My Harlequin Romance - What Would You Do?
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My mom gave me this cabinet about 15 years ago. I drove from Memphis to New Orleans with it strapped to the top of my Nissan Pathfinder :) It's had many, many coats of paint and I added more! I've completed the painting, distressing and glazing, but I'm not sure I like how the white came out. What do all of you creative folks think? What would you do with the white trim on this piece? Thanks in advance for your input!
Before.
Painted with homemade chalk paint and taped off for the harlequin design.
Taping off for stripes.
Distressed and the silver glaze is drying.
Sorry for the crappy photos, I'm using my phone and the lighting in that room is impossible! Thanks again for your time!
ETA: This was the inspiration for the color and design. LOVE this sweater :)
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How cute! What about painting a small version of the light brown around the trim on the door?
Z
on May 13, 2014
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It's such a cute sized cabinet that it will look great in a bedroom. Not sure about paint or decorating choices here, but I know I would put the sweater close by! I'd love to see what you decide to do.
LA - Fairhope Supply Co.
on May 13, 2014
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I think that if you paint the small trim around the design a nice gold color, it would make the whole piece pop. Good luck, I can't wait to see the end result!
Redo Your Room Online - Julie Jamison
on May 13, 2014
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If you paint the white part a medium light gray, it would look great, and complement the center panel.
Darla
on May 14, 2014
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well & look is attractive
Debasish Kumar Saha
on May 14, 2014
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I agree with Darla on the grey color as white yellow and grey are perfect complimentary colors. Just don't go too dark of a grey for this piece.
163130
on May 14, 2014
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Love the inspiration but feel the pattern would have been more effective with perhaps four smaller diamonds instead of one big one. The argyle is a cool look and the colors are pleasing. It is fun to see what inspires us... Sweaters work!
Ruth Hamner
on May 14, 2014
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I agree with @Z The Argyle pattern is so creative, and you did a great job recreating it on your cabinet. The brown around the trim should really pull the piece together. I would love to see what hardware you will choose for the knob. I'm hoping for glass :-)
Felicia Thurman
on May 14, 2014
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Thank you, everyone, for taking the time to read and consider my project! I love the idea of adding grey, but grey doesn't really fit my current color scheme in that room. I've decided on the brown trim that Becky suggested and trim the harlequin diamond in gold, as Jilie suggested. These colors will work perfectly with the rug and other decor in my room. I hope to have it all completed this weekend and I will share the results with all of you. You all have been very helpful! Thanks so much!
Alicia Gillentine Carr
on May 14, 2014
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Oh I see it in the original picture. That is going to look great!
Felicia Thurman
on May 14, 2014
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