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From Gilded to Grounded: A Standing Jewelry Armoire's Dark Moody Transformation

Sometimes, a "bright and airy" makeover just doesn’t fit the vibe. I found this standing jewelry armoire after it had already been given a white and gold facelift by someone else, but it felt a bit too "glam" for many people. I knew it had the potential to be something much more sophisticated, mysterious, and—of course— moody . In this tutorial, I’m taking you through the process of retaining some of the previous DIY and layering on a deep, velvety dark green finish. We’ll be leaning into those shadows, highlighting the unique curved silhouette. Whether you're looking to tone down a piece that's "too bright" or you're ready to embrace the dark academia aesthetic, here is how I turned a high-contrast piece into a seamless, moody masterpiece.

Soft Grey Saddle Stools With Fun Mandala Stencil




On the paint floor is a solid wood stool set with saddle seats.

One stool was wobbly so I took it all apart, reglued and clamped and it was good as new

I chose Fusion Mineral Paint in little lamb, a soft grey in two coats.



To amp up the solid grey paint color, I chose a mandala stencil from Muddaritaville Studio and added it to each stool seat top.



I started with Fusion Mineral Paint ash in the center, then putty and finally picket fence on the outside for a fun variegated pattern.












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