Reverse Decal on wood sideboard - should I repaint?
Jacqui
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#midcentury #sideboard #buffet #painted furniture #white furniture #mid-century
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Becky on May 04, 2014Personally, I love it! I would definitely stop and take a second and third look. I think it's adorable.Helpful Reply
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Carole on May 04, 2014I like it too but if you are going to sell it you are better to stick to something that is more appealing to 'everyman' so to speak and that tends to be white or another solid colour rather than stencil which is not to everyone's taste. I found this out for myself the hard way when I have tried something new on a piece and found it difficult or nigh on impossible to sell.Helpful Reply
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Shaun Roney on May 04, 2014I love this piece! I'd say instead of re-painting maybe expose a bit more wood-like the doors or possibly the center panel to make the reverse stencils pop! Patience :) Someone will love it!Helpful Reply
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David Logan on May 04, 2014Its truly amazing and looking too beautiful.Helpful Reply
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Alorin on May 05, 2014You did a great job with the stenciling! You could paint each door a different shade of brown or other earth tones to go with the brown stencil. Vertical wide stripes on the doors in the same brown as the stenciling would look awesome. Have fun!Helpful Reply
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Charlene on May 05, 2014Looks great the way it is!Helpful Reply
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Cynthia H on May 05, 2014I like it.Helpful Reply
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Marion Nesbitt on May 06, 2014Like the design on the top. Don't care for flower design on the sides. I'd paint the sides first to see what reaction you get. Perhaps a more creamy colour would be more harmonious with the dark brown design.Helpful Reply
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Sherrie on May 06, 2014I think it's very appealing and different and unique! I had a customer recently want something similar repainted. Mine didn't turn out anywhere near as beautiful as yours or as original as yours! I painted it black. They were using it for a media cabinet.Helpful Reply
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Tudyrunningwater on May 06, 2014The right person will come along and LOVE it, be patient... it's awesome, you'll see.. <3Helpful Reply
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Lori J on May 06, 2014I like it as well. It might have been interesting to leave the side doors to match the stencil work. I like the top, but the front is pretty plain.Helpful Reply
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Sheryll S on May 06, 2014I would leave it for a while longer as is and maybe tell folks that if they want it painted all white, then you can do this..... just include that in the price. I think it just needs more exposure.... not a change to all white.Helpful Reply
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Liliana Wells on May 06, 2014I like it. But maybe the knobs could be more decorative.Helpful Reply
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Geri on May 06, 2014I would like to see some of the 'squiggle' work on the front panels as well. May be only the center one. You don't want it to get too busy.Helpful Reply
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Becky Wood on May 06, 2014I think it's lovely and has character. The right person just hasn't come along yet. But if you can't wait for that person, by all means try something different.Helpful Reply
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Leah M on May 07, 2014I think you've gotten a lot of good suggestions. I totally agree that the solid white front is boring and something that goes with the brown on the top and sides might help get it some attention.Helpful Reply
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Sheila Conlon on May 08, 2014LovelyHelpful Reply
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Porta Verde Studio on May 08, 2014Thank you all for your suggestions and comments. I did wait awhile longers as some of you suggested and it sold the way it is.Helpful Reply
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Sheryll S on May 08, 2014Yippeee and I am so glad I was good with my comment. I am so happy for you..... why do more work if you do not have to???????? Ya know?Helpful Reply
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