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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 Gold Metallic Keepsake Box


A good friend and customer gave me this sweet tea chest. It is well made but needed some sparkle so after a good cleaning and vacuuming of the velveteen lining ...


I applied a coat of Fusion Mineral Paint English rose to tone down the dark stained wood color before applying a coat of Fusion's NEW metallic rose gold paint.

There are 3 new metallic paint colors just released and limited, watch for projects in the other two colors coming soon.


The edges were lightly distressed to reveal the dark stained wood and a bit of character.


The glass was polished and this sweet little keepsake box now shines.





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