From Bland to Grand: The Dramatic Transformation of a Painted Armoire

Have you ever encountered a piece of furniture with untapped potential, only to be met with a sigh at its current state? That’s precisely how I felt about this armoire. While functional, it lacked personality and did little to enhance the surrounding space.

This well-built tobacco-colored armoire has been a fixture in my home for years, but it was time for a change.

My craft room is almost finished! I’ve already painted the walls, added some fun wallpaper accents, and arranged the furniture and artwork. Now, it’s time for the final touch: a dramatic DIY Furniture Painting makeover for this armoire.

I envision transforming this piece into a stunning centerpiece for the room. To achieve this, I’ve selected a vibrant teal shade – Dixie Belle Silk All-In-One Mineral Paint in Mirage. This color is absolutely stunning and will give the armoire a truly unique look. This Painted Furniture Makeover is going to be amazing!

This piece of furniture had excellent bones—it was a sturdy, solid wood piece that would make an ideal foundation for a DIY Furniture Painting project. With a little creativity, I knew I could transform it into a stunning focal point for my craft room, perfect for storing all my supplies. This Furniture Upcycle project had the potential to be truly rewarding.

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• Pristine Cleaner – to clean your item 
• Silk All-In-One Mineral Paint, Mirage by Dixie Belle
• Gold Gilding Wax
• 1″ Mini Angel Paint Brush by Dixie Belle Paint Company
• Sanding Sponge
• Continuous Fine Mist Spray Bottle (8 oz) by Dixie Belle
• Small artist paint brush
• Armoire

A clean surface will allow the paint to adhere better. If your item has been in the garage, basement or found thrifting, you will need to give it a good cleaning. Pristine Clean is great to use to clean up items that have been stored and dirty. Cleaning will make sure any dust or greasy little fingerprints are removed. This quality cleaner will de-grease and remove all debris from the surface of your piece.

You should remove the drawers, door hardware and knobs. Set them aside for painting.

Why Silk line of paint? This paint glides on for a beautiful smooth finish. This remarkable paint combines a primer, paint, and topcoat into one formula, streamlining your painting process. With its self-leveling properties and exceptional durability, Silk All-In-One Mineral Paint delivers a flawless, long-lasting finish that stands up to the rigors of daily use.

This project will need two coats of paint. I am using Dixie Belle’s Mini Angle Paint Brush to get into all of the nooks on the doors of this armoire. You should follow the instructions on the paint jar. Be sure to allow the paint to dry completely.

The second coat will provide the final coverage that you need. It will fill in any spots that the previous color may be peeking through or that you may have missed.

The wonderful thing about the Silk All-In-One Mineral Paint is the built-in topcoat. There is no need to apply wax or a topcoat. I would recommend that if you paint a table or chairs that will get a lot of use. You can add additional protection to your projects with Extra Coat. It is a water repellent clear coat with a dreamy, satin finish. Extra Coat is a water-based polyacrylic for high traffic areas on your Silk Paint projects!

To finish the furniture upcycle transformation and add a touch of glamour, I applied gold gilding wax to the armoire’s knobs and hardware. This subtle detail elevated the piece and created a truly stunning effect.

Be sure to remove the hardware and knobs. The hinges were left attached to the doors. I was able to use a small artist paint brush to paint all of the hinges.

The knobs and drawer pulls got a coat of gold gilding wax. It is very easy to use.

After the second coat of paint had dried, the hardware was reinstalled.

Try applying Gold Gilding Wax the the inset of the armoire doors. It will give your piece of furniture a touch of elegance and the gold highlights the doors.

Here it is from bland to grand! It looks beautiful against the aqua walls in this craft room. Honestly the photo does not do this color justice. It is such a gorgeous rich teal color.

Wow! Look at this armoire a little paint, some creativity, and a touch of elbow grease, this armoire went from bland to grand. The new color pairs great with the teal sofa in the room.

The armoire coordinates perfectly with the custom painted table. You can read about the custom color using Dixie Belle’s color lab for the table here.

The colors in this craft room have a surprising impact on my creativity and mood. A fun space to bring ideas to life.

Acrylic drawer containers with dividers are perfect for inside the cabinet and drawer to organize my supplies.

Wow! From a forgotten piece to a captivating focal point in this craft room, this armoire has undergone a dramatic transformation. So, there have been many compliments on this stunning armoire.

This project proves the power of paint and a touch of creativity. Now the armoire is a conversation piece that adds function to the craft room.

Have an amazing day, sweet friend!