Bluesuze recently posted a picture of an old bookcase in need of a new look in the group Vintage/Antique Furniture Wabi Sabi.

She writes

I picked this old bookcase/china cabinet up a few years ago. It has since moved around my house but has found a place in my living room. The colors don't go at all, it's a forest green and my walls are a light tan, and my furniture colors are dark cranberries and browns. I guess I'm just sick of looking at it but don't know where to start.

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This is a lovely piece of furniture, Bluesuze. I'd first determine whether or not the bookcase is solid wood. If it is, it might be a good candidate for stripping, sanding, and refinishing. A natural wood would look lovely with your color scheme and would really make any books or objects you place inside the bookcase stand out. However, if you'd rather simply paint this bookcase, I'd suggest a rich chocolate brown, which would complement your other furniture colors. I'd hesitate to use a tan or taupe, given that it might wash out the bookcase when it's against your light walls and tan carpets.

A fun option for the glass doors in the cabinet would be lining them with an adhesive flim, like this one, which was used on windows.

Anthropologie also sells a variety of unusual drawer pulls and knobs that could make this bookcase stand out. Whatever you decide, definitely send in pictures of your final product!

What are your suggestions for Bluesuze?