DON’T use this décor trend? // Is this a FLIP or FLOP?

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Today's video is all about following a new trend, Dark Apothecary Decor! What did you think? Is it pretty or not quite your style? Let me know, I'd love to hear!

[@VikingaJM]

I'd add some character. Perhaps apothecary style is not just about painting dark colours but about going bold and finding that magic look added by "years of functional use". A polished and even finish in a brown tone, particularly when there's carving involved, looks to me as if it was plastic, when in fact is nice real wood! Maybe try some darker shades/worn areas, rusts, contrasts, more industrial hardware... I'd start with some dark wax in strategical places plus matte charcoal hardware and feet... But just my opinion... And waiting for the right season for sure ;) Love and good luck!

[@georginabarratt3992]

To be honest I think it needs to be darker. For the comfortable library look that’s what you need. Plus the new shoes need to be the same dark colour. Dress with a candelabra and a pile of old books and subdue lighting.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

I think I need a restage too! That was a challenge on this one since I have nothing in my house this type of style! It was hard to style with my boho decor items and make it look right! eek! I will try to see what I have that may fit better! good ideas!

[@larryecollins]

I don’t like the unfinished wood base. it looks…unfinished and cheapens the look of the piece. Also I think the beautiful scrollwork needs to be highlighted or contrasted.

[@Jennifer-fz4ns]

I'm with you on this base. To me, it doesn't look cohesive with the rest of the buffet. Like it's just an afterthought, and not really part of the plan. The bun legs were cute and matched the overall style. The dark brown was a beautiful color and matched the "heavy" feel and mood of the piece.

[@mascottie]

That’s the style right now. It’s really nice

[@juditharsenault2131]

I agree.

[@velmacoffey3763]

My experience is that unless it is a stain, brown does not sell well at all! A 2 toned (paint/stain) is popular, but not solid brown paint!

[@curtischildress9580]

True. The brown color is flat, unappealing. White would've worked, so would a teal blue. Bright yellow is an option, so is red. The raw wood look on the base is also odd.

[@vwwvwvvw2060]

Love the color and the base update. I probably would have painted the base or stained with a dark stain. The natural wood is beautiful but not on this piece with the style you are going for.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

yes, I think I will restain the base and see what happens. thanks for watching!

[@catherinebiermann7940]

Agreed. I would repost in September with fall staging (pumpkin, hay bale, bulrushes, large metal milk jug, etc)

[@cassityart7001]

I love your channel. I have repurposed dressers and buffets into small scale kitchen islands. Most of the good deals on these original pieces are because the top is damaged or someone has tried to refinish and stopped mid project. Stone coat the top to highlight the updated kitchen. We are coming out of the white on white on white whole house look. These islands are used as both work space and over deep over hang seating. 🌞🌱❤️

[@JR-yx3po]

Nah, sorry - didn’t like it. The new base is great, but those funky panels should have been removed and the whole thing sanded and left beautiful driftwood color. Just my opinion.

[@scmoore11]

I LOVE this flip. It really does look rich and regal!!

[@aadebahr]

The contrast between the chest and the base is perfect!

[@daisydukes8252]

I think this piece is beautiful! It would be perfect in the fall but I love it anytime.

[@sandraerskine3001]

The style and color of the new base is more "mid century modern/scandinavian" rather than dark and moody. What if the base was more of an antique bronze - something that would match the color of the new knobs?

[@curtischildress9580]

I agree. The base looks out of place due to color. It looks like it's been quickly added & even a little unfinished.

[@NursingNursing-bs7hb]

I love the dark, library, leather office chair, antique desk type colors so this is perfect. I hope it’s coming back.

[@beverlyjackman2669]

I think the flower part design should come off if possible if it doesn’t damage the front and maybe diff hardware that matches the Hardwre on doors

[@lindapassos]

I had given a black or a very dark stain on the feet, since "Dark Academia" as you said it's basically very dark colours with black as predominant colour, but then you know your market better than me, since I live on the other side of the pond 😉

[@katewade9992]

Such great wood grain on top. I'd like to see ppl do the technique of stain to bring out only the grain. I've seen it before. Stunning results

[@nadjagonzalez1832]

The color is beautiful but I agree that the color gives a fall/winter vibe

[@statementdesigns]

I like it! And look forward to seeing more furniture in this trend. Good luck with the challenge. 🥰

[@markshaw5711]

I like the darker color for sure! Turned out beautiful, as always. Not my style, but I absolutely thought the piece was lovely. - Jill

[@terahicks1991]

I think this will sell in the fall when you relist it. This is beautiful piece!! You did a wonderful job!!

[@conniesisco6468]

I think it would have been beautiful to sand the decorative pieces in the center of the doors down to bare wood to match the new base and feet.

[@gwenaguilar7049]

If you are going for dark and moody the color needs to be a dark umber leaning towards black. Maybe a dark stain on the feet. It's a beautiful piece, but if you want that old library feel it just needs to be darker.

[@cb4435]

I am super familiar with the look, but I’ve never heard it called “Dark Apothecary.” I’ve heard it called “Moody Maximalist” or “Moody Modern,” so if anyone wants to research the style, those are some buzzwords you can use, too. It’s the kind of look that reminds me of older country clubs , smoking rooms, libraries in wealthy old homes, and even dens. Rich in color and texture…classical decor…and it is completely my style. So thank you for showing an historic style that’s marketed as a new trend!! It is sooooo nice to see something beyond boho and farmhouse!! You did a fabulous job of it, too!!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Yes! I think the whole Harry Potter craze brought it back a little more! Thanks for watching!

[@traceyrice9359]

Andersonville, Tennessee here! The darker paint was definitely a win-win! Great job! 💕

[@peggymoseley1489]

I LOVE it!!! I'd buy it no matter what season it was!!!

[@hickorygolddoc]

The darker color is better than the lighter color but I think redoing the color of the base and knobs to be like a dark bronze and then touch the top edges of the the ornate “carvings” with the same bronze color very lightly try maybe a wax you can adjust the degree of darkness to make more subtle. Or it may look better in the creases of all mounding So it is more “shadowy” not dramatic... in just a brown wax so a smigden darker than the body color. Just enough to be registered as a different depth. I have a ornate carved dark pine buffet and as the years have gone by the taller profiles and trim edges have worn to a softer hue and it is stunning. I get huge compliments on it and people have asked me to let them know if I want to sell it. It just fits in anywhere I put it!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Such great suggestions! Thx!

[@honeyharmon6571]

I think it's beautiful. I love dark wood anytime of the year. 👍❗

[@stelliewatson4748]

I think I would have added some darkness to the door details

[@michellepereira2328]

I liked this piece except for the natural color base you put on. Maybe if you did a kind of brass / gold color or black it would look better.

[@shaunamarieholden8210]

Add a bronze or gold gilding wax on the front design areas just a little along the edges and a walnut base stain would make that base pop I notice that dark and moody academia had a pop of gold or bronze. They also use dark green combos a lot it’s truly a big color to use or black but pops of wood are in there but more dark wood tones of walnut or dark walnut ect..

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

I love this idea! Thanks!

[@nicolebroussard872]

Love your work! I would like a black base better or the same color as the piece. I think the light base is too much contrast.

[@maryruther1842]

For some reason I can’t explain, I think think the base needs a dark stain. I do not think the paint is too dark. Otherwise, I think it’s beautiful. Thank you for being willing try different processes and colors. Best wishes for your participation in the DIY challenge.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thanks for sharing! I actually ended up staining it dark and then it sold right away! So you were on point!

[@patb5889]

Might want to Lighten Up middles

[@janrogers8352]

Sorry but it's not a piece I'd want in my home. For preference I'd want either a paint colour or a wood tone, that even includes very dark wood, I'd never buy something that was painted brown. I just don't like medium or dark shades of brown, beige is fine as it's fairly neutral.

[@colinmenzies9868]

Would some brighter slightly larger door handles be a quick inexpensive way of trying a lighter look and it would also connect the pale base with the main piece….?

[@GodsChosenOne1986]

Honestly, I'm not a big fan of the color or the dark Apothecary trend, but to each his own. That being said I still think the buffet has great bones and love the new shoes you gave her!!

[@robinhammett9562]

I agree I think this fall it will sell fast. It turned out really nice.

[@katiebrunner4376]

This color reminds me a lot of SW Urbane Bronze. Love the color

[@tme9384]

Looks like the furniture pieces mom bought in Nuevo Laredo just after we moved to a Texas border town in 1970; they were black. Simply do not care for it.

[@kayhenry6293]

I know, right! You could find it in just about every shop you went into over there. There were very few pieces that I would’ve actually bought.

[@diywithtarnya]

I really like this piece. It’s unique and the right buyer will snap it up in due time.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Sold it this last weekend! Whooohoo!

[@diywithtarnya]

@@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Amylou26090]

LOVE EVERY BIT IF THIS PIECE!!! It’s a gem! 🎉💕

[@peggymclellan9008]

I agree!

[@lorahietala2607]

Turned out nice

[@muscarim]

I like the dark color!

[@trishastorm9813]

Not my style but beautiful any way. You and your husband are very talented ❤️

[@portialipton]

It needs to be even darker, and the base should be painted too.. The colour is too solid for dark academia, which needs to be a kind of British originally expensive but now old and worn look. I suggest dry brushing a burgundy colour, and waxing all the edges with black wax. The cupboard door features are a bit a ugly. I'd strip off the heavy L ribbing, leaving only the central leaf design and gild them lightly with gilding wax, as well as the horizontal borders of the whole piece. Change the hardware to hanging vintage pulls.

[@lolitabonita08]

I think the color is nice but what if you put gold knobs??? that will give some "life" to the piece...

[@sophiachristo7546]

Awesome color! The base is beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing

[@kimberlyaddis6194]

I like dark and moody!

[@JenniferSwift]

I ❤dark academia! The buffet turned out gorgeous- thank you for the video.

[@katk320]

I think switching out the doors would help it sell

[@cynthiagreen6927]

Looked better with the original feet.

[@xxx-il9dv]

Nice piece...how about leaving the top the same color as the new base? Or taking the original trim off of the bottom of the cabinet and installing the new base in its place? There is a person out there for this piece. It just may take a while to find them. 👍😀

[@beverlyness7954]

The first color was horrible and I'm glad you thought so too. I love the new color and the brass pulls suit it well. I suppose since you're in a warmer climate than I am, the idea of selling it in the fall makes a lot of sense. I like it being on the neutral side and though you call it moody, I see it as fresh even though it's dark. I think the bigger problem is that it's a sideboard and those aren't used as much in homes any longer. But that might be in my area and not yours. I like the final results though for sure.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Yes! It was horrible! lol Yea, sideboards sell well here. People don't use hutches so they like dressers or sideboards more. We wil see if this moves soon! Thanks for watching!

[@elainedenardis7623]

I love it!

[@annettedean7465]

It’s a nice piece; in my opinion the base looks super unfinished. In this case, I think the original base was much more cohesive. You did a beautiful job on this dated piece

[@colclare1599]

Reading the comments re the base i totally thought the same. Just slightly darker would suit it better imo..love the rest though..🙂

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Yep I totally see it now!

[@kimdickinson5277]

Since you asked, I do like the darker color but really dislike the actual piece. Think it would look better if you stained the base a warmer color.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Yes! I think I’m going back to the drawing board on the base! Spot on! Thanks for watching!

[@kimdickinson5277]

@@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture maybe make it a bit chunkier? That’s a heavy looking piece. I enjoy your channel, good luck with it!

[@sdeaglefeather]

Honestly, not a fan of the bottom. It looks like it is an add on. I would stick with bun or tapered square legs.

[@Cathy_MidwestHome_Hens]

I would like it better if the base was the same color as the rest. It just doesn’t look like it belongs

[@debrabell2604]

I like warm and moody but this trend is much to dark for me. That said I do like this piece.😊

[@minelldallmann8166]

I like it...that was a surprised lol

[@MimisQuest]

I was so glad you didn’t like the first colour. I can picture the new one in a lot of modern homes. I still have nightmares about a public blowout 💩 my youngest had so have a real aversion to brown 😂😂

[@kimhough7753]

Love the second color! The first one was awful…lol. I think it’s beautiful!

[@bonniereddinmendenhall4970]

Howdy, I really like this. The only thing that I don't like is the bottom color. That natural look doesn't look right. I think perhaps it shod be the same color as the top! ✌️😎

[@mhfarmgirl1969]

I think it's beautiful and I hope it sold!:)

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

It did! Thank u!

[@debraneria4242]

I love the second color and the base lightens it up ..I think your gut with waiting til Fall which Kids are Back to school and things are more scheduled and Monday is not going for High costs of clothes and backpacks etc and Parents are Getting ready for Amazing Holidays which we Haven't been Truly able to celebrate Post COVID. .I think this Guy will definitely Sell quick in a month...Excited to See which Piece you enter contest with ..You got this🥰❣️👍

[@robbiepatterson7890]

Can’t believe you thought the rich color of the original piece is enhanced by the unfinished look of the “base” you created. I love the natural look, but the two concepts just do not have any appeal! It looks like you just stuck on the base/feet pieces and didn’t take time to finish the whole piece completely.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

ok, ok I take the feedback! I need this one to sell so we may be going back to the drawing board! Thanks for watching!

[@janetrodriguez914]

That piece is really pretty. I’m surprised that it didn’t sell faster. Good luck in the fall. I feel the darker look is not going to be for everyone. Dark sucks the light out of a room. I painted my walls a darker shade than I usually like and I grew tired of it pretty quick, to my husband’s dismay. Maybe that piece will appeal to a smaller group but it’s very pretty, someone will love it. Great job. I’m glad you changed the color, I too thought the first color looked like chocolate milk.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you Janet! With a little refiguring....it sold yesterday! lol have a great week!

[@First_Rain]

Great job on this piece! It's fun to explore different styles and get out of our comfort zone. Looking forward to seeing the next one ☺️

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

thank you so much! And I am so glad you were at the premeir!

[@First_Rain]

@@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture me too, Kara! Super fun to chat with y'all 💕 - Dyana

[@kathys3602]

Pretty

[@cindybunker4918]

😍 love the 2nd color on this piece. The new base is a beautiful update. 🤞🙏 to listing again in fall. Please keep us updated. 😊

[@deefaye7336]

I don't trust the color on my computer. Is this a deep olive green or more brown. It's beautiful either way. It is definitely a 70's piece. I'll be anxious to see what happens when you relist it in the fall.

[@hplee881]

I kind of like it. May take awhile to grow on me.

[@BeautyFromNeglect]

I think it looks great! I’d love to know your psi settings when you all spray your pieces with that gun. Please be in touch ❤️🤗

[@sjohns20680]

I'm going to be brutally honest.. I think the piece is boring. That could have been a pretty vibrant statement piece. It was just the wrong piece of furniture to go for the look that is trending....which I doubt that trend will take off. If it doesn't sell in the fall, I would make it an ornate piece that would make a great accent to any décor style.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

I agree! Lol! I spiced it up a bit a few days ago and it SOLD! Thank goodness!! Thanks for watching!

[@mromper2010]

Hi Kara - I love the color and base. The darker color definitely beat out the chocolate milk. My furniture sales have dropped during summer as well. Good luck listing in fall - would love to know how it goes! Thanks for the awesome videos and good luck with the challenge!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

thank you Maureen! Best wishes to you too. I am sure it will pick back up for all of us in the fall.

[@christhompson3655]

The second color is sooo much better than the first. I prefer lighter and brighter or dark colors such as blacks, grays and blues. You did a great job, it just isn’t my style.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

i agree Chris! I had a hard time on this one bc it's not how I decorate but I'm glad I tried it! thanks for watching!

[@pompommania]

Id have the top be a lighter natural color.

[@sweetsummerrain8086]

I liked the design of the furniture piece as well as the color you chose. I like the design/shape of the base as well. However, I am not a fan of the raw wood look or the mix raw wood/paint look. I would have liked the base to have been painted the same color. Mostly, I think you did a very good job. Added: I think the 'carvings', regardless of whatever they're made from, highlighting them sparingly with maybe 2 contrasting colors would have look great.

[@rockshot100]

The first color looked like those butterscotch hard candies. Wuther's? IDK. I did not mind it, but like the final is color better. I could be analytical about why this doesn't work, if you like. But wow, just painting it was a huge improvement. Pssssst, the base clashes too much.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Rockshot!! So happy to see u! Yes be analytical! I want this to sell and trust you! Fire away! Hope u have been well!

[@my_flippin_journey]

@@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture my two cents worth, if you're interested .. change up your staging. The current staging gives me entryway vibs, not dark library. Best of luck to u .. 🙂

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

@@my_flippin_journey Yes! I think I struggled with this one bc it is so not my style but it was fun to try! thanks for watching!

[@rockshot100]

@@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture Yes, the dark sarcasmic academic moment is all the RAGE. 🤩🥰Seeing the lines one this, well, how do the splayed legs relate? The skirt and new feet are too short, beside the leg color, something is unappealing with that proportion. Just an idea, I wonder how 4-5 inch legs would have looked? I may have removed all that bottom molding and lifted it more. IDK, just guessing Bottom line, your can't just slap MCM legs on that style and call it day. Pretty sure this was a reaction to the very plain MCC going on at the time. So they clash. Blunt always.

[@eldachaparro9809]

Yes way tooo dark. Beter jobs you have presbted. Yes bolder brighter

[@janevolkert549]

Make it hot pink you’ll be surprised

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Lol so true! I’ve done a few of those!

[@ginacable5376]

Nope don't like it horrible colour. Beautiful work though really nicely done.

[@Sweepear]

Looks odd with the light feet. They need to be black especially since you’re going for a moody feeling

[@elpuenteusa]

Hi there. Just wait. Wright buyer will show up! Question. What compressor are you using with your spray gun??? Thanks !!!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

I use a 20gal compressor from Harbor Frieght

[@elpuenteusa]

@@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture Thanks a lot for your info on this topic. And if it’s not too much to ask… is your spray gun’s tip a 1.4 or a 2 mm??? Thanks in advance even if no response. Appreciate your time!!!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

It’s whatever comes with the spray gun. I don’t change it out.

[@elpuenteusa]

@@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture Thanks again! Guessing it’s the 1.4 that comes with it. Love your videos…. Great job!!

[@necoragha65]

Too dark a color for me.

[@NdnUrbanCat]

Sorry, I liked the before.

[@Wedge-jo4px]

No. Occult-ish. Never. So sorry. Love your work, but don’t go dark.

[@deniselawrence2167]

That colour is not good, I would paint it another colour.

[@aliciab77]

The color is so wrong👎🏽try Evergreen fog SW

[@fuencislamatesanz3845]

I really like your channel, although this piece is not my favorite. I think with that color it would be much better with a flat finish than the gloss that the paint has. I don't really like brown colors, I think a black or dark green would be better.

[@dawnchristine1344]

It looks well done to me, I like the contrast of the color in the base, I think you could have used a two tone effect with the wood carvings and details on the doors, it would really make them pop. I love pieces with wood carvings to highlight. I personally like real wood and I know paint is the in thing right now. I see beautiful painted pieces and often they highlight a natural or stained wood top. That said certain colors trend, also so maybe it will

[@helenacunharodrigues9204]

Great job! In my opinion you should rethink the base, when you look at the buffet form the front, the base doesn’t match. But overall good job! I think this will always be a try and error job and we can never please everyone! Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@katewade9992]

Boring finish. All that molding detail could've been accented by a different technique to make it pop. Plus I'm not a fan of Franken-furniture with odd new bases added to vintage pieces. Mish mash.

[@maggipetty7047]

Paint the new legs the same color as the buffet. It doesn't match the style.

[@michaelgarringer1844]

This piece is just missing something. The centers of the panels where the raised decor is needs something to draw one's attention. The examples you showed were really dynamic, but this piece is blah. A flop for sure. But a fixable flop by tweaking a few thing IMHO. Also, the unfinished base is a distraction and does not 'go with' the look your are going for.

[@saturdayschild376]

I would have gone with a dark rich blue like a cobalt and gilded the doors centerpieces to work that dimension and make that center detail really stand out. It would be bold but you kinda need to be bold to pull off these 70's design flips.

[@Hapenparadise]

Color wash on the bottoms in the color of the piece would look better if you want the grain to show. I’m in Florida and we use more color. Hard for me to say. Browns aren’t my cup of tea. Color wash driftwood colors are really nice.

[@TheMissFlips]

I love this!! It looks amazing with its new base

[@christinewilliams7005]

I think the 2nd color is really nice but don’t care for the light colored base. Not sure I’m a fan of the new trend. I love what you did with the othe buffet - you painted it black and it had a real wow factor. Good luck - hope it sells for you.