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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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FINALLY the Garage Stairs get Painted

 

I am embarrassed to say it took me 11 years to check this task off my to do list; paint my garage stairs. 

But now I am LOVING the new look and ease of cleaning!

We pulled the stairs away from the wall and gave it a good deep scrub with Dixie Belle white lightning cleaner in a bucket of water after a good vacuum.


Once dry I started painting on gravel road Dixie Belle Paint which is a gorgeous grey color.

For the rails I used a white furniture paint I had on hand.


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Two coats covered perfectly.


Wanting a tough durable water repellent sealer seeing we have pets coming and going as well as many family members I chose Dixie Belle Gator Hide. I added a bit of the gravel road paint to it to tint the clear coat a bit. This prevents streaks.

NOTE: I did have a person reply that stairs can be slippery if wet when painted which indeed may be try but these stairs are in our garage with in floor heat and not a big worry.


The tinted Gator Hide worked perfectly and gave a smooth easy sweep mop surface.


I applied two coats of it as well in total.


We love the new look and wonder why it took so long to do. I advise anyone just building to paint right away and not wait 10 + years.

While I was finally at it I painted a wooden shoe rack too. (tutorial to follow)


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  1. Meagan-Decorative InspirationsDecember 13, 2022 3:02 PM

    Your stairs came out great Lee Ann! I know how good it must feel to check that off your house project list. I have one that never seems to end. Love the look of your stairs now. Thanks for sharing on the Home Imagined link party. Enjoy the rest of your Holiday season.

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    1. Creative MomentsDecember 15, 2022 4:30 PM

      Thank you for the kinds words and hosting Merry Christmas!

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