Mens Valet in Grey

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.

What better way to get Dad organized for Father's Day then getting him a custom painted mens valet?

This handsome wood valet was custom called in classic grey for Father's Day!

It was all cleaned up well with a good vacuum and scrub.

Then painted 2 coats of little lamb from Fusion Mineral Paint

Then distressed to reveal that stained wood underneath.

Fusion has a built in top coat so does NOT require any further steps but to add some further age and dimension, Daddy Vans black wax was hand rubbed all over and wiped back.