Do you have a side table that needs some love? Here are some great side table makeover ideas to inspire you!
Ever stared at that side table in your living room and thought, "You know, you could really use a glow-up"?
Well, you're not alone! I've been there, staring down my own tired pieces of furniture, dreaming of the potential beneath that chipped veneer and those coffee ring stains.
Side tables, in particular, are like the unsung heroes of our homes—holding our coffee cups, supporting our favorite books, and, let's be honest, a fair share of clutter.
The beauty of upcycling a side table is that the possibilities are as vast as your imagination.
From a simple paint job to adding new hardware or applying decoupage, each project is a chance to inject a bit of your personality and personalization into your space.
And the best part? You get to save furniture from ending up in a landfill and (usually) save money in the process.
A fresh coat of paint can transform a sad side table into a vibrant statement piece. Whether you're into bold colors that pop or prefer a more subdued look, paint is your best friend here.
Hardware is another game-changer. Swapping out old knobs for something a bit more modern or quirky can instantly elevate the look of your side table. Feeling a bit more adventurous, why not add a shelf or two?
Side Table Makeover Ideas
Roll up your sleeves! We're sharing some of the most creative side table makeover ideas that will inspire you to transform your own!
Side Table Makeover Ideas
Check out these side table makeover ideas!
A simple and fun side table makeover with spray paint!
Check out this round side table makeover! It’s a great table before and after featuring a wooden side table we saved from the dumpster!
A simple campaign dresser and side table makeover!
A fun upcycling project- turning a vase and chips and salsa tray into a porch side table!
Do you love thrifting? You are going to love this plant stand project! It’s a fun project and a great upcycled side table idea!
Here’s how I transformed a dated old apothecary table using paint and contact paper!
With a child’s room and especially with a nursery, the child usually outgrows the space within just a few years. For that reason, we wanted to create something that would not only look great in a nursery but also any room in the house.
A rusty old table revived!
Tips to give your old table a new look with stencils.
How I created a doily top side table.
DIY black painted furniture can look beautiful. It’s moody, dramatic and clean. But it isn’t an easy colour to paint perfectly. Particularly, top coats often leave streaks.
A thrift store table makeover with chalk paint is a fun and easy way to create a pretty custom piece that works with your decor and style.
This DIY Painted Vintage Table Makeover is the product of a Facebook Marketplace purchase gone wrong, but then right again.
This DIY college side table for a dorm room or apartment is the perfect way to decorate your space & show your team spirit at the same time!
This DIY Crate Coffee Table is a quick and easy way to upcycle a wooden chicken crate. It makes a great statement piece in any room and requires just a few supplies.
How to Make an End Table Taller
These end tables underwent a pretty serious transformation. They got a fresh coat of white paint, a new hardware configuration, and fabulous new herringbone table tops.
A friend of mine lives in an old farmhouse. One day, she went into the attic of said farmhouse and discovered this really old shelf.
Projects going wrong before they go right seems to be a theme around here.
Upcycled Porch Entry Table
Have you ever had a pair of side tables sitting in storage that you don’t want to part with but you just don’t know where to use them?
Fusion Mineral Paint Color of the Month | Bayberry Side Table
This table was a flea-market find. The faux bamboo and cane shelf totally drew me in–great details!
This round side table makeover started as a $2 thrift store find headed for the trash. Read on to see how it was completely transformed!
Create a one-of-a-kind broken plate mosaic table top using china pieces! I’ll show you how in this detailed step-by-step tutorial.
These end table makeovers prove that you CAN fix unfortunate mistakes with transfers!
Can a badly water-stained MCM side table be restored to its former glory? It can with these furniture refinishing tips
Today, we’re working on a bedside table DIY by making two retro two-tier end tables! Because these retro tables are narrow, they’re perfect when you don’t have a lot of room on either side of the bed.
How to Hand Paint Furniture Designs – Koi Pond!
See how I updated a thrifted cabinet and read my honest Rustoleum Chalked Paint review.
I must tell you about this sweet little nightstand I picked up from the thrift store for $28.
Make a charming cottagecore style skirt for any table with a bit of fabric and a few tension rods.
Round tables are not easy to come by and, if you can find one, they're usually expensive.
One of my favorite things to do with my makeover furniture pieces is to add stenciled embossing. This allows me to take a plain ugly piece of furniture, add some embossing and turn it into a beauty. This is exactly what I did to this embossed side table.
Are you holding on to an old side table and looking for some inspiration to turn it into a treasured piece and not trash? I am sharing a few accent table makeovers to give you inspiration on your next trash to treasure furniture makeover.
DIY Industrial End Table Makeover – How to Restyle a Mission Table
How many times have you spent good money on something you loved, then later your style tastes change? Me too!! I used to love Mission furniture and had quite a few pieces. Now, not so much. That’s why I’m sharing my DIY Industrial End Table Makeover. So you can restyle your own furniture.
Hi friends, have you ever used Milk Paint? I have many friends who love it but I hadn’t used it until this week when I made over a little but very ugly duckling Mid-Century Modern dresser as part of a paint challenge I participated in.
Do you have a piece of furniture that is just a little dated-looking or that you might just want to change a bit? This dark side table makeover is super simple! Let’s learn how to give your dark side table a light update!
We always have a steady stream of pallet wood in our scrap wood pile, so we literally spent NO money building this pallet wood side table.
Side Table Makeover: How to Distress Furniture with Chalk Paint
Do you love finding furniture at the thrift store? Learn how to distress furniture with Chalk Paint with this side table makeover! Get ready to be inspired!
Today, I’m sharing an easy DIY Cane Nightstand using a table from Target, spray paint, and cane webbing! This is definitely a beginner-friendly DIY!
See how to transform $5 bar stools from the thrift store into tall nightstands. Upcycling a bar stool into a stool bedside table is so easy to create with a little chalk paint and wood for shelving.
Learn how to revamp nesting tables by giving them a vinyl plank table top! This is a perfect way to use leftover flooring in a DIY project.
This colorful end table makeover is one that you MUST try! It’s so easy and completely changes a room with little effort.
Let’s Paint the Perfect Farmhouse Table – And Have Fun Doing It!
I have been working on so many furniture flip projects recently and I am excited to share my recent Farmhouse painted wood side table tutorial with you today!
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Hello, I'm Morgan, half of the creative force behind CharlestonCrafted.com! With a passion for DIY that dates back to 2012, I've transformed three homes and now I'm dedicated to helping others craft their dream spaces. Let's turn your house into a home together!
