Paint on my stand/canopy. What do you think?

BornHandy · May 8, 2019

I posted this on my build thread, but I came up empty handed on feedback, so...

I got a portion of the canopy painted, and wanted to hear some feedback.
My wall colors are about to change to something that matches this stand and canopy better. There is also going to be some wall decor that is a good match as well. As much as I like the "antique" look, I am not so sure about it being on an aquarium cabinet any more.

Anyone else care to chime in?

saltyhog · May 8, 2019

I think it looks awesome...like fine furniture. It's more formal looking than most stands but that's not a bad thing at all.

Only important question is, do you like it!

cracker · May 8, 2019

I agree with Saltyhog . There is a lot going on there. Most important ! Do You like Your self ?

Curtis Skinner · May 8, 2019

I think it looks great.

CarterJ · May 8, 2019

Pretty impressive! I like it.

KrisReef · May 8, 2019

I do not have the skill or ability to build and finish a canopy that looks as well built as yours is now. If you don't like it I suspect that you could change the finish into something you like better pretty quickly. I would do that now if it's bugging you. If not, move on and get the tank filled next. It's going to be beautiful when you get it done. Very nice work so far.

sippintankwater · May 9, 2019

I think it looks pretty cool. A lot of detail but not too much.

Leadfooted · May 9, 2019

Green light bud, don’t let off the gas it looks great!

Coastie Reefer · May 9, 2019

If I had a stand and canopy that looked like that my wife might actually let me put it in the main living area of the house LOL.

Looks great.

Reefs and Geeks · May 9, 2019

I think it looks good, but it's all about what you (and your wife) like! If you're looking at getting away from the antique look, maybe a solid white to match your fireplace would look good as well. I think for that style, I'd either keep it the way it is, or go solid clean white.

Westside Guy · May 9, 2019

If it isn't broke don't fix it!

mr9iron · May 9, 2019

I think it looks nice, however a brighter white would make the stand “pop”.

My buddy and I built my stand for my new build so I will include a pic for reference.

samnaz · May 9, 2019

I always prefer the “antique” look so naturally I love the look you have going with your stand. It’s nice to see something different than solid white or black. But as others mentioned, all that matters is what you think of it!

BornHandy · May 9, 2019

Thanks for the words of encouragement! Some years ago, I built a custom bar for someone, and we did the paint like that, and I loved it! For some reason, when I put it on the canopy, I wasn't so sure.

For now, I am going to finish it out like it is, and if I hate it, I will change it later. I guess I just wanted someone else to tell me it didn't look bad.

Thanks again!