Azure Blue Spice Rack

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.

Spice racks are always a fun update. They can be used as a traditional spice rack but work perfect for essential oil or nail polish displays. They can also be a fun way to inject a burst of color in your home in the kitchen, bathroom or bedroom.

Find a cute little wood spice rack ...

and a skiff of leftover Fusion Mineral Paint paint and you have it made. I use every drop of my paint. This little bit in the bottom will do this rack, a matching pepper grinder and still have more left for a few more small projects.

This gorgeous color is Azure from Fusion Mineral Paint

Two coats went on for a bold fun color, shown with the pepper grinder in progress too. When two coats were dry, it was sanded to distress the edges back to the natural stained wood. Dark antiquing wax was applied with a brush to the corners and crannies to age it a bit.