Adding a few side tables to your living room or bedroom can be a great way to provide a suitable place for storage, and these clever DIY coffee table projects are showcasing how you can add your own unique twist to these otherwise ordinary furnishings.
While there are plenty of furnishings and coffee table designs available to purchase from the store, customizing one yourself can add a lot of personality and creativity to a room. These DIY projects are offering some clever techniques for decorating and personalizing coffee tables to your own unique taste and preference.
From coffee tables decorated with paper scraps and vibrant materials to those upcycled from retro Nintendo gaming systems, these DIY projects are allowing homeowners to add their own unique styling to their furniture pieces.
12 DIY Coffee Table Projects
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DIY Coffee Table Decorations
This Simple Activity Turns an Ordinary Table into an Artistic Display
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DIY Seat Upholstery Projects
The Minimal Leather Stool Cover Updates Old Furniture Pieces
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Circuit Board Furniture
Dmaloney Makes a Coffee Table Out of Computer Parts
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Pixelated Toy Brick Tables
'Hey! A LEGO Table' Creates an 8-Bit Serving Surface
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DIY Building Block Furniture
The LEGO Histogram Table Celebrates the Studio's 15th Anniversary
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Console Coffee Tables
Another Nintendo-Inspired Storage and Entertainment System
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Fast Furniture Projects
1 Object in 1 Minute by Pierre Lota Quickly Assembles DIY Products
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Dual Purpose Dog Hideaways
The DIY Pet Crate Coffee Table is a Home in Disguise
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DIY Blackboard Furniture
The Chalkboard Coffee Table by Jill of Most Trades is Fit for Children
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DIY Wine Barrel Tables
Transform Any Space into a Luxe Lounge Using Reclaimed Wine Containers
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Train Set Tables
A Piece IKEA Furniture Gets Playfully Remixed
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Paper Fan Tables
This DIY Coffee Table is Made of Paper and Wood
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Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers
The Conceptual Bean Coffee Machine by Juliana Juleva is Charming
Multifunctional Sleek Furniture
Hoek Home Presents the Modular FLEX Furniture Designs
Dynamic Interaction Coffee Tables
The 'EnigmaSurface' Responds to the User's Touch
Design-Forward Furniture Collections
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Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
Transforming Stool-Integrated Tables
The 'Quartet' Side Table Hides Four Stools Within
Modular Storage-Equipped Pet Sofas
The Conceptual Grid Sofa from Sunriu Design is Multifunctional
Luxuriously Modern Coffee Tables
The Adrien Coffee Table by Lemieux Et Cie is Stunning
Ultra-Slick Modern Cube Chairs
Blå Station's BOB Solo Chair is Versatile and Privacy-Focused
Geometric Cutout Side Tables
The Designated Table Collection Features Four Styles
Sleek Simplistic Tables
Urban Barn's Troubadour Dining Table is an Understated Furniture Piece
Self-Operating Sand Artwork Tables
The Origin Coffee Table Pays Homage to Japanese art and Design
Coastline-Inspired Table Designs
The 'Marea' Low Table by Cristina Celestino Works in Several Ways
Mid-Century Modern Furnishings
Todd Hewitt Adds Four Designs to the Last Ditch Series
Modular Bedroom Solutions
Endy Debuts Mix-and-Match Furniture Collection with Fast Delivery
Curvaceous Bench-Style Coffee Tables
The 'Shell' Table by Deniz Aktay is Chic Yet Strong
Modern Pet-Friendly Furniture
Ricardo Sá Designs the Choo Choo Console for Pets
Colorful Contemporary Tables
The 'Runda Tables' Boast a Contemporary Design for Modern Homes
TV Packaging Seating Solutions
The 'Cuna' Furniture by Valeria Coello is Made Out of Cardboard
Splintered Storage Console Tables
The Flitter Console Table by Deniz Aktay is Stylishly Functional
Modular Working Desks
The Tabs Desk by Pelin ÖZbalcı Streamlines Organization & Productivity
People-Pleasing Office Furniture
Form Us with Love's Cubicle System is Minimalist and Interesting
Minimalist Tech-Charging Side Tables
The 'Adap' Table Has a Built-in Qi2 Wireless Charger
Multifunctional Sleek Oak Furniture
The Team at Kosmos Architects Design the Dice Furniture
Bent Steel Coffee Tables
The 'Creu' Coffee Table by Luis Gimeno Has a Geometric Inspiration
Modular Coffee Table Sofas
The 'Silky' Sofa from the Teixeira Design Studio is All-in-One
Anthropomorphic Design Dining Sets
This Sideboard Dining Table Opens to Reveal Storage and More
Sculpted One-Piece Coffee Tables
The 'Pelican' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Artistic
Curvaceous Storage-Focused Nightstands
The 'Cozy Night Stand’ Satisfying Holds All Essentials
Conscious Experimental Furniture Designs
Vaarnii's Whimsical Furniture Was Presented at Tableau
Gaming-First Furniture Collections
Ikea's 'Brännboll' Collection is Minimalist And Comfortable
Modern House Pet Furniture
The 'Choo Choo' Console by Ricardo Sá is Feline-Friendly
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Hand-Dyed Desk Organizers
The Grovemade Desk Tray Comes in Three Sizes
Board Game Coffee Tables
The Scrabble Coffee Table from Charles River Woodwork is Rustic
Hyper-Customizable Desks
This Desk by Den Addresses the Challenges a Personalized Workspace
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Board Game Furniture Innovations
Bandpass Design Launches a Board Game Coffee Table, The Firefly
Sleek Metallic Side Tables
Deniz Aktay Designs the Easy-to-Carry Sculptural Scissor Side Table
Multi-Position Side Tables
The 'Drop' Side Table by Deniz Aktay is Made of Recycled Materials
Harmonious Helical Coffee Tables
The 'Vortex' coffee table by Deniz Aktay is Elegantly Functional
Cat-Friendly Minimal Desk Concepts
Liam de la Bedoyere Desgisn the Cat Cubby Desk Concept
Computer-Equipped Coffee Tables
The Opula Smart Coffee Table Sets Up an Office in the Living Room
Mid-Century Warm Consoles
Calico Introduces a Look at the Captivating Hi-Fi Console
Modular Flat-Pack Side Tables
SUNRIU Design's Tai Side Table is Sustainability-Conscious
Snowfall-Inspired Sofa Structures
SUNRIU Design Creates the Minimal Snowhouse Sofa
Minimalist Clutter-Free Desk Designs
The Parallel Work Table by Eldho T Jai Enhances Productivity
Upcycled Book-Made Marbled Furniture
Willem Zwiers Designs the Tranformed Remnants Series
Multifunctional WFH Lap Desks
The Arlo Skye Lap Desk Hides Storage Space Inside
Modular Configured Office Furniture
SKNYPL Presents the CABINET+ Series of Furniture
Minimalist Book Storage Tables
The 'Pocket' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Split Open
Video Game-Inspired Side Tables
The Pac Man Side Table by Yu Ren Gives Life to an Inanimate Object
Expanding Three-in-One Furniture
The 'Expandy' Adapts to Needs in Seconds Without Tools
Doll-Inspired Coffee Table Books
Assouline Creates the New Barbie Coffee Table Book
Colorful Dual-Purpose Stool Designs
The S1 Stool Doubles as a Side Table to Suit Needs
Retail Furniture Market Expansions
H&M Home Broadens Out to the US Market with a Distinctive Range
Abstract Triangular Side Tables
The Triangle Side Table from SouleWork Holds Books and More
Multifunctional Magnetic Folding Tables
The 'FoldPlay' Folding Table Works Anywhere in the House
Cabinet-Concealed Modern Designs
Makepeace Tapped Foris to Design the Obelisk 3
Topographic Wooden Coffee Tables
Prerna Panjwani Designs the Topographic Coffee Table
Storage-Attached Chair Designs
The 'Grid Chair' from SUNRIU Design is Thoughtfully Constructed
Ultra-Minimalist Metallic Coffee Tables
The 'Whisk' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Chic and Simple
Sustainable Concise Furniture Series
Joyf and Rostyslav Sorokovyi Design the Tube Collection
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Air Purifying Multifunctional Tables
SwitchBot Introduces a Unique Air Purifier Table
Versatile Curvaceous Side Tables
Teixeira Design Studio Designs the Proust Side Table
Industrial All-Metal Coffee Tables
The Lockwerk Coffee Table by Giorgio Bena Has a Minimalist Form
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Elegant Working Desk Concepts
The Mindset: Built-In Computer Desk by Designer Dot is Efficient
Human Connection-Inspired Furniture
Carl Hansen & Son Joins Rikke Frost on the Sideways Series
Eco-Friendly Hardwood Accessories
Grovemade Creates a New Series of Affordable Desk Organizers
Bookshelf-Incorporated Coffee Tables
The Overlap Table by Deniz Atkay Boasts Multiple Purposes
Optical-Illusion Home Decor Collections
Sevval Kalaycikli Designs a Series of Light & Glass Tables
Personalized Side Table Concepts
Liam de la Bedoyere Designs the Swivel Side Table Concept
Modular Camping Furniture
'Owomo' Created a Line of Build-Your-Own Camping Panels
Retro-Inspired 3D-Printed Storage
Scott Yu-Juan Designs the Organized Macintosh Studio
Single-Piece Wooden Chair Concepts
Deniz Atkay Designs the Slide Table Concept with a Single Sheet
Cloud-Inspired Furniture Designs
Per Buchardt & Nicoline Olsen Design the Cloud Tables
Modular Wooden Desk Trays
Teixeira Design Studio Creates the Modular Track Concept
Versatile Travertine-Inspired Tables
Morten Georgsen’s Tivoli Collection is Sculptural
Interlocking Living Room Furniture
Mirlay Özlem ER's The Cube is Elegant and Space-Saving
Stylish Storage-Equipped Side Tables
The 'Basso' Side Table by Manuel Amaral Netto is Fashionable
Minimal Adaptable Furniture Collections
Studio TK Presents the Custom Bevy Collection of Tables
Sophisticated Modern Furniture Designs
The dk3 Collection is Striking & Timeless
Minimal Modern Desk Designs
The Single Desk by found / Founded has a Compact Form
Organized Gaming Storage Cabinets
Bauhutte Presents a Special Cabinet for Game Accessories
L-Shaped Stacked Shelving
The LOFT Shelf for GOODS Can be Assembled at Various Heights
Travel Trunk-Inspired Shelves
The Louis Vuitton Cabinet of Curiosities by Marc Newson is Artistic
Sturdy Minimalist Tables
Joanna Laajisto Designs This Table for Nikari Out of 100-Year-Old Wood
Versatile Outdoor Furniture Series
Fermob Presents a Look at its Latest Collection of Furniture
Automatic Smart Coffee tables
Sobro's Coffee table Features a Temperate Controlled Compartment
Hanging Lantern-Like Table Lamps
The Woodo Table Lamp by Mahmoud Mahroos is Charming
Rolled-Up Wooden Tables
The Sofan Table by Qi An Has a Clever Rollable Design for Portability
Sleek Artful Accessible Furniture
ThirdKind Presents its Abigail Collection of Furniture
Cozy Storage-Focused Furniture
The Pocket Chair by Blå Station is Designed by Stone Designs
Versatile Nesting Furniture
Cozmo Debuts the 'Cosy Armchair' and the 'Cosy Cutout Nesting Tables'
DJ-Centric Modern Furniture
JJ Boooth Designs Furniture for DJs with Architectural Background
Terrazzo Side Table Concepts
Stuart Cole Designs the Simplistic Balance Side Table Concepts
Sustainable Colorful Multifunctional Furniture
Paolo Cappello Designs the Superpop for Miniforms
Hovering Illusion Side Tables
Jonas Herman Pedersen Designs the Unique Stilk Side Table
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
User-Friendly Couch Desks
Nerdytec Debuts a New Iteration of Its Couchmaster Product Line
Modular Eco-Sourced Cozy Couches
The Transformer Couch is Made with Soft Foam Padding
Frosted Light Coffee Tables
Draga & Aurel Have Presented the Frosty Zen Collection
Ashtray-Integrated Side Tables
Houseplant's Side Table Ashtray is a Smoker-Friendly Homeware Piece
Italian Appetizer Coffee Tables
The Aperitivo Coffee Table is Perfect for Serving Guests
Speaker-Base Table Design Concepts
The verre Desk is Rests on Four Speaker-Disguised Legs
Home Office Furniture Collections
Dieffebi Creates a New Modern Capsule for Home Offices
Reeded Cocktail Tables
Barbara Barry Designed an Eloquent Coffee Table for the Modern Reeded Trend
Versatile Sideboard Desk Solutions
The Hideaway Swing Desk by Bisley is Space-Friendly
Customizable Student Furniture
Morgan Li Debuted a 'Make It Your Own' Furniture Program
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Bent Multi-Functional Coffee Tables
The Shell Table by Deniz Atkay has a Curved Structure
Japanese Woodwork-Inspired Shelving Units
Cozey Presents the New Altitude Shelving Line
Retro Drawing-Inpsired Furniture
Francesco Paini's Family Project was Inspired by a Drawing
Wine-Catered Vibrant Artful Tables
Gustaf Westman Designs the Wine Table in a Bright Tone
Childhood-Inspired Sculptural Tables
Morten Georgsen Designs the Tivoli Collection for BoConcept
Extravagant Handcrafted Furniture
The Artesão Side Table Pays Homage to Skilled Wood Craftsmanship
Crawling Dynamic Coffee Tables
Gillam de Carpentier Designs the WoodenCarpentopod Table
Dynamic Coffee Table Concepts
Miguel Pinheira Designs the Colorful Ryb Coffee Table Concept
Guitar-Holding Benches
Yamaha Design Lab Created This Unique Place to Sit
General Store-Inspired Consoles
Lisa Sacco Presents the New Haptic Wood Console Table
Shimmering Oceanic Side Tables
The 'Liquid Table' Has a Hand-Hammered Design
Supercar Engine Coffee Tables
The McLaren 600LT V8 Engine Block Coffee Table is Authentic
Personality-Enhancing Side Tables
The ORDO Book Side Table Features Organized Nooks
Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
Expanding Nostalgic Furniture Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Collection Launched New Pieces
Home Mobility Accessible Furniture
Capella Design Creates Furniture that Blend Style and Function
Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture
Max Lamb Presents the Box Exhibition at Gallery Fumi
Colorful Modern Glass Furniture
Yiannis Ghikas Designs the Soda Side Tables for Miniforms
Love Lock-Inspired Coffee Tables
Adrián M. Almonacid Designs the 4E Coffee Table
Collectivity-Inspired Furniture Series
Conor Hacon Designs a New Capsule for Common Design
Table Design Exhibitions
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Tables, Tables, Tables
Upcycled Down Furniture Series
Christoph Kurzmann Breathes New Life to Old Furniture
Playing Cards-Inspired Tables
Mario Martinez Designs the Hito Table for Karl Andersson & Söner
Candy-Inspired Cylindrical Tables
The Candy Table Change Color in a Bright and Gradient Form
Raw Stone-Inspired Jagged Tables
OBJEKTE UNSERER TAGE Designs the Fels Coffee Table
Dynamic Geometric Side Tables
YuoNing Chien Designs the Designated Side Table Capsule