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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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Antiqued Rouge Jewelry Box


Timeless red updated this vintage jewelry box in style.


This sweet wooden jewelry box was given to me by a Creative Moments Facebook follower in hopes I could give it new life.


It had lived a hard life it seems. The poor necklace carousel was broken and glued on with gobs of hot glue,


And one door had been reglued but crooked. So I carefully removed the carousel and the door and began repairs. 


It is important to make sure the door while regluing was square and level. This was my set up to ensure so.


When all was dry the door was put back on as well as the necklace carousel glued securely in place and the paint went on. Jolie Paint in rouge was the classic color of choice.

Two coats were hand painted on all sides as well as the under edge for full coverage.


To seal it all up, all the painted surfaces were clear coated with Jolie's clear wax with their fabulous wax brush. It's angled tip fits perfectly in all the nooks and crannies.


Then to add dimension and an antiqued finish, Jolie black wax, again with their amazing wax brush was added to the edges.


The glass on the doors were treated in my signature faux mercury glass finish to keep the antiqued look. You can see the how to here and here using Krylon looking glass spray paint.

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And it was complete, ready for years more use in this timeless vintage look.


All sides are painted to look pretty from all angles





This project has my affiliate link to Jolie Paint; prices do not change when you purchase paint and supplies thru the link, They do however give me a small credit to continue creating more amazing pieces using Jolie Paint. Huge  thanks if you do purchase thru my link!!
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