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Would you recommend painting this furniture?

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Hi

Our master bedroom set is 25 years old. It is a light wood Broyhill set. Very tired of looking at it all these years, it is big and not much my style anymore, but the storage is excellent. i would love new bedroom furniture , but it simply isnt in the budget. I am contemplating painting it an off white / ivory color , changing the hardware, and possibly getting rid of the sleigh bed ( its huge so id like to scale it down in general and plus it would be a pain to paint ) and just replacing the bed with an upholstered headboard.

has anyone ever used the dixie bell paint for up-cycle projects? i was thinking of using it if i move forward with it . This pic isn’t my actual dresser- its a pic I found online of someone else ( hubby is sleeping right now so i cant photograph it ) but that is one of the pieces I have , to show as an example of the style/ and wood color it currently is . i can post my actual pics tomorrow


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  • 7 days ago

    I like the round one. I like the bit of contrast with the chairs and the different shape. And it seems to blend better with the wall color but that might be different IRL.

    gtdj519 thanked kcooz07
  • 7 days ago

    I prefer the round one. It echoes the roundness of the chairbacks.

    gtdj519 thanked Amanda Smith
  • 7 days ago

    Tough call. I actually like the first one because it sits flat against the wall, and I think it will be more functional for putting anything on the top of it. I also like the darker color. The bottom line is, they both work.

    gtdj519 thanked liasch
  • 7 days ago

    Ugh….good points from everyone

    it is a tough choice as either could work. I hate this… It is rare that I find the ”one item that just works.” I either find nothing and keep turning up

    empty, or I find 2 that I can’t decide between 🤦🏼‍♀️

  • 7 days ago

    I would live with each one in place for a few days and see how each feels when you walk into the room. You will be happy with either in the end. It's the shape of the round one that I like because it's different. Do they both go equally well with your furniture?

    gtdj519 thanked kcooz07
  • 7 days ago
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    I think they each have pros and cons.

    the round one- i like the style and shape. Infeel it jist looks a bit more elegant and the leg details match the leg details of the chair. The color is not an wxact match of the chairs; the table is a creamy ivory , and the wood on the chairs is more of a whitewash with brown distressing. But , they don’t look awful together. The drawer space is a tiny bit smaller on the oval than the rectangle.

    the square table- the design is okay- the shape of the top the edges of the top of the dresser and armoire. It doesnt look quite as elegant to me ; but not awful by any means. Thr color I feel is closer to the chairs , but not exact. My worry is it looks like i tried to match and missed. Again- it could work and another person that sees it may not think that. The drawer storage is a tiny bit bigger on this one.

    its just the curve/ drawers shape that is causing a slight difference if I want to use organization trays in the drawers .

  • 7 days ago

    And the winner is...........let us know next week. 🤣🤔

  • 7 days ago
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    LOL…. seriously feels like a game show. Door number 1 or door number 2?

    not sure if this helps at all , but here are the tables up close to the wood of the chairs .also straightened up and took some better pics .











  • 7 days ago

    If the square one is more functional for you, then I would choose that one.

    gtdj519 thanked Amanda Smith
  • 7 days ago

    The closeups helped. I like the rounder top.

    Love the new bedding! I lean towards simpler bedding in my own house as well (all ivory). It looks elegant.

    gtdj519 thanked RedRyder
  • 7 days ago

    I also like the rectangular table. The shape compliments the chairs better.

    gtdj519 thanked glschisler
  • 7 days ago

    Got my vote on the rectangular chest as well. The color of the wood is a better match to the chairs.

    gtdj519 thanked Alice
  • PRO
    7 days ago

    Rectangular cabinet is best IMO. Better for lamp or accessories, better storage and color works better too.

    gtdj519 thanked Flo Mangan
  • 7 days ago
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    you are all so great and i love and appreciate all the perspectives and opinions! I was leaning toward the oval originally, but certain things that many of you pointed out got me looking more closely at all the other elements in the room. Although not pictured, the rectangle wood color also looks similar in tone to the marble tops on our end tables, and also similar to rhe uphosltery on the bed. It isn't as bright in tone as the ivory on the oval.

    I was focused on liking the oval shape, but many of you are right; the arched shape actually matches better with the chairs, and another thing I noticed it that the lines of it compliments the lines of the headboard.

    Although either could work, I am going to go with the rectangle .

    seems like it was a 50/50 split of votes !! LOL

  • PRO
    7 days ago

    I think you will love that choice. Nice pieces in this lovely room.

    gtdj519 thanked Flo Mangan
  • 7 days ago

    thank you flo mangan. I appreciate all the help I have been given with trying to fix this room up. It‘s coming along!

  • 6 days ago

    I can see how it was a tough call… because when I started looking at the details on the oval, I waffled as well. But I do think the rectangular one is the better choice and considering those other details in the whole room is the final clincher.

    gtdj519 thanked liasch
  • 4 days ago
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    Onto next decision…. lamps. I wasn’t loving my original lamps and a few mentioned they were too tall ( not so)

    I have a few here I am considering and what may be best considering the new chandelier and everything else in the room.

    1. Original glass lamp - I originally did not like these anymore. However, I now think perhaps these look the nicest with the new chandelier. However, I do still feel that they sort of just dissapear on the noght stand. I think perhaps they may be too thin/ delicate to stand out on such a large nightstand. Maybe a wider/ thicker glass & silver lamp would be better (??)







    2. capiz lamp

    This is a beautiful lamp, but I am not sure if it goes very well with the chandelier and rest of the room. Second guessing this one now that it is here in person. Perhaps a glass/ silver lamp in a similar size width wise would be better??







    3. sage green lamp

    i like the lamp color, the width/ / bulk of it, but I don't like that the harp/ hardware is gold, as I have silver accents in the room. Also not sure how I like it against the marble tops.







  • 4 days ago

    Do you typically keep anything on your nightstands such as a clock, picture frames etc. or is it just the lamp?

  • 4 days ago

    I love the shade of sage in your bedroom ! Would you mind sharing the brand of paint and its name or color number. Also is it the same shade above and below the chair rail ? Your room looks great !! Thank you in advance

  • 4 days ago

    thank you very much HU- the wall color is BM Morning Dew. It is a really pretty muted gray/ green. very serene.

    I am really happy with it. Yes, same color above and below chair rail

    I will most likely put picture frames on each table along with the lamp. I honestly didnt have much decor on them as I hated thsi room for so long and gave uo on it for a while. LOL

  • 4 days ago

    Thank you !

  • 4 days ago

    I actually like the original lamp best. Maybe try moving it closer to the bed and adding a picture frame and small dish. I think it’s lonely there without other accessories. All three lamps are beautiful. I love how the capiz picks up the reflection of the paint color. The sage is my least favorite. I think too squaty.

  • 4 days ago
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    Thank you Nora Lambert; I agree with you on all

    points. The capiz is so pretty and you are lucky to own it! It just isn’t really working in this room as well as I thought it would.

  • 4 days ago

    I like the original lamp best which is why I asked if you keep anything else on the nightstands. It looks thin as is but if you add a few things I think it will work.

    gtdj519 thanked kcooz07
  • 4 days ago

    I think it does look the best out of them as well. I will keep them for now, add some silver frames and see how I feel. If I still fee that they get lost, I will look for glass and silver lamps that are a bit more

    substantial . But; at least I discovered that glasa/ silver lamp is the way to go!

  • PRO
    4 days ago

    I think the heft of the night stand requires more heft in a lamp. A oval shape to repeat half round of night stand would be nice. I will do some shopping. Bbl

  • PRO
    4 days ago

    Here is bulkier lamp paired with lumbar pillow pulling colors from wall color and lamp color tones. The chandelier could be enhanced with shades or possibly sone rub n buff champagne golds.

  • PRO
    4 days ago

    This keeps calm look but adds depth and contrast.

  • 4 days ago

    Thank you flo , but dark colors arent really my style. I also dont want shades on the chandelier and prefer it light and airy the way it is now.

    I do agree that perhaps a fuller lamp may look better with the heft of the night stands, but I am looking for a clear crystal/ glass lamp .

  • 4 days ago

    Been lurking :), got me to shopping 😊 this one is 26” tall

  • 4 days ago
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    Thank you alice! i saw that and i do like water glass, ( my kitchen pendants are water glass- very pretty) but the black base is not going to work unfortunately. Wish it was silver !

    i may check these out

    crackle glass



    Not sure if this one below is just the wire you see or if its a rod. I dont want just a wire dangling - i hate that look.


    These two pics below are nice too- but worried they may be too short at 25 high




  • 4 days ago

    This is pretty

  • 4 days ago

    Oh that second one has class :) yea the wire? Good eye.

  • PRO
    4 days ago

    Ok. I think the Lowes Jonathan Y is a great choice.

  • 3 days ago

    Glass with texture is nice…like the pillow.

  • 3 days ago

    following along

  • 3 days ago

    I would remove the tassels.

  • 3 days ago

    Agree, like the pillow, not the tassels.

  • 3 days ago

    No joke…. my dog already removed one tassel 😂

    thankfully no damage- she took it off perfectly!! LOL

    all goodI’d; I was going to snip them off myself anyway

  • PRO
    3 days ago

    Perfect. Think about adding a grey/blue book under a photo on the nightstand to add cohesion. Love the pillow!

    gtdj519 thanked Flo Mangan
  • 2 days ago

    Tassel removal started by pup - completed by owner. Sounds like a good decorating headline! Obviously, we all agree about the tassels. Nice pillow.

  • 2 days ago
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    LOL RedRyder… she is ridiculous, but helpful in this case 😂

    Still working on trying to find a rug for under the chairs. I have tried about 7 so far and I havent liked one yet. Colors always look so different online to when they arrive and I haven’t seen anything worth bringing home yet from any stores. Very frustrating.

  • yesterday

    Bump

  • yesterday

    Do you have a Home Sense near you? I was astounded at their rug selection when I went in the first time. Good prices as well.

  • yesterday

    I do katinparadise… thank you for the suggesrion i will check them out

  • yesterday

    Can you tell me the size and basic colors you are considering for the rug? I’m good at searching for those.
    Also,let me know if you have a preference for wool or not.

  • yesterday

    Thanks redryder.

    i an looking fir 5x7, ivory base with sage accents, $100 max cost.

    i do like wool rugs, however with rhe dog and wanting the ability to clean it, I would prefer a washable rug.

    many i have ordered areive looking tan, gray, or a dark putrid green. no luck so far