DIY coffee table decor

In any apartment where there is a living room, there is definitely a coffee table, because this is the most important part of the room intended for relaxation, meeting guests and family gatherings. His choice needs to be paid a lot of attention so that he pleases the eye, attracts the eyes and creates new topics for sweet and intimate conversations. But, unfortunately, more often these interior items are littered with old newspapers or other unnecessary accumulated things. But there is a way out - you can do the decor of the coffee table with your own hands, so it will turn into a stylish and relevant interior item. In this article we will consider the most popular techniques and decoration options for these products.

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Features of the decor of coffee tables

Every year, the restoration of outdated or worn-out furniture is becoming increasingly popular. Thanks to this procedure, even the most ordinary-looking and inconspicuous table can be turned into a work of art. And you will need for this the simplest and most inexpensive materials. You can decorate this item with anything:

• cloth;
• mosaic;
• old wallpaper;
• shells;
• mirrors;
• even natural wood blocks.

Important! For decoration, an ordinary tile mosaic, and painting, and any improvised materials are quite suitable.

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Mosaic coffee table restoration

The use of mosaics in the design of interior items did not accidentally become so popular, because it allows not only to decorate the countertop, but also to hide any damage from the views of others.

Materials

To make a mosaic decoration of a coffee table with your own hands, you will need the following materials:

• sandpaper;
• special glue for tiles;
• scissors;
• spray paint;
• net tile – mosaic;
• grout for joints;
• masking tape;
• rubber spatula;
• napkin or sponge.

Decoration steps:

1. We prepare a table for work. We clean it from the remnants of the old varnish or paint by grinding.
2. The already prepared table is covered with paint. Aerosol will perfectly cope with this task and provide high-quality coverage.

Important! Due to the fact that the paint is sprayed, it gets into even the most inaccessible places.

3. We are waiting for the paint to dry completely.
4. In advance, we prepare the necessary pieces of mosaic for the decor of the coffee table.
5. Using a spatula, we apply glue on the tile surface with a thick layer.
6. We lay the mosaic on top and press a little.
7. We leave the resulting design for a while for complete drying.
8. We overwrite the seams formed between the tiles. To do this, glue the edges of the countertop with tape to prevent damage. Use a spatula to grout the mosaic so that it fits into each seam. We remove the excess with a sponge.
9. We polish the surface with a dry clean cloth.
10. We remove masking tape and enjoy our work.

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Table decoration with paint

Paints are ideal for restoration of coffee tables, because they allow you to realize the most interesting creative ideas. Even the use of two colors contrasting in color will make the countertop bright, stylish and individual.

Important! For painting, you can use ready-made stencils or come up with a drawing yourself.In principle, it can be anything: flowers, plants, ornaments, butterflies, geometric patterns.

Materials

First we check whether we have everything for work:

• paint for preparing the base and separately paint for the pattern;
• stencil;
• brushes;
• varnish;
• masking tape.

Work stages

Now let's take a closer look at how to decorate a coffee table with our own hands:

1. We clean the surface of the table from any damage and bumps.
2. Cover with base color and leave to dry completely.
3. In the meantime, prepare a stencil. If there is no time to fantasize, then download the picture you like from the Internet, print it out and cut it out.
4. We fix the stencil on the countertop, and cover the rest of the surface with tape so as not to contaminate it.
5. Carefully apply the paint that you have chosen for the pattern. Let the drawing dry, remove the stencil.
6. The edges of the drawing bring the contour or brush.
7. We apply a thick layer of varnish - it is better to use an aerosol spray.

Important! To add a picture of originality, you can use the craquelure technique. This restoration method allows you to artificially age any surface. Depending on the material chosen, the table is covered with small or large cracks that look like a cobweb. In this case, you do not need to wait until the paint dries, since the varnish is applied directly to the non-frozen layer of paint.

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How to decorate a coffee table with a mirror?

The mirror in the interior is always advantageous. There will be no exception, and you will see this when you evaluate the result of your work.

Materials

To make such an original and unusual decor of a coffee table with your own hands, you will need:

• mirrors; liquid Nails;
• roulette;
• silver spray paint;
• chipboard sheet;
• wood hacksaw.

Important! You can use either completely new materials for the base, or disassemble the old table.

Work stages

The decoration process itself is quite simple:

1. From a chipboard sheet we make a box of the right size. This will be your basis.
2. The product is coated with silver paint.
3. We prepare five mirrors, the dimensions of which must correspond to the dimensions of the faces of the base.
4. Using liquid nails, we attach to the base of the mirror.
5. Gently remove excess glue.

Important! Masking tape should fix all the details around the perimeter of the mirror until the glue completely dries.

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Original tabletop made of fabric

Textiles bring to the interior the very coziness, a sense of comfort and tranquility that everyone strives to bring to perfection in his home. We use it to design a coffee table to give it more originality.

Materials

To make a fabric coffee table, you need the following tools:

• pieces of the selected fabric;
• scissors;
• roulette;
• furniture stapler and staples.

Important! For decor, it is better to choose a fabric of such a color that it fits into the overall interior of the apartment, and of such a quality that it is well cleaned.

Getting started:

1. First, we prepare the fabric of the desired size, and for this we measure the countertop and add a few centimeters to the figures obtained so that it can be bent on each side.
2. We straighten the fabric and pull it on the countertop.
3. We bend the edges and fasten them with a stapler. You need to start doing this from the corners.

Important! This design option is considered quite practical, because if you wish, you can replace the fabric over time, wash it in case of severe contamination and return it to its place.

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In this article, we have offered you several options for decorating a coffee table with your own hands. We hope that when you bring this or that idea to life, you managed to do everything carefully, and you were satisfied with the fruits of your labor.