20 Table Projects That Anyone Can Tackle

Give your nightstand that antique feel by adding a beautifully stenciled design to it. 

Hand-painted dainty blossoms, colossal peonies, and greenery entwine to form this pleasing tabletop wreath. Each component is placed separately, one after another, so the asymmetrical design evolves organically.

There's nothing a little spray paint and removable wallpaper can't fix when your bedside table needs to go from drab to fab. 

A woven linenlike texture on this tabletop accentuates the piece's clean lines, while distressed legs add character. The table is suited to a game room, but it would function just as well in a kitchen, as the crosshatching brings to mind a tablecloth, even where there isn't one.

This movable end table hides clutter and can be wheeled off to wherever it's needed or stored away when it's not.

See how we gave this ordinary table a shabby chic makeover using a weathering trick — vintage antique wax! 

Tree stumps, used individually or clustered together, function as low tables in a living room. A coat of enamel paint applied to the tops serves a dual purpose: It adds a jolt of color and creates a smooth, sealed surface.

Iron garden tables from the mid-20th century are easy to find at flea markets, but they often look plain. Give one instant style with a fresh coat of paint in a sunny shade and easy-to-install caning (no weaving required).

The smooth, flat slabs normally used as stepping stones last for years under any weather conditions -- a quality that makes them ideal as outdoor tabletops.

After 40 years' hard service in various dining rooms, this table had lost a leg and acquired its share of scratches and nicks. But half of it had a second life ahead as this graceful console.

Get the look with Martha Stewart Living Paint Color in Wisteria Blue at the Home Depot. 

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