Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Help Needed

Happy Hump Day, dear readers! Quick question for all of you because I just cannot make up my mind. I want to paint the bar tray in my dining room but need your help! Let me know what you think. The options are:

black
(to accent the candlesticks)

grey
(to match the dining chairs)

teal
(to compliment the birdcage)

white
(like everything else in the room)

Help!

73 comments:

jayme said...

Any of the choices are lovely but I would have to go with the teal because I love the birdcage! It's awesome and should definitely be complimented! :) xo

Nikki@KreativeKnack said...

I say black for sure, I was going to suggest a mirror like finish, or a mercury glass like the like the little curvy candlestick to the right, but I think that would be a bit too matchy matchy...black will look great!

just a girl said...

Grey!!

Dobbygirl said...

I say black!

Shannon @ What's Up Whimsy said...

I definitely say black. I think it looks really clean and works well with the other items.

LindsB said...

go bold! do you have any colors accross the room or in your family room that you can tie in on the bar? Maybe yellow like you have in your office or family room?

lark + linen said...

I would have to say the grey!
the others are lovely, but I worry it looks too matchy-matchy. The grey is a nice contrast without being in your face!

Gaby said...

I think I like either grey or white. In my oppinion, by painting it teal you would take some attention off the birdcage which is a main focal point. It won't stand out as much as if it was the only thing in teal, you know what I mean?

Kim said...

teal all the way. really helps circle back with the room. just not white or black!!! Grey or teal!!!

a lovely being said...

I say black! I can't believe that I didn't notice your beautiful teal birdcage when I was at your apartment. I am obsessed!
xx fallon
ps love the new yellow accent :)

Katelyn said...

Grey for sure! It brings out your art, too!

Nikki said...

I think...black. It is the color you have the least of in that photo so it would make the biggest impact. Although I like LindsB idea of yellow too!

SAMI. said...

i vote TEAL :) pretty accessories!

xo
sami

rebaann said...

I'd say the teal or the black.

laviedevi said...

black! it definitely stands out...in a good way :)

Helena - A Diary of Lovely said...

would love them all, but I would love to see it teal to be honest!

Rachel @ La Bella Bungalow said...

My vote is for the gray. It ties everything together without being too matchy matchy!

Rachel
xoxo

Rachel said...

I'd go with the black or gray. I think the teal would take away from that awesome birdcage.

Kilgore's said...

Teal for sure!!

Robyn Marie said...

I say teal - the little pop of color will look great!

Mel said...

I vote black or gray!

Christin said...

I like the teal. I think it makes for another nice pop of color.

Brittany said...

BLACK!

it would totally and completely cap off the vignette.

well, thats my opinion at least :)

truth be told, they all look great! can't wait to see what you choose!

diane @ a spot of whimsy said...

i'm all about the gray! i think it's the perfect contrast between the whites/blacks/teal!

designstiles said...

Grey. It's less obvious than the teal. Teal looks like you purposely tried to match. Grey looks more effortless.

Ashlyn said...

Go with the teal! It balances well with the birdcage and it will be a welcome splash of color on the top of the buffet.
And if you hate it, you can always paint over it. As Eddie Ross says, "When in doubt, paint it out!"
-Ashlyn

Yvonne said...

Grey or Black - the grey should be a gun metal grey. Flat paint - so you put something that shines (ice bucket, shaker) is would stand out.

amanda said...

I like the grey, but...they will all look wonderful

Christine said...

I would go with black if you're set on painting it, but I really the wicker color. I think it ads a natural element to the room. Good Luck!

Meet Vanessa said...

Definitely Black! I love the sconces too! It looks gorgous!

xx,
Vanessa

Nathan said...

I would have to say I love its current "All-Naturale" look. Wouldn't change a thing.

Logan said...

I'd say either leave it be as it's a nice contrast that doesn't match anything else OR paint it black to make it stand out

Have to say I am in LOVE with that bar area. Blogged about it today!

Susan said...

Black!! I think it will contrast nicely against the white shelves. Also, it adds a dramatic/masculine feel to the "bar"...very appropriate!

DMBY said...

BLACK for sure. The contrast is lovely.

Amanda said...

My first choice would be black to balance out the candlesticks. I also like the gray if you want a bit of a softer look.

Kerry said...

I like the black... but I think I like the teal more. It just pops so nicely!

Stacey @ Petite de Lis Paperie said...

I like the contrast of the black.

The Parkers said...

I personally like the natural wicker color as well. I wouldn't change it either. But if you'd like a change I'd go with either the grey or the black, depending on whether you want a softer look or a more bold pop of color. I also love the idea of yellow.

Carolyn said...

black or gray for sure.

claire said...

I vote black!

Anonymous said...

What a lovely tray. Who gave it to you?

Torrie said...

Grey, definitely.

Teal is pretty, but 'takes away from' rather than accentuates the birdcage.

Grey stands out- isn't hidden like the white or black, meshes well with both the silver and teal- and white or black for that matter.

coolkids said...

black or teal.

Hirondelle Rustique said...

I love the black!

Gina said...

Black! Not only does it pull from the candlesticks but also from the dark wine bottles on the bottom shelf. I think it brings some depth to your light and airy room.

Ijeoma said...

Definitely go with the teal. It goes well with the other items in the room, as well as being a lovely pop of colour!

Marisa said...

Not sure we're helping since everyone has their own opinion, haha! My preference is black. Good luck!

Anonymous said...

White is always the best!
Best regards :)
Ivana

Jai Lyn said...

I like the teal to compliment the birdcage option.

Anonymous said...

I really like the teal. It's just such a great color!

Mo Pie, Please said...

Teal!!

Lone said...

Black for sure

Flavia @ Estilo Home said...

My vote is for the gray!

Kristen said...

Def not white.. Im torn between gray and teal! both would look great

Fran said...

Definitely black....gives contrast!

Chic Geek said...

I would leave it white and add grey stripes! I would do horizontal lines that run along the sides and the top (about 3-4 inches in width. Then I would paint the bottom of each cubby gray for added visual interest! I love the teal birdcage and think it would get totally lost sitting next to a big teal bar. Just my opinion. Good luck can't wait to see what you do!

Colette's Cottage said...

I vote Black. Love the yellow accents on the blog!

Chic Geek said...

hah! wow, I totally didn't read the post carefully. thought you were talking about the bar itself! Long day...time to log off.

DH said...

Black!

Anonymous said...

Black! Black! Black! The teal will take away from your
fantastic Birdcage it will look too deliberate....

Jen @ design blossom said...

Black is my favorite!

Connie @ SogniESorrisi said...

I'd go for the black, hands down!

Bianca said...

Teal!!!!!!!!!!!! Black is boring, grey gets lost, as does white. Teal POPS and shoes off the bar display!

PoetessWug said...

I would say grey to match the dining chairs. That way the room looks cohesive and designed...in my opinion. :-)

Rachel said...

Grey all the way!

meeshell said...

I say grey, and if not then black.

Kim@Living with Little People said...

Please don't do it teal and detract anything from that awesome birdcage. I'd go with black. I wouldn't have thought of it initially, but it makes a really strong (in a good way) contrast in the mock-up you did.

Erin Lang Norris said...

grey to be calm and restful.

teal to be fun and playful.

if i walked in and saw it grey i'd think "i love how calm this place is". if i walked in and saw teal i'd think "i love how fun this girl is!"

if it helps, i still haven't decided if i want to be a "calm" person or a "fun" person when representing my home. so i opt for neutrals and add fun through humorous art, etc.

Dawn said...

For me it's a toss up between the black and the teal, but if forced to choose, I believe I would go with the teal.

Lovely Little Nest said...

Gray! It's not too dark, not too light, and adds just the right amount of "color" to the space :)

Anonymous said...

teal

David Dailey said...

grey...you dont want to take away from the birdcage

Gina said...

Teal!!! I love it!

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