Happy Color: A Rainbow of Dressers
A dresser is the perfect place to experiment with a bold shot of color for your mix
I live in a loft in Brooklyn, a recent transplant to Greenpoint (love my neighborhood!). I work as a freelance writer, blogger, stylist, gilder, and crafter. I curate a daily personal lifestyle blog called the Haystack Needle (http://www.thehaystackneedleonline.com). I'm also one half of the shop Cabin 7 (http://www.shopcabin7.com) — a collection of gilded objects for the home. I started out in magazines, working in the home department of Real Simple magazine and later worked as the home editor of Redbook. I love to scout cool finds for the home — everything from an amazing loveseat to a green laundry detergent that really works. I'm a new mama to our baby girl, Juniper, who amazes me every day with her curiosity for life and big smiles.
I live in a loft in Brooklyn, a recent transplant to Greenpoint (love my... More »
A generation ago, people typically bought their bedroom furniture as a set: the dresser with matching mirror and matching bed frame. Nowadays we do quite the opposite — everything is about mixing and matching and decorating with furniture that's unique to our personal style. And we're not afraid to add color. A dresser in a bold color instantly makes it stand out as the accent piece in a room. What color suits your bedroom? Choose from the rainbow of inspiration.
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Bright, bold, vintage, modern — this dresser has it all. With its daring red color, this dresser calls out for attention.
Tip: Red has many shades — be sure to pick a red that feels in tune with the style of your space. A rich red like this dresser feels more global in style (especially paired with black), while a chalky red can read cottage style.
Tip: Red has many shades — be sure to pick a red that feels in tune with the style of your space. A rich red like this dresser feels more global in style (especially paired with black), while a chalky red can read cottage style.
Outlined in orange, this vintage modern dresser has an out-of-box style. The orange color naturally feels more mod, while the lines of this dresser feel more classic. I love how the orange looks against the natural grain of the wood-paneled floor and wall.
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by Nicole Lanteri
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| This dresser is painted a yellow that simply spells cheerful. And for now, it's doubling as a changing table. Don't be afraid to try a bright or intense color for a dresser. Choosing a color to paint furniture can be simply based on a color you love. As an accent color, yellow sings. |
This color of green is so happy. It's a little preppy, a little whimsical, a little mod — and the perfect color to stand out from the brown-and-white striped walls.
Tip: A colorful dresser doesn't just look pretty — it adds dimension and movement to a room. In this nursery, the walls are painted with brown and white horizontal stripes. A neutral dresser — in white, black, or simply stained wood — would recede into the background. But a bold color, like this kelly green, creates contrast with the stripes.
Tip: A colorful dresser doesn't just look pretty — it adds dimension and movement to a room. In this nursery, the walls are painted with brown and white horizontal stripes. A neutral dresser — in white, black, or simply stained wood — would recede into the background. But a bold color, like this kelly green, creates contrast with the stripes.
by Found Design
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A softer shade of green pairs perfectly with a ballerina pink for a girl's room.
Tip: In general, colors that are bold and vibrant (like the orange and green we saw previously) fit right into a more modern space. A softer, color palette, like this pale green, works well with a vintage style space. These colors almost look like they've been aged.
Tip: In general, colors that are bold and vibrant (like the orange and green we saw previously) fit right into a more modern space. A softer, color palette, like this pale green, works well with a vintage style space. These colors almost look like they've been aged.
by Jill Sorensen
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This shade of blue has a cottage style. There's a crispness to this bedroom with all the whites and navy, and this softer shade of blue makes the room feel more cozy.
by Splendid Willow
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The regal shade of blue is the perfect color for this ornate vintage dresser with its shiny brass hardware. The color suits the personality of the piece.
| I spy a deep purple dresser that captures the bohemian spirit of this space. The mix of purples and grays adds a modern spin. More: 50 Great Gifts for Color Lovers Bold Color: Yes You Can A Rainbow of Kitchen Stools |
Comments
Jamie Jay Very odd how the rest of the room don't have any colors that compliment the dresser.
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Premier Decoration I like the pink wall of small room. It is always a problem of seperate the room like that.
17 months ago · Like
akmcmullen Am wanting to lacquer some dressers/furniture. Does anyone know of a good source for this, either DYI directions or professional?
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bronskibeat akmcullen: me also. Is it difficult to lacquer an old dresser?
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dcer akmcmullen and bronskibeat- Some car paint shops will lacquer pieces of furniture at great prices, and the paint is super strong!
9 months ago · Like
D'LAYNE DESIGNS LOOKING FOR MODERN DRESSERS IN BRIGHT COLORS WHERE CAN THEY BE BOUGHT DLD
8 months ago · Like
fabtwigs Just refinished my dresser using paint and stain technique. Love it! Before and after photos (and tutorial) here http://fabtwigs.blogspot.com/2013/01/bold-green-dresser-refinishing.html 
5 months ago · Like
Ideabook published on Jan. 21, 2012.
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