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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.

Fusion Midnight Blue Antique Silverware Chest


I love antique silverware chests, rarely do you see many using them much more but I think they are fabulous on a sideboard for a holiday celebration to serve up the cutlery.


here it is in the original dark stain with red flannel and white silk lining begging for some color


Fusion Mineral Paint  midnight blue to the rescue.. a classic deep navy which blends well with all the original colors



Two coats then lightly distress the edges to keep it antique feeling and this beauty is ready to serve





check out a men's valet I did in the same gorgeous color here



*Disclosure
I have received product as a brand blog rep in exchange for this post, but ALL the opinions are entirely MY own.  This post contains sponsored links for Fusion Mineral Paint  to help you find the items I used easily. There is no monetary compensation to me, strictly added for your convenience ;)

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