Vintage Silverware Chest in Goddess Ashwagandha white

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.

I love giving vintage silverware chests a modern update; here is the latest done in a lovely farmhouse white finish.

Solid wood with lovely dark stain but lots of wear begged for this update.

And I had the perfect color in my recent Fusion Mineral Paints's Lisa Marie Holmes color collection package.

Fusion Mineral Paints's newest paint color called Goddess Ashwagandha. These little tester pots are surprising in the surface they can cover. I also used this little pot to do this wood basket too.

Two coats were applied (see the first coat on the lower half and 2 on the top) then the edges were lightly distressed with a sanding sponge to reveal some of the original dark stain.