I finally decided on a color and type of paint to use on my closet cabinets. I was debating between charcoal grey and some shade of dark blue or teal. Like this post. Charcoal grey won the race…the decision was based on a combo of a few different elements. I have a tendency to change things frequently and feel like the grey will be longer lasting since it’s a neutral color. Also, I still haven’t found the perfect fabric for my headboard so this grey will go with anything. Finally…this paint is inexpensive! I used two quarts of Rustoleum oil right off the shelf. I mixed a quart of black and a quart of almond and this is what I got for a mere $16. Can’t beat that with a stick. And I really love it! 
I still need to create the toe kick which I want to extend out farther than the doors slightly and will need to match the base board of the rest of the room. So…I’m waiting on floors for that.
But look at that shine!!!
Next up…door pulls. 
I had these round metal canopy’s in my garage for years. I think that’s what they are… the thing that goes against the ceiling when you install a chandelier. I almost threw them away so many times but knew they would be useful some day and now is the time for all good canopy’s to come to the aid of their country(typing class anyone?). I’m gonna use them in combination with these drawer pulls from hobby lobby.
I’m thinking of using some library lights like these above each of the three sections. Not completely sure though.
I feel like I want the walls to be a similar color to the cabinets only a tiny bit lighter and flat.
I’m delighted with how my closet cabinet is turning out. Not so delighted with how long it takes. But that’s life…so many projects, so little time.
So what do you think of high gloss paint? Love it or leave it?
P.S. If your going to use oil paint on anything please make sure your in a well ventilated area. Preferably outside. Oil paint is super stinky and toxic. I would not recommend using it inside at all! Also let your piece dry sufficiently before bringing inside so it has time to off gas.
