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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.

"Rose" chair change up




Years ago I bought this chair from a wonderful lady named Rose's estate sale. It is a comfy cute little chair. I have wanted to recover forever but have settled for different throws to cover it so it blends in to my home decor.



some fabric samples I have found online only



But when a contest was announced for upholstery I jumped at the chance. Click HERE for the tutorial on how this antique chair was made pretty again!

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