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

[@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.

[@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.

[@donnatitmus4574]

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

[@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. 🧡

[@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! 👏👏👏

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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. 👍💖☺️

[@tomnesterak1116]

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

[@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!

[@GenXTex]

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.

[@GenXTex]

@@vickyb9918 New Braunfels 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@vickyb9918]

@@GenXTex nice area.

[@madwithaloha5966]

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

[@Schmoityface]

I'm glad you kept the original hardware. I love it. Amazing work for such a beat-up piece!

[@andreahennrich9297]

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

[@KathleenMansfield-f7r]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@amieinnovascotia3237]

Honestly, I love that colour and at one time had plans to use it in our bedroom. Ended up with Fusion Bayberry and Bellwood, but…. The orange is never far from my plans and will be incorporated in one piece. So, honestly: I love every aspect of your make-over and had you left the wood accents in the dark brown, I would still have loved it. Thanks a bunch, Katie.

[@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!!!

[@tracylamb903]

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

[@michaelamaestas4950]

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

[@leegrace817]

This is definitely a statement and would look perfect in setting that uses it for that purpose. I usually tend to choose more low key coloured modern furniture pieces, but I would totally snap this piece up LOVE IT 🥳

[@katjones1225]

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

[@shellylemons]

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

[@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 😊❤

[@Heather-o7s]

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]

@@Heather-o7s 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….

[@theawkwardflightattendant]

Well look at that, you can still not like something and be nice about it! Internet, take notice! 💛

[@kelly60118]

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

[@stevecouto3573]

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

[@Funshine4u]

I love the color, and the hardware is uniquely funky!!

[@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.

[@dallasforrest647]

I love the burnt orange color!! And the hardware is so unique. This is actually one of my favorite flips you have done.

[@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!

[@heatherdye9879]

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

[@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!!

[@barbierader677]

I think it turned out great! It fits the aesthetic of a lot of people. I love the burnt orange color, and have accents of it in my own home, though not at all a MCM vibe here. The lighter wood stain and removing the trim pieces were good calls.

[@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.

[@karritrenholm2890]

I love it! The knobs and pulls are great as well! Don’t change a thing!

[@kathrynkneeland7179]

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

[@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!

[@JoyfulCat24]

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.

[@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❤

[@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.

[@RachN-gr7ti]

Definitely leave it. I would love this in my own home. So bold!

[@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! ❤

[@dwagnerful]

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

[@mysticbeastproductions6811]

Love it. I am tired of neutral.

[@colleenoneill3329]

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

[@ChristineS-f8n]

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😊

[@judithschram5597]

I personally LOVE IT! 🧡🤎 love the color, the leg choice and I love the hardware

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 😊

[@lauramcmillen364]

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

[@galebecker3487]

Turned out beautiful. Love the hardware. ❤

[@Ijustin1326]

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

[@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 ! 👍🏻

[@BernadetteMcDonald-t2m]

This is a beautiful seventies colour on a typical seventies design. I am not sure if it will appeal to those with more contemporary tastes. Your workmanship and attention to detail are excellent so someone will love it in their home.😘

[@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.

[@emmajones7492]

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

[@karennance3719]

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

[@Jahliel]

I almost jumped through the screen at how great this looks. Don’t change a thing about it

[@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. ❤

[@cristinaangelini5052]

I love it just as it is! It’s bold and unique.

[@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.

[@Braisinglyb]

Looks amazing, it has a beautiful warmth. Leave it, great job!

[@GammaB29]

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

[@jeniferpollonais6546]

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

[@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!

[@theresaherring6150]

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

[@iamheretocomment9821]

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

[@jamiesnider1635]

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

[@carmendemery7960]

I love it! The color is beautiful, and the handles adds to the charm 😊

[@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. :)

[@katrinafrancine]

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

[@chiklitz]

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

[@alexandracarolyn1626]

It turned out beautiful! Love the color and the hardware.

[@renees766]

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

[@CrazyCatLady1968]

I love the color and personally - I like the dark wood. It trends with the 70’s style 😊

[@RumMonkeyable]

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

[@melodypanek448]

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

[@annettegruel2652]

I love the color, it is bold but beautiful.

[@vocaladb]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@rhondawoodward7497]

❤Love Love Love everything about this. The color is lovely! Great work and this piece will be snatched up quickly!

[@garyanngeistfeld5907]

Love it the hardware and color combination are great. Statement piece for sure

[@annettethomas2770]

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

[@dmcosta000]

It’s great! The lighter stain is so much better and someone will love it. Not only a 70s look it can be a boho look or other style that someone will use it for.

[@ConnieCoe]

It’s perfect the way it is. Nice job!

[@myrapatton8001]

Fabulous! A great statement piece just waiting for its forever home!

[@kathybernheisel2413]

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

[@heavenlymorsels]

Love this and everything about it! ❤ This will be someone’s dream piece - please don’t change it! 😊

[@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 ❤

[@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.

[@anthonyd9844]

Its a nice color, i think the hardware is whats giving you second thoughts, it reads as glam/ formal while the color and wood sway towards a modern/ casual aesthetic. Maybe if you swap out the metal drawer pulls for wooden pulls in a similar shade of wood at the base, it could help the piece feel more unified.

[@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.

[@lesliesc13]

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