Need help with stand color!

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Guys I have to pick a color for my new stand and wanted your opinion.

I want a "white" stand, but not sure what shade I should do. I want a sleek modern look. The color in the picture below in "linen" and is not a stark white which I think might be too much.

The stand will essentially look like this one almost exactly.

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Rev - I think that color would be perfect...Is it going to sit in front of wood like that tank..because the contrast looks nice!
 

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it really depends on the surroundings and what your after.... do you want it to pop and really stick out or just something subtle that goes with every thing???
 
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Hmmm I kinda want it to look like a piece of art! HA!
 

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wood, stone, raw metal??? lot's of possibilities...... not sure what your into.... one of my favs is ed reefs it's just super clean!!!!!!!!! here is a couple pics or the whole thread it's pure awesome!!!!!!!!! feel free to delete the link if needed just thought i would share...
Ed Reef’s Shallow Crest Inspired ART
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I really like valspars "sailcloth" white I did my kitchen cabinets in it & they turned out awsome is more a warm white rather than the cool whites
 

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I would go with the linen white. The design is reminiscent of the "aqua design amano" look.
 

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Wow Troy that is a pretty sweet looking stand...a little to red for my taste but no the less nicely done. My stupid work filter wont let me go to the website - Any pics with the tank on it?

Rev - I was thinking maybe if you know an artist, you could have them paint a mural on it, reef or fish or something that goes with your place?
 

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The simplicity of the first design draws all of the attention to the real art: the reef.
 

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Sorry for the hijack boss I just can't get enough of this tank just so well thought out and awesome from the get go!!!! Truly a art inspired tank... Hope it helps ya not wish you changed everything lol...
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Troylee, what are the dimensions of that shallow reef? That things incredible!
 

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When you have time skim through the thread I posted a link above just awesome man he had custom rocks made to house tunze pumps etc there is zero wires or phs found in that tank!!!
 

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its hard to pick a color without a total view of the area where the tank is going.
 

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