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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.

Mandala Stenciled Damask Jewelry Box


Have you tried the color damask yet? This is my first time and it is such a lovely unique soft mauve color. 

This boring plain wood jewelry box was the perfect candidate for the Fusion Mineral Paint  damask makeover. 

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After a good cleaning including a light sponge sanding then wiping well with Simple Green cleaner and a damp rag, it was time for a couple quick repair tasks.


Using an expired debit card as an applicator, DAP wood pro-x was wiped into holes on the back side. The pink makes it easy to see where applied then it dries a light wood color.


Fusion Mineral Paint sells small tester pots perfect to try a new color like this pretty damask. Two coats were brushed all over the wood jewelry box and the bright gold hardware.


On the top and drawer fronts, Fusion Mineral Paint Champlain was stenciled on using a sweet mandala stencil from Muddaritaville Studio.


Be sure to stop by Muddaritaville with this link for 10% off your stencil order.



It was available on my Etsy store


The entire jewelry chest was then sponge sanded to smooth, distress the edges a wee bit and give a worn look before Fusion MineralPaint's ageing wax was brushed on the edges to further age.






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Big thanks to Fusion Mineral Paint for sponsoring products used in this post.
Please note the Amazon affiliate links are for your convenience to see the products I used as well. Ordering via the link may get me a small commission but does not affect your pricing. Thank you if you do choose to order them.

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Comments

  1. This is such a pretty piece, you really brought it back to life!

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  2. What a beautiful and creative project! The mandala design adds such a unique touch to the jewelry box. It’s a great way to personalize something and make it special!

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