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

And here it is now.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Take two, see it here.

Magazine Holder End Table Makeover

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Chalk Painted Antique Side Table

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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

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

Coastal End Table

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

French Round Side Table

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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

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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

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

Coastal Style Side Table Makeover

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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

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

Simple Table Update with Chalk Paint

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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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Have a wonderful spring weekend, friends!

xoxo