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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.
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Buttermilk Cream Magazine Rack


I am all about giving new pieces new life ... mainly thru paint. When I saw this old wood magazine rack I knew it just needed a paint pick me up


I found it at a local thrift store for only marked at $2.50, how could you pass it up when all it needed was a good cleaning and some love of paint.

The end knobs are screw on so it was easy to take it all apart for a good cleaning and paint while apart for ease of awkward angles and corners.


I chose a soft buttermilk cream paint color from Fusion Mineral Paint  and applied 2 coats allowing to dry well between coats. This is my first time trying this pretty yellow color and I love it.

Once it was all dry, I sponge sand distressed all the edges while still apart then put the magazine rack back together.



To keep it aged and looking vintage I added Fusion's espresso wax in the nooks and crannies for the perfect finish.





And just like that, this pretty little piece of history has a new lease on life and will proudly hold magazines, catalogs, toilet paper or towels for many more years to come!





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