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.
Creating 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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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:
It’s the perfect height and I love lounging in my chair and resting my coffee on my new 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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Nicole says
March 3, 2014 at 3:15 amI love the look, I loved the before color too! Cool idea
Chaney says
March 3, 2014 at 6:29 amLOVE 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?
Kelly says
March 3, 2014 at 9:52 amWhat a great idea!
the cape on the corner says
March 3, 2014 at 7:15 amlove this table, great diy. the blue was a fun color, too, but black looks even better.
Gin says
November 15, 2019 at 12:38 pmWhere did you buy the laundry basket that cheap?
Chelsea says
November 24, 2019 at 1:34 pmIt was from Target on clearance.
Marcia says
March 3, 2014 at 8:21 amClever!
Donna says
March 3, 2014 at 8:31 amLove this! Where did you find the basket? I would love to make one just like it.
Amy W says
March 3, 2014 at 8:39 amThis turned out so very cool. You are so creative!
Jennifer @ Brave New Home says
March 3, 2014 at 9:02 amWoah, this is so smart! I’m gonna be on the lookout for cute trashcans now ; ]
Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says
March 3, 2014 at 9:56 amYou are a genius, Chelsea! This is stunning! And you can’t beat the price! Pinning!
~Abby =)
Amy @ Homey Oh My! says
March 3, 2014 at 2:16 pmAmazing amazing amazing. Amazing. You have such a good eye to see how that basket could be turned into a table!
Ginnie says
March 3, 2014 at 8:01 pmThis is so cool and unique! I love how it turned out – great job!
Dorothy Brown says
March 3, 2014 at 9:11 pmSuper 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.
Katie @ Upcycled Treasures says
March 4, 2014 at 6:18 amChelsea this is awesome! What an awesome custom piece and the black spray paint really did wonders! Pinned 🙂
Tasha @ Designer Trapped in a Lawyer's Body says
March 4, 2014 at 10:58 amChelsea! I love, love, love this! You have a GREAT eye and what a fabulous table idea! Pinning!
April says
March 5, 2014 at 3:23 amThis, Table. Is. Awesome. I love your photos too! Is this the new lens? 🙂
linda says
March 5, 2014 at 9:09 amI am so going to Target to see if I can find this basket. Is that a clearance sticker on it?
Jenna says
March 6, 2014 at 3:49 amI 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!
Krista @thehappyhousie says
March 7, 2014 at 11:30 amBrilliant and adorable!!
Sarah says
March 8, 2014 at 4:03 pmWhat?!? I love this. Such a cool piece.
Terri Hughes says
March 9, 2014 at 7:39 amWhat a great idea to use a laundry basket to make a table. Love it, you did a great job!
Barb says
March 10, 2014 at 7:53 pmI 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!
Diana Walters says
March 27, 2014 at 10:20 pmBrilliant! Love it!
Arielle says
May 18, 2014 at 2:30 pmLove it and thinking of trying it tonight! What kind of stain did you use?
Chelsea says
May 20, 2014 at 9:13 amI believe it was minwax special walnut (that’s my favorite stain EVER)
Nicole says
September 17, 2014 at 5:38 amWhere’d you find the wire basket?
Tammy Bowen says
January 31, 2015 at 11:14 pmYou can get these baskets at the Container store for $19.99. Also I saw some large baskets at Ross for the same price.
Melissa says
July 17, 2015 at 8:05 pmI 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.
Chris says
May 4, 2016 at 9:38 pmHey 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 ?
Chelsea says
May 11, 2016 at 8:55 pmHi 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!
Kait says
January 25, 2017 at 3:24 amI 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!
Sylvia says
March 8, 2017 at 11:33 pmWhere did u purchase the can?
Chelsea says
March 9, 2017 at 4:49 pmSylvia – it was from Target a few years ago.
Maria says
April 28, 2017 at 11:54 pmWhat kind of walnut stain did you use?
Chelsea says
April 30, 2017 at 6:43 pmMinwax Special Walnut
Noshy Syed says
September 20, 2018 at 2:59 amHow many inches is the table top?