Inspired by Dressers: All Dressed Up

I have been thinking about dressers--a lot.

This is why:

It's an IKEA MALM from a way way back.

Pretty drab.

I'm not sure what to do exactly--go all colourful and bright? Or should I make a quieter statement--so I don't upstage my gorgeous blue doors?

doors: Hague Blue (by Farrow and Ball) mixed in to a Sherwin Williams paint. 

I have been admiring colourful dressers for years.

Here's one in coral:

source: Coral Gables 2010-40 by Benjamin Moore

Jenny Komenda is such a master of colour.

source  Billiards Table by Behr

I love green, too. 

source Hunter Green oil based paint by Rustoleum.

Here's another beauty in green:

source: Precious Emerald by Behr

No doubt about it, a brightly painted piece can make a huge impact in a room. 

Lately, I've been more and more drawn to wood. Wood makes a statement too, albeit, a quieter one. Ahem, except for maybe this next piece.

Absolutely gorgeous. This also belonged to Jenny Komenda. I would put this into my hallway in a heartbeat. 

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This next isn't quite the diva. I like its playfulness:

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 And this two tone look.

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I am absolutely bowled over by that lamp

The reverse effect is stunning, too:

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Perhaps this is the humblest of the bunch. Still. Just lovely.

source. top, special walnut.

Do you have a preference? Diva-like or quiet? Painted or wood? How do you like your dressers?