Need an upcycle for an older butler's table

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I have an old butler's table in good shape but uninspiring! I don't need a coffee table - ideas anyone?

Janet Pizaro · Answer

https://www.pinterest.com/explore/tray-tables...

Heidi Geores · Answer

Maybe you could add some felt and make it into a small gaming table?

Marilyn · Answer

Does your family play chess, checkers or backgammon? You could paint the game board right on the table.

Janice Koontz · Answer

Use small tile, many colors, and make a design or just put them on anyway they land when you throw them like dice.

Barbara Ann Dorman Wambach · Answer

I needed a bench by my back entrance.  Found a butler table and removed the leaves..painted it & added a cushion.Voila!

Diane Allwright · Answer

How about a mosaic on it and have it in the bathroom applying legs to it and using it for all your pamper stuff or spare towels ?

Sharon · Answer

Personally, I love the grain pattern. I would remove and polish or paint the hinges, bright gold for me, and give the wood a thorough cleaning to brighten it up. Reassemble. I would use it to display antique pieces. But as is it would make a good game table, or for a stopping point going in and out. Keys, wallet, mail to go out, that kind of thing. It is already beautiful, enjoy it.

Sandra Allen · Answer

Break up some china and do a faux mosaic. Here are some ideas... https://www.google.com/search?q=broken+china+...

Mor13974319 · Answer

Decoupage it, so easy

Deanna Nassar · Answer

I agree with Mornao.  Find a nice picture or stencil to apply to the tray.  Then cover in Mod Podge or traditional decoupage.  Then you could display it on wall

Deanna Nassar · Answer

My goof.  Never seen this before but changing it with a picture would still look good.  Depending on support system maybe you could add wheels; if it doesn't have them, and use as serving cart or utility cart.

Lee9063370 · Answer

http://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/furniture/chalk-paint-butler-tray-coffee-table-makeover-4297018...

Punxxi · Answer

Make a bar cart!

Jackie Byrd · Answer

Some people on the forum have painted gorgeous pictures on surfaces like this. They are absolutely fabulous and unique.

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