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March 3, 2014 55 Comments

DIY Accent Table

Filed Under: DIY, furniture redo, home decor, Living Room, My Home, My projects, Paint, spray paint, tutorial, Wood 55 Comments

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I’ve been searching for the perfect accent table to go alongside my big comfy chair for the longest time now. I’ve seen several at Target and Home Goods that catch my eye but the price tags always make me cringe; and it’s been slow at my favorite thrift shops lately. Last week when I headed into Target for one thing (isn’t that how every story starts?) I spotted a wire laundry basket that a unique design. I immediately knew it was going to be my new accent table.DIY Accent Table from a wire basketCreating the accent table was really very simple and only required a few supplies. After purchasing the basket for only $9 I headed straight to Lowes to grab some flat black spray paint and a round wood top (additional $15). The wood round was located in the lumber section of the store with the other precut pieces.

Target Laundry Basket Side Table

I’m so glad that I have such a good relationship with spray paint. If not, I wouldn’t have been able to see past the blue color of this basket and this whole project would have never came to be. Friends, don’t be afraid to pick up a can of spray paint. It can change everything!

DIY Wood Top Side Table

First step here was to spray the basket black. I used this Rustoleum flat black. I didn’t want any gloss so the flat black was the perfect choice here.

DIY Side Table

It took several coats of paint to get every space of the basket black. I allowed it to try for several hours (it was a rainy day).

I didn’t take a picture of the wood round (blogger fail) but I just quickly sanded it and stained it with my favorite special walnut stain.

Rustic Side Table

To secure the table to the wire we used these little fasteners. My hubs had taken them off some other piece of furniture that we had thrifted and they ended up being a perfect fit for this.

Industrial Side Table

I used two fasteners with two screws each and that was plenty to keep the table top nice and snug.

Here’s a look at the finished accent table:

Laundry Basket End Table

It’s the perfect height and I love lounging in my chair and resting my coffee on my new table.

Basket End Table

Thanks for visiting with me today!

If you like this project you might want to check out my project gallery to find more inspiration.

Ps if you want to learn more about those yellow chair legs you can check that post out here.

I’m sharing this project to Savvy Southern Style.

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About Chelsea

Chelsea Coulston is the resident decorator, baker, and pillow hoarder around these parts. A wife to an active duty Sailor and mom of two girls, Chelsea's got a knack for decorating even the most challenging spaces (just see her military base house!) She's inspired by cool beach tones and warm natural elements that remind you of a day at the beach. After living in a half dozen rentals, she's enjoyed spending the last few years in a cute ranch style home that she and her husband have almost completely renovated themselves. Chelsea lives in sunny Jacksonville, Florida with her husband and two daughters.

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  1. Nicole says

    March 3, 2014 at 3:15 am

    I love the look, I loved the before color too! Cool idea

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  2. Chaney says

    March 3, 2014 at 6:29 am

    LOVE this! I did the same thing with an old thrifted wire trash can (but used a piece of stone for the top – maybe it’s marble?). Isn’t it fun to use things like laundry baskets in unexpected ways?

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  3. Kelly says

    March 3, 2014 at 9:52 am

    What a great idea!

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  4. the cape on the corner says

    March 3, 2014 at 7:15 am

    love this table, great diy. the blue was a fun color, too, but black looks even better.

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    • Gin says

      November 15, 2019 at 12:38 pm

      Where did you buy the laundry basket that cheap?

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      • Chelsea says

        November 24, 2019 at 1:34 pm

        It was from Target on clearance.

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  5. Marcia says

    March 3, 2014 at 8:21 am

    Clever!

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  6. Donna says

    March 3, 2014 at 8:31 am

    Love this! Where did you find the basket? I would love to make one just like it.

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  7. Amy W says

    March 3, 2014 at 8:39 am

    This turned out so very cool. You are so creative!

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  8. Jennifer @ Brave New Home says

    March 3, 2014 at 9:02 am

    Woah, this is so smart! I’m gonna be on the lookout for cute trashcans now ; ]

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  9. Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says

    March 3, 2014 at 9:56 am

    You are a genius, Chelsea! This is stunning! And you can’t beat the price! Pinning!

    ~Abby =)

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  10. Amy @ Homey Oh My! says

    March 3, 2014 at 2:16 pm

    Amazing amazing amazing. Amazing. You have such a good eye to see how that basket could be turned into a table!

    Reply
  11. Ginnie says

    March 3, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    This is so cool and unique! I love how it turned out – great job!

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  12. Dorothy Brown says

    March 3, 2014 at 9:11 pm

    Super cute! I’ think it’s one of the cutest and most inventive (plus inexpensive) DIY things I’ve ever seen. So useful, unique, and light and airy. I don’t think you could have done better if you’d spent a bundle on a table.

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  13. Katie @ Upcycled Treasures says

    March 4, 2014 at 6:18 am

    Chelsea this is awesome! What an awesome custom piece and the black spray paint really did wonders! Pinned 🙂

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  14. Tasha @ Designer Trapped in a Lawyer's Body says

    March 4, 2014 at 10:58 am

    Chelsea! I love, love, love this! You have a GREAT eye and what a fabulous table idea! Pinning!

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  15. April says

    March 5, 2014 at 3:23 am

    This, Table. Is. Awesome. I love your photos too! Is this the new lens? 🙂

    Reply
  16. linda says

    March 5, 2014 at 9:09 am

    I am so going to Target to see if I can find this basket. Is that a clearance sticker on it?

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  17. Jenna says

    March 6, 2014 at 3:49 am

    I could have sworn I commented on this, but am not seeing it! Whatevs! Anyway, I LOVE this idea!!! Its sheer genius! Oooo, maybe I commented on G+.. This is how random my brain is. Its the perfect size and is very “airy”! Love!

    Reply
  18. Krista @thehappyhousie says

    March 7, 2014 at 11:30 am

    Brilliant and adorable!!

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  19. Sarah says

    March 8, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    What?!? I love this. Such a cool piece.

    Reply
  20. Terri Hughes says

    March 9, 2014 at 7:39 am

    What a great idea to use a laundry basket to make a table. Love it, you did a great job!

    Reply
  21. Barb says

    March 10, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    I love this idea!! I already have a piece of wood that I think might work but looked at Target and online and cannot find this wire basket? I am in So Cal as well. Do you remember what dept. you found it? Was it clearance? Thanks!

    Reply
  22. Diana Walters says

    March 27, 2014 at 10:20 pm

    Brilliant! Love it!

    Reply
  23. Arielle says

    May 18, 2014 at 2:30 pm

    Love it and thinking of trying it tonight! What kind of stain did you use?

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    • Chelsea says

      May 20, 2014 at 9:13 am

      I believe it was minwax special walnut (that’s my favorite stain EVER)

      Reply
  24. Nicole says

    September 17, 2014 at 5:38 am

    Where’d you find the wire basket?

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  25. Tammy Bowen says

    January 31, 2015 at 11:14 pm

    You can get these baskets at the Container store for $19.99. Also I saw some large baskets at Ross for the same price.

    Reply
  26. Melissa says

    July 17, 2015 at 8:05 pm

    I love this DIY! This will be a perfect addition to our nursery! How tall is your basket you used. Your height looks like the perfect height for our chair also.

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  27. Chris says

    May 4, 2016 at 9:38 pm

    Hey Chelsea,
    My mom was interesting in making your table and was interested where you purchased the wire basket? Thought it was funny, she lives Kokomo and I see you live right here in Jacksonville with me. Small world ?

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    • Chelsea says

      May 11, 2016 at 8:55 pm

      Hi Chris, you’re in Jacksonville too? How wonderful! Yes, the basket is from Target. this post is a few years old so I’m not sure if they have the same basket or one similar but I found it in the kid’s furnishing/storage area! Hope that helps!

      Reply
  28. Kait says

    January 25, 2017 at 3:24 am

    I found this tutorial in your round up today and I am SMITTEN! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I’m imagining using a copper basket I found at TJ Maxx and attaching a white top. Ohhh I can’t wait this is going to be GOOD!

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  29. Sylvia says

    March 8, 2017 at 11:33 pm

    Where did u purchase the can?

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    • Chelsea says

      March 9, 2017 at 4:49 pm

      Sylvia – it was from Target a few years ago.

      Reply
  30. Maria says

    April 28, 2017 at 11:54 pm

    What kind of walnut stain did you use?

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    • Chelsea says

      April 30, 2017 at 6:43 pm

      Minwax Special Walnut

      Reply
  31. Noshy Syed says

    September 20, 2018 at 2:59 am

    How many inches is the table top?

    Reply

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