Sage Green Jewelry Box

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.

Vintage jewelry boxes can be readily found at thrift stores. They are perfect pieces to update in pretty colors.

This sweet wood 4 drawer has a working music box that plays "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" as a bonus.

Only one repair was needed on a damaged corner, easily fixed with wood filler and sandpaper.

Now what color??

As a brand blogger for Fusion Mineral Paint , I received this tester size sample box of the new colors from the Lisa Marie Holmes collection. The tester sizes are perfect for small projects like this jewelry box.