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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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Goodbye Orange Oak - Hello Walnut Rustic Coffee Table

 

This sturdy coffee table just needed a warmer stain color to update it from the orangy original finish. So that is what I did, easy peasy. 



The original finish was in great shape minus a few scratches on the top. No Pain Gel Stain can be applied directly over existing finish but it will require a light scuff sanding. I use a 220 grit sanding sponge after a good cleaning. Then the sanding dust was wiped off as well.


Walnut No Pain Gel Stain was chosen. See how it warms up the original finish?

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above is before on anotehr leg and after the stain was applied below.


then wiped off below for the final after color.



let me show you my gel staining technique



The drawer front shows the color difference of before and after best.


using the stain to dry brush edges for more definition


The coffee table fully stained and left to dry for a few days. Once dry it was again lightly smoothed with a sanding sponge.


Black best dang wax was brushed in the crevices to bring out the details more as well as over the entire top to provide a bit more sealing.


and it is complete, ready to get back to work.




the drawer has fun wipeable liner as well









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  1. AnonymousJuly 01, 2024 11:10 AM

    Beautiful improvement!! I’ve always wondered how to “fix” orange furniture pieces so I appreciate you sharing your know-how!! 😊

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    1. Creative MomentsJuly 03, 2024 8:20 PM

      Thank you so much, you are most welcome. I love sharing my projects in hopes of helping others.

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  2. DianaJuly 01, 2024 12:29 PM

    The color made a beautiful transformation. Well done.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 02, 2024 7:48 AM

    I have that kind of orange furniture and your remake is just gorgeous

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    1. Creative MomentsJuly 03, 2024 8:20 PM

      Thank you for the kind words, give it a go :)

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