Need to keep the FR bedroom set for now. Fresh ideas for painting it? Tired of the yellow/gold look!?

3 of the pieces are high quality..the chest on chest, dresser/mirror, and ladies writing desk/vanity. Could replace the night stands, and want to upholster the headboard. Looking for a new look that takes away from the FRENCH PROVENCIAL style...something more metro..

Do not like the painted on flower look...Help!! and Thanks!

Need to keep the FR bedroom set for now. Fresh ideas for painting it? Tired of the yellow/gold look!?
I like the idea of the flat-black also, but I would suggest using the flat black paint by rustoleum! Please note...it's a flat latex, not oil based. I used it for a furniture project, only because I was in a hurry and it was the only black paint they had in a one quart size that wasn't shiny! It goes on great, and leaves absolutely no brush marks. (Though certainly, a high-quality angled brush will make the job go smoother!) You could also add brushed chrome or glass knobs to the dresser. If the nightstands can be replaced, try something in a brush chrome and glass finish with a more streamlined contemporary style. Depending on the look you are going for....a bright pink velvet would be totally diva on the headboard, and a faux-zebra print rug would add total glam! You can actually buy a real cowhide on e-bay that has been painted with a zebra striping and looks like the real thing. OR...you could go a little more sophisticated by painting the furnishings in a dark metallic bronze...I can't remember the name of the paint, but finer paint stores that carry Benjamin Moore also carry the brand I am talking about. It isn't cheap looking like that bronze spray paint. It is much more rich and subtle. Then, upholster the headboard with a mushroom or taupe silk and add a flokati throw to the bed. Switch the night stands to gold and antique brass. That would make it look a little more metropolitan, as well. Good luck with your project!! Sounds like fun!!!
Reply:1st clean it well %26amp; lightly sand since its already a painted finish you won't need to prime which will save you a step .I've done a couple of pieces with BLACK FLAT ENAMEL , it gives that fresh updated finish you see in alot of magazines, now be sure to remove all knobs and handles and clean well then give a quick spray of silver spray paint for a clean lookor replace with more modern ones if the style suits ( p.s. behr paint from home depot has worked best for me)
Reply:wash it with dawn soap first! Then apply two coats of Kilz primer and use paint or stain of your choice.