Do It Yourself Decorating

Tables and Nightstands

Tables and nightstands are very versatile pieces of furniture. A table of the right proportions can be used as a nightstand, and most nightstands can be used in other rooms for tables.

The main consideration is the height of the table and the height of your furniture in conjunction with the height of the lamp you choose.

The voice of experience here: If you choose an end table to go by your sofa or chair that is too tall, and someone has a beverage in their hand and swings it over to put it on the table . . whack! They end up hitting the side of the table.

nightstands, end tables & side tables

~ A real Live Goldfish Table

~ Daisy Top Table - This is fresh looking. Includes pattern for the daisy.

~ Plexiglass Side Table - Make these tables out of colored plexiglass to really make a statement!

~ Fool The Eye Table - Although done with a fruit theme, these tables could be done in many different styles! Cue balls, Tennis, Gold, Rocks & Seashells. . . .

coffee tables, buffet & sofa tables

~ How to Make a Memory Coffee Table - You won't want to use anything here that you will ever want to touch and feel or read again, because it's permanent. An alternative is to just have a piece of tabletop glass cut to fit the frame instead. But if you're not using memory/collectables you could use old costume jewlery, kids mini cars, do a table for a wedding or shower gift with a copy of the invitation showing the inside and the outside (takes two) add a garter, copies of photos of the couple etc.

~ Kidney shaped ( or shape of your choice ) formica table. - Sometimes you can find plywood with the formica already on it.

~ Lattice Coffee Table - Lattice and strawberry pots with a glass top.

~ Veneer Checkerboard Table - Veneer isn't easy, but this is a good set of directions for a straight forward design.

~ Coffee Table Ottoman - Well, which is it? It's seating, storage and a table all in one!

~ Concrete Top Table - This is great for urban or industrial looking tables.

~ Shag Top Coffee Table - These tables would be perfect for the family room.