I’m so excited to share a little home update with you! I picked up this wonderful Thomasville faux bamboo server for a steal off of Craigslist about two years ago. We use it as a console table. It holds the “key box” to stash the car keys, and our stereo that we can’t give up because we still like a good ol’ CD once and awhile, and the Bose Soundlink. There is a lot going on there.
It had already gone through one re-paint with its previous owner – a light brown/tan color. Nice and neutral. But faux bamboo doesn’t really scream for neutral. It doesn’t deserve neutral. It longs for color!
And color is what it got!
I wanted a coral color to accent the beautiful rose medallion lamp (as well as other coral accents I have around the room). I used Clark & Kensington Warm Coral paint.
I replaced the “key box” with this adorable hobnail bowl that I got in a previous Vintage Swap from Shelly (ConfettiStyle). I also replaced the old drawer pulls with these amazing acrylic & brass pulls that I found on Etsy.
I think the piece gives a great “pop” of color to the room and has become more of a statement than it was before. The faux bamboo is happy.
(By the way – there is usually a mirror above the server, but I’ve swapped the mirror temporarily with the painting for my fall mantel. Check it out if you missed it!)
What a pretty punch of color, Kristen. The coral really brightens the whole vignette, I love it. (I have a faux bamboo sofa table I got at an estate for $12 a few years ago. I immediately painted it white but I’ve been considering other colors and hopefully will have it updated by spring).
Can’t wait to see your update! Be sure to put it on the blog!
Kristen this is a change that makes a huge difference! I love the coral color on the bamboo, a perfect choice!!
xoxo
Karena
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Artist Lesley Schiff
Thanks, Karena! I’m happy with the result!
The pinky coral makes that corner much brighter. And those new knobs are perfect, what a great find!
Thanks! I was so excited to find them!
Ps I also think deep Chinese red and black are great for bamboo. I painted some stacking tables in the red!
I agree– the red is so dramatic! Would love to see your tables!
What a fantastic refresh for that bamboo table. I love the color and the overall vignette you created. And what a perfect spot for the milk glass bowl.
Shelly
Thanks, Shelly! The bowl is great – I think it works so well with the table!
Love the fun and pretty color you chose, truly made this piece even more special!
I LOVE it! It is colorful without screaming.
Simply fabulous, Kristen!
Beautiful!