30 Creative DIY Tabletop Makeover Ideas

Stencil a pretty design on a kid's table.

Use white wax on dark paint to showcase details.

Paint a contrasting color to showcase the original stained finish.

Add a picture frame to a luggage stand.

Aquarium bases are great junk finds. The tabletop ideas for them are endless.

Paint can be made to look weathered with the proper paint technique.

You should check out this makeover!

The red iron base is a different-looking aquarium stand and pairing it with weathered reclaimed wood was a win.

Saving old furniture pieces can be a pain because of storage problems but you can always find a use of them.

Would you believe this is one solid piece of wood? Paint wood to look like individual planks.

I love the look of beadboard and it's not just for walls.

Lay stencils, lace doilies, and other intricate items on a tabletop and spray paint over them.

Wavy or curvy tape looks like waves when painted on a table.

Throw two ugly items together to make furniture with character.

Metallic furniture and decor is still popular and metallic spray paint is easy to use.

Paint matching tables for your room.

Make a statement piece.

Lighten dark furniture with light paint and a white wash finish.

Work with old painted wood instead of repainting it.

Decoupage bold paper to add character to a bedside table.

Stencils are a great way to add detail to a tabletop.

Join reclaimed furniture parts to make a special statement piece.

Paint the top of a side table and white wash the wood cabinet for a stylish finish.

Just paint the tabletop of a vintage table to give your furniture a modern look.

Make the white paint look old to match the table's age.

It is okay to paint wood, especially if the stained finish is ugly or marred.

Are grain stripes still in style? I think so and the contrast of white and red is so fun.

Use a special stencil to create a game table.

Using an aquarium base to make a table is genius. Use reclaimed wood to make a unique tabletop.