Farmhouse pine shelf

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.

Do you have one of these solid pine country shelves that were soooo popular in the 90's?

Was it painted back then or left bare wood? Bring it up to 2020 Farmhouse style with a fresh coat of white paint.

Fusion Mineral Paint in Champlain was the color of choice for this cutie. This beautiful farmhouse white was going on many things in the workshop like this Rae Dunn inspired bread box, sweet curio cabinet, and this wood kitchen collection.