Bombay Farmhouse White Jewelry Chest

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.

Bombay Jewelry Chest

I was excited to purchase another Bombay Co solid wood piece. This one is a jewelry chest, did you see the Bombay Co watch chest I recently did?

After cleaning it well including vacuuming the lovely green lined areas. it was ready to paint.

Two coats of Fusion Mineral Paint in raw silk went on. I love Fusion with its built in top coat and self leveling properties that make it such a great paint.

Once dry the edges were lightly sponge sanded to reveal the beautiful wood under the soft warm white. To enhance the details and give an aged farmhouse feel, I added Fusion ageing wax.