What color should I paint this cart?

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I need help choosing an accent color for a bar cart nightstand. I am using a metal bar cart as a nightstand in my bedroom. My walls are pale aqua, the bed black wrought iron, and the furniture cherry. What color should I paint the cart?

Sandra Allen · Answer

The older softer green of the 50's would be nice. https://www.popscreen.com/prod/MTgwMzE2NDAy/V...

Janet Pizaro · Answer

I would paint it a darker color of the wall for a contrast.

Mabeline · Answer

I would paint it white/off white with 3 flour sack towel stripes (two pale yellow/1 aqua) - paint stripes on each level.

Jean Myles · Answer

Deep Turquoise would contrast well.

Gra9185367 · Answer

Black like the bed.  Then you could use it in any room.

Carey · Answer

I would be simple and just paint it black like the bed.

Dande,OR · Answer

I think coral or yellow would give you a nice POP of color.

Emily Conner · Answer

rustoleum satin lagoon or rustoleum marigold https://www.google.com/shopping/product/36669... http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Painter... I love these colors! AND they always sell on my pieces. A great pop of color either one. And they are both part of the 2x Cover line they have which is a fantastic paint.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

My opinion black or white would not do any justice to the piece.

Georginarowcroft · Answer

Black for me to tie in with bed

Tan1781564 · Answer

All one color gray-I just bought ikea carts and they look great in any room and r one color

Mary Murnane · Answer

For a night cart on wheels I'd paint it a fluorescent colour so it would be visible in dim light. Don't want any accidents. Looks like there are no brakes on the wheels.

Sherry Fram · Answer

I would paint it either bronze or copper metallic.

Treva Putman · Answer

These carts were usually in colors to match 1950's era kitchens. I would use a pop of color for this gem: turquoise, red or yellow would be wonderful.

169756 · Answer

Chartreux

Holly Gillam · Answer

Here is my redo of a cart just like yours!

P.chatty · Answer

Gold or silver ,with maybe faux,and marble textures

Alice · Answer

Black would look great. If you can get a piece of scrap marble, put that TV on top.

Johnchip · Answer

Black to match the bed then use some nice place mats/ fabric pieces on shelves.

Pat · Answer

How about the chrome part black to match your bed and the shelves the color of your walls?  Or even white shelves like your curtains/woodwork.

Kari Roberts · Answer

Yes, paint the frame black, paint the shelves your favorite color, then paint a stenciled design on the shelves.

Denise Hardy · Answer

I would say also to paint the frame black, but you could paint the shelves in the blue of your cushion on the bed?

Missbev · Answer

I would paint the frame black like the others have said. And I would paint the shelves a darker aqua from the paint chip.

Cherylbeatrice · Answer

Take the car apart to paint it.  Paint the chrome parts black or what ever your bed color is, then paint each shelf a different hue of blue with the darkest at the bottom and lightest at the top.  That way it will have a little bit of quirky without being all out weird.

Janice Peterson · Answer

or you could paint the shelves to gradually move from a white with hint of blue to blue to navy-black.  use the color of your walls & throw pillow as guides. OR go completely a different direction with complementary colors to your blues

Elaine · Answer

It all depends on your taste!  Do you want it to 'stand out' or be more subtle.   Myself, I prefer 'subtle', therefore, if it were mine, I'd do it a deeper shade of the walls.  It will still stand out somewhat but in a subdued way.  I think if you paint it black, it will be too matchy-matchy with the bed and  if you do it a bright red or yellow (to emphasize the retro look), it might then make the cart  look more suitable for the kitchen.   Go with your own instincts and decor taste!

Jackie Byrd · Answer

The room and bed are very pretty, the night table not so much. I'd use the paint money & find a used sheet at a thrift store and drop it over the night table.  Or, buy a new table at the thrift store.

Rachel · Answer

Since the bedroom is relatively bare, I would take a colorful fabric, and instead of paint it- wrap the night stand shelves with it. Good luck!

Ilan Davidovics · Answer

I'd try to go pure white. That would go nicely with the room.

Shui · Answer

I would paint it a shade of java / light brown

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