How can I add interest to a plain wood table?
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Michelle
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This table is unfinished.
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Hi Michelle,
Have you considered stenciling?
https://www.remodelaholic.com/25-incredible-diy-tabletop-designs/
You can go 2-tone with the legs painted and the top stained.
Add a design to the top like this project:
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/furniture/ugly-70-s-ish-coffee-table-makeover-3959684
Ugly 60's-ish Coffee Table Makeover
You can stencil, do a gel stain design or free hand paint a center or perimeter design then finish. Check out Unicorn Spit. It looks fun and has an amazing selection of colors. I am going to give it a try this summer myself.
Pinterest has oodles of ideas. Here are a few, see what strikes your fancy.
https://www.redbookmag.com/home/decor/g3051/diy-wood-stain-projects/
https://www.pinterest.com/frazzled2/table-top-redo/
https://www.pinterest.com/mhunt55/painted-dining-table-ideas/
https://www.pinterest.com/gardenerjaney/painted-table-tops/
Here's another idea for you on stenciling wood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8Jt9pc5YPA
You could paint, stain or stencil it. Paint just the legs and leave the top untouched or vise versa. Distress, antique or whitewash it.
I would distress a table https://www.hgtv.com/design/decorating/design-101/how-to-make-a-new-table-look-old
Staining it would be beautiful! You can also use a wood graining tool! That would add interest and yet keep the wood look.
Here is a pick below. Here is the tool you need!
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Warner-2-75-in-Faux-Finish-Paint-Graining-Tool/3120613
Thank you Megan.
add contact paper to the top