TV tables or folding trays are a fun tool to use when you're hosting a big family dinner and you need extra places to feed everyone. You can also use them to hold your breakfast while you curl up on the couch to read the paper.
Unfortunately, a set of these little tables can set you back $50 to $200. No need to worry, though, because there are some nifty ways to renew used folding trays.
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Chalkboard style tray
Save your walls and create a table your kids can actually draw on! Paint a drawing surface on the top using chalkboard paint. If you want to add a little decorative touch, create a border with upholstery tacks. Check out how this is done in the video below.
Save your walls and create a table your kids can actually draw on! Paint a drawing surface on the top using chalkboard paint. If you want to add a little decorative touch, create a border with upholstery tacks. Check out how this is done in the video below.
Distressed farmhouse tray
The project featured in the video below turns a boring set of brown tables into unique modern, country pieces. You'll need to sand down the surface of these tables before repainting and decorating. Don't be afraid to personalize them with your favorite quotes.
The project featured in the video below turns a boring set of brown tables into unique modern, country pieces. You'll need to sand down the surface of these tables before repainting and decorating. Don't be afraid to personalize them with your favorite quotes.
Monogrammed tray
If you're looking for something sleek and upscale, try painting an old TV tray dark and adding a monogram to match your surname. This classy overhaul makes even cheap tables look super fancy. Just follow the video below.
If you're looking for something sleek and upscale, try painting an old TV tray dark and adding a monogram to match your surname. This classy overhaul makes even cheap tables look super fancy. Just follow the video below.
Elegant bed tray
Can you think of anything more luxurious than a marble bed tray? Real marble is too expensive and heavy to make a good bed table, but this faux marble version is simply perfect.
Can you think of anything more luxurious than a marble bed tray? Real marble is too expensive and heavy to make a good bed table, but this faux marble version is simply perfect.
Coastal makeover
If you want to completely transform the table to create a cool nightstand, follow the directions in the video below.
If you want to completely transform the table to create a cool nightstand, follow the directions in the video below.
Makeshift ironing board
Believe it or not, you can turn a folding tray into a makeshift ironing board. Watch the magic happen in the video below.
Believe it or not, you can turn a folding tray into a makeshift ironing board. Watch the magic happen in the video below.
Chevron-style tray
Add extra sparkle by using this genius trick. This dipped chevron look makes the old tray look more upscale and expensive without costing a lot of money.
Add extra sparkle by using this genius trick. This dipped chevron look makes the old tray look more upscale and expensive without costing a lot of money.
Pantry canisters
Have a few old pickle or mason jars lying around? Upgrade them to chic pantry decor with the following project. This one will have guests thinking you spent a fortune at Pottery Barn.
Have a few old pickle or mason jars lying around? Upgrade them to chic pantry decor with the following project. This one will have guests thinking you spent a fortune at Pottery Barn.
Tape two crates together and copy this gorgeous decor idea
An ottoman creates both a place to rest your feed and a place for storage. Check out the video below to see how to do it.
An ottoman creates both a place to rest your feed and a place for storage. Check out the video below to see how to do it.
Don't toss that old tomato cage
Follow the technique in the video below to turn a tomato cage into a plant stand.
Follow the technique in the video below to turn a tomato cage into a plant stand.
Grab two cheap dollar store tubs. Add this easy DIY touch to make them look way more expensive
It's easy to transform inexpensive tubs into classy holders for cold drinks with a little spray paint.
It's easy to transform inexpensive tubs into classy holders for cold drinks with a little spray paint.
Use this stunning DIY glass technique and save more than $100 (from the Pottery Barn version)
Save lots of money by creating your own colored-glass vase with the technique in the video below.
Save lots of money by creating your own colored-glass vase with the technique in the video below.
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