My Beautiful Armoire

Today looking at Anna Spiro's blog http://absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com/ she blogged about an old armoire that she has her eyes on (see bottom picture). I recently bought something similar and have just reassembled it in our bedroom for added storage. I too was thinking that it would look great in a kitchen or really anywhere in the house. My question is do you think I should get it painted white or leave it as is? I am in very mixed minds about it. Mum I know you think it should stay as is. Picture from Absolutely Beautiful Things