This spray paint leads our list for its sheer verisimilitude. It comes in four classic metallic colors that avoid the artificial-looking hues and opacity of some competitors’ products.

(I heard it, too.) Done right, metallic spray paint looks anything but cheap, and you can even use it to completely change some of the fixtures that you already have—which means less for you to buy.

If you don't have a metal picture frame on hand, grab a can of Rust-Oleum metallic spray paint for an inexpensive way to switch up the look of a wood frame. The best thing about making the small ...