Quick and Easy Side Table Makeover

An easy way to update an inexpensive and dated wood and metal side table.

Yesterday, I ran to Sweet Clover Barn to finish up a few things then swung in Goodwill on my way home. I wasn't too optimistic about finding furniture, but you never know what you'll find unless you stop and look, right? Unfortunately, there were no good dressers, but I did find a little wood side table that had potential. It was the perfect project piece that I knew I could knock out quickly.

Black painted side table with metal label holders

I started working on the table as soon as I got home and was able to give it an update, take pictures and finish the blog post in just a few hours. The makeover was super quick, easy and affordable, which is my favorite kind of project.

- SUPPLIES NEEDED TO UPDATE A SIMPLE SIDE TABLE -

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- Ryobi Corner Cat Sander

- 100 grit sanding pads

- Screwdriver

- Paint Brush

- Simple Green

- Paper Towels

- Elmer's Wood Filler

- Fusion Mineral Paint in Coal Black

- General Finishes Finishes Satin finishing wax

- Lint-free cloth or wax brush

- Metal Label Holders

- HOW TO UPDATE A SIMPLE SIDE TABLE -

The side table was small and had a wood top and metal base, which meant there wasn't much that I had to update.

I simply filled the old hardware holes with wood filler, sanded the wood top with my Ryobi Corner Cat and 100 grit sandpaper, cleaned the wood with Simple Green, applied 2 coats of Fusion Mineral Paint in Coal Black, distressed the sides and edges then sealed the paint with General Finishes Finishing Wax in Satin.

I had a few metal label holder pulls leftover from the apothecary cabinet dresser makeover, which were perfect for the front drawer.

Black side table with metal labelholders

Black painted side table with metal labelholder pulls

I was able to use leftover paint and hardware, so the only cost of this budget-friendly side table makeover was the actual table. It doesn't get much cheaper than that!