Originally I had planned on painting the piece white, but lately I've been more apt to keep the original finish on vintage/antique pieces if they are still in pretty good shape. As much as I love painted furniture, sometimes it's sad painting over beautiful wood that has been untouched for decades. I even like it has a couple scrapes and dings... it gives the piece character ;)
Even though I didn't paint the piece, I did give it an update. The bookcase had doors but they were in bad shape and couldn't be salvaged.. so I tossed them and kept it open. I papered the back walls in leftover grasscloth from our bathroom. After I added the wallpaper, I stepped back and was glad I didn't paint it!
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The grasscloth really gives it a twist! love it!
ReplyDeletethis is kind of crazy - but i have that exact same gold trinket box that i picked up at an antique store a few months ago..how funny!
ReplyDeleteThe grass cloth looks great -- I have a similar piece that would benefit from the same treatment!
ReplyDeleteThank for all of the great ideas!
Catherine
www.completelycatherine.com
I'm glad you didn't paint it either. It is so pretty and you gave the interior just the right touch.
ReplyDeleteCamille