How should I update this hallway mirror and table set?
I have this long mirror and marble topped table in my hallway. They are a perfect fit, but severely outdated (late 60s or early 70s). I have been thinking about painting the frame and the base of the table, but nothing comes to mind that I like! The main colors are gold and a sort of olive green with that speckly "distressed" look they always put on furniture of this era (I think it's called flyspecked?).
I don't really love the idea of painting them solid one color, but don't want to spend years painting all the details either. I do have some Rub n Buff in various colors that I have yet to try..
What would you do, I would love your opinions! Thanks :)
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You could do some chalk painting and distressing and then add some rub and buff into the detailed areas. Lots of detail there to highlight.
Here's an example.
https://www.justthewoods.com/distress-painted-wood
You could antique the gold with a black glaze or if you have the rub & buff in a dark color.
Do the mirror frame in bronze or antique brass rub and buff or paint. Paint the table a charcoal or dark gray
I think your kitty looks adorable showing off your furniture!
The top of the table seems to be marble?!?! here is a video on how to paint marble with chalk paint https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RzpjUTWlkg
you could paint the green colors a shade or two darker with chalk paint as well and leave the details in gold if you want. this is a chalk paint look for the mirror frame https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwim3Pn69O3oAhWHssgKHT7qBzgYABABGgJxdQ&sig=AOD64_2OIOU7W6Z9S25OZXJYjJDMSAttgQ&q=&ved=2ahUKEwi80u769O3oAhUOTN8KHZkgDK0Q0Qx6BAgOEAE&adurl=
I love high contrast and would paint the frame of the mirror black and the frame on the table the same.
If you want to change the look of the mirror a little but still be able to somewhat see you could stencil a pattern on the mirror using a frosting paint.
You could take the table and mirror out and replace with something like a narrow coat rack or even a bookcase. Both would add more storage and make that area more practical and welcoming.
I would use Fusion mineral paint in a favourite color for all of it - except the marble. It wouldn’t be too hard!
I would paint them a darker color and distress the details with fine sandpaper to let the gold shine through.
Hello Marina,
It is a super set, I would not want to alter it much, maybe just change the colour of the paler internal surround using a green or a pink or whatever colour suits your home. I would only use an emulsion or a chalk paint and use a small brush ?Artist!
Best wishes
Hello again Marina,
In the UK we use a Flat (no Shine) Emulsion paint to paint our Internal walls or ceilings. it's like a Chalk paint to look at only a bit thinner. We can buy Tester pots (might be enough to do this job). I prefer to do this rather than paint in something that would damage the item if I ever wanted to return it to the original state! If you prefer you could always use a wax on top, this would soften the colour a bit. I think if you chose a Rose Pink or a Light Olive Green you will give it enough of a lift. You could also paint with a satin paint of the same colour the Legs and frame of the table and the outside edge of the mirror. I'm afraid I like antiques and period pieces, so I always have an eye for not wanting to destroy a nice item!
Love your kitty!
I would paint it oil rubbed bronze and then use rub and buff in the Spanish Copper color for accents
From the pics it looks like the fancy bits are already gold. I would use a Gel Stain to faux grain the green bits and the legs. This would give the impression of a dark wood piece with gold trim. You might also use the Gel Stain on the gold bits. Wipe on. Wipe off. Leave a little in the cracks and crevices.
Gel Stains are thick oil based stains that can be used to stain or faux grain various surfaces including paint. I like ZAR for my grain painting.
Nice cat. BTW
it looks soo good already ... it all depends on how is the rest of the house home decor looks like .. I love it the way it is
I would paint them!