Most people use latex or acrylic for their furniture. You may use a semi-gloss or satin-type of these paints for your furniture. There are other sheens in the market if you want the furniture to stand out. Furniture would rarely use high gloss paints. However, there is nothing wrong with using them. Acrylic paints are common when you want to restore a part of the wood by giving it a thick layer of paint. Enamel paints are best used on outdoor furniture. You may want to go for thinner paint to achieve a smoother finish. Otherwise, you can use a thinner for the same effect. Ensure that you do not over-thin your furniture painting solution. Otherwise, it will not effectively cover the wood surface, and you will still see underneath your coat of paint.