A cut above the rest

Give a sweet little table half a chance and it will happily deliver a big lift to your bedroom

Upcycle an table to make a bedside table

If you’re looking to give your bedroom a small-scale style update, adding upcycled bedside tables is a great place to start. Browse secondhand shops or online for a small character table that speaks your language, then simply slice, sand, seal and paint for a totally original duo at a fraction of the usual price.

You will need

Table (we found ours on Trade Me for $35)
Measuring tape and pencil
Sandpaper
Jigsaw

Resene Waterborne Smooth Surface Sealer
Paint brush
Resene Lustacryl paint (we used Resene Foundry)

Learn how to upcyle bedside tables

Measure the table and draw a pencil line across the middle.
Using the jigsaw, cut the table into 2 equal pieces. Sand off any rough edges.
Coat tables in Resene Waterborne Smooth Surface Sealer.
Paint tables in 2 coats of Resene paint, letting the paint dry after each coat.
Place tables against wall on either side of bed (you could fix to the wall with a small bracket, if you prefer). Let the tables provide design and colour prompts as you style the rest of the room.

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Project tips

A semi-gloss paint will give the tables a soft shine.
Consider adding a knob/handle for extra interest.

Accessories: White bedlinen from Foxtrot Home. Pillowcases, throw from Homebody. Black euro linen cushions, grey linen cushion, rug from Adairs. Vase from Nood. Candle from The Aromatherapy Company.

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