I am looking for some suggestion on what I should do with my buffet
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I would love to know what you think of my buffet! It needs some love and I am trying to decide whether to paint it or just try to restore the natural wood. Please click the link to my blog to see pictures of the dining room, where the buffet is located. I tried to attch pictures but couldn't not get them to upload for some reason.
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With the details, this is a great candidate for painting, using complementary colors. Or painting and using wallpaper on the inside "panels".
KathrynElizabeth Etier
on Feb 06, 2014
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So much great 'architecture' -- make sure if you paint that you highlight the trim - either with a different color or by sanding or masking the trim and letting it stand out. It's a lovely piece with loads of potential!
Linda@nothingbutblueskyes
on Feb 07, 2014
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I just painted a similar buffet in Old Navy by Benjamin Moore. It turned out beautiful!!
Lynn Crider
on Feb 07, 2014
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Restore the top to its natural wood and stain in a dark color. Paint the bottom with a great neutral color or light tone and use a dark glaze of dark wax to bring out the accents and trim.
117135
on Feb 07, 2014
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Nikki, did you see the piece similar to yours, painted in glossy black? It is so elegant and classy. She used oil paint ..and explained why. You might check it out to see if you like it. I see so much shabby chippy stuff lately, and this is so beautiful.
Bernice H
on Feb 08, 2014
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Actually nikki, I clipped the picture in case you cant find it, or Miriam can help you find it. check my "clips" ......I guess that is how to pass something on.
Bernice H
on Feb 08, 2014
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I would clean and sand it first. Then you might consider painting it the same colour as chairs, staining the top of it. You might consider a matte finish, rather than glossy. It's a little less formal looking that way. You may want to paint the mirror overtop as well.
Katie
on Feb 08, 2014
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Paint using Annie Sloan chalk paint. You will fall in love with this piece!
Paula prislovsky
on Feb 08, 2014
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I would definitely paint it, in a color you love. I had an 80's bookcase and an oak display cabinet, which I painted to match my new craft room, it was hard to put the first paint on but I love them now and before they was just so-so. I am in love with turquoise right now but what ever is going to make you happy is the advice I always give my friends. I put liquid sandpaper on to dissolve the finish, was so easy, just "painted" it on with a brush and they were ready to paint. Good luck be sure to post your results!
Linda
on Feb 08, 2014
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I would hesitate on painting it since it is in such good shape. I love the look of a painted piece of furniture, HOWEVER, your wood is in good shape so my suggestion would be to clean it up, restore the finish, and then for some added pizzaz I would change out the knobs/handles or give the existing ones an update with paint or rub-n-buff.
Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos
on Feb 08, 2014
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I would also hesitate to paint. I would clean up and restore the finish and then stain the rims a different color to accent the great lines of this piece. If you are looking for more color and are on the fence about painting, maybe change out some of the accessories for stronger colors. The existing color would look great with bolder jewel tone colors.
Opal
on Feb 08, 2014
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chalk paint would look good.
Christine Olson
on Feb 08, 2014
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Put a sink in it and put it in the bathroom...
Adrianne C
on Feb 09, 2014
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It looks like some of the accent trim on the bottom doors are missing. I would remove the rest of the trim on just the bottom doors and refinish using a wood stain that would match the rest of your furniture. It has beautiful lines!
Nancy Hatcher
on Feb 09, 2014
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My sister received a furniture piece just like this from my grandmother. It was in excellent condition so she replaced the top with a beautiful piece of green marble - OMG beautiful!
BeBetsy
on Feb 09, 2014
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Do you know where you'll put this when done(Kitchen, Living room, Bathroom)? I like the idea of replacing the top with marble, and staining the wood a dark stain, then buff up the hardware. This looks like it'll be an amazing piece.
Colleen
on Feb 09, 2014
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I would restore, but accentuate the raised line detail on the front of each drawer, making the details pop and more interesting. It is a beautiful buffet.
Mabeline
on Feb 15, 2014
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Look for a counter top installer in your area. You could be surprised at the deal you might get for a "cast off" piece of stone...also check for a building material recycler in your area.
Joyce Nelson Shellhart
on Feb 16, 2014
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Your buffet is lovely! I would use Restore-A-Finish on it & then wax & buff it. I think you'd be surprised with the results! I would NOT change the handles as they make the piece!! I might spray paint them gold & then when dry do a very light spray of silver paint on top just to vary the color a bit. Also I would paint the mirror so you have some contrast with the buffet. Right now, it all kind of blends because it's all the same! Good Luck!!
Sandra Hellewell
on Mar 27, 2014
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My opinion, since I own some similar to this. Briwax makes a product that is colored. it will cover the imperfections. first go over the scratched spots with Minwax colored pen, look in the paint store for this then wax. Only paint if you like the look.
MaryAnn B
on Jul 23, 2014
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This is a really fine looking piece! It would be gorgeous if you could restore it so the grain of the wood shows up. But that's just me because I love period furniture.
Patches
on Jul 24, 2014
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