WWYD with this dresser? Clicky!

[steenbean18]

This is a XP from thenest...I didn't realize everyone had left!

I'm in the middle of decorating our nursery and can't decide what to do with a great dresser that I found at consignment. The dresser is solid walnut and incredibly well made, but the stain will not work in our room and some of the hardware will need replacing (I'll probably refinish the hardware from the bottom drawers and replace the top drawer knobs completely).

Dresser:


Crib (in off-white):


Room Color (SW Colonnade Gray):


All white?


Stain just the top?


I feel a tad guilty painting it since it's in such great condition, so staining is an option also.

If it makes a difference in your answer, the dresser is Henredon (very high quality) and I snagged it for a mere $170 :-D
TIA!

[housegeek]

I'm torn between painting it all white or painting it and staining the top. Both are very nice, but very different looks!

[steenbean18]

That's it exactly! I think either would look great, but it's so hard to make my mind up!

[sierramist03]

I love the idea of stain on top it would make it match but not be matchy matchy.

[natablue]

I like the look of the stained top. I have a dresser I'm considering doing this with as well.

[housegeek]

You could always do the stained top and sleep on it for awhile, then if you def dont like it, paint over it

[steenbean18]

Good point! It'd be a lot harder to stain it if I painted and then changed my mind later

[beaglechon2012]

I LOVE the stain on top!! Please do that! Nothing against all white, it is just more unique looking. It really breaks up all the white.

[FoxInFiji]

I say stained top. Stained tops are a lot more forgiving when it comes to nicks and scratches and tops get the more abuse than any part of the dresser. The painted with stained top look evolved for a reason.

[house]

While I think painting it would be great to go with your other furniture, I couldn't bring myself to paint such a high quality piece! You definitely scored! I just googled and found similar pieces for $600 and up. More the reason I wouldn't paint it. If I were you I would find a cheaper dresser from CL to paint.