I scored this beautiful little number at a flea market in Nixa Thursday morning! I've been wanting one ever since I saw this room at DosFamily. And if you haven't explored at least ten pages of that site, you're going to kick yourself when you finally do. It's inspiration saturation!
I'm going to make seat cushions and pillows for it but I'm thinking about painting it, too. I'd love to paint it an acidy shade of yellow, white, or a mature shade of pink. I know some people cringe at the thought of painting wooden furniture if it's in good shape but I don't think I'd regret it if I did. What would you do?
Doesn't he look helpful? He was being really helpful. I had to leave it at the shop since we didn't have any trunk room and I can't wait to bring it home! I've already got a little spot picked out for it in my studio.I also picked up a vintage ottoman that had seen better days for $2.00 that is going to get reupholstered. I love having little projects in the works!
xoxo,
Rachel
paint, paint, paint. l never regret painting. It can always be changed (stripped, or painted a different color). Nothing is permanent.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely ADORE painted furniture. Each painted piece makes me feel a bit closer to being the "funky" character in a movie.
PAINT IT
ReplyDeletepaint it!! and then be sure to post a photo of it finished!
ReplyDeletei have an old wood toy chest, that my uncle made for my siblings and i when i was a child. my daughter has been using it for 13 years, so it has seen better days. i am planning on painting it a lovely shade of blue sometime soon. thanks for more inspiration! <3
i vote mustard yellow
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can't wait to see what you do!
Paint! I have no problem painting wood, even if it's in good condition. I always end up loving it, and I know I can always repaint it or even strip and stain it.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'd definitely go for the yellow! :)
oh man, i'm outnumbered!
ReplyDeletei'm not opposed to painting wood, but i think since you're going to make cushions and pillows (in bright prints, i assume) it could look great as it is, at least for a little while. and you could always paint it later.
but that's just what i'd do :)
I just saw an orange front door, and I totally have orange on the brain. And as far as I am concerned, no piece of regular hardwood (not talking about a super fancy birdseye or striped hickory or a zebra maple, or something like that) was ever offended by being painted. But I am also loving the color of pink in the little dress hanging behind you in your My Story ad on your left sidebar. Wow, that took a long time to say. That's such a great pink! But orange... hmmmmm.
ReplyDeleteohhhhh I would definitely PAINT!! I like the idea of making it yellow. big fan!
ReplyDeletepaint that sucker!
ReplyDeleteyellow would be my choice.
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ReplyDeletePretty :) I would paint it white & make colorful seat cushions/pillows :)
ReplyDeletei vote for a pale yellow!! ;-)
ReplyDeletexoxo trine
Paint it! I'm on a light grey kick... so if it were mine it'd be that color with plenty of color in the cushions and pillows to liven it up! I prefer more neutral color furniture... that a way if you ever decide on new cushions or pillows you have a base color to work with that you can mix with anything. I hope that doesn't make me too boring! Ha. Whatever you decide, I'm sure it'll look wonderful! Everything else in your home does. :)
ReplyDeleteWell I just (a few months back but it seems like I do everything yesterday) painted our wooden dining table white and now there is no stopping me.
ReplyDeleteIt lightens and brightens and the good news is that when you get sick of it....out comes the sander.
You go girl! Get that brush!
I'd say paint it! great find!:)
ReplyDeletePaint!! it will be amazing in mustard yellow or pink!!!
ReplyDeleteOoh definitely PAINT!!
ReplyDeleteOh I loooooove it! Definitely go for it and paint it!
ReplyDeletewhat a find! I would definitely paint it! I have one very similar in my entrance painted white and I love it! yellow would be fun...
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I don't think I would paint it. But I would make some of those really nice ruffly cushions that tie in the back. They would look super cute lined up against the back of the bench tied into the slats. :)
ReplyDeletePaint it, don't think twice just paint :)
ReplyDeleteI love it- PAINT IT:) I think yellow is a good idea!
ReplyDeleteIt needs paint!!! From the photos of your home that I've seen here, I think it will look a lot better and suit your style better if you paint it. I like the idea of a yellow, but I can't deny that I saw turquoise as soon as my eyes met that bench! I'm a red girl in my home, but for some reason it seems to be BEGGING for turquoise paint! LOL!
ReplyDeleteAwesome finds. I say if you want to paint it, paint it. I found my first piece of wooden furniture that I will be okay with painting and I'm so excited. Let us know how your projects work out! :D Kudos to your little one for being such a great helper! :)
ReplyDeletepaint it!! i like the sound of the yellow color
ReplyDeleteI painted a smaller one I got at salvation army, pink and I adore it!!!
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paint it!! i like the sound of the yellow color :)
ReplyDeleteThere are 2 wooden things I'd leave as is... floors and really nice dining tables. Everything else... PAINT! :) I love that bench. I need to get thrifting!
ReplyDeleteyes, do yellow!
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I vote for paint! light blue.
ReplyDeletePaint! The brighter and more colorful the better. You can always repaint if you don't like it. What an amazing find!
ReplyDeletei say go for it! the beauty of wood is that you an paint it and then sand it and re-stain it if you really want to.
ReplyDeletePAINT IT!!! :)
ReplyDelete~Emily
hot pink! like the color yuo used on (i think) candle stick holders one time. it would look awesome!
ReplyDeletePAINT!
ReplyDeleteUm...yes please!!! I need to find me one of those! It matches my dining set perfectly! (which I might also paint in some perfect shade of pink or yellow...not sure) I must go on a hunt!
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Heck yeah I'd paint it! Or even give it an "aged" look, with a crackle paint!
ReplyDeleteI would paint, and the glossier the better. It will look fantastic.
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Paint it. 'nough said.
ReplyDeleteYup. Paint it!
ReplyDeleteI want one! I love it. I have always wanted a short church pew too and finally found one a few months ago! I was so excited. I found mine at Charlies, I love Charlies in Springfield!
ReplyDeleteughhhhh!!!! i LOVE it!!! all the fun colors popping into mind!
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daaaaang! i heart! great find, and i'm sure it'll look awesome in any studio. too cool! i'm looking forward to garage sale season!
ReplyDeletePAAAAIIINNNNTTTT! I LOVE paintinng wooden things! I do it all the time and have never regretted it. I always figure, if i get sick of it I can strip it down and restain it later:)
ReplyDeletePAINT!
ReplyDeleteyes,paint. painting some sort of pattern or artwork would be pretty. nothing folksy, although that has it's place, but a little psychodelic? like a comic. polka dots would be pretty but hard. yellow and green?
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Sherrie
Totally paint it! I can't wait to see your pillows! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteacid yellow!
ReplyDeleteif it were me... i would leave the wood as is, but make a beautiful seat cushion for it and add pillows. the bench itself would remain timeless and the look could be changed with new fabrics and pillows. have fun whatever you decide! what a great find :o)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for stopping by my blog! hope your weekend is GREAT!!
ReplyDeleteI looove paint, but my husband doesn't let me paint anything wood that's in good condition. It makes me so sad! So, paint away my friend, the brighter the better! I'll live vicariously through you until he relaxes the "no paint" rule.
ReplyDeletePaint it!
ReplyDeleteMy votes on yellow.
You can never go wrong with yellow, especially with springtime weather!
Ah! I live in Nixa. We were so close :) And I vote paint. If you totally hated it you could strip it back down, right?
ReplyDeleteI'm going with the masses: Paint it.
ReplyDeleteRight now it's nice, but generic. Gotta make it yours & unique.
paint it! you won't regret it. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the yellow idea! It'll look great painted.
ReplyDeleteQuestion: Will you reupholster the ottoman yourself?
Maybe you could post a little tutorial about reupholstering furniture? I've always been curious but never had the you-know-whats to actually go through with it.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, and definitely paint the bench! =)
ReplyDeletePaint and then black glaze... I just saw a great how to and some adorable furniture at all things thrifty. But it really depends on the style of your room of course. Good luck!
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paint it! And maybe decoupage the seat with some modge podge? just a small lil layer of neat images? By the way love the alliteration: inspiration saturation! Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteGo ahead and paint but leave back wooden rungs and side rungs alone.I guess it would depend on the color or colors you use to begin with.
ReplyDeleteWhite or even a darker butterstotch or maybe a softer light to mid butter yellow?
hhmm you could have fun painting designs all over. or i personally like naural wood look. and then make some funky cussions for it. you do have really nice fabric.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome find! I would go with yellow!
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ReplyDeletepaint it!!! why not?!??!?!
ReplyDeleteI would paint it! I was so scared to paint an awesome little side table I found, but I'm so glad I did! I posted a blog entry with the before and afters and some links to helpful furniture-painting tips! Maybe it would help you in your adventure (if you decide to paint that is). Besides, you can always re-stain it : )
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i vote yellow! love it.
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