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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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Natural Wood & White Coffee Table

 I am a big fan of restoring wood where I can and usually I stain medium but lately I have been a big fan of natural wood stain and light colors. They are very refreshing and feel so light and airy in a space.

Here are other natural stain projects I have done.

This solid maple wood made by Vilas Furniture Co came to me with a rusty red painted top.


It was part of a trio. They are so well made I cannot turn down picking them up when I can.


I decided to start with the painted coffee table. I originally tried my carbide scraper but as you can see in lower right corner the paint was too sticky. Using my orbital sander and going slowly thru grits from 60-80-100-120-150 I began to see the gorgeous wood top.


I finished the top with 180 to reveal all the grain.


 Everything was wiped with Fusion TSP Alternative and a bit of dawn mixed in a spray bottle. This allows for a nice clean surface for paint to stick.


To make the grain pop I used my favorite Fusion Stain & Finishing Oil in natural. I like to apply with a blue shop towel. Three coats in total were applied sanding lightly with a sanding sponge between coats after allowing to dry over night.


Before painting the base I used a sanding sponge to scuff the surface then wiped with a damp cloth to remove the dust. Fusion Mineral Paint paint has new colors. I was excited to try cashmere.

Above is the first coat being brushed on and a closeup of the beautiful maple wood it is built from.


Here is the first coat of paint drying, two coats were applied.


And that is it, no dark wax or distressing. For this one I decided to keep it clean and fresh looking.


Are you a fan of this combo?


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video view of the gorgeous grain






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  1. CindyAugust 10, 2021 9:33 AM

    You have a lovely set of tables to work on. I love what you did with the coffee table - I'm a huge fan of wood and paint combinations! Pinning!

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    1. Creative MomentsAugust 10, 2021 9:36 AM

      Thank you Cindy for your kind words, they are very much appreciated!

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  2. Donna @ Modern on MonticelloAugust 11, 2021 8:56 AM

    Just beautiful! I really like the combination. I learn so much reading through your posts each week. #HomeMattersParty

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    1. Creative MomentsAugust 11, 2021 8:59 AM

      Thank you Donna, your kind comments are greatly appreciated. Thanks for hosting :)

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