D.I.Y.: The Affordable Bedside Table Makeover

Yesterday we rounded up some round side table options and it inspired us to show you how we made our own bedside tables. Last year when we were looking for simple mirrored bedside tables, we couldn't find ones that we liked or that were reasonably priced. So instead of using the floor to place our alarm clock and lamps, we decided to make our own table with the style we liked and the price we preferred (inexpensive!) See how easy and affordable this project was after the jump.

1) The table

The tables that we bought were $14 each from IKEA. Although I don't believe they are available anymore there are tons of other inexpensive options like the Lack or the Heimdal. Both of these would be good options.

2) The mirror

We found a local glass & mirror shop and just brought the table top over to them. For just $15 per mirror, we were able to get a custom made mirror top.

3) The glue

Look for a rubber based adhesive to hold the mirror to the table and you are done!

All in all, we spent about $75 for 2 tables and are really happy with the simple style. If mirrors are not your thing, why not try incorporating lace into an acrylic table? Or you can always try an alternative bedside table, turning the unexpected into something functional.

Check out even more bed side table ideas from Apartment Therapy:

Comments (10)

I like that mirrored table!...It's pretty!

posted by keeks on October 17th 2008 at 6:45am
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i think i saw this on ikeahacker....did you guys submit this there?

posted by beesknees on October 17th 2008 at 7:00am
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beesknees - yes, same table makeover. We had submitted it to Ikeahacker earlier this year. We wanted to share it with the Apartment Therapy community since it's a simple and affordable idea. -Rebecca

posted by RebeccaATLA on October 17th 2008 at 7:17am
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I have one of those tables as well. I sanded and painted the legs and then Mod Podge'd some pages from a book on the top. Cheap and easy!

posted by meatavious on October 17th 2008 at 8:17am
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Rebecca, what glass and mirror shop did you go to? I have a little project that's going to require certain size, unframed mirrors and I have a feeling I'm going to need them custom made.

posted by sparkle on October 17th 2008 at 9:13am
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sparkle - I went to Z & J Glass (www.zandjglass.com) located on Robertson, just a few blocks south of Pico. They are very nice and will work with you on the price. Good luck! -Rebecca

posted by RebeccaATLA on October 17th 2008 at 9:28am
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I love this table--it's my bedside table right now too and I'm disappointed if they really don't make it anymore. Some great ideas to make it more interesting. I might check out the mirror option too!

posted by littleboots on October 17th 2008 at 10:26am
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good job. i didn't think you could get a mirror cut for that cheap.

posted by mariegael on October 17th 2008 at 12:22pm
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Really neat! Just when I thought I would buy this table for my reading nook, Ikea discontinued it :( Am waiting to find it on Craigslist. I plan to paint it egg yolk yellow, but I think I will now add a mirror too :)

posted by VeryVee on October 17th 2008 at 12:32pm
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VeryVee, if you're in LA: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/fuo/883140419.html

posted by sparkle on October 17th 2008 at 2:43pm
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