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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.

Cute Coral Jewelry Box



This cute little jewellery box is perfect for a little girl, great for additional storage on a vanity or by your bedside to hold the daily jewelry but it needs a fresh new color


Fusion Mineral Paint in coral to the rescue, this pretty pinky orange color from the Michael Penney collection is perfect.
I also used this gorgeous color on this sweet nightstand. 


Two coats were all that was needed to give this sweetie pizzazz,
the color shows more orange in these photos then in person


To give it a vintage aged look, I lightly distressed the curvy raised edges with a sanding block and then used Fusion Mineral Paint's espresso wax.








*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 links for Fusion Mineral Paint to help you find the items I used easily. There is no monetary compensation to me, they are just added for your convenience ;)

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