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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

File Cabinet (fail?)

So, in my weekend project list I mentioned that we have an old file cabinet in need of a makeover so that I can actually start using it. Well...I did that this weekend. I did not finish it completely though, because I am trying to decide if it was a fail. Here is the original cabinet. (all of these photos are in our workshop so please ignore the bad lighting and mess in the background)
 I have been storing this lovely free quart of "lime sorbet" paint for just such an occasion. I was thinking how cute that it would be to have a fun, lime green file cabinet in my teal girl cave. So I busted out this can and started painting.
As I painted, I was a little concerned, but decided that it should dry a little darker/more green. Well, it dried. And I can't decide if I think its fun and cute or if it looks like one of those funky greenyellow fire hydrants. My hubby and I have been debating if we like it or if I should scrape it all off and start over. I need to scrape the paint off of the handles, etc. and may paint that part black.
So, friend, I need opinions. Should I keep it? Is it terrible? Should I lug the sucker into the room and stare at it for a few days to decide? Help! Because I am having a very love/hate relationship with it. I look at it and am so tempted to scrape it all off right then and there. And then I come back and see it with hsome natural light and its a pretty light green. Its driving me batty!
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6 comments:

  1. AmandaAugust 30, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I think it looks great, love the colour, but if your not happy with it then try something else, perhaps having it in the room will help you decide!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    I actually don't think it looks bad...if the color matches then I say keep it!

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  3. LauraAugust 30, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    I think it's cute! And it will look awesome with black handles!

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  4. Kathryn GriffinAugust 31, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Stick it in the room and see if you like with all your other stuff. I'm with Laura, some black handles would really make that color pop. I like it! Found you via DIY by Design. Pop on over for a visit when you get a moment. Tootles, Kathryn http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2011/08/little-goodwill-finds.html

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  5. Brave BrookeSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I think it's cute but I agree it needs black handles!

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  6. Inspired By JuneSeptember 3, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I don't think it's bad either, Katie. I would probably paint the handles a coordinating darker color and maybe snazz it up with some modge podged papers? KillerBdesigns posted some cute ideas early last month, I've got them on my pinterest board, cause I have my own ugly cabinet to make over! Check 'em out for some inspiration!

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