Some people love the look of a natural or stained wood grain, some love smooth, glossy finishes. I love painted wood. Rough or smooth, it doesn't matter to me. I love furniture painted in bright colors. I love furniture painted white.
This was on my mind today as I was looking for more paint to finish this blue rocking chair (there's a reason I'm not showing the top). I don't particularly like this chair, but it has sentimental value. I've always wanted to paint it, but didn't have the courage. I don't know why. As I looked around my house, I found a painted piece of furniture in just about every room.
There's the red bookcase in Alex's room, which was made by my grandfather.
The cedar robe I received from my great uncle.
The dresser that once belonged to Matt.
And now I have a new undertaking. A few weeks ago I picked up this buffet and bed frame for the girls' room. I'm thinking blue.
While I'm at it, I might as well tackle this TV cabinet which has been unfinished for 5 years. Yes, f-i-v-e. I'm thinking green, like the pillow in the rocker (which looks gold in that photo). Maybe. If I do that I'll need something painted for the other side of the room, which is dominated my unpainted wood. Maybe a poppy red chair?
Now, the actual painting of furniture, I don't love so much.
