Vintage Jewelry Box in Country Chic's Cheesecake

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.

After above and before below,

this vintage tiered jewelry box was given a fun makeover.

Just look at all the storage apace!

And this pretty hand painted art on the top!

I had to keep it. Using Country Chic paint in cheesecake; a warm white, I hand painted all around the art and the entire jewelry box. I recently used this pretty color on this dining table base and sofa table.

Two coats of paint went on in total. I wet distressed the edges to reveal the dark original stain and keep it looking vintage. To seal the paint, clear wax was brushed and rubbed in for a smooth finish.