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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.

Easy Collage Frame update with Spray Paint


It is easy to update frames to suit your decor color needs. This brown wood collage frame needed to be black for my Mom's home. I removed the glass and backing, cleaned it all up and applied a few coats of Rustoleum flat black spray paint to get the desired look. The glass was cleaned to a sparkling shine and all put back together. Now just to add photos!


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