I was so happy when we finally got the other guest bedroom looking a little better, but the bedside table definitely left something to be desired.
I got the two accent tables at Target a while back when they were on clearance, so I only paid $7 for each one. I’m glad I got two, because just one would have been comically small next to the tall bed. Anyway, I decided to spice them up just a bit with a fun DIY.
I’ve been wanting to try out this DIY ever since I saw Jen and Courtney give it a go. But I wasn’t quite ready to commit to the expensive contact paper they used, so I went with this one instead. I figured for $11 it didn’t matter if I messed up.
I really don’t need to give you a step-by-step tutorial. It’s just that easy. Unroll the paper, measure the surface, cut along the grid lines on the back of the paper, then stick. See, easy. Just make sure to go over the front edge so it looks uniform.
Because I knew I would be stacking the tables, I decided to try out two different methods to see which I liked best. On table #1 I extended the paper over the metal side bars on top. On table #2 I just went to the edge of the wood surface.
And here’s a close up. I much prefer table #2. It’s almost impossible to get a clean look if you go with the table #1 method.
Table #1 went on top of table #2 and that was it. The easiest DIY ever! Because these are in a guest room and won’t get much use at all, I just stuck them together with a few 3M tabs. If I was to move this table to a room where it gets more use, I would screw the tables together with a few decorative screws.
I still have well over half the roll of contact paper left. So in total, this little project cost less than $20. I’m so excited to use the rest of the roll on a few different pieces around the house. And how cute are these little boxes? I feel an office DIY coming on!
Have you ever used contact paper to decorate? How did you like it?
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This looks great! That’s a wonderful idea to spruce up your furniture. :)
I was looking for faux marble contact paper a few weeks ago and gave up because it was difficult to tell online how it would really look. Yours looks very real! Thanks for ending my search for the perfect roll!
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It’s very budget friendly for sure. I think the $60 roll is probably a little thicker, but for furniture that’s not going to be used every day, I think it’s a great buy! I can’t wait to see what you come up with! :)
Your table looks great! Very good idea, and like the way you accessorized it as well.
Blessings, Nellie
Thanks, Nellie!
I wonder if it would be strong enough to put on my Kitchen counter. Don’t have the money to replace the counter.
Unfortunately, I highly doubt it. I’ve read A LOT of reviews about contact paper on kitchen counters…our counters are hideous and I was super interested in the idea. Pretty much everyone says that it can’t hold up to heat or stains. I’ve heard the carrera marble Formica is a good budget-friendly option also.
Would it be strong enough to put on my kitchen counter. Can’t afford to replace it
Your tables turned out beautiful. They look great. I was wondering how it might look using contact paper. Stopping by from Turn It Up Tuesday.
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Hi, Shirley! I was surprised at how well it worked. I can’t wait to use it again! :)
I love it!!!! I’m hopping over from the Gathering Spot. Hugs P.S. I invite you to share at my Thursday hop too
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It’s like a multi-purpose table. Love it!
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This looks really nice. I even have that contact paper! I like how it really make the tables look more expensive.
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This looks awesome. Great way to add depth.
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This is soooo good! They look amazing and the accesories are gorgeous!
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I’m loving this! You always bring such amazing things to our party. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you tonight at 7 at our party. I can’t wait! Lou Lou Girls
Featuring this on tonight’s Trash 2 Treasure. So awesome! ANNNND can I say totally unrelated since I never replied to your comment on my fireplace – HOLY MOLY YOU HAVE 8 fireplaces???? I looked through your home tour and I think I spotted quite a few for them. WOW! I would just love to see your home in person. I love the progress you made and I also love seeing peeks at unfinished wood floor like in your closet – it makes me feel a connection with you. Don’t think I’m weird. :)
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This looks so great! Thank you for the Amazon link, I’m definitely going to order some… I can always use a little more marble in my life :)
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Hello, I hopped over from Kammy’s Korner. I love that you did this with contact paper–it looks fabulous! Blessings, Cecilia
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