I hope these pictures come up properly... This is my first project for the new house, to go in the foyer. I got this mirror, my first instinct was to paint it white, but now I am thinking of painting it a dark mahogany color, and getting a table similar to this one, and putting the mirror above it in the front hall. What do you think? mirror I have ( photo / image / picture from chloe3789's Garden ) want to buy something like this ( photo / image / picture from chloe3789's Garden )
I always say that you should go with what you like and not what other people like, since it's you who live there. I'm partial to dark-coloured furniture against pale walls as long as the furniture isn't too heavy. If you can get a table like the one you're showing I'd say your idea's excellent according to my own taste. I think it gives a strict, tidy look. If it gets too strickt you can always soften it by using colours on and around it.
I agree - whatever you like then go ahead. If the dark wood doesn't work out for you then it's a fairly easy job to change it. Have fun!!
I think the shaker simple style of the console and the country mirror with carving fight with one another. I realize you are just showing this mirror as an example, but I thought I might point that out. Whatever color or stain you pick for the mirror is personal preference, but I would recommend not selecting a finish that is close to the console. Otherwise you will look like you tried to match and missed. I am an interior designer by the way in Oregon