CHARM with chalk paint!

This trendy paint technique adds style and function to your home-for pennies!

- MELISSA D'AGNESE

Cute kitchen memo wall

"Chalkboard walls are fun and functional, and they're perfect for a kitchen area," says DIY pro Katie Striegel (@ChicOnAShoestring Decorating on Instagram). "Whether you're writing down grocery lists or reminders, they'll be in view for the whole family." To do: Paint two to three coats of chalkboard paint (like Rust-Oleum Black Chalkboard Paint, $29, Amazon.​com) on a blank wall, allowing drying time between each coat. Before you draw on it, "season" the wall by rubbing chalk over the surface, then wipe with an eraser.

Simple snack board IDs