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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.

Farmhouse White Curio Cabinet


This little wooden curio cabinet has been farmhouse styled!!


Here is the before shots of this cutie


It was painted Fusion Mineral Paint in Champlain.


Two coats were applied after a good cleaning and the glass removed. All the edges were lightly distressed to reveal the original dark stain followed by Fusion Mineral Paint's ageing wax.



I was working on more projects in this wonderful warm white color. Here are all the Champlain pieces together.


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Once dry, the glass was put back in, the mirror cleaned well and the shelves set in place. 






The ornate top can be removed as well for a different look



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