8 Unique Ways to Build Your Own Table

Not every DIY table needs to be built from scratch in a woodworking shop. In fact, ones constructed from upcycled materials usually bring the most character to a quiet room. The simple structure (a flat surface resting on top of a base or legs) offers easy ability to swap in a creative material, no matter your skill level as a DIYer. This is your opportunity to get creative. Make a DIY nightstand with a vintage crate or suitcase. A trunk makes for an easy coffee table, as is. Cut and assemble a vintage door in the right configuration, and you can create a coffee table with storage for books, throws, and more. Fashion almost any type of table by recycling a pallet - use it as is, or deconstruct it and reuse the boards.


The height for a side table is a matter of personal preference, but most tables made my manufacturers are in the 22 - 30 inch range. For larger tables, keep in mind that a pedestal will give you more flexibility for seating; legs will give you greater overall stability. And for a large rectangle shaped table, a trestle will give you the benefits of both a pedestal and legs. The options for a unique DIY side table or desk are endless, but we've rounded up eight of our favorites for inspiration.

Wood Work(ing) Space

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Pallet Table

This rustic desk feels fit for any casual work space through combining the pallet-construction trend with simple metal sawhorse legs. And by topping the desk with plexiglass, any worries about splinters from the rough pallet top are put to rest.

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Round and Round

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Wheel Table

A vintage wheelchair wheel stars as the centerpiece of this industrial table. The wheel was mounted to the base of an old stool and topped with a piece of round glass to allow all of the beautiful aged patina of the wheel to shine through.

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Milking It

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DIY Table

With a coat of paint and a stenciled monogram, these two charming, vintage milk jugs are made functional again as the bases for a pair of outdoor side tables. Stained and sealed wooden rounds offer the perfect perch for a cup of coffee at sunrise.

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Behind Door #1

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Old Door Table

Old doors can often be found in junk yards and reuse centers, fresh for the picking for any DIY project you can dream up. Here, an old 5-panel door sectioned and cut between panels creates the top and two sides for a country coffee table.


Related:  10 New Uses for Old Doors

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Setting the Tone

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Drum Table

March to the beat of your own drummer when you convert a garage sale like this base drum into a statement piece that speaks volumes in an eclectic living area. Simply remove its plastic wrap, stencil, and top off the flimsy drum head with wood slats to create a solid tabletop.

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Travel Lightly

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Suitcase Table

Set on table legs, a vintage suitcase offers both the flat surface of a tabletop and the added bonus of hidden storage. Whitewash the entire piece (here, a petite suitcase mounted on an ornate wood spindle base) to unify your home's charming new accent.

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Crate Creation

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DIY Nighstand

A natural storage solution, crates turned on their sides offer shelving and counter space. Even disassembled they enhance: The colorful design of vintage Coca Cola panels the sides of a curio cabinet, and a four-pane window used as a door completes the upcycled style.

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Junk In The Trunk

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Trunk Table

The top of a salvaged trunk creates a sophisticated talking piece in an otherwise standard entryway when used as a tabletop. Lengths of 4-by-4s were cut for the legs and stained a dark, rich hue to coordinate with the elegant details like vintage brass accents.

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