--- title: "38 DIY Coffee Tables to Spruce up Your Place ..." description: "Metal Tub Coffee Table; How to Make a Coffee Table from Four Modular Crates; Paint Job; Pallet Coffee Table; Painted Folding out Coffee Table; More ..." url: "https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/diy-coffee-tables-to-spruce-up-your-living-room/" category: "diy" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # 38 DIY Coffee Tables to Spruce up Your Place ... DIY coffee tables may sound like a challenging project but if you're up for testing your carpentry skills they are very satisfying. But in my quest for some cool DIY coffee tables, I hope I've found a mix of simple, not so simple and downright complicated to tempt you into making a unique and useful piece of furniture for your home. ## 1. Metal Tub Coffee Table ![room,living room,floor,furniture,table,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zh/jw/dzblf_room_living-room_floor_furniture_table_306x306.jpg) Via [Favorite Things Friday -](https://www.lizmarieblog.com/2013/07/favorite-things-friday-26/) DIY coffee tables can work in outside spaces too. ## 2. How to Make a Coffee Table from Four Modular Crates ![furniture,table,wood,hardwood,wood stain,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ko/ng/jz1fu_furniture_table_wood_hardwood_wood-stain_400x400.jpg) Via [10 Creative DIY Coffee Tables](https://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/how-to/g1963/diy-coffee-tables/) I love coffee tables that incorporate storage! ## 3. Paint Job ![table,coffee table,furniture,room,billiard table,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ww/oz/lksqw_table_coffee-table_furniture_room_billiard-table_595x1024.jpg) Via [Mint Coffee Table with Gold ...](https://www.littlebitsof.com/mint-coffee-table-with-gold-feet-a-makeover/) A paint job can give a thrift store or yard sale find a new lease of life. ## 4. Pallet Coffee Table ![furniture,table,art,wood,shelf,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/o7/xf/icb8e_furniture_table_art_wood_shelf_600x800.jpg) Via [DIY Aqua Pallet Coffee Table ...](https://www.palletlist.com/pallet-table/diy-aqua-pallet-coffee-table/) Ya gotta love the uses for old pallets. ## 5. Painted Folding out Coffee Table _ Via Convertible Coffee Table and Folding ..._ If you want a big project, this is for you. ## 6. DIY Rustic Wood Table ![furniture,man made object,table,hardwood,wood,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ix/f3/ahx0r_furniture_man-made-object_table_hardwood_wood_600x800.jpg) Via [The Feminist Mystique: DIY Rustic ...](http://thefeministmystique.blogspot.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) You can make this for about $25! ## 7. DIY Coffee Table for under $50 ![furniture,table,dining room,room,coffee table,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zb/br/yff4s_furniture_table_dining-room_room_coffee-table_550x772.jpg) [pinterest.com](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/158048268145649284/) Less than $50 for a table that looks great. ## 8. DIY Table ![table,furniture,coffee table,room,hardwood,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/we/dp/pz8p7_table_furniture_coffee-table_room_hardwood_600x506.jpg) Via [Restoration Hardware Knock Off Salvaged ...](http://www.hometalk.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) I like the use of the column legs. Gives it a classic feel. ## 9. Rustic End Table ![furniture,table,man made object,desk,end table,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qz/wr/s5yn1_furniture_table_man-made-object_desk_end-table_461x640.jpg) Via [Ana White | Build a ...](http://ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/rustic-x-end-table) DIY coffee tables for all rooms and all settings ... and all sizes. ## 10. How to Turn an Old Chest into a Coffee Table ![brand,sense,old,chest,coffee,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/jk/gh/mtx5t_brand_sense_old_chest_coffee_330x993.jpg) Via [How to make rugs with ...](https://theinspirationboard.com/how-to-paint-rugs/) I bet this idea has you scouring for an old chest you can make into a coffee table. ## 11. Coffee Table Turned Ottoman ![furniture,table,coffee table,wood,bed,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/p9/bi/ee7b4_furniture_table_coffee-table_wood_bed_492x896.jpg) Via [Thrift Store Coffee Table -turned- ...](https://www.artsychicksrule.com/thrift-store-coffee-table-diy-tufted-ottoman-diy/) Ok so this is the other way round - a coffee table recycled into a seat - I love it! ## 12. Coffee Table/ Storage Ottoman from Wooden Crates ![Home Depot,furniture,room,living room,bed,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/es/e4/dedjb_home-depot_furniture_room_living-room_bed_600x851.jpg) Via [DIY Storage Ottoman - The ...](https://goo.gl/Dl9Hab) Putting it on wheels is a great idea. ## 13. How to Make a Wooden Pallet Coffee Table _ Via How To Make a Wooden ..._ This idea uses leftover brewed coffee to stain the wood. ## 14. Old Picture Frame Secured on Top of Coffee Table ![furniture,table,tablecloth,textile,bed sheet,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/bd/gg/tjxpg_furniture_table_tablecloth_textile_bed-sheet_285x425.jpg) Via [potlucksontheporch.com](https://www.hugedomains.com/domain_profile.cfm?d=potlucksontheporch.com) What a clever idea and it looks super too. ## 15. How to Make a Rubik's Cube Coffee Table _ Via How to make a rubik's ..._ A great place to store your games but I also noticed that the bowls on the top of the table are made from melted vinyl records. Brilliant retro projects! ## 16. Turn Some Plumbing Supplies and a Couple of Old Planks into a Great Rustic Industrial Style Coffee Table ![furniture,table,hardwood,floor,wood,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/kp/vg/skgmv_furniture_table_hardwood_floor_wood_500x751.jpg) Via [DIY Coffee Table Projects | ...](https://www.thebudgetdecorator.com/do-it-yourself-cool-coffee-tables/) I'm not a fan of the industrial look but this table is not too bad. ## 17. Reclaimed Wood Coffee Table ![furniture,man made object,room,table,living room,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/kb/zl/kx2rj_furniture_man-made-object_room_table_living-room_600x800.jpg) Via [12 Gorgeous DIY Coffee Tables](https://www.decoist.com/2013-04-23/12-gorgeous-diy-coffee-tables/) Maybe your taste runs to the more chunky furniture. ## 18. From Bookshelf to Coffee Table ![furniture,shelving,shelf,interior design,bookcase,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/j8/ob/yynes_furniture_shelving_shelf_interior-design_bookcase_392x768.jpg) Via [Bookcase turned Yard Stick Coffee ...](https://www.beneathmyheart.net/2012/12/bookcase-turned-yard-stick-coffee-table-diy-wayfair-challenge/) Now you know what to do with that bookcase that's got a bit rickety. ## 19. Old Barn Door American Flag Coffee Table ![furniture,man made object,table,coffee table,hardwood,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gq/dn/ayrqp_furniture_man-made-object_table_coffee-table_hardwood_332x360.jpg) Via [Vitamin-Ha – Amazing uses of ...](http://vitamin-ha.com/) Nothing wrong with a bit of patriotism. ## 20. DIY Rustic Coffee Table with Storage ![room,table,floor,flooring,furniture,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/va/r3/hp7mq_room_table_floor_flooring_furniture_600x800.jpg) Via [DIY Rustic Coffee Table with ...](https://www.hometalk.com/posts/living-room/furniture/diy-rustic-coffee-table-with-storage-in-about-3-or-4-days-1979722) Make with the baskets or without. ## 21. Window Made into Coffee Table ![furniture,product,table,wood,box,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ln/gz/cgtvi_furniture_product_table_wood_box_550x497.jpg) Via [Reclaimed Window Coffee Table with ...](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) I have to do this. Just need to find a window. ## 22. DIY Coffee Table Aquarium ![Miller Park,Malá Fatra, Upper gondola cableway station Vratna,CIMB Fiesta,Actor's and Sin (1952),product,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/l2/rp/rmhud_miller-park_mala-fatra-upper-gondola-cableway-station-vratna_cimb-fiesta_actors-and-sin-1952_product_600x341.jpg) Via [thewhoot.com.au](https://thewhoot.com/) This has to be the BEST DIY coffee table ever - like ever EVER. ## 23. DIY Old Door Coffee Table ![Sri Lanka Youth,furniture,table,desk,product,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/n9/nv/b7otl_sri-lanka-youth_furniture_table_desk_product_600x582.jpg) Via [10+ DIY Ideas to Give ...](http://scraphacker.com/old-door-diy/) Well if you can make a coffee table from an old window, why not an old door. ## 24. Old Coffee Table plus Bright Colored Paint plus Chalkboard Paint = ![carom billiards,indoor games and sports,play,snooker,games,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/l9/v7/c8cln_carom-billiards_indoor-games-and-sports_play_snooker_games_400x300.jpg) Via [Please, Write on the Table! ...](https://www.findingsilverpennies.com/please-write-on-table) cute chalkboard table for a kids' room! ## 25. Half Barrel Coffee Table ![furniture,table,coffee table,man made object,room,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/s3/gy/fq2us_furniture_table_coffee-table_man-made-object_room_500x501.jpg) Via [Make Your Own DIY Coffee ...](https://decozilla.com/make-your-own-diy-coffee-table/) All sorts of things can be made into a coffee table. ## 26. DIY Coffee Table Project _ Via Wishlists from the Pros_ Fancy lattice and a sheet of plywood on top. Add wheels and cushion on top for an ottoman ## 27. DIY Coffee Table from Old Wire Basket ![table,furniture,coffee table,tablecloth,studio couch,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/l6/if/aq3x5_table_furniture_coffee-table_tablecloth_studio-couch_450x600.jpg) Via [Umstyling: Alte Wohn-Schätze mit neuer ...](http://www.wunderweib.de?ref=allwomenstalk.com) How good is this? ## 28. Barrel and Glass Table _ Via TABLES :: Home Depot has ..._ Home Depot has 18″ whiskey barrels for $30 and Bed Bath & Beyond has 20″ glass table toppers for $8.99. This is a great idea ... ## 29. Coffee Table with Pull-out Storage ![furniture,table,room,floor,art,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/h2/q7/mp9yu_furniture_table_room_floor_art_373x498.jpg) Via [DIY Coffee Table with Storage ...](https://rogueengineer.com/diy-coffee-table-with-storage/) Ideal if you like hidden storage. ## 30. Stump Table ![man made object,brown,product,wood,furniture,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ef/yv/xoyti_man-made-object_brown_product_wood_furniture_600x715.jpg) Via [15 Reclaimed DIY Coffee Tables ...](https://www.diycraftsy.com/diy-coffee-table/) Oh ... I ... love... it... ## 31. Build a Lift-top Coffee Table ![furniture,man made object,table,living room,desk,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/a1/h8/s6om1_furniture_man-made-object_table_living-room_desk_500x375.jpg) Via [The Final Product..](http://m.instructables.com/id/Coffee-table-upgrade/step9/The-Final-Product/) Think your DIY skills are up to it? ## 32. Cut Log Table ![man made object,room,furniture,table,wood,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mn/oy/u2rrg_man-made-object_room_furniture_table_wood_264x400.jpg) Via [13 Creative DIY table designs ...](https://www.homedit.com/13-creative-diy-table-designs-for-all-styles-and-tastes/) That's rather interesting. ## 33. DIY round Coffee Table ![Arsenal Cannon,living room,room,dining room,table,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yz/zn/itif6_arsenal-cannon_living-room_room_dining-room_table_600x899.jpg) Via [DIY Round Coffee Table -](https://goo.gl/GjaPlv) If you've got space for it, turn a dining room table into a coffee table. ## 34. Stump Table ![room,living room,property,furniture,floor,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xx/yn/s0d4q_room_living-room_property_furniture_floor_600x901.jpg) Via [Stump Tables – A Trend ...](https://www.homedit.com/stump-tables-trend-must-follow/) A big stump would make a wonderful coffee table for the living room Now that's a statement piece! ## 35. DIY Coffee Tables ![living room,furniture,room,table,floor,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/tb/yj/ov01r_living-room_furniture_room_table_floor_600x450.jpg) Via [DIY 3-in-1 Coffee Table](https://www.hometalk.com/posts/living-room/furniture/diy-3-in-1-coffee-table-562803) You might like the idea of simple cubes that can also be used for storing all sorts of stuff. ## 36. Tire Table ![leisure,swimming pool,play,inflatable,amusement park,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/iw/xb/vaucs_leisure_swimming-pool_play_inflatable_amusement-park_600x450.jpg) Via [11 Super Cool DIY Backyard ...](https://www.thegardenglove.com/11-super-cool-diy-backyard-furniture-projects/) Make a feature table for your patio. ## 37. DIY Coffee Table from Vinyl Records ![furniture,shelf,shelving,wood,bookcase,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ne/in/tixuw_furniture_shelf_shelving_wood_bookcase_384x540.jpg) Via [10 DIY Coffee Tables That'll ...](https://goo.gl/2Cim7q) I couldn't bear to do this to my beloved LPs. ## 38. Vintage Luggage Table ![furniture,table,product,coffee table,bed,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zq/ln/tgl7c_furniture_table_product_coffee-table_bed_600x600.jpg) Via [Shabby in love: Repurpose a ...](http://shabbyinlove.blogspot.com/2014/03/repurpose-suitcase.html) Recycling vintage suitcases is so trendy right now. 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