Should i paint this mid century modern bedrom set, or leave as is?

You can paint it. Change the pulls. I like the mix of paint and wood.

Here are some ideas form other Hometalkers

https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=paint%20dresser%20

It looks like it is in perfect condition. Personally, I think it would be a shame to paint this set.

Hello. Its a personal choice. MCM is very desirable and trendy likely the quality of the wood and fabrication might not be met in todays general furniture market.

Perhaps could just changing the pulls to a farmhouse style help or do you find the wood color disagreeable ?

Hi! What would you like to have? Even with new hardware and paint it won't look like a totally different style. You could whitewash it, which will give you fresh look. Or you could opt for stain. Good luck!

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/kitchen-table-makeover-29298143

Hello there,

Do nothing to it if you want it to keep it's value as "original" but if you keep the handles and replace them using the same fixtures, you should be fine, and it will change the look!

Appears to be in excellant conditon so I would leave it alone. New hardware but don't paint the wood.

It's in beautiful condition, I'd leave it the way it is. Pick the mid-century style cues that you like best, and go with it. Sometimes doing something different than your usual taste is liberating.

You could stain to darken the finish, the structure looks sound and the condition looks good, You could do the superficial changing of the hardware. Also you could "glam it up" with furniture transfers:

https://ironorchiddesigns.com/diy/furniture-transfers/

I would stain it a deep mahogany and update the hardware. See Kate Chapinski's before and after of her bathroom to get an idea of how beautiful this would be.

This looks like it is in very good shape so selling it might be a great way to go and then find something else.

If you decide to keep & change it up, first try changing the hardware. If that doesn't do it for you, scuff with steel wool & clean with denatured alcohol. Then you can stain or paint. Paint with an off white and add a brown wax would be my preference.

If it's not the type of furniture you're looking for, you're better off selling it and finding what you'd prefer than altering the pieces and changing their value. If you decide to keep it and work with it, try the search bar at the top left as I've seen ideas here that aren't "paint the whole thing."

you may be able to sell it in this color for folks who like this style and lots of folks do....or paint it and use it yourself....there are online yard sales and the marketplace.com for most all areas has tons of stuff for sale and you could see what this type furniture is selling for

I would not paint this set. It is very popular while Farmhouse is starting to go out of style. If anything, you could stain it a darker color, and change the handles. DLawless has so many beautiful handles, pulls etc.

I would leave them as is and put them in a room with colorful walls, a bright blue, navy, or anything colorful would be beautiful!

You can paint them white and give them new black knobs for a nice farmhouse look.

Hi - this is a great set! I feel changing out the hardware would work very well. What color are you painting your walls? What color bedding? With your paint and accessories of farmhouse look will give you what you’re looking for. The style of this set is very desirable right now, and who knows you may change your style?! Hope this helps. If you sell, I’d love to buy it, it’s an investment!❣️

Do Not, I say, Do Not change the color/finish. The set appears to be in excellent shape and doing any alterations would diminish its value. Mid Century Modern furniture is having a wonderful heyday right now.

As someone already mentioned, I'd look into selling the pieces and using the money to get what really rings your chimes.

My late husband and I owned an antiques and furniture restoration business for nearly 30 years. We saw saw how painting and altering furniture took a dive on the value of the furniture.

The pieces are beautiful. Allow someone else to love them.

Just my humble opinion and years of experience.

Mid century furniture is currently sought after. What I have read about the furniture is too leave it as is. It will lose its value if you paint or alter it. Meica

If you don’t like it don’t paint it. The pieces look 1950 and are extremely popular for people who want to recreate that look. Please leave it as is and look up mid century furniture. Is there a name stamped on the inside of the drawers? If is’s not solid wood it’s not from the 50’s.

Hi Kari, before painting see if you can replace the drawer pulls. That may be all that's needed to give it a farmhouse vibe.

Personally, I wouldn't paint the furniture but use those pieces as the basis of the room, then branch out and jazz up the room with your "style" on the walls, draperies, linens, and accessories. Mixing styles can be very eclectic and more interesting.

I would personally definitely paint them however there are a lot of mid century modern lovers that would love to have a set like that. You may consider selling the set and then buying something you like better. If you decide to paint I painted my bedroom set and here is how I did it... https://www.homeroad.net/2015/08/master-bedroom-furniture-makeover.html

I wouldnt paint, at most perhaps strip and finish with a color/tone you like and replace the pulls

It would look nice shiny black

There are tons of you tube videos on flipping furniture, take a look and see what you like. But if you don’t live it as is, try selling it yourself or getting an antique dealer in. I am not sure if people care about having original MCM, or just like the style. The beautiful antiques people collected a hike ago are being given away now

it all depends what is goign to be around

If it were me, I’d sell it. If it is actually from the 50’s, could be worth something. Suppose everywhere is different, but easy here to find free or almost free furniture for your preferred stlyle

You can paint it but I personally would not. If it's not your style, sell it to someone who really loves it and use the money to purchase a couple of pieces that you really love!

Hi everyone. I ended up selling the set. Thanks so much for the reply. I love hearing others ideas and suggestions.