinet thats actually decent sized