Repurpose/upcycle this table
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I found this table, it seems to need some TLC... I've seen some coffee bars and mini bars on this site. I wonder if anyone has some ideas for changing this table to something with new purpose.
A picture of a table I found. It has some discoloration. A piece of wood has been chipped off.
19 answers
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Do you want to use the table inside or outside?
Janet Pizaro
on Oct 11, 2016
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Paint it with chalk paint for more casual or fun look or glam it up for a more metro look. Add some slots for wine glasses to be hung underneath top shelf. If possible, put wheels on legs. Or create coffee bar with chalk paint and some cup hooks. If there is some detail on the legs, you could accentuate this with a different color than base.
Sandra girten
on Oct 11, 2016
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Add rolling wheels and chalk paint it for a kitchen island. Add baskets to lower shelf.
Snapoutofit
on Oct 11, 2016
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Lots of pics here. Lots of ideas. Click on a picture and you can go to the site. ***** https://www.google.com/search?q=coffee+bar+ta...
William
on Oct 11, 2016
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You could cut a piece of wood to fit inside the top and use it for a tray. Since the top has a rim, cut the wood to fit inside!
M
on Oct 11, 2016
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Like the tray idea from Rolla, MO. Use it as a buffet for small dinner parties. A casserole, salad and a side vegetable and have rolls on the table.
Sue Sanders
on Oct 11, 2016
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Good Idea a piece of the molding around the edge is broken..... I think that could really work
Alicia Shubert
on Oct 11, 2016
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I recieved so many wonderful ideas.... To paint , add wheels and a map..... These are wonderful suggestion. I will upload a pic when the project is complete.
Alicia Shubert
on Oct 12, 2016
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Sand, add primer, paint your favorite color, measure top and bottom shelves, take measurements to Home depot and have mirrors cut for shelves. Enjoy your new mini bar, or night stand.
And12323555
on Oct 12, 2016
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I would probably mosaic both shelves, put wheels on the legs and use it an a service table.
Judy Ackerman
on Oct 12, 2016
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The cart looks to be just a clean and paint. If you go for a lighter color you'll need 2 coats for best coverage. I'd go for semi-gloss latex. You can always add some mats on the trays to avoid drips from glassware or scorching from too hot dishes. Casters/wheels are going to be a problem to find depending on the size of the legs at base. All of the plate style I see are way to big. The stem style may also be to large since you have to drill a hole to put the stem in. This link will show you a type that may work but it also depends on the leg size. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Shepherd-1-5-8-in-... They have another but it's pricey for antique furniture and the design looks prone to breaking. I've managed to break the wheel on a drop down dolly so it just looks to problems.
Deanna Nassar
on Oct 12, 2016
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Alicia, you can get free stained glass patterns off the internet. I wish I had a picture of the chair I did. I put butterflies on it. I did an abstract table for my bathroom.
Judy Ackerman
on Oct 12, 2016
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Interesting ideas, I have the exact same dilemma so am enjoying the ideas ...
Dee at the Carlton
on Oct 12, 2016
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I can see this as a bar cart! I'd add wheels, use contact paper to cover the top and bottom shelves, (you can find some really awesome prints even at the dollar stores) add strips of wood as dividers on the bottom shelf where you could lay wine bottles, strips under the top shelf to make wine glass holders, and use the top for an ice bucket and other alcoholic beverages. P. S. you can find many how to's on how to make the wine glass holders on pinterest. Oh and I'd just use Formby's scratch cover on the wood. (works wonders) and would save you a lot of work.
Rebecca Bender
on Oct 12, 2016
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How wide is the top? I had a similar dilemma and glued large porcelain squares to the top (they must be large enough to make contact width wise)"& added two dk Brown wicker baskets to the bottom shelf.
AJ
on Oct 12, 2016
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Make it a penny table. Cover it with shiny new pennies, then seal it with self leveling polyeurthyane.
Kacy Chenault Hayes
on Oct 12, 2016
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Can turn it into a serving cart
Czt12837981
on Oct 13, 2016
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Paint the edges and legs white or pastel color. Distress it when it is dry and insert any type of fitted glass, thick paper or even mosaic tiles on the top and bottom shelves. Similar to this one. The darkness of the original table will come through nicely if you don't sand too hard. Use maybe 100 - 120 grit sand paper.
Charrine
on Oct 13, 2016
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The top would be perfect to cover as a mosaic because of the raised edge. Broken pieces of glass with grout between them. Could be very pretty.
Nancee
on Oct 15, 2016
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