22 Small Table Makeover Ideas

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I’m sharing lots of inspiration, and different design styles for small table makeover ideas to show new ways for old furniture! 

Hello friends! I hope you enjoyed my Charleston post on Wednesday. I know travel is not really what my blog is about but I do love to travel and share places we’ve been and love. I’ve shared so many trips to (repeat) places and even new ones over the years that I set up a “travel” section on my site here. You can find it here.

Today I’m sharing a round-up of small table makeover ideas. Small tables are great to makeover when you are new and starting out. So much better than going for that large piece you’ve been wanting to change up but are unsure of your abilities, etc. Plus small tables are great for so many uses too! Plant stands, side tables by couch or chair, holding necessities in a bathroom, and more.

Hope you enjoy and get some inspiration from them!

Small Table Makeover Ideas

Coastal Style Half Moon Table

wood table with natural wood top

And here it is now.

painted half moon table with gray driftwood colored top

I actually adore how this one turned out. We decided to use it in the entry of our little beach condo.
I painted the legs white and gave them some distressing and the top got a “faux” finish.
See more about this makeover, here.

French Country Clock Face Table

dark wood round top table

And now…

round table with clock face roman numeral

How fun was this one to do?? Great fun! I also gave this one a “driftwood” faux finish.
See more of this makeover, here.

Compass Rose End Table Makeover

dark wood rectangle table top

And now…

wood top with white graphics aqua base legs

I refinished the top and stained it. I painted the base and added a hand-drawn graphic on the top.
See more of this makeover, here.

Fusion Seaside & Picket Fence Side Table

weather worn wood small table

And now…

white small table with blue interior metal sides

Love the crisp white and that gorgeous Seaside blue! Painting the metal gold was a great choice on this one.
See more of this makeover, here.

Nautical End Table Makeover

dark wood round table with rivets

And now…

white and light blue table with dark rivets beside couch

How pretty did this one turn out? Those metal rivets stand out so well!
See more of this makeover, here.

Antique Book Rack Table Makeover

very old book side table

And now…

light green book table

This makeover would’ve been perfect in a garden room with plants and such.
See more of this makeover, here.

BUT I ended up loving this little table so much, I kept it. However, that makeover really didn’t work for our home so I gave it a new one.
Here’s how it looks now.

neutral colored book end table

Take two, see it here.

Magazine Holder End Table Makeover

orangey wood magazine table

And now…

wood topped magazine table with blue base

I refinished the top and kept it natural, then painted the bottom in Seaside blue with a dry brush of French Eggshell.
See more of this makeover, here.

Updated End Table

orangey wood round side table

And now…

round top side table with wood top and base and beige legs

Another one that I let the wood shine through on the base and top. A nice neutral paint for the legs in Cobblestone.
See more of this makeover, here.

DIY Checkerboard Table

small dark wood little table with drawer

And now…

red white and blue table with checkers on top

Easier than it looks! I show you how.
I love that there is a drawer to keep the checker pieces.
See more of this makeover, here.

Floral Transfers Nesting Tables

orangey wood nesting tables

And now…

white nesting tables with pink and blue and gold flowers

These turned out so pretty with those gold-rimmed floral transfers. So sad they discontinued those!
See more of this makeover, here.

$8 Dollar Table Update

red and black asian table

And now…

wood wick taupe colored small table

From Asian influence to cottage vibes. Wood Wick (used here) is a great color!
See more of this makeover, here.

$5 Thrifty French Script Table Makeover

dark red wood rectangel end table

And now…

wood top white base with white script on top

How elegant and simple this French Script made this makeover.
See more of this makeover, here.

Chalk Painted Antique Side Table

broken small table

And now…

blue small side table

I fixed and glued the broken table and painted it in a very distressed technique.
See more of this makeover, here.

Rustoleum Chalked Antique Table Makeover

antique ornate wood small table

And now…

ornate wood legs and greek key wood top some painted blue

I freshened up the wood on this one and painted the top. Most of it.
See more of this makeover, here.

Coastal End Table

orangey wood side table

And now…

wood top no orange with gray and whitewashed legs

I took the gold right out of that wood!
See how, here.

French Round Side Table

red wood round drum table

And now…

dark wood stained top with black graphics and blue base

Refinished wood top, black French graphics, and painted base. (which dry brushing of a lighter color)
See more of this makeover, here.

French Paper Decoupage Makeover

dark stained small table

And now…

black painted table with tan colored french style tissue paper

This little table originally had sides that came up and made it round. I used tissue paper decoupage on the sides and top.
See more of this makeover, here.

Have Courage and Be Kind

orange wood small two tiered table

And now…

pink and wood stained table with white graphics on both shelves

Perfect for a little girl’s room.
See more of this makeover, here.

Coastal Style Side Table Makeover

wood table before

And now…

two tiered table with stained shelves and white legs

Updated and ready for a new life! We are using this as a side table by the bed at our beach condo.
See more of this makeover, here.

Turquoise Chalk Paint & Gold Metallic Makeover

orange wood old side table

And now…

turquoise and gold side table

This one got GLAM! What a difference a little paint makes.
See more of this makeover, here.

Simple Table Update with Chalk Paint

dark gray small table with drawers

And now…

white painted table with gold pulls

This just goes to show you that a simple paint job can completely change the look of something!
See more of this makeover, here.

I hope you enjoyed seeing these small table makeover ideas today! Some of these are oldies (but goodies!). Lots of design styles to choose from too.

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8 Comments

  1. You did such a great job on these. My favorite is the Turquoise Chalk Paint & Gold Metallic Makeover. The color combination and finish are unique & pretty.

  2. All of these tables came out so nice. I have several favorites and I love your faux driftwood finish you do.

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