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I need your help with my ugly little lamp

August 17, 2012 Uncategorized

Of course, we did a little shopping a couple weekends ago when we were part of the multi-family yard sale.  I picked up this little desk lamp for my office.  “An ugly little lamp” as The Hubs called it. 

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Knowing me, when we got home and unpacked our stuff, he immediately asked what color I was going to paint it.  But as soon as he asked the question, he excitedly said “Matte black!”  I said I had been thinking maybe turquoise or teal.  He really liked his matte black idea better though.  And after thinking about it, I like it too.  I believe every room needs at least one thing in black—no matter how small—to keep the room grounded.  (If you haven’t heard that before, I know it sounds funny, but try it and you’ll see.) 

But I’m still torn.  And when I can’t decide between two options, I always do the logical thing and add three or four more options to the list.  So I need your help!  What color do you think I should paint the lamp? 

Teal or turquoise?  Black?  Mint?  Maybe a dark, almost black purple?  Matte or gloss finish? 

Have a great weekend!

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  1. thistlewoodfarm

    August 17, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    That is a hard decision! Yikes! I really like the turquoise…..but black…..ummm…..okay…..turquoise!

    Matte for sure 🙂

    blessings,
    karianne

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    • Christina

      August 21, 2012 at 2:14 pm

      I know! Thanks for your suggestions, definitely leaning toward matte so far too.

  2. yearofserendipity

    August 17, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    Matte black with a color stripe could look pretty dynamic

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    • Christina

      August 21, 2012 at 2:15 pm

      Ooooh, a stripe…thanks for adding *another* option. 😉 That is a neat idea.

  3. onshore

    August 18, 2012 at 9:52 am

    I actually like it as it is. But if you do paint it, I vote for black and maybe matte.

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    • Christina

      August 21, 2012 at 2:17 pm

      I don’t mind the brass at all, but what didn’t show in the picture is that it’s seriously splotchy and discolored with a few rust spots. It hasn’t aged well.

  4. Mini Dork

    August 18, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    Matte looks cooler, but gloss is easier to dust. I think the stripe idea is pretty cool. Black is intriguing, but I’d vote for turquoise.

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    • Christina

      August 21, 2012 at 2:17 pm

      Hadn’t even thought of the practicality of matte vs gloss. 🙂

  5. Anna Williams

    August 19, 2012 at 3:04 am

    I actually love the brass finish but would probably go with matt black as an alternative. I completely agree with the element of black in a room too! xx

    Anna (My Design Ethos)

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    • Christina

      August 21, 2012 at 2:20 pm

      You’ve broken the tie for black! Thanks for your suggestion, Anna.

  6. Anne Lien

    August 26, 2012 at 10:45 am

    So matte black it is? How about some tiny turquoise details? Like the little knob at the end, or a rim
    Love to see the end result! 🙂

    Xx

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    • Christina

      August 29, 2012 at 8:59 pm

      I love that idea, Anne! I didn’t think of anything like that. Hopefully it will be painted this week, so you’ll see it soon.

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