Did I make a mistake with this color??? | Painting Laminate Furniture

I really wanted to step outside my neutral colour comfort zone and go bold on this thrifted dresser but after picking up a can of rusty orange paint from the hardware store, I’m not sure that I made the right decision. Follow along as I show you all the steps to properly paint your laminate furniture…even if you don’t like the color I chose!
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[@LaughingInTiny]

I hate it. Which is why its so cool that you can post this video and see how many people DO love it, and we can all agree that we don't have to love everything. The real question is, was it done well (yes), was it a great candidate for paint (absolutely) and did it show people that these "junk dressers" can be turned into something beautiful (definitely). Because style is subjective, but those things are most important. And obviously the right person will find it and love how perfect it is for their space 😊❤

[@user-gb6kk6qs1r]

What a great way to share your opinion-which is mine as well. You emphasized the positive aspects of the process and I respect that approach tremendously. I love honesty…but not that color 😂

[@LaughingInTiny]

@@user-gb6kk6qs1r I actually love reading all the I LOVE IT comments knowing that there's an entire part of her audience that's not me. I have a very difficult time with being part of any group that just parrots what everyone else thinks. I am glad that's how it was received and not people thinking I was trolling 😂

[@kellilangvo]

You did I nice job but I don’t care for the color and the two different types of hardware….

[@martihurford]

Honest thoughts: Leave it alone. The color, wood stain, and hardware all work nicely together. Nothing is fighting each other for attention. It may not be your aesthetic choice but it’s someone’s and that person will be thankful you took a risk for them. 🧡

[@Beruthiel45]

Becky of the Sorry girls would love this. She is a huge fan of MCM and recycling old into new, and there are many others who love MCM out there. It's bold, brave, and beautiful. Let it be. 👍💖☺️

[@skaus1793]

I love it! Please don’t repaint it. It’s great how you take us along through your creative process and how to pivot when things don’t turn out the way you envision. That’s how we learn!

[@rosemarysallee8542]

Amen! Looks amazing. An MCM enthusiast will be thrilled.

[@christinerenee5616]

I like it a lot better with the light legs. Maybe a different color would have more universal appeal but this could be the dresser of someone's dreams. It's definitely a statement piece.

[@donnatitmus4574]

Leave it alone. It’s perfect. There are people who have recreated the 70’s in their homes ❤

[@emmajones7492]

I loved the color while you were painting it. Leave it this color it’s gorgeous. Truly that 70’s vibe

[@laurelarmstrong4535]

I like it. Many people love bold colors. The lighter stain and hardware calms it down.

[@pattym4543]

Agree! I believe it will catch the right person’s eye who will love it. As usual, great job! 👏👏👏

[@CarolinaSattler]

HERE! HERE! I'm the demographics! I looove this color! Despite this burnt orange being a color typical from the 70's, when it goes on furniture and decor, I think it becomes super fun and modern! And the contrasting MCM hardware is the cherry on top. It'd suit my eclectic styled home perfectly ❤ please don't paint it! I understand it's out of your comfort zone but believe when I say it's a beautiful makeover!

[@YvonnePerry]

I love it too! I liked the brown color (trim) on the drawers and legs.

[@cyndydickson5841]

Somebody will love it. As a designer, you will see that there are all kinds of people who like all kinds of different things and you certainly can cater to that. Trust your gut and keep on creating. You are great!

[@stevecouto3573]

It looks amazing. Bravo for going outside of your comfort zone.

[@dwagnerful]

It's beautiful! Orange is in for the 70's vibe. Someone is going to really love that piece.

[@theresaherring6150]

My husband wanted to let you know how much we loved the dresser! 100% yes we love it!

[@kelliefleury3730]

You have chosen one of my favorite colors! I love the wood tones and the hardware is great. I can understand that it’s a bit scary since you usually do styling that blends in with a wider range of home decor, but as someone with an eclectic and colorful home, I can say this is a winner. Plus, you’ve given it a second life and saved a perfectly good piece of furniture from being neglected or trashed.

[@colleenoneill3329]

Burnt orange was prominant in my favourite 70's wallpaper. LOVE THIS!

[@tomnesterak1116]

You went outside your comfort zone and it turned out beautifully. I wouldn’t change a thing. Great work!

[@andreahennrich9297]

Katie, you made a Princess out of a Cinderella! Don't even think about repainting it. It's absolutely perfect.

[@mysticbeastproductions6811]

Love it. I am tired of neutral.

[@bfranklin1052]

Take a breath, Katie. Great call changing the wood color and leaving off the extra trim. The hardware really compliments the new wood color. The orange is dramatic, but you staged it well, so I'd leave it this color and move on. Not a color I'd buy, but I think there's an audience for this, especially with the finishing touches you chose. Good on you--it's good to experiment and be bold!

[@pamsharp7656]

Wow what a transformation. I appreciate how you rethink the color of the stain and it looks natural for the dresser. The color that you picked-it’s a stunner for the 70s vibe. Thanks for the tip on how fix the bubbled areas on the surface. You made a sad dresser feel proud.

[@nancydugas3022]

It's very '70's and I love it. You were right...the lighter stain does look better. I wouldn't repaint it. And that hardware is gorgeous. Beautiful job, as always.

[@CPJ785]

It’s so different! I’m a real coward when it comes to choosing colors and tend to stick to the usual. But I really appreciate it when someone uses unusual colors, and colorful pieces to tend to sell well in the store I sell out of. I love your piece!

[@jeniferpollonais6546]

I like the colour very much! Please don’t change it! The chest of drawers looks fantastic! Nice job!

[@marywiklander-williams6493]

It's a great colour. Bold and warm. The natural wood shade your choose is a lovely compliment. Hardware is nifty. Be bold and confident. Someone will go nuts over this piece.

[@michaelamaestas4950]

This fits into my home, I live in the southwest , in New Mexico . This is the perfect color for many people .

[@phoenixrising5338]

The original hardware is gorgeous. I love the color. Yes, you need the right space to put it in but many people do want a statement piece that's not utterly bland. If it doesn't sell within an alloted period of time you can always refinish it. Personally I love bold colors and the trend lately to paint everything neutral blue, green or beige is unappealing. I would never decorate with neutral blue or green and only rarely with beige. I never understood why we would be surrounded by a world of gorgeous color and then deliberately strip all of it out of our homes. So depressing.

[@mousiebrown1747]

Very well said ! 👍🏻

[@tree5177]

I love it and think the right person will come along to add it to their eclectic collection! I’m happy you’re not afraid to step out of your comfort zone. You always do beautiful work!

[@brendalovelace1006]

Gorgeous! What a smarty you are. There’s someone out there who needs some storage with a brilliant flash of color and she/he will find you.

[@maryfields6649]

The burnt orange is a 70's color that was very popular; carpets, furniture, drapes, etc. It was a main player in my house. If that's the look you're going for, you nailed it!!!

[@BelangerFamily09]

Honestly, I think that hardware is absolutely perfect for this piece. The color is kind of funky and so is the hardware. Personally, I would try to sell it in this color. It’s different, but is quite pretty.

[@melodypanek448]

Love the makeover! Fresh, modern but with a teeny touch of retro. Excellent!!!!

[@smilingvick]

Oh Katie, you NAILED this project. It turned out beautifully! The color is not for my home but you were true to the piece and I know there is someone out there that this piece would look fabulous in their home. The legs look awesome as well.

[@jennydurbin8007]

I love love love this color. I was a teen in the 70's -- this orange is perfect for this piece. It would be terrific as a console, a buffet, a dresser, a nightstand. Gorgeous. And the handles -- magnifique!!

[@katjones1225]

I was skeptical at first. Unusual and bold, for sure. Not everyone’s cup of tea but I like it

[@GorillasAndGardens]

There are so many out there who will love this! I live near Austin and many friends homes are filled with this exact style. ❤

[@vickyb9918]

Hello! I live in Georgetown.

[@GorillasAndGardens]

@@vickyb9918 New Braunfels 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@vickyb9918]

@@GorillasAndGardens nice area.

[@lauramcmillen364]

I absolutely LOVE this piece! I believe everyone should have a bold piece of furniture in their home. You did a great job!

[@elizabethlacky6068]

I've been looking at the color paints for 2024 ..the 70's colors seem to be making a resurgence. I love the color and would love it to stay that color! ❤

[@divineohnine]

I can 100% see this in a home with a midcentury modern vibe that's mostly neutral, and THAT is the pop of color. It would make a great media console. I really love it.

[@antiquesrestoration3874]

It's a 70s dream. Well done. Your instincts to do away with the drawer trim and lighten up the stain was spot on.

[@vocaladb]

I love it! This would make such a statement in an otherwise neutral space. One nice pop of warm color. Beautiful work!

[@karennance3719]

I personally don’t like the color, but you did a great job redoing.

[@jamiesnider1635]

It's perfect... leave it as is.

[@katrinafrancine]

I love the colour. It won't be for everyone but it's bold and warm.

[@user-pb7pn3bh4y]

I think it’s great as is. Very contemporary but still has a warm vibe.

[@amandabotzer1936]

I'm so glad you re-stained the legs in a lighter color. I see this dresser going into a boy's bedroom. The orange with the hardware is cool looking.

[@theresajensen549]

I love what you did with it. The color is perfect, and the wood stain is a perfect match. I know there's an audience out there for that color!

[@vespersinclair]

While this piece is definitely not my style, I think the quality of your work is outstanding. I am particularly impressed by your staging. It’s gorgeous, and it showcases the funky vibe of the dresser perfectly. I can see how the right person would absolutely adore this piece, and treasure it for years to come.

[@karenharris2880]

I think it is a very artsy chic look. The burnt orange is rich and not at all shy. I would not repaint it. If you look at this again later you will probably see it with fresh eyes. Think of staging this in an autumnal setting even as a credenza type piece in a dining area or family room. It would be gorgeous. You were drawn to the color for a reason. Good job Katie!

[@cherylelon2024]

I love it. The color and hardware pairs well together as both are unique. It will fit perfectly in someone’s home who has similar unique tastes.

[@kalaaybar1217]

I think the end result is really nice. I definitely like the raw wood and hardware. The color is too orange for my liking, but it will look good in someone's home. I give you credit for not giving up and being adventurous with color 😊

[@BrittanyPham-rh6rk]

I love the makeover. I can see being appealing to a younger demographic, even used as an entry way table. It’s a pop of color in someone’s home. Reminds me of a lot of the colored pieces from IKEA, I think more color is going more mainstream.

[@armelleaymonin8907]

This deep orange is really beautiful, please don't change it! The legs you added are fine too. Your choices are sounds. The hardware is alright but a simplet, more geometric style in a matte metal might be better. You accomplished a lovely rénovation, bravo!

[@kathrynkneeland7179]

I love the color and the handles. Looks rich and warm.

[@user-pc3gz5ss8x]

It is a stunning piece with a bit of a retro vibe, that's all. I love the wood band and legs at the bottom against the paint color. Your videos are my favorite to watch. You are a true artist who understands how to bring out the best of the medium you work in - trashed furniture😊

[@annettethomas2770]

It’s perfect. I love it! It’s unique and that’s many people’s cup of tea. Please leave it. Great job

[@tristavalentour7575]

I like it!! There are people who like a bold look in their homes & this is fantastic! The lighter wood offsets the bold color nicely! Great job!🦋

[@marynapier2007]

Its so hard when you not only come out of your comfort zone, but also away from your own personal aesthetic, to like something so drastically different. Somebody, for sure, will like it, and if not, then you can repaint.

[@kimerdosy4224]

I never would have thought to use that orange color, but I really like it. And I actually didn't hate the dark stain wood. You said at beginning you were inspired by a 70s mid-mod vibe, and I think you were there. I think it would have worked. But either way, I love it. Great job! Great transformation. ❤

[@kelly60118]

I love it. Nice to see something other than black, white, or white washed.

[@tracylamb903]

It’s great. Leave it as it. My grandson is one who would love that color.

[@beckydent5692]

Drawer pulls are fantastic! Don't change. Have you thought about making the drawers match the legs? I like the color but may not be for everyone.

[@galebecker3487]

Turned out beautiful. Love the hardware. ❤

[@kimbwf629]

The hardware is gorgeous. I get what you mean, as orange is not my thing either. But it looks amazing and I am sure plenty of people who dig those colours will fall in love!❤❤❤❤ It turned out beautiful!

[@Ijustin1326]

This is one of your best paint projects. Obsessed with the Orange

[@GammaB29]

My mom have a wall oven and stove top in the house I grew up in during the 70’s- I LOVE it

[@susanreed5490]

Nooooo, don't repaint it, Katie, lol! Cool color that fits the piece. Someone is absolutely going to love it! I think maybe for the hardware, paint them a matte black and the new hw you added seems to be a bit undersized. Just my opinion. Beautiful piece and I love the legs and you picked the perfect color stain for them. Oh, and good choice to remove the trim from the drawers. :)

[@mdn642]

Don’t change the color!! I dig it!! As a child of the sixties and seventies, this is such a cool throwback to that time. The wood color looks great too!! The hardware might need some other color but keep the style!! Love it

[@madwithaloha5966]

I like the final look and color. I can envision it in several rooms as an accent piece.

[@chiklitz]

apparently an unpopular opinion here but I actually liked the dark brown trim and legs, really hit home the 70's vibe!

[@RumMonkeyable]

Repaint, PLEASE! Re-do the hardware.......lighter brass or black. We learn, as we go! Wood trim and legs get an A+.

[@heatherdye9879]

I absolutely love this piece. The orange is amazing. And the way you staged it looks great.

[@lorettapaola2098]

I think the colour is great! Somebody will appreciate it and your hand work ❤

[@renees766]

Brighter hardware, light gold, would make it come alive.

[@ShelleyScales]

Wow I’m impressed on how you pulled it off. 10/10 on the contrasting hardware with the artful colour choice - dramatic in a fresh way- I think it’s ahead of the curve!

[@kathybernheisel2413]

The orange is so sixties. I love it! I remember my parents painting furniture that same color!

[@quianthomas5274]

I'm not an orange fan but I like the dresser...The lighter stain looks nice with it...There are those who love colorful pieces and they'll absolutely love it!

[@michaeljones3113]

The dresser is a wonderful example of the 1970's vibe. I had a leisure suit that was that color. 🧔Somebody is going to love it. I think that you did a wonderful job.

[@JAResto]

The stain and color work well together. There are special buyers out there.

[@stephanietaylor8003]

I lived through the 70s and remember this colour. I'm not a fan but there will be others who love it, I'm sure. You did a great job saving it ❤

[@lesliesc13]

I really like it! The burnt orange is definitely a vibe.

[@valerieabramat9890]

She is stunning! Don't change anything! I get it, I go through the same thing sometimes, but know that the right person is going to absolutely love her!!! She's gorgeous, good job!

[@alliekingsley7919]

That lovely shade of orange is definitely not a color for my place, but that's the beauty of furniture and individual tastes! You're an artist, and sometimes you're not going to love your own work, but someone else will! It definitely suits the age of the piece and the style, and you're leaning into the era, which is fun! What's important is that you rescued it from going to the landfill, and someone is going to love it. It may take a little longer to find its forever home, but it's funky and fun and I hope someone "gets" it and loves it for many more years!

[@goodbyewinterblues]

I love it as it is! Great colour combo. I like it when furniture flippers dare to be different. Hope you leave it this way and keep up the good work❤

[@jeribyrne7462]

As others have said, the color choice is not mine and you have shared your knowledge, skills and passion for flipping furniture. Love how you managed to keep most of the original hardware. Congrats on a beautifully executed flip!

[@LoudNProud-cn7tf]

I love it Katie. It's totally giving off 60's/70's vibe. Please leave it.

[@lorraineirwin6348]

Unique and beautiful! It fits the 70’s time frame, one of a kind!

[@eileenball39]

I love the color! I love the original hardware and sort of like the wee knobs. I would have preferred the legs painted also, but that is just a personal preference!

[@49rsfam64]

You made the right decision by lightning up the bottom and legs. Great work on this piece.

[@cindywhite878]

Thank you for letting us see this entire process. It was really enlightening to see how you worked through the issue you were having. And my vote is to leave it the way it is. I love the vintage color! It may take a little longer to sell it, but the right person is out there.

[@iamheretocomment9821]

Totally digging the vibe of this piece. Don't change a thing! 😍👏🏽😍

[@carolreimers1796]

I think the color is spectacular! The lighter legs and the elimination of the extra trim really work. It's a nice change from all the (I think a bit boring) neutrals that are so popular now.

[@philomenawalsh1696]

I think it's beautiful I would never have thought I'd like it as much as I do😮

[@shellylemons]

It looks great. You are correct. It is for a certain person and they are out there.

[@tc-gd8ln]

I really like it ALOT! even when you use color, it's usually a neutral color so this is a shock to your system. trust the process. . .. it's grand!

[@katielauer]

I came here to say don’t do nothing with it!! It is absolutely perfect and I’m not into these colors either but you totally pulled this off! The hardware down to the color of the wood frame you used! You hit a home run out of the park with this one K. Scott!

[@annagonzales4837]

I like bold colors, so I love it.

[@susanvorodi4571]

This piece is on point! Thank you for going with your gut and showing us something beyond the boring beiges, whites, and “algonquin washes.” Don’t change a thing, especially that awesome original hardware. 👏🏻 I have some end tables I’ve been staring at deciding how to refinish them. You’ve inspired me to go with a bold color and not succumb to the safety of neutral.

[@pinkgogoboots]

Any kind of orange isn't really my thing but if you decided to paint everything orange from now on I'd still be clicking that Like button and watching anyway. I've learned so much from you and appreciate that so much!!!!

[@adrabruzzese7610]

No! The hardware is gorgeous. The color is gorgeous, not in my color wheel but someone will absolutely love this. It is a spectacular peice.

[@julieann7609]

What a beautiful color! The stain is perfect. It is quite the compliment in this color combination. I guess when you think of all the vibrant colors when you see nature in all its glory like the sun setting or rising. Like a season transitioning and the leaves change color so mysterious… capturing such a unique color and refinishing a piece that will live indoors is spectacular. Thank you for taking us on the journey and sharing your most transparent thoughts. I’m sure a lot of diyers share the same thoughts when venturing out into the unknown. It is a beautiful piece - no need to redo is my opinion. 🍃