Vintage Table in House and Canvas Antique Teal

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.

I scored this solid wood vintage side table from an estate sale and new it just needed some color to be brought back to life. Step one clean every inch of the piece for a fresh canvas to work on.

Recently I won a paint package from House & Canvas on Instagram and chose this beautiful antique teal color as one of my choices. This is a new Canadian paint line that I have been wanting to try. I applied 2 coats, the paint went on so smooth and covered very well, two thumbs up.

Being a chalk paint it needs to be sealed and since this table may see allot of use I went with 2 clear coats of Varathane semi gloss to give a durable surface with just a slight sheen then to bring out the great detailing I added Daddy Van's black wax all over wiping back to catch in the crevice and details.