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Shall I paint this and if so what colour?

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Cantdecidewhich · 10/06/2020 10:55

Bought this sideboard and now not sure!
Do has said he can sand it back or paint it what do you think we should do? If paint is matt or satin best and what colour do you think?
The front door will be white with clear frosted glass. Ignore the bits and pieces on the top just playing around with ideas at the moment.
Thanks for any help at all Smile

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Cantdecidewhich · 10/06/2020 11:15

Sorry forgot to add the photos!

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MashedPotatoBrainz · 10/06/2020 11:17

White or sage green. I have similar and we painted it white and it looks fab against our lilac walls.

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MashedPotatoBrainz · 10/06/2020 11:18

Forgot to say that it also looks really nice as it is. It will look better once the door is done. So wait until then to decide.

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Cantdecidewhich · 10/06/2020 11:18

Looking at the pics it looks like a Doctors surgery Grin
Any help REALLY appreciated please!!

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WhatWouldDominicDo · 10/06/2020 11:19

Navy is all the rage at the moment.

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LemonBreeland · 10/06/2020 11:21

Unless close up there are marks that we can't see in the photo, I would leave it as it is. It looks really nice.

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Cantdecidewhich · 10/06/2020 11:21

I was thinking possibly sage @MashedPotatoBrainz and I love lilac walls that sounds lovely. What paint did you use?

Any other ideas very welcome thanks.

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Cantdecidewhich · 10/06/2020 11:23

@WhatWouldDominicDo navy sounds really smart, thanks will have a look.

@LemonBreeland it would be ok to leave condition wise

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MashedPotatoBrainz · 10/06/2020 11:25

I've no idea what paint we used. I thought I'd bought pale pink and couldn't be arsed to change it. We're not in the UK and I think it was local company that make it.

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GiggleMcdimples21 · 10/06/2020 11:51

You could paint it a chalky white with the handles spray painted gold/copper. Also off topic but what colour is on your walls please? Good luck with the painting Smile

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sarahc336 · 10/06/2020 11:57

I agree as it is it is a bit office like however if it was painted then I think it would look lovely. Xx

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Cantdecidewhich · 10/06/2020 12:09

@GiggleMcdimples21 the paint is called Puebla and it is from the Goodhomes range in B & Q it's a nice colour for a large area I think.

@sarahc336 yes hopefully will get there!

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sarahc336 · 10/06/2020 12:45

I think painted white would be nice make your wall colour really stand out x

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Gingernaut · 10/06/2020 12:48

It does blend in with the walls, doesn't it?

Is there no way to paint the walls?

I hate painting furniture and only do it as a last resort.

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Cantdecidewhich · 10/06/2020 12:50

@Gingernaught we have just painted the walls :)

How about wallpaper behind it on the one wall? just an idea that popped in my head just now

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Shall I paint this and if so what colour?
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Gingernaut · 10/06/2020 13:43

Oooooooooooh!

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Cantdecidewhich · 10/06/2020 14:07

@Gingernaut is that a good or a bad Oooooooh! ? :)

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WhatWouldDominicDo · 10/06/2020 14:09

Like this

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Cantdecidewhich · 10/06/2020 14:31

@Whatwoulddominicdo that looks nice, thanks.

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RudeAF · 10/06/2020 14:37

I would paint it, put make a final decision on the colour once the door is in. To my eye the issue is that the cabinet and floor don’t match but also don’t contrast much if that makes sense!

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RudeAF · 10/06/2020 14:38

I would put it in the middle of the nook as well.

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Cantdecidewhich · 10/06/2020 14:50

@RudeAf I will try moving it, thanks

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GreenTulips · 10/06/2020 14:57

I like the dark blue
You could go black

Leave the top and varnish it for wear

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RudeAF · 10/06/2020 15:20

I love those botanical print wallpapers you posted as well!

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Cantdecidewhich · 10/06/2020 15:26

I have seen these as well which are lovely Smile

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