What would you do? 90’s Oak Wall unit
Laura
2 years ago
I have this ‘90’s oak wall unit in a condo we just purchased. Really leaning on tearing it out completely but I want to give it a chance. What would you do to update this piece? The condo is in Hawaii, trying to stay “tropical/nautical”. I’m thinking of sanding it down to remove the yellowing finish and do a white wash with a light brown stain on top. Or just paint it white?? What ideas do you have? Or do I just get rid of it.
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decoenthusiaste
2 years agoAs long are you're pulling out the carpet and scraping the popcorn ceiling, I'd just take the built-in out too, BUT if it is the right height for a bar, you could take off the top, install a new stone counter and mount shelves for barware, glasses and liquor. You might try a wine fridge in that center section.
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Rachel Lee
2 years ago
tozmo1
2 years ago
olychick
2 years agoI would not pull those out - they are quite neutral in style and will provide lots of great storage. I would paint them and maybe paint the wall behind them a beachy color:
Or fresh and white:
or a solid color:
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olychick
2 years agoA couple more popped up. I would also update the lights above the unit.
Dark top on the light cabinets:
unit painted white, wall painted a color and shelves left wood:
latifolia
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Lorraine Leroux
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2 years agotozmo1
2 years agoLaura
2 years agoI found these photos of another unit same as ours in the building. I really like what they did with their furniture placement.
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