Sometimes it is hard to look at all the upscale furniture pieces in big box stores like Potterybarn. The pieces are so lovely. I drool over them as I go into my happy place. But, reality soon takes its sharp needle and pops my dream bubble forcing me to think outside the box and come up with a high end look on a budget.
So, I am here to share my DIY project with you today. I put my thinking cap on to create this great accent table.
It all started with this gorgeous silver platter. I found it at an estate sale for under $15. I loved the scroll design on the platter itself and the hobnail details on the handles were just icing on the cake! At first, I thought I would hang it on the wall of my kitchen, but then someone twisted my arm to visit TJ Maxx. Ha.
I found this lost little fella in the clearance aisle. I started feeling a bit giddy because in that instant, I knew I could piece the platter with this base and make a one-of-a-kind table. What a great DIY project!
Here is how put the pieces together.
First, I needed to measure to find the middle of the platter. This ensured the platter would be even on all sides of the base. Once this was accomplished it was time to lay the adhesive. I used E6000.
I let it dry for several hours. And that is pretty much the extent of the project. Very simple.
I am very pleased with how this piece turned out. It is the perfect piece to display a mini collection of keys on. And doesn’t it look like a $200 table? Something from Anthropologie perhaps?
What have you been working on?
Sharing this project with my blogging friends @ Where I Party
hi love the table I have my Grandmothers silver(over copper) tea set. Not worth much but would live to use it some how. Have you tried anything out of a coffee or tea urn?
Thanks,
Terri
Terri, thanks for your comment. I will have to get the creative thinking juices flowing regarding a coffee/tea urn. I just recently purchased a set myself. They are so pretty.
Beautiful and so simple. What a classy way to decorate! Love it. Happy SITS!
I absolutely love this. I’m not crafty enough to think to do this kind of stuff. Pure amazing:)
Cheers to your next Adventure!
Adventurer-in-Chief
Somer:)
Somer, thank you for your comment! It was fun.
The table is beautiful, and I love how you put it together!
Thank you so much.
The table looks great!
Happy SITS Day!
Happy SITS Day. You definitely have a great aesthetic on your blog.
Maybe decorating sets for TV and/or film would be an option….
The Fifty Co-Op
Wouldn’t that be fun!! Thank you for taking time to stop over. I appreciate your comment and encouragement.
Looks awesome! Happy sits day.
Thank you for visiting the blog!
This is absolutely beautiful and yet so simple. LOVE IT!!!! Happy SITS.
Thrifting Diva
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Ayana, I had fun creating it. Hope to see you back again.
You should get the “Best Re-Purpose Award ” of the week!
I think it is brilliant and fun!
Bravo!!
Awww. Thank you that means so much. Glad you could stop by!
What a cute table. I certainly have enough silver platters laying around here to try this one!
Pam, I would love to see your creation when you have completed one. So glad I was an inspiration to you in this project! Thank you for stopping over!
I love that you thought to make a beautiful table out of a platter you found at an estate sale–just goes to show that a bit of creativity and ingenuity and you can make just about anything you see in expensive stores. Love the way this turned out 🙂
Stopping by from SITS (very belatedly…) hope you had a great SITS day!!
Charlotte, thanks for stopping by. I agree, creativity has no boundaries.
I love this project – so genius!
Thanks a ton Sarah! Means so much that you stopped by! Love your blog and your gorgeous home!
Oh my goodness, Michelle! You hit the JACKPOT with that find! I love the handles on the table. It’s so original and fun! Thank you so much for linking up to our party! You’ve been featured!
xo,
Kylie
Oh, thank you for featuring the project! I am honored.
I love it, great idea!
Tania
Thank you so much Tania!