One of my favorite furniture looks is classic furniture painted in bright, high gloss colors. The pieces provide such graphic pops of color to a room and provide a modern, youthful perspective on classic styles.
While I still love the lacquered look, I'm really starting to appreciate pieces that use a layer of glaze or a little distressing over deep color--or those that have a natural patina from years of wear. These pieces still look modern, but have layers of texture that add subtle depth to the space. They also provide gorgeous color in a space without drawing the same amount of focus that bright, shiny lacquered pieces do.
I've also realized that the combination of bright colors and a lacquered finish cause a piece to be very advancing, and very easily become the focal point of a room. Too much of that in one space can make the room feel overwhelming, and your eye won't know where to go. So even though I still love those bright, shiny pieces, I think most of the pieces I use in a room will have a little more depth to their finish.
Great points about too much bright and shiny surfaces confusing the eye ... I'm struggling right now trying to decide how / what color to repaint a buffet and it is in a room with other painted pieces, and I think you've identified a reason that keeps me holding off from making a decision.
ReplyDeleteThat green dresser pic you couldn't source:
http://thehuntedinterior.blogspot.com/p/home-tour.html ... I know that photo well cause I love that dining room so much. If you haven't visited her blog before you are in for a treat.
Thank you so much for the original source! I hate no being able to give people the credit the deserve, so I'm really glad I can link to her blog and check out the rest of her spaces.
DeleteHave you thought about a textured gray? Or something dry brushed? I'd love to see what you decide to do!
I love that teal bedside table! BTW did you paint that gold legged number?! Its adorable!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that teal chest gorgeous? I'm a sucker for all things aqua. And yes, I did paint that coral table for a market I sold furniture at last year. I still love it -- part of me wishes that I'd had the space to keep it for myself!
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