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Bar Closet with 70s Wall Paper and Tile

6 years ago

What color should I paint the cabinet on our green and silver bar closet? I want to lighten up.

accent white
white dove
something else

Comments (9)

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    You can't use either of those pink leaning beiges with those green tones




    The wallpaper should be removed and if funds are tight then paint the tile countertop to change the color. I'm not sure I would paint the cabinets. They don't look very expensive and keeping them dark will minimize their imperfections. Once you paint them a lighter color, you'll have to address all their shortcomings.


    Your color selections depend upon all the other items in the room. Flooring, walls, furnishings etc. Show us the rest of the room.







    Rebecca Siegel thanked BeverlyFLADeziner
  • 6 years ago

    We're less concerned with cost, and more concerned with having it done quickly. We just finished a remodel and have young children, so we would prefer any work be done in couple of days. We kind of like the character of the wall paper, although we might take it out later. We're definitely interested in painting the tile.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    I also like the character of the wallpaper. Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of the tile, the bar itself and the shelving. The shelving standards distract from the entire bar. Can you replace with thicker glass shelving that spans the full width of the bar? Would suggest a different countertop material and a different bar cabinet.

    Rebecca Siegel thanked Norwood Architects
  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    If you can't do anything else at this time, just paint the cabinet to match your other trim in the home, and add some good looking pulls to the drawers and doors.

    Rebecca Siegel thanked decoenthusiaste
  • 6 years ago

    The rest of the room is painted white dove.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    The cabinets and paper are great! The tile is your big problem here. I wouldn’t do anything until you could replace that. Just close the door.

    Rebecca Siegel thanked User
  • 6 years ago

    I think you should just embrace it until you can replace it! It's funky and will definitely be a conversation starter for guests. I say style up those shelves with some vintage barware (to go with that cool shaker on the upper shelf) and black & white photos. I would also add some big chunky handles to the drawers and the cabinet doors and just let that space be as retro and cool as it wants to be!

    Rebecca Siegel thanked Nicki
  • 6 years ago

    Looking at the new pix, I would suggest upgrading the light in the bar to an LED. Match paint for the cabs to the bi-folds and the fireplace. When you can, bring the wallpaper and counter top up to the light/bright standard of the room itself. It still looks too much like a closet with those colors. I'd prefer to see the art above the piano framed and hung 5" above the mantel. Try both lamps and the clock on the piano.

    Rebecca Siegel thanked decoenthusiaste