Vintage Table in House and Canvas Antique Teal

From Dated to Designer: The Secretary Desk Refresh

This transformation takes a dated, two-tone secretary desk and turns it into a sophisticated, modern statement piece. By trading the aged pink and cream for a uniform, soft neutral, the beautiful French provincial lines of the piece truly get to shine. From Dated to Designer: The Secretary Desk Refresh This project is a perfect example of how a monochromatic color palette can completely change the "vibe" of furniture. The original piece had a charming silhouette, but the mismatched pink and cream finish felt a bit scattered. The Transformation Details: The Palette: We moved away from the high-contrast two-tone look and opted for a cool, soft gray . This single-color approach streamlines the desk's appearance, making it look more expensive and cohesive. The Hardware: We kept the original crystal-style knobs . Against the new gray finish, they sparkle much more effectively, adding a touch of "jewelry" to the finished piece. The Features: The hutch’s intricate ...

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.