Coloring the Bar Cart

Last post I was still trying to figure out where to start with the colors for my newest piece of furniture.

bar cart before

My bar cart came looking like this. The distressed light blue just wasn’t what I was looking for but I like the bones of the piece. I recently picked up a batch of color samples from the store. The shades on either end were ruled out immediately when I saw them in the room. The green blended into walls too much and the aqua was just too bright. I was down to two reds and two blues.

paint swatches

I did a crude Photoshop of the bar cart with the colors I had left. Nothing perfect, just an idea of what I liked. I think this was the most helpful way to rule out colors. I realized I really liked the idea of a pop of red in the room. Blue was just too safe for me and it will tie in perfectly to the red couch in the next room.

4 colors

I’m not 100% sure which red I’ll grab when I get to the store but I feel like I’m on the right track.

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I'm Julie and I live in St. Louis. I've gone from living in a 1940s house I renovated to living in an 1890s house that needs a lot of love. I tend to bounce between projects, whether it be decor, cooking, DIY, renovation, or enjoying STL. This blog is about doing it all and the attitude needed to get it all done. You can reach me at [email protected] if you have any questions or comments.
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One Response to Coloring the Bar Cart

  1. Kitty says:

    Curious if you ever posted the finished project? Sorry, I know this post was written a few years ago! I just purchased a similar cart today and am having fun planning the redo!

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