Should I repaint this piece white?
#shabby chic #farm house #cabinet #turqoise #provence #french country
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Mar M on Nov 20, 2013I love the glass knobs! Gorgeous. Try reprinting it with Annie Sloan linen paint. Just one coat and then soft wax it. Also I'd paint the all if the inside drawer.Helpful Reply
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The Garden Frog with C Renee on Nov 21, 2013I think this piece would look great white. especially to show off the beautiful knobs.Helpful Reply
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Janet Smith on Nov 21, 2013Definitely white with the clear knobs. (How much are you selling it for?)Helpful Reply
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April on Nov 21, 2013It really is lovely, so I can't imagine why it wouldn't sell. The glass knobs are lovely, too! I'm guessing cream or white would be good, with either of the knobs would make wonderful accents. :)Helpful Reply
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Jeanette S on Nov 21, 2013NOOOOOO! I love the blue and the technique you used!Helpful Reply
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LaVerne DeHart on Nov 21, 2013yesHelpful Reply
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Cathy Kurpil on Nov 21, 2013Love those knobs! I think white with the glass knobs...Although the blue looks good too!Helpful Reply
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Matty Watts on Nov 21, 2013Love this as a side table by my bed. The drawer I would put a pad & pen , also my cell phone. The door could my lotion plus a couple of light weight books.Helpful Reply
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Matty Watts on Nov 21, 2013Oops :: The door I would put my lotion & a couple of light weight books . The lamp could be a soft white lamp.Helpful Reply
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Sharon B on Nov 21, 2013Put looking glass in to it ! that will make it really POP !Helpful Reply
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Chris Fuller on Nov 22, 2013I would change the knobs to glass.....the blue is gorgeous. Also, oftentimes, what we place on top of a table can make all the difference in the world (lace, pretty vase, old books,); and you may find the blue and current knobs are perfect.Helpful Reply
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Deanna Riles-Cox on Nov 22, 2013I think if you would paint the door using an interesting stencil in a color a couple shades lighter. That would add interest to the door. Color is great!Helpful Reply
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Cheri Dittler on Nov 22, 2013if you are trying to sell the piece,then soft grey or cream would appeal to more people. your knobs are beautiful also...I would not change those. distress the edges of the cabinet a bit more might also help.Helpful Reply
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Susan on Nov 22, 2013Yes...white would be better. I would keep the hardware the way it is. This blue was popular in the late 80's, early 90's. The white would make your hardware and decor pop. Right now, it all blends.Helpful Reply
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Jacie1948 on Nov 22, 2013depends on what the rest of your decor looks like. You usually want a blend of colors. The blue looks nice and the picture on the wall matches well. However if you dont like it blue and want more white use some ocra by Annie sloan just to soften it some for a more shabby sheik look.Helpful Reply
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Bomorrow on Nov 22, 2013If you are selling it, blue is a color that not everyone would want because of their decor colors. White - creamy offwhite kind of goes with everything. Love the knobs! either should work because the knobs are interchangeable. Maybe you could give them a choice of knobs.Helpful Reply
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Linda P on Nov 22, 2013Maybe you could overlay white with the same antiquing technique you used letting just a little of the turquoise show on the edges. I love your knobs but the glass ones would add some bling.Helpful Reply
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Claudia on Nov 22, 2013While I like the blue, I agree that it may limit your buyers. Have you thought of painting it a flat black, distressing the edges and using the crystal knobs? Black can really ground a room and make a nice statement.Helpful Reply
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BeazerBea on Nov 22, 2013I like it the way it isHelpful Reply
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Julie Moyna on Nov 22, 2013white and then crackle the blue throughHelpful Reply
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Jocelyne marchand on Nov 22, 2013if you are planning to sell it, why not try to sell it as is first . .if it has no takers then change it . .my philosophy has always been let the new owner make the choice that is best for themHelpful Reply
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Kim Dagenais on Nov 22, 2013I have a cabinet just like yours. I had sanded mine and stained it a dark espresso brown. Took the door off and add a seagrass basket. Then changed the knob on the drawer for a stainless/silver one. I think your cabinet would look good white or dark brown like mine. Can't wait to see what you did with it.Helpful Reply
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Molly Meredith on Nov 22, 2013try and glazed 'dirty' color over it and wipe off..see what that looks like....it'll tone it downHelpful Reply
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Liliana Wells on Nov 22, 2013I like it the way it is. But I would add a punch of different color with the ceramics you have on top.Helpful Reply
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Waysouth on Nov 22, 2013why not try more of a shabby chic rather than over distressed?Helpful Reply
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Beverly Hullender on Nov 22, 2013Although the blue is beautiful, it does limit your "audience" of prospective buyers. Black or white, distressed slightly, would be your best option. If you get too specific with design/add-ons, you're back to limiting your audience although some of the ideas I've seen here are wonderful--but added work and expense and you're back to limiting your buyers--again! Unless you're wanting to group it with something else that you're selling and make it a set, keep it simple. Let the buyer's imagination take over......mine has!Helpful Reply
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Jocelyne marchand on Nov 22, 2013well then, you should paint it. . . .good luckHelpful Reply
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Porta Verde Studio on Jan 07, 2014Well it finally sold without repainting but I dropped the price drastically. Sigh.... lesson learned! Thanks for all your great suggestions.Helpful Reply
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Cherie Little Chalmers on Feb 12, 2014I know you have already sold the cabinet, but for future reference I would simply add some pretty paper inside the drawer and cabinet, or a contrasting flash of colour inside. I have seen some really cute pieces with wallpaper along the edges of the drawer. Just a thought. And I love your homemade knobs.Helpful Reply
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KathrynElizabeth Etier on Feb 12, 2014Another thing you could have considered was a one-color stencil on the front of the drawers.Helpful Reply
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Tracey T on Feb 13, 2014I love it just the way it is! I don't have much blue in my home but I would still purchase it..I would make it fit in.Helpful Reply
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