Painting

[MyNextMove25]

Any suggestions how I can get this built-in wardrobe looking nice? I have included the picture of the door next to it. It’s in the study

I would be tempted to paint it white and see how you like it - you could always copy the dark blue from the walls for part of it too to blend it in a bit more.

I actually like it. Why dont you like it ? Painted furniture always looks ' painted' and a bit naff really.

It looks a bit dull and have some spots of white paint (from previous owners). I was thinking of staining it maybe? Just to make it look nicer/fresher.

The spots of white paint will probably scrape off.

Just adding another image to show how dull it looks

I did think of painting it blue but too nervous to do that

Probably should try cleaning it 😀

Paint it to match the wall. I think the room would feel higher and the cupboard less imposing/ just get a colour match in a wood specific paint and use a mini roller for the flat parts to get even coverage.

Bigger, not higher!

I moved into a house with very dark wooden (mahogany) wardrobes like these. I painted them very very pale grey -almost white. They looked so much better. It was like painting the Severn bridge though, as I had to prime, undercoat and top coat to cover the dark wood. Seemed never ending. Definitely worth it though

Thank you. I think I will go with this and hope for the best.

Assuming it’s real wood you could sand the bits of paint off and oil it?

Can I ask what primer you used?

Thank you. Yes, it’s real wood

The primer was Zinsser B.I.N. Primer.sealer.stain killer.

This stops the original brown colour coming through. I found out the hard way using standard wood primer and after a few months the woodwork went yellow. Using the Zinsser primer there was no leakage of the dark colour.

If you decide to stain, as you mentioned earlier, you would need to sand all the spots of white paint and remove them completely otherwise they will show through the stain and look terrible.

For best and easiest results paint the wardrobes to match the walls but simply oil the beautiful oak door for a bit of contrast.

Personally though I am not fond of dark colored walls and would choose a lighter color and a neutral for the woodwork. Then if you tire of the wall color you won't have to repaint the wardrobes.

Thank you

Mhh now I’m a bit undecided. Thanks all

How about a lighter colour like this for both walls and woodwork? To blend it together without being imposing.

Picture, sorry:

That is beautiful and actually one of my favourite colours

Do you think I would have to paint the room White first and then this colour or will I just need lots of coats of a new colour to get rid of the dark blue?

You need Zinzer primer before you paint it

I would paint it white and get new handles and place them higher up, probably level with the door

Thank you