subject: Decorate With A White Wardrobe [print this page] There are numerous different ways in which you can set up the look of the bedroom using the various pieces of furniture that go into the room. Your room can be given a bright and airy feel by using white wardrobes or you can make it a darker, more cosy room by using darker furniture.
You dont necessarily have to paint a wardrobe with white paint for it to appear white. A pine wardrobe that has been finished with a clear lacquer will take on a light appearance. It wont exactly look as white as a painted finish but the lightness of the pine will certainly give the wardrobe an airy feel.
The usual way to create a white wardrobe is to paint it with a gloss enamel paint making the front shiny and rich. However there are other ways to create a striking appearance with the wardrobe, still finish up with a white cupboard. For example using a whitewash appearance the wardrobe will be protected, it will be white but the natural grain will still be apparent underneath. This creates a textured look while presenting a less formal appearance.
It is possible to buy a new wardrobe, paint it white and then set about distressing it so that it looks like an older antique wardrobe. Pine is a great material for achieving this look because it is a soft wood. Antique white wardrobes are some of the most attractive pieces of furniture you can find and speaks truly of the period that made it popular.
