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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.
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Black Bamboo Magazine Rack

 

This tired bamboo magazine rack was given a fresh update using spray paint. Classic glossy black seemed appropriate for the makeover don't you agree?


Step one scrub well and let dry.


Originally my plan was to do it in white and distress back to show some bamboo wood so I shook up my can of linen white chalk spray paint and got spraying.


It seems the bamboo had other ideas as it began to bleed thru all over. See the yellowing edges?

To stop this Zinsser Bull's Eye shellac was sprayed all over to seal it.


And the plan switched to a solid glossy black. Seeing there was a nice day out I took it outside to spray many thin layers of spray paint over ALL sides. Start with it upside down to get all the under areas then flip on sides once dry and continue to spray.

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  1. Donna @ Modern on MonticelloMarch 31, 2021 12:22 PM

    It looks so much more modern in the black. Great makeover. #HomeMattersParty

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    1. Creative MomentsApril 05, 2021 8:51 PM

      Thank you, I agree, classic black never dies :)

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