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8 år siden

I've painted an antique Ogee chest, which was a bit past it, in a range of gold colours that I made up myself. On top of that, I've added some gold leaf. Now the whole thing is shining like a beacon. I'm looking for a way to tone it down in the hope I can get it to go with my newly decorated bedroom which is cream and gold coloured. I start laughing every time I see it, which is not the hoped for relaxing and serene space I thought I was heading for. Any thoughts would be very welcome indeed and thanks in advance.

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leelee

8 år siden

It might look fine in your room. Give it a chance. You're the only one that saw it before so you're comparing the two. Looks like you did a good job with coverage.

You'll need to add some pieces that work with the gold. This is from World Market.

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everdebz
7 år siden
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If I may [!?] the neutrals are nicely mixing, but what about no more off-whites at all? Not saying adding gold is easier, but an idea. :) Looks 'trim' and has a nice shape.
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suezbell
7 år siden
Do replace all the knobs. If you leave the drawer fronts gold, then don't use gold knobs.

While you have the knobs off, you might consider repainting the face of the drawers only -- black, preferably -- and then you could use any kind of knobs that suit your taste -- preferably something interesting.

http://www.inthecreation.com/cdn-contents/2015/10/24/antique-glass-knobs-glass-cabinet-knobs-unique-cabinet-knobs-cheap.jpg
lynartist
7 år siden
I know this is a bit pricey.
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helplesshouse
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7 år siden
Hi suezbell, do you mean the knobs on the big gold chest?
helplesshouse
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7 år siden
Everdebz, you could be on to something. Who knew there were thousands of shades of white? (Well, Lynartist, obviously. But who else?) Gold could be an easier option.
User
7 år siden
HH , there are a lot of artists on this thread, so I'd say most of them knew. White dilemmas are among the hardest on Houzz. I mix them with abandon.
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helplesshouse
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7 år siden
In my case it would be abandon hope all ye who enter here:)
User
7 år siden
Ah, but they are here for you.
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everdebz
7 år siden
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Keep the knobs why not? But lessen the gold, like with this gold in glass instead....Hard cause I can't see the wallpaper, but another idea, still elegant imo.
Amora Lighting Tiffany Style AM021TL14 21-inch Geometric Table Lamp White · Mere information
helplesshouse
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7 år siden
Hi Everdebz, thanks for the idea, but I was hoping to go in a more contemporary direction. But I'll be out gold hunting today.
User
7 år siden
The original had an offensive word, but this doesnt
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User
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Very hard to find a covered photo of Anna Nicole Smith! Even her wedding dress was unsuitable for Dubai! This will have to do.
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everdebz
7 år siden
If you want, tell the material and detail of the nightstands are? Did you buy it with gold knobs.......
lynartist
7 år siden
Everdebz, HH just refurbished these! Now we need to help her find lamps that look wonderful with them. They find have to be gold necessarily but a bit of gold in them would be nice. A little warmer white also . Don't mind that they are tall but not so wide as the chests themselves are not so wide.
everdebz
7 år siden
Especially if knobs are metal, again glass worth a look. 16.5" and 29" tall:
Meda Art Glass Lamp · Mere information
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lynartist
7 år siden
That's nice everdebz. Here are some more . I have tried quite a few but this chest seems to like a simple, more feminine shape. You may want to look for glass or crystal or even a pretty accent color.
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lessismoore
7 år siden
I would want to mix them up due to variation in dresser heights.
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lessismoore
7 år siden
Doesn't show unless I clickon it? weird.
helplesshouse
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7 år siden
Thanks for a great selection, they all look lovely. Today I looked and found these available here.
Didn't check price

Bloomingdales

Beautiful heavy brass, but pricey at over $1,000

West Elm about $200 nice, I could paint the base white?

West Elm choices

Kartel Plastic in different colours

Kartel smallish but nice colour

This is a shop window. They are real fish.
everdebz
7 år siden
1st glass [?] one ok.... Kartel could be nice even with the hot pink shade... :) or the other. Tiny Kartel's gold seemed almost bronze..... are your feet tired....
everdebz
7 år siden
Kind of wish you'd buy art instead - is there a reason [other than general darkness!!] for the lamps first?
everdebz
7 år siden
Oh, forgot that lynartist's observation seemed true about rounded simple shapes... to me they let the stands be seen. The sculptural ones --would be effective less [against wallpaper] but in person idk.... ?
helplesshouse
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7 år siden
Thanks Everdebz, I actually wanted to get mirrors to go above the bedside tables first, but sadly, can't find what I'm looking for here. Well, not yet anyway. You can't import stuff here, you have to buy through local suppliers and the choices are limited and more expensive. Still, at least supporting the local economy! I chose lamps because I thought it would be easier and fairly straightforward to find them. Yet another miscalculation on my part!
everdebz
7 år siden
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What about those mirrors?

Glancing down I noticed the 'gold column' - nice?
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lynartist
7 år siden
These maybe
everdebz
7 år siden
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Possibly the column's simple look would highlight what's already in the room. There are different golds too.... do you have any extra knobs to bring around? little thing, but I'd probably do that. :)
lynartist
7 år siden
Most of the gold ones are SO Gold! A softer gold would be better. These stands are a bit feminine so think softer lines.
lynartist
7 år siden
I don't think think you need mirrors here! Just great lamps.
everdebz
7 år siden
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oops lyn I thought you were OP.... yes let the group of knobs be the shiniest things.... and a softer gold yeh!
everdebz
7 år siden
How over-the-top are you thinking "Helpless house"? ;-)
lynartist
7 år siden
This one really rings my bell. I love the soft Aqua color, the retro look picks up on the style of the chest and the gold is very subtle. A little color wouldn't hurt but that's up to you HH.
emmarene9
7 år siden
That one is also my favorite Lynn.
everdebz
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Seeing plenty of details, I still think of plain and simple too - the opposite of detailed.

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/sybil-table-lamp/s444419?source=igodigital&_=1467859495544
helplesshouse
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7 år siden
I thought I would try out how colours look against the wallpaper, chest and bed fabric using stuff I already have. Also loved the Crate and Barrel simple lamp and I have shades that exact same colour from an earlier bit of decorating. So here are the results.

Bronzish gold

Oyster coloured shade (ignore the pink desk lamp underneath, please, have raided daughter's bedroom)

Mix of oyster coloured shade and bronzish base.

Blue

Grey

Black

Shell Coloured

Green

Dark Green
lynartist
7 år siden
I like these
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lynartist
7 år siden
And this
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User
7 år siden
I've forgotten, what colours are your bedding and rug going to be? Window treatments?
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emmarene9
7 år siden
I like the blue and the smoke colored glass.
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helplesshouse
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7 år siden
New bedside lamps from Wonderland.
User
7 år siden
The palm trees?
helplesshouse
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7 år siden
Yes, how about 8ft tall gold and white sparkly lights!
everdebz
7 år siden
Do your stands have a tropical look up close? I asked before what material, cause I thought maybe a wicker....
helplesshouse
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7 år siden
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Hi Everdebz, I'm not sure how you would classify the fronts of the bedside tables. Here is a picture. It looks a bit like hearts to me, what do you think? The fronts are made of leather. Also found these today in the same shop as the giant palm trees. Mad or what?
User
7 år siden
Ooohhhhhh....adding Atlantis Palm Hotel to my Bucket List of places to visit!! I'm a fish/marine/ocean/SCUBA/explorer nerd. Thank-you for the pictures!!

I had dinner at the Orlando SeaWorld Shark tank, but the place in Dubai looks even more amazing!! Plus, there are so many other interesting things to do in Dubai.

Now I just have to win that lottery, lol.
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everdebz
7 år siden
Nightstand a bit glossy? and a pattern on wp pattern....... the leopard is too / so much....
lessismoore
7 år siden
Apparently, when shopping/building in Dubai, there is no such thing as "over the top." Reaching beyond the beyond and then, just a bit farther.
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everdebz
7 år siden
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Oh our OP lives in Dubai...now I know... too bad I didn't read your thread from the beginning - so I saw your new chandelier, very nice. In your plan, is there a color?
emmarene9
7 år siden
Yes, they seem to market to a certain clientele there in Dubai.
lynartist
7 år siden
Very Vegas Baby;)
everdebz
7 år siden
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