I want to lighten up my decor a bit more and do a more French meets Sweden in a cottage in the urban country feeling or maybe Anthroplochic....
I have this china cabinet I want to paint... it does have some great wood inlay.. but is that any reason not alone not to paint?
Photo from one of my favorite daily reads Reese and Marie
I would love to do this
or this to it...
What do you think?
Jen
I would definitely paint it. You could always strip the paint off down the road if you get tired of it.
ReplyDeleteYou know what works best w/ your style, but I have to say that if it were me, I wouldn't paint it. I think it is BEAUTIFUL just as it is!
ReplyDeleteOh it is a beautiful piece and I know how you feel about wanting to paint it. I have several pieces that I keep thinking would be nice if I painted it - the big armoire in my study is one of them. But then I think- is this just a fad- will I be happy with the paint a few years down the road. I have a few pieces that the finish is not that great anyways so will probably paint- but this piece of yours and my armoire are gorgeous so I would thing long and hard on it!!
ReplyDeleteSorry that is probably not much help in helping you make a decision!!!
blesssings
mary
Paint that baby! mishelle
ReplyDeleteI have been wrestling with the exact same decision. My china cupboard is perfectly lovely, not all that old and in excellent condition. My new recently remodeled kitchen has cream cabinets with a glaze. Our new dining room suite is cream with a wood top. If purchased new, I would probable get it in cream, but, as Mary Ellen said, is this a fad, will I do a job good enough to warrant the change? It is something to consider.
ReplyDeleteAlso, a few years ago, I purchased a free-standing wardrobe. I antiqued it. When I moved and sold it the used furniture man, said, "Oh my, you should have never painted it. You decreased the value considerably." I keep hearing him say that everytime I want to tweak an old item, especially if it's of any value.
We all struggle with this question, and I am struggling with it now over an oak cupboard we have had for 38 years! We wonder, will I devalue it, is it a fad, etc., etc. However, one thing to remember is that every room needs 1piece of painted furniture in it. I have certain pieces of furniture that I know I will NEVER paint. But also, there are things we tire of. Now, that said, even if you paint it - it would probably take another 10 years for you to get tired of it, and you would have enjoyed it for 10 years...you might even acquire something else you like ever better down the road. Also, if you don't think you would ever part with it, then who really cares what someone else things about devaluing? My daughter is in her 30's and I recently gave back to her a little rocker that was hers - store bought in black with some gold tole painting on it. It is completely back in style now! Sorry to be so wordy, but I'll look forward to seeing what you decide to do! Linda
ReplyDeleteOh, by the way, we had our lovely stained, raised panel (30 yr.old) kitchen cabinets painted cream and glazed like the previous post (Karen?) said and we LOVE it! Linda
ReplyDeleteHi Jen! I'm all about painting unless it's an heirloom. It's a lovely piece either way. You are so talented, you will certainly make it beautiful if you decide to work your magic!
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Hi Jen! I really love the real wood look. Maybe you can try to add some more caracter to it without painting. The cabinet it's beautiful! Hugs! Vanessa
ReplyDeleteThat's a tough one! It is really pretty now...but if it doesn't match your decor...paint it!
ReplyDeleteYes it is a beautiful piece, but I think it would be even prettier painted cream, with glazing or antiquing. All of those carved details would be gorgous painted. I say do it.
ReplyDeleteI think where most of us would say yes, but unsure if we would do the piece justice or not...you dont have to worry about that bc we know you would def do it justice! I say paint it!
ReplyDeleteGo for it! I had an old china cabinet that I stewed about painting for months but once I did it, I absolutely love it. Janis
ReplyDeletePaint it! I love the look of the ones you have pictured in white.
ReplyDeleteTo paint! I know how people feel about beautiful woods, and in a way I share those feelings. I believe there are 2 things you can do:
ReplyDelete1-You give it or sell it to someone who will enjoy the natural wood
2-You paint it, keep it, and love it even more!!
Some other people think about value, fad etc...Will you really care if in 20 more years it costs less? It's furniture, not your 401K. One more thing I've been selling painted furniture for over 10 years now, I've heard the fad thing over 1000 times, and white gets stronger and stronger every year...Enough! where is the primer??????
I would paint and paint and paint.. definitely!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd paint it. Why not, unless it's a family heirloom or something of great value?
ReplyDeleteI love the inspiration pix! You're giving me ideas about painting the secretary desk I just got at the consignment store.
Sometimes it's nice to have a mix of finishes, and not all matchy, matchy.
I would have no problem whatsoever throwing the paint brush at it. It just gives it a softer feel and makes everything so warm.
ReplyDeleteYEP!! Paint it!!
Have a happy day
Kris
All of those cabinets are absolutely gorgeous! I'm sure you'll end up painting it (because that's what you DO, LOL!) and it will look fabulous whatever you end up doing to it!
ReplyDeleteHope you stop on by for my 1st Blogoversary/100th post celebration! I'm even having a giveaway! Do come on over! Everyone is invited!!! :)
YES!!!! I can tell you that you. will. love it Jen!!!! You will see so much more of the detail...and it will have such an elegant look ~ cream with a very light distressing and antique wash.....I can't wait to see what you do!!! xxoo, Dawn
ReplyDeleteI'm almost always in favor of paint, I just love the look. And with your considerable SKILLS, you could make that really fabulous. Hope you share the finished project!
ReplyDeleteFunny, I've been working on lightening up my decor too!
Paint it.... your so talented, I think it would look even better if YOU painted. You know.... why don't you paint around the inlay? Maybe bleach the inlay a little bit to cordinate with your paint choice... just a thought~
ReplyDelete~Cheryl
Yes, yes, yes... paint it, paint it! I have a post on patchy crackle finishes. It would look great like that first photo with just a touch of crackle on edges, around knobs, etc. Cant wait to see if you do it!
ReplyDeleteOh, my. Your inspiration picture.
ReplyDeleteIt is just so wonderful. Just beautiful. Do it! Plus you will do a fabulous job.
I shouldn't say this---but if you don't decide to paint it, there are many lovely rooms with the same French look you are going for where almost everything is white, but there are a couple of wood pieces added in. They are just beautiful too. That didn't help any did it? : )
I would paint it for sure. I love the examples you showed.
ReplyDeleteIt's a hard decision but I say if it will give you joy now...paint it. I've struggled with thise too...painted the object and LOVED it....so I guess you should go for it!
ReplyDeleteI vote for paint! You'll make it look even more beautiful when you're done with it! I think you'll really lighten up the room that it's in by painting it.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you do! :-)
Blessings,
Amanda
I'm not one of those people who gasps and says "Oh, no. The wood is so beautiful." Yeah, I say PAINT IT! :) I love your idea photos. It will look fantastic when you get done with it.
ReplyDeleteI would say paint it. If you don't worry about value (which I don't) - go for it! I prefer to have pieces that I like over monetary value - sentimental is another thing, though.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't do it. But YOU...you can make the magic happen. :-)
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