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.
maybe try something other than blue? red seems nice.
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red is smashing but would it sell, I have to paint to sell to the masses.. perhaps since small I can try this one red and see :-)
DeleteFor me these new colors are really stepping outside the box;-)) I'm sure with time I will grow to love them. I now understand why your Grandmother Ball wanted to paint her gorgeous dresser white! She was tired of the beautiful wood grain. I think these wonderful finds need an accent color that will enhance their new home.
ReplyDeleteI think I knew where there is another coffee table and two end tables that would do well with a new apint color. Wonder what a bedroom suite with arborite tops would look like in this new look?
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I know they are a big step for you but there is a happy medium for both. I like the wood stain and paint mix best but many older pieces are in rough shape so the paint gives them new life.
Deletewell for sure we can always try, chalk paint covers anything they say!
My choice is the turquoise for the corner table and option 2 for the round table.
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