Old Fashioned milk paint quilt rack in slate

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.

Another solid wood quilt rack calls for more Old Fashioned Milk Paint , this time in the color slate.

two coats of slate milk paint were applied then sand distressing followed

Once the milk paint was dry I chose Daddy Van's shadow black wax to seal the paint.

And after wiping off, it left the perfect shadows and dimension and deepened the slate color to a wonderful shade of dark grey.

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