How can I upcycle an ugly 70's side table made from wood?

Hi Miriam, here are some ideas on up-cycling your 70's table. Good luck with your project. Amazing DIY Ideas To Transform Your Old Furniture - Hative

1. https://hative.com/infuse-new-life-into-your-old-furniture-with-these-clever-hacks/

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HI Miriam,

I'm wondering if this is the type of table? This is an idea from another Hometalk member. There aren't any directions but it looks like it was painted by a normal paint method then the decoration was added. Hope this inspires you to dress up your own. Wishing you the best.

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/pretty-end-table-redo-630684

If your decor is farmhouse, strip the top and stain it, then paint the sides and legs with chalk paint.

If you want something more modern, we would have to see what your working with... in the 70s I had glass side tables with chrome. So give us a picture. If they are those hexagonal wood tables, I painted mine a creamy white pearl paint, and the wrought iron details black. I painted two for the Boys and Girls Club lounge area with paisleys in lime green and blue on the sides, and did the top solid. https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=revamp%20a%2070s%20end%20table&rs=typed&term_meta[]=revamp%20a%2070s%20end%20table%7Ctyped

Take it to a car sprayer pick your favorite colour use same paint as a car

I took the legs off of a 70's table and made an outdoor drink station. I am not sure of the shape of yours but here is the link to mine if you want to check it out. https://michellejdesigns.com/how-to-make-a-drink-station-when-you-have-nothing-but-lemons/