I happen to love painted furniture. Some people, not so much. I think they're stuck in a certain mindset, and they won't -- or can't -- get out or away from it. Now not everything has be painted, just a piece or two. Painted furniture breaks up all the browns, stained, or natural wood pieces. They also bring in some fun, energy, and whimsy to a space or room. So go out and look for some already-painted pieces, or salvage a piece and paint it yourself!
This is a piece I picked up from a furniture/home accents boutique downtown. It spoke to me because it's red and the overall look of it. Plus, it adds great storage! :) It also adds that rustic, shabby chic charm. But not all painted furniture has to have that shabby chic look. You can add your own amount of distressing.
For the adventurous, paint a table a solid color and then add a large scale stencil. I can see this sitting in the kitchen of a house somewhere in the Caribbean... sigh.....
To those who are new, start off small. Add a painted side table or a small accent chair. Buy some cast-off wooden dining chairs, paint them a fun color or coordinate to your kitchen, and place them at your dining table. And, if you don't love them or the look, at least you didn't ruin your regular chairs. You can easily make the switch back.
So, happy painting (or happy hunting)!!
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