Rice Bedroom Set
I think a photo would help home talkers give you an inspiration.
What is it that you'd like to change? You could consider changing out the handles and pulls on the pieces or possibly painting a side piece like a table. You could also think about replacing or updating curtains, wall art and bedding or accessories in your room...sometimes changing the soft lines make the hard lines of the furniture look refreshed. Post a photo if you can
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@MN Mom ely help. Not sure what kind of handles would fit on the dresser etc. I will send you a pic and see what you think. Thanks so much.
For a full transformation I think I would take the two posts from the bottom of the bed off and use the two at the head as side supports for a high headboard. Choose a colour scheme, it doesn't only have to be one colour you could choose two or three as long as they compliment each other. You need to decide if you want to paint the wood or not, remembering that once painted it's hard work to go back. You could paint part of the furniture, is the cabinets but keep the doors and drawer fronts as wood. Google bedroom styles and choose a style you like, you may only need one piece to reflect your chosen style on the whole room. Probably the biggest job...get your husband on side. If there's something you decide on discuss it with him, if you're clever you could make him think it's his idea... (Big Tip) The main thing is to enjoy all the aspects of this journey, believe in yourselves and the finish will be much better.
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@Thank You Linda Y - Very helpful! Quite insightful...hubby is not yet on board. Will google sites for styles too. Thanks again!
Hi Sharon. Paint always comes to mind for me first! A nice creamy antique white with a brown or black wax would be very traditional and never go out of style. I would be more then happy to give you some pointers if you decide to go this route!!!Here are some before and afters some of my team have completed.
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@Thank You Poppies Paint Powder This is a great idea! Now to get hubby to think so too!
I am going to go with painting the room first, then getting newer lighter bedding and new handles for the furniture. I hope this satisfies my need for brightening up the room and making it look a little more current. Thanks for all of your suggestions!
Jim L on Apr 06, 2016
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@Jim L This is a GREAT idea - the furniture is Thomasville - good quality - we have carpet - going to take it out - put in hardwood - paint the room and get light linens - can't wait!! thanks to all of you!
I am going to take up the carpet in the bedroom and replace it with hardwood, use white bedding with some color accent, (no bed skirt - which I have always had) - get rid of TV cabinet and put flat screen on wall, there is room in the bedroom for bench or two small chairs - my main goal is to keep it light and airy even thought the furniture is heavy...I can't wait to start! AND my husband is on board completely - YAY!
Source: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bedroom/q-30-year-old-traditional-rice-carved-bedroom-set-need-an-update-15403547
