Outdated Bedroom/Pine furniture
Evelyn Rodriguez
5 years ago
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Anyone with black bedroom furniture, like/dislike?
Comments (17)An old client of mine did just that...her floors are wide honey pine planks, and we did a mostly blue and white scheme with creamy yellow-ivory walls, and I had all her simple mismatched wooden furniture spray-painted (my painter has a booth and a commercial spray apparatus) semi-gloss black. Her things included a simple four-poster bed, two different night stands, a dresser, and a blanket chest, and we did everything except the blanket chest, which we had painted a worn barn red-brown. We replaced the hardware with aged (not "antiqued") brass, and added an old dark natural wicker rocking chair and a big old brass kindling bucket for magazines. I'm sorry I don't have photos to share, because it looks great (if I do say so!) I would caution against flat black. It looks dull, and because the finish is a bit "toothy," it grabs and holds not only the dust, but also the lint and fibers from everything you use to dust it with. I also don't usually like to use lacquer unless you are sure you will never chip it, or get anything like oil or alcohol on it. Too fragile for simple living....See MorePainting furniture for Bedroom
Comments (4)Yes sold on CL there are several similar - it was listed for $175, but the woman who wanted it was sweet and her husband was in Iraq, so I let her have it for less ;-). My goal is a close to even exchange. I love CL! Anyway, the current finish on the furniture is almost peachy with white in the edges and distressed areas, so I want to eliminate that with the refinish, the table I did is a bit richer brown than shown but not super dark either....See MoreBedroom Pine Furniture Upcycle
Comments (11)Applying dark gel stain to the tops is not going to make any difference at all in their likeability. If you hate them, you hate them. You can paint them white which will change their appearance dramatically, but you still may hate them. The best long term solution is to move them to another room and buy something both of you really love. Giving them to relatives may also work for your husband. If you want to try dark tops, you can get some dark poster board or not-so-sticky Contact paper and cut it to fit....See MorePaint or buy new bedroom furniture?
Comments (9)If you are unhappy leaving it stained, then buy new. That seems to be a nice quality furniture set you have, and it would be a shame to paint it. It looks to also be in great shape. I agree, it is a perfect size for your room. Are you looking to change out the carpeting? The carpet is what is the wrong color for the furniture. I also like your wall color. A change of carpet would update the entire room. Look for a darker carpet, maybe even a charcoal gray. Painting anything gray wouldnt go in that room with that carpet either. I dont think you have room for a queen bed. A double is a good size for little girls anyway....See MoreEvelyn Rodriguez
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