Coffee table missing glass at end, what can I do?
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Cathy on Oct 19, 2014I would cut a piece of thin wood to fit into each end, paint it black or even a bold color, seal it with poly and insert it into the spaces. You could also cover the inserts with a cute patterned wallpaper and seal them.Helpful Reply
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Mary on Oct 19, 2014You could cut wood and fill in the top and upholster the entire top. It would make a cute bench. You could also upholster just the middle and make the ends into a cubby for books etc. or paint wood with chalk board paint and put a basket of chalks under for drawing. Great piece to redo.Helpful Reply
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John on Oct 19, 2014I took some wood pieces and made a "tray" and set them inside each of the spaces where the glass was. They can be removed if a serving tray is ever needed.Helpful Reply
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Renee Vadnai on Oct 19, 2014I would make a planter the size of opening and put flowers and plants, with a sturdy case in the opening bottles as in a bar...Helpful Reply
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Adrianne C on Oct 19, 2014Having a piece of glass cut for it would be very inexpensive, I'd recommend measuring it and finding a local glass shop!Helpful Reply
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AvonelleRed on Oct 19, 2014I would just find a basket to fit into the opening(s).Helpful Reply
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Jill C. on Oct 19, 2014How about travertine or another type of stone?Helpful Reply
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Lee Roberts on Oct 20, 2014You could add boards done in checker or chess style or any game your kids like that is removable so all the pieces can be tucked under the game board when they are done playing.Helpful Reply
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Debra on Oct 20, 2014How about baskets, dropped into the cutouts?Helpful Reply
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Barbara Lowery on Oct 20, 2014A fancy trayHelpful Reply
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Debra on Oct 20, 2014You can still do that. Get a thin (not to thin) about 1/4 in piece of wood, your foam padding, fabric and fit all together then staple to the underside of the wood. I would cut the wood a little smaller then the opening so that when you add your foam padding and fabric it will fit a little better so it is not to tight to get in. I hope this helps and you understand what I tried to explain.Helpful Reply
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Deb on Oct 20, 2014One easy thing you could do is use it for tall books, the "coffee table book" variety, sort of like a magazine rack, if you didn't want to add glass or a basket.Helpful Reply
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Lynne Rossi OFarrell on Oct 20, 2014Thanks all for your ideas, I am going to use a thin board, paint it and put their monograms on them..cross you fingers it turns out good!!Helpful Reply
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Silvia on Oct 20, 2014Magazine hold will be great too! đŸ˜‰Helpful Reply
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Kelly lemire on Oct 21, 2014why not make shadow boxes using plexy glass instead of real glass, then the contents of the shadow boxes can be changed out with the theme of various holidays, it is a great way to display seasonal keepsakes without little hands getting to themHelpful Reply
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Ltt834476 on Jan 13, 2015You can also add a board all across the table and add a foam piece and cover if with fabric. Use as a bench for the end of her bed.Helpful Reply
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Car641672 on Jan 14, 2015Stain grade plywood painted with chalkboard paint.Helpful Reply
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Sheila D on Jan 14, 2015...or, how about adding padded boards to both ends and use as ottoman or extra seating if you have a lot of guests over? That way "technically" no one will have their feet on the table.Helpful Reply
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Yvonne Battle on Jan 14, 2015Use the openings for your favorite cd's or as a drop for mail and keysHelpful Reply
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Kathe on Apr 11, 2016Put a shallow bowl or basket full of flowers in itHelpful Reply
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